Immigration through the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) of 2000

Immigration through the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) of 2000

This page will link you to information about each area of immigration covered by the LIFE Act. It is arranged by category. USCIS information on the LIFE Act, as it becomes available, will be available through this page.

If you have questions about these or any other immigration matters, please call the National Customer Service Center, toll free, at 800-375-5283.

LIFE-related Law and Regulations

Final Regulation for LIFE-related Legalization, 06/04/02
Text of the LIFE Act and LIFE Act Amendments (Pub. L. 106-553) 12/21/00
Final Rule 245(i)
V Visa Regulation 09/07/01
K Visa Regulation 08/14/01

LIFE-related 245(i) - Adjustment of Status and Penalty Fee

INS Issues Final Rule for Adjustment of Status Under Legalization Provisions of the Life Act 06/06/02
How Do I Benefit From Section 245(i)?

LIFE-related V and K Visas and Status

USCIS Announces New Policy Regarding V Visa Status Extensions 05/16/05
How Do I Become a K-Nonimmigrant as the Spouse or Child of a U.S. Citizen? (K-3 and K-4 Visa Classifications)
How Do I Become a V-Nonimmigrant?