[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Homeland Security Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
6 CFR Chs. I and II
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, September 19, 1980) and
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review,''
September 30, 1993), which require the publication by the Department of
a semiannual agenda of regulations. Under the Homeland Security Act of
2002, a number of agency elements and their regulatory authority have
been or will be transferred to the new Department of Homeland Security.
Accordingly, this inaugural agenda for the Department encompasses the
actions taken by the Office of the Secretary as well as actions taken
by the transferred agency elements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about a
specific entry in the agenda or plan, contact the ``Agency Contact''
identified in the agenda item relating to that regulation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The semiannual agenda of the Department of
Homeland Security conforms to the Unified Agenda format developed by
the Regulatory Information Service Center (RISC).
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 transferred the United States
Customs Service from the Treasury Department to the New Department
of Homeland Security (DHS). That Act, however, provides that the
Secretary of the Treasury retains the regulatory authority for what
the Act defines as customs revenue functions, but provides the
Secretary of the Treasury plenary power to delegate such authority
to the Secretary of Homeland Security. For this reason, Customs
regulations contine to be enumerated in Treasury's portion of this
semiannual regulatory agenda and are incorporated here by
reference.
Dated: March 21, 2003.
Lucy G. Clark,
Chief Legal Counselor.
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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955 National Environmental Policy Act Procedures........................................ 1601-AA13
956 Procedures for Handling Critical Infrastructure Information......................... 1601-AA14
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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957 Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures............................... 1601-AA00
958 Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Connection With Legal 1601-AA01
Proceedings.........................................................................
959 Procedures Relating to Awards Under the Equal Access to Justice Act................. 1601-AA07
960 Collection of Nontax Debts Owed to the Department of Homeland Security.............. 1601-AA08
961 Right to Financial Privacy.......................................................... 1601-AA09
962 Program Fraud Civil Remedies........................................................ 1601-AA11
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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963 Classified National Security Information............................................ 1601-AA02
964 Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Department of 1601-AA03
Homeland Security Programs or Activities............................................
965 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving 1601-AA04
Federal Financial Assistance........................................................
966 Regulations Regarding Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, or National 1601-AA05
Origin in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.............
967 Authority of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Delegations of 1601-AA06
Authority; Immigration Laws.........................................................
968 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1601-AA10
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace................................................
969 Regulations Imposing Restrictions Upon Lobbying..................................... 1601-AA12
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Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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970 Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility; Exceptions and Waivers for Immigrants and 1615-AA00
Nonimmigrants.......................................................................
971 International Matchmaking Organizations............................................. 1615-AA11
972 Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions................................................ 1615-AA15
973 Immigrant and Nonimmigrant; Religious Workers....................................... 1615-AA16
974 Dismissal of Asylum Application for Unexcused Failure To Appear and Affect on 1615-AA18
Eligibility for Employment Authorization............................................
975 Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees........................ 1615-AA21
976 Adjustment of Status Under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act............................ 1615-AA23
977 Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced 1615-AA32
Citizenship To Avoid Taxation.......................................................
978 Implementation of the Numerical Limit on Asylum Grants and Refugee Admissions Based 1615-AA37
on Resistance to Coercive Population Control Measures...............................
979 Intercountry Adoptions.............................................................. 1615-AA43
980 Waiver of Fees...................................................................... 1615-AA48
981 Adoption of Siblings, Adopted Alien Children Less Than 18 Years of Age Considered a 1615-AA50
``Child''...........................................................................
982 Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(k)........................................... 1615-AA54
983 Implementation of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 1615-AA55
(ACWIA), the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000
(AC21), and Other Related Bills.....................................................
984 Construction Work and the B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification........................ 1615-AA58
985 Removal and Adjustment Procedures for Victims of Trafficking and Certain Criminal 1615-AA60
Activities..........................................................................
