[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 1, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 51250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25164]


      
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

8 CFR Part 312

[INS No. 1702-96]
RIN 1115-AE02


Exceptions to the Educational Requirements for Naturalization for 
Certain Applicants; Comment Period Extended

AGENCY: Immigration and Naturalization Service, Justice.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On August 28, 1996, at 61 FR 44227-44230, the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service proposed a regulation noting exceptions to the 
educational requirements for naturalization for certain applicants. To 
ensure that the public has ample opportunity to fully review and 
comment on the proposed rulemaking, this notice extends the public 
comment period from September 27, 1996 through October 11, 1996.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 11, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Please submit written comments in triplicate to the 
Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, 425 I Street, N.W, Room 5307, Washington, DC 
20536. To ensure proper handling, please reference INS number 1702-96 
on your correspondence. Comments are available for public inspection at 
the above-noted address by calling (202) 514-3048 to arrange an 
appointment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig S. Howie, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications and Nationality 
Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 I Street NW., 
Room 3214, Washington, DC 20536, telephone (202) 514-5014.

    Dated: September 26, 1996.
Doris Meissner,
Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
[FR Doc. 96-25164 Filed 9-27-96; 11:44 am]
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