### Question
How is the term transfer date defined?


### Answer
The term **transfer date** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 292* as the following:

> the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 251 of this title takes effect

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 292*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-DIRECTORATE OF BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part F-General Immigration Provisions**