986 Consent To Reapply for Admission After Removal...................................... 1615-AA61
987 Waivers of the Two-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for Certain Exchange Visitors. 1615-AA62
988 Extension of the Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents for Aliens 1615-AA63
Seeking Adjustment of Status........................................................
989 Illegal Entries, Unlawful Presence, and Automatic Voiding of Nonimmigrant Visas..... 1615-AA64
990 Medical Examination Requirements and Designation of Civil Surgeons.................. 1615-AA65
991 Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers...................................... 1615-AA66
992 New Classification for Victims of Certain Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U 1615-AA67
Nonimmigrant Status.................................................................
993 Judicial Review of the Decisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service...... 1615-AA71
994 Termination of Lawful Permanant Resident Status Through Abandonment................. 1615-AA76
995 Limiting the Use of Duration of Status for Certain F, J, and I Nonimmigrants........ 1615-AA80
996 Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Nonagricultural Services or Labor (H-2B).. 1615-AA82
997 Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee Schedule To Recover Costs 1615-AA84
Associated With Additional Security Checks..........................................
998 Denial and Revocation for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students 1615-AA85
999 Adjustment of the Appeal and Motion Fee To Recover Full Costs....................... 1615-AA88
1000 Changes to Employment Authorization Eligibility for Certain Applicants and to 1615-AA89
Standards for Determining a Frivolous Asylum Application............................
1001 Implementation of the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government 1615-AA91
of the U.S. Regarding Asylum Claims Made at Land Border Ports-of-Entry and
Applicability of Other Asylum Bars..................................................
1002 Eliminating the Numerical Cap on Mexican TN Nonimmigrants........................... 1615-AA96
1003 Procedures for Checking Juvenile Criminal Records and Submitting Fingerprints of 1615-AB01
That Additional Class of Aliens Ineligible for Family Unity.........................
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1004 Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment 1615-AA01
Verification Requirements (Section 610 Review)......................................
1005 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional 1615-AA02
Residents and Fiance(e)s............................................................
1006 Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a 1615-AA03
Preference Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses
and Children........................................................................
1007 Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public 1615-AA05
Benefits............................................................................
1008 Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants........................................ 1615-AA06
1009 Implementation of Hernandez v. Reno Settlement Agreement; Certain Aliens Eligible 1615-AA09
for Family Unity Benefits After Sponsoring Family Member's Naturalization...........
1010 Certification of Certain Health Care Workers........................................ 1615-AA10
1011 Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status, and Unexpired 1615-AA12
Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status......
1012 Verification of Eligibility for Public Benefits..................................... 1615-AA13
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1013 Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a 1615-AA14
Fee for Fingerprinting by the Department of Homeland Security.......................
1014 Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain 1615-AA17
Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries...............
1015 Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture............................... 1615-AA19
1016 Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of 1615-AA24
Transportation......................................................................
1017 Nonimmigrant Classes: Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Visitor. 1615-AA25
1018 Clarification of Parole Authority................................................... 1615-AA26
1019 Battered and Abused Conditional Residents; Termination of Marriage by Conditional 1615-AA29
Residents...........................................................................
1020 Revoking Grants of Naturalization................................................... 1615-AA30
1021 Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the 1615-AA31
Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau...........................................
1022 Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of 1615-AA33
Employment of Aliens................................................................
1023 National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant 1615-AA34
Physicians Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans
Affairs Facilities..................................................................
1024 Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law 1615-AA35
106-95..............................................................................
1025 Waiving the Fingerprinting Requirement for Certain Disabled Naturalization 1615-AA36
Applicants..........................................................................
1026 Adding Actuaries and Plant Pathologists to the North American Free Trade Agreement.. 1615-AA38
1027 Employment Authorization for Certificate of Citizenship Applicants.................. 1615-AA39
1028 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary 1615-AA40
Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility......................................
