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In order to be considered eligible for the benefits of the savings clause contained in section 9 of the Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1976, an alien must show that the facts established prior to January 1, 1977 upon which the entitlement to such benefits was based continue to exist.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 8. Aliens and Nationality § 8.204.7 Preservation of benefits contained in savings clause of Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1976 - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-8-aliens-and-nationality/cfr-sect-8-204-7/
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