M/V "BERGEN JUNO"

Interim Decision #2554 MATTEtt OF WV "BERGEN JUNO" In Fine Proceedings NOL 10/61.611 Decided by Board February 2, 1977 (1) Under section 256 of the Immigration and Nationality Act the carrier has an absolute duty not to pay off or discharge any alien crewman employed on board a vessel or aircraft arriving in the United States without having first obtained the consent of the Attorney General. The only exception to this rule is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (2) The statute is penal in nature; strict proof of the violation is required; and an essential element in…