1029 Asylum and Withholding Definitions.................................................. 1615-AA41
1030 Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or Preference 1615-AA42
Immigrant; Adjustment of Status to That of a Person Admitted for Permanent Residence
1031 Academic Honorarium for B Nonimmigrant Aliens....................................... 1615-AA44
1032 Children Born Outside the United States; Applications for Certificate of Citizenship 1615-AA45
1033 Allowing for the Filing of Form I-140 Visa Petition Concurrently With a Form I-485 1615-AA46
Application in Certain Circumstances................................................
1034 Special Immigrant Visa for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters.......... 1615-AA47
1035 Establishing Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions and 1615-AA49
Applications........................................................................
1036 Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti............ 1615-AA51
1037 Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Class Action Participants Who 1615-AA52
Entered Before January 1, 1982, Under the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act
(LIFE Act)..........................................................................
1038 Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V 1615-AA53
Classification......................................................................
1039 K Nonimmigrant Classification; Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE)........... 1615-AA56
1040 Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum in the United 1615-AA57
States..............................................................................
1041 New Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons Eligible 1615-AA59
for the T Nonimmigrant Status.......................................................
1042 Limiting the Period of Admission for B Nonimmigrant Aliens.......................... 1615-AA68
1043 Documentary Requirements for Certain Temporary Residents............................ 1615-AA69
1044 Change in Business Practices; Acceptance of Payments of Fees By Credit Card and 1615-AA70
Other Electronic Means Where Possible...............................................
1045 Adding and Removing Institutions To and From the List of Recognized American 1615-AA72
Institutions of Research............................................................
1046 Requiring Change of Status From B to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior To Pursuing a 1615-AA73
Course of Study.....................................................................
1047 Reengineering of Part 214, Nonimmigrant Classes To Clarify and Restate Admission 1615-AA74
Requirements........................................................................
1048 Waivers for Nonimmigrants Under Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and 1615-AA75
Nationality Act.....................................................................
1049 Requiring Recertification of All Service-Approved Schools for Enrollment in the 1615-AA77
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).............................
1050 Reduced Course Load for Certain F and M Nonimmigrant Students at Border Communities. 1615-AA79
1051 Procedures for Conducting Examinations and Waiving the Oath of Allegiance for 1615-AA81
Naturalization Applicants With Disabilities.........................................
1052 Electronic Signature on Applications and Petitions for Immigration and 1615-AA83
Naturalization Benefits.............................................................
1053 Withholding of Adjudication......................................................... 1615-AA86
1054 Validity Period of Approved Form I-600A; Application for Advanced Processing of 1615-AA87
Orphan Petition.....................................................................
1055 Implementation of Amendments Affecting Petitions for Employment Creation Aliens..... 1615-AA90
1056 Certain Benefits Available to Aliens Under the Provisions of the Child Status 1615-AA93
Protection Act......................................................................
1057 Waiver of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility for Immigrants........................ 1615-AA94
1058 Implementation of the Age Out Protections Afforded Under the Child Status Protection 1615-AA95
Act.................................................................................
1059 Readjustment of Immigration Benefit Application Fees................................ 1615-AA97
1060 Conditions on Nonimmigrant Status; Disclosure of Information........................ 1615-AA98
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1061 Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of 1615-AA99
Severe Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances................
1062 Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in 1615-AB00
the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program................................................
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Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services--Long-Term Actions
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1063 Regulations Relating to Temporary Protected Status.................................. 1615-AA04
1064 Employment Verification by Employers That Are Members of a Multi-Employer 1615-AA07
Association.........................................................................
1065 Limiting Liability for Certain Technical and Procedural Violations of Paperwork 1615-AA08
Requirements........................................................................
1066 Interim Designation of Acceptable Receipts for Employment Eligibility Verification.. 1615-AA20
1067 Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds.......................... 1615-AA22
1068 Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens.. 1615-AA27
1069 Registration Requirements and Work Authorization Eligibility for Aliens in the 1615-AA78
United States.......................................................................
