Summary

GAO reviewed the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) major rule entitled "Adjustment of Status Under Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act Legalization Provisions and LIFE Act Amendments Family Unity Provisions." GAO found the final rule adopts an interim rule published in 2001, with certain amendments that implemented sections 1104 and 1504 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act and the LIFE Act amendments by establishing procedures for certain class action participants to become lawful permanent residents of this country. GAO also found that with the exception of the 60-day delay in the effective date, INS complied with the applicable requirements.