American Samoa § 41.0509 - Oaths, and taking of evidence, regarding entry.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 41.0509 — Oaths, and taking of evidence, regarding entry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.0509. Oaths, and taking of evidence, regarding entry.
(a) The Attorney General and any immigration officer may administer oaths and take and consider evidence of or from any person concerning the privilege of any person he believes or suspects to be seeking to enter, pass through or reside in American Samoa, or concerning any matter which is material and relevant to the enforcement of this chapter, and, where action may be necessary, to make a written record of the evidence. (b) Any person coming into American Samoa may be required to state under oath at any time the purpose or purposes for which he comes, the length of time he intends to remain in American Samoa, whether or not he intends to remain in American Samoa permanently, and any other items of information that will aid in determining whether he is entitled to remain in American Samoa.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 41.0509
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 41.0509 cover?
Section 41.0509 ("Oaths, and taking of evidence, regarding entry.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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