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Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services--Completed Actions
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1070 Adjustment of Immigration Benefit Application Fees.................................. 1615-AA92
1071 Adjustment of Status of Certain Aliens From Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in the 1615-AB02
United States.......................................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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1072 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CGD 91-035).................. 1625-AA03
1073 Post Casualty Drug and Alcohol Testing (USCG-2001-8773)............................. 1625-AA27
1074 Update of Rules on Aids to Navigation Affecting Buoys, Sound Signals, International 1625-AA34
Rules at Sea, Communications Procedures, and Large Navigational Buoys (USCG-2001-
10714)..............................................................................
1075 Marine Events: Permit Procedures (USCG-2001-10713).................................. 1625-AA35
1076 Drawbridge Operations Regulations; Revisions (USCG-2001-10881)...................... 1625-AA36
1077 Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes (USCG-2002-11288)............................. 1625-AA38
1078 Traffic Separation Schemes: In the Strait of Juan De Fuca and Its Approaches; In 1625-AA48
Puget Sound and Its Approaches; In Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and in the Strait of
Georgia (USCG-2002-12702)...........................................................
1079 Protection for Whistleblowers in the Coast Guard (USCG-2002-13016).................. 1625-AA50
1080 Country of Origin Codes and Revision of Regulations on Hull Identification Numbers 1625-AA53
(USCG-2003-14272)...................................................................
1081 Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade; 1625-AA63
Second Rulemaking (USCG-2003-14472).................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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1082 Reporting Marine Casualties (USCG-2000-6927)........................................ 1625-AA04
1083 Handling of Explosives or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or Contiguous to Waterfront 1625-AA07
Facilities (USCG-1998-4302).........................................................
1084 Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG-1998-4354)................ 1625-AA13
1085 Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels (USCG 1999-6224)............... 1625-AA15
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1086 Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan (USCG- 1625-AA17
1998-4623)..........................................................................
1087 Outer Continental Shelf Activities (USCG-1998-3868)................................. 1625-AA18
1088 Deepwater Ports (USCG-1998-3884).................................................... 1625-AA20
1089 Anchorage Ground; Safety Zone; Speed Limit; Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan, Alaska 1625-AA23
(CGD17-99-002)......................................................................
1090 Training and Qualifications for Personnel on Passenger Ships (USCG 1999-5610)....... 1625-AA24
1091 Vessel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 Removal Equipment Requirements and 1625-AA26
Alternative Technology Revisions (USCG-2001-8661)...................................
1092 Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade 1625-AA28
(USCG-2001-8825)....................................................................
1093 Territorial Seas, Navigable Waters, and Jurisdiction (USCG-2001-9044)............... 1625-AA30
1094 Notifications of Arrival and Departure in Ports or Places in the United States (USCG- 1625-AA41
2001-11865).........................................................................
1095 Area Maritime Security (USCG-2003-14733)............................................ 1625-AA42
1096 Facility Security (USCG-2003-14732)................................................. 1625-AA43
1097 Vessel Security (USCG-2003-14749)................................................... 1625-AA46
1098 Safety Zone for Outer Continental Shelf Facility in the Gulf of Mexico in Viasca 1625-AA54
Knoll 915 (CGD08-02-045)............................................................
1099 Allowing Alternatives To Incandescent Lights, and Establishing Standards for New 1625-AA55
Lights, in Private Aids To Navigation (USCG-2000-7466)..............................
1100 Alternate Hull Examination Program for Certain Passenger Vessels, and Underwater 1625-AA57
Surveys for Passenger, Nautical School, and Sailing School Vessels (USCG-2000-6858).
1101 Rules of Practice, Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the 1625-AA59
Coast Guard (USCG 1998-3472)........................................................
1102 Fire-Suppression Systems and Voyage Planning for Towing Vessels (USCG 2000-6931).... 1625-AA60
1103 Approval for Experimental Shipboard Installations of Ballast Water Treatment Systems 1625-AA66
(USCG-2001-9267)....................................................................
