§ 40.1 Definitions
§ 40.2 Documentation of nationals
§ 40.3 Entry into areas under U.S. administration
§ 40.4 Furnishing records and information from visa files for court proceedings
§ 40.5 Limitations on the use of National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal history information
§ 40.6 Basis for refusal
§ 40.9 Classes of inadmissible aliens

Terms Used In CFR > Title 22 > Chapter I > Subchapter E > Part 40 > Subpart A - General Provisions

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.