[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 22, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 22CFR45.4] [Page 240] TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE PART 45--VISAS: DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER SECTION 124 OF PUBLIC LAW 101-649--Table of Contents Sec. 45.4 Period of validity of immigrant visas. The period of validity of an immigrant visa issued to an alien pursuant to the provisions of this part may, at the request of the applicant, be extended until January 1, 2002, if the applicant so requests either at the time of issuance of the visa or within four months thereafter. If the applicant fails to make such a request at the time of visa issuance but subsequently, within four months thereafter, makes such a request, the consular officer shall issue a replacement visa to the alien in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 42.74(b) of part 42 of this title.