1104 Automatic Identification System; Vessel Carriage Requirement (USCG-2003-14757)...... 1625-AA67
1105 Outer Continental Shelf Facility Security (USCG-2003-14759)......................... 1625-AA68
1106 Implementation of National Maritime Security Initiatives (USCG-2003-14792).......... 1625-AA69
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1107 Safety and Security Zone Regulations................................................ 1625-AA00
1108 Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations............................... 1625-AA01
1109 Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil (CGD 90-068)................... 1625-AA02
1110 Escort Vessels for Certain Tankers (CGD 91-202)..................................... 1625-AA05
1111 State Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (CGD 92-014)..................... 1625-AA06
1112 Regatta and Marine Parade Regulations............................................... 1625-AA08
1113 Drawbridge Regulations.............................................................. 1625-AA09
1114 Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (CGD 91-202a)................................. 1625-AA10
1115 Regulated Navigation Areas.......................................................... 1625-AA11
1116 Marine Transportation-Related Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG- 1625-AA12
1999-5705)..........................................................................
1117 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)................................... 1625-AA14
1118 Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards 1625-AA16
of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062)
1119 Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil (USCG- 1625-AA19
1998-3417)..........................................................................
1120 Commercial Diving Operations (USCG-1998-3786)....................................... 1625-AA21
1121 Improvements to Maritime Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters (USCG-1998-4501)......... 1625-AA22
1122 Cargo Securing on Vessels Operating in U.S. Waters (USCG-2000-7080)................. 1625-AA25
1123 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (USCG-2001-8826)............ 1625-AA29
1124 Federal Requirements for Propeller Injury Avoidance Measures (USCG 2001-10163)...... 1625-AA31
1125 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters 1625-AA32
(USCG-2001-10486)...................................................................
1126 Alternate Tonnage Convention: Small Passenger Vessels............................... 1625-AA37
1127 Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices by Persons Operating or Riding on Personal 1625-AA40
Watercraft or Being Towed Behind Recreational Vessels (USCG-2002-11421).............
1128 Identification Credentials for Maritime Security.................................... 1625-AA47
1129 Penalties for Nonsubmission of Ballast Water Management Reports (USCG-2002-13147)... 1625-AA51
1130 Mandatory Ballast Water Management Program for U.S. Waters (USCG-2003-14273)........ 1625-AA52
1131 Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (USCG-1998-4399)..................... 1625-AA58
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1132 Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) by Certain Children Aboard Recreational 1625-AA62
Vessels (USCG-2000-8589)............................................................
1133 Escort Vessels for Certain Tankers--Crash Stop Criteria (USCG-2003-14734)........... 1625-AA65
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U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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1134 Safety Zones for Outer Continental Shelf Facilities in the Gulf of Mexico (CGD08-01- 1625-AA33
025)................................................................................
1135 Safety Zone for Outer Continental Shelf Facility in the Gulf of Mexico (CGD08-01- 1625-AA39
043)................................................................................
1136 Passenger Facility Security Plan.................................................... 1625-AA44
1137 Maritime Security: Passenger Vessel Security........................................ 1625-AA45
1138 Temporary Requirements for Notification of Arrival in U.S. Ports (USCG-2001-10689).. 1625-AA49
1139 Automatic Identification System Carriage Requirement (USCG-2002-11721).............. 1625-AA61
1140 Great Lakes Maritime Academy--Eligibility of Certain Graduates for Unrestricted 1625-AA64
Third-Mate Licenses (USCG-2002-13213)...............................................
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Prerule Stage
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1141 Restricting Citizens of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka From 1651-AA19
Participation in the International-to-International (ITI) Program...................
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Proposed Rule Stage
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1142 Inspection of Persons Applying for Admission; International-to-International User 1651-AA03
Fee.................................................................................
