Reading Room Document

Immigration Status of Persons Employed by Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities of the United States

The document discusses the immigration status of certain persons employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFI) of the United States abroad. The main question is whether these employees are eligible for classification as "special immigrants" under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The conclusion reached in the document is that NAFI employees are eligible for classification as "special immigrants" under the Act if they satisfy the statutory requirements respecting years of service, recommendation, and approval. The document also presents a review of the legislative history and judicial decisions that support the view that NAFI employees should be regarded as employees of the United States unless a Federal statute provides otherwise.

November 3, 1977