# 8 C.F.R. § 1212.9 (2026): Applicability of section 212(a)(32) to certain derivative third and sixth preference and nonpreference immigrants

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## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 1212.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Applicability of section 212(a)(32) to certain derivative third and sixth preference and nonpreference immigrants
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter V: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 1212: DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: NONIMMIGRANTS › WAIVERS › ADMISSION OF CERTAIN INADMISSIBLE ALIENS › PAROLE / § 1212.9: § 1212.9   Applicability of section 212(a)(32) to certain derivative third and sixth preference and nonpreference immigrants.

## Text

A derivative beneficiary who is the spouse or child of a qualified third or sixth preference or nonpreference immigrant and who is also a graduate of a medical school as defined by section 101(a)(41) of the Act is not considered to be an alien who is coming to the United States principally to perform services as a member of the medical profession. Therefore, a derivative third or sixth preference or nonpreference immigrant under section 203(a)(8) of the Act, who is also a graduate of a medical school, is eligible for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Act, whether or not such derivative immigrant has passed Parts I and II of the National Board of Medical Examiners Examination or equivalent examination.
(Secs. 103, 203(a)(8), and 212(a)(32), 8 U.S.C 1103, 1153(a)(8), and 1182(a)(32))
[45 FR 63836, Sept. 26, 1980]

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