1143 Documentary Requirements for Returning Residents.................................... 1651-AA09
1144 Contracts With Transportation Lines................................................. 1651-AA10
1145 Imposition of Fines for Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act........... 1651-AA12
1146 Adjustment of Fees for Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Secure Electronic Network for 1651-AA16
Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Programs at Land Border Ports of Entry.........
1147 Visa Waiver Program: Guam Visa Waiver Program....................................... 1651-AA17
1148 Limiting the Number of Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Stops in the United States to One 1651-AA22
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Number Number
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1149 Fees for Participation in Dedicated Commuter Lanes at Selected Ports of Entry; 1651-AA01
Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane Program........................
1150 Establishing Criteria for Determining Countries Whose Citizens Are Ineligible for 1651-AA02
the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program.............................................
1151 Suspension of Privilege To Transport Aliens to the United States.................... 1651-AA05
1152 Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program at Immigration and 1651-AA06
Naturalization Service..............................................................
1153 Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien............................ 1651-AA07
1154 Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian 1651-AA08
Border Crossing Cards...............................................................
1155 Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry......................... 1651-AA11
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1156 Expansion of Dedicated Commuter Lanes; Clarification of Driver's License Requirement 1651-AA13
for Applicants to Dedicated Commuter Lanes and Automated Permit Port Programs.......
1157 Update of List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are Ineligible for Transit 1651-AA14
Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the TWOV Program..........
1158 Adding Colombia to the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are Ineligible 1651-AA15
for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the TWOV
Program.............................................................................
1159 Removing Russia From the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals Are 1651-AA18
Ineligible for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States Under the
TWOV Program........................................................................
1160 Allowing Citizens and Nationals of the People's Republic of China Limited Transit 1651-AA20
Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges at TWOV-Designated Alaska International Airports.....
1161 Carrier Arrival and Departure Electronic Manifest Requirements...................... 1651-AA21
1162 Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and 1651-AA23
Bermuda.............................................................................
1163 Posting of Security Guard at Gangway of Vessel for Detaining Alien Crewman.......... 1651-AA24
1164 Electronic Arrival-Departure Manifest for Visa Waiver Program....................... 1651-AA25
1165 Removing Indonesia and Malaysia from the Guam Visa Waiver Program................... 1651-AA26
1166 Automated Inspection Services--Extension of Enrollment Period....................... 1651-AA27
1167 Adding Georgia to the List of Countries Whose Citizens or Nationals are Ineligible 1651-AA28
for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the U.S. Under the TWOV Program.......
1168 Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the 1651-AA29
United States Through St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands...............................
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1169 Visa Waiver Program................................................................. 1651-AA00
1170 Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct 1651-AA04
of Removal Proceedings..............................................................
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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1171 Establishment of a $3 Immigration User Fee for Certain Commercial Vessel Passengers 1651-AA30
Previously Exempt...................................................................
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Transportation Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1172 Background Checks for Airport Workers............................................... 1652-AA06
1173 Investigative and Enforcement Procedures............................................ 1652-AA07
1174 Administrative Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act............................. 1652-AA19
1175 Marine Vessel Security Standards--Prohibited Items.................................. 1652-AA22
1176 Aviation Security--All-Cargo Security Rules......................................... 1652-AA23
1177 Federal Flight Deck Officer Program................................................. 1652-AA24
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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1178 Imposition and Collection of Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fees......... 1652-AA00
1179 Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees............................................... 1652-AA01
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1180 Civil Aviation Security Rules....................................................... 1652-AA02
1181 Security Programs for Aircraft Weighing 12,500 Pounds or More....................... 1652-AA03
1182 Private Charter Security Rules...................................................... 1652-AA04
1183 Protection of Sensitive Security Information........................................ 1652-AA08
1184 Threat Assessments Regarding Citizens of the United States Who Hold or Apply for FAA 1652-AA12
Certificates........................................................................
1185 Threat Assessments Regarding Alien Holders of, and Applicants for, FAA Certificates. 1652-AA15
1186 Transportation of Explosives From Canada to the United States via Commercial Motor 1652-AA16
Vehicle and Railroad Carrier........................................................
1187 Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a Hazardous Materials 1652-AA17
Endorsement for a Commercial Drivers License........................................
1188 General Rulemaking Procedures....................................................... 1652-AA18
1189 Transportation Security Administration Transition to Department of Homeland 1652-AA20
Security; Technical Amendments Reflecting Organizational Changes....................
1190 Security Threat Assessments for Individuals Who Handle Hazardous Materials in Rail 1652-AA21
Transportation......................................................................
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1191 Security Compliance Program for Aircraft Operators.................................. 1652-AA09
1192 Security Compliance Program for Airports............................................ 1652-AA10
1193 Criminal History Records Checks..................................................... 1652-AA11
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Transportation Security Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1194 Protection of Sensitive Security Information in Information Circulars for 1652-AA05
Nonaviation Modes of Transportation.................................................
1195 Certification of Screening Companies................................................ 1652-AA13
1196 Security of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United States..................... 1652-AA14
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1197 Nonimmigrant Classes; S Classification; Law Enforcement Initiatives; Alien Witnesses 1653-AA00
1198 Filing Factual Statements About Alien Prostitutes................................... 1653-AA03
1199 Use of Parole for Humanitarian Reasons or Significant Public Benefit................ 1653-AA04
1200 Definitions of ``Notice To Appear'' and ``Arrest Warrant''.......................... 1653-AA11
1201 Procedures for Detainee Hunger Strikes.............................................. 1653-AA12
1202 Strengthening Control Over Immigration Surety Bonds................................. 1653-AA16
1203 Interest Payments on Cancelled Cash Bonds........................................... 1653-AA20
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1204 Agreement Promising Non-Deportation or Other Immigration Benefits................... 1653-AA02
1205 Requiring Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States To Surrender to the 1653-AA05
Department of Homeland Security for Removal.........................................
1206 Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent 1653-AA06
Offenses............................................................................
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1207 Power of Attorney General To Terminate Deportation Proceedings and Initiate Removal 1653-AA08
Proceedings.........................................................................
1208 Protection and Assistance for Victims of Trafficking................................ 1653-AA09
1209 Detention of Aliens Subject to Final Orders of Removal.............................. 1653-AA13
1210 Custody Procedures.................................................................. 1653-AA14
1211 Address Notification To Be Filed With Designated Applications....................... 1653-AA15
1212 Establishing San Bernardino, Santa Ana, and Ventura Suboffices Under the 1653-AA17
Jurisdiction of the Los Angeles District Office.....................................
1213 Abbreviation or Waiver of Training for State or Local Law Enforcement Officers 1653-AA18
Authorized to Enforce Immigration Law During a Mass Influx of Aliens................
1214 Processing, Detention, and Release of Juveniles..................................... 1653-AA22
1215 Authorizing Collection of Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications 1653-AA23
Under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)..........
1216 Revision of the Regulations Concerning F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications..... 1653-AA24
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1217 Employer Sanctions Modifications.................................................... 1653-AA01
1218 Expansion of Expedited Removal of Certain Criminal Aliens Held in Federal, State, 1653-AA07
and Local Jails.....................................................................
1219 Increasing the Number of Officers Authorized To Issue Notices To Appear and Arrest 1653-AA10
Warrants for Immigration Violations.................................................
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1220 Release of Information Regarding Immigration and Naturalization Service Detainees in 1653-AA21
Non-Federal Facilities..............................................................
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Directorate for Emergency Preparedness and Response--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1221 Disaster Assistance; Fire Management Assistance Grant Program....................... 1660-AA26
1222 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); State Renewal of Group Flood Insurance 1660-AA27
Policy (GFIP).......................................................................
1223 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Assistance to Private Sector Insurers...... 1660-AA28
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Directorate for Emergency Preparedness and Response--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1224 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in 1660-AA12
Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
1225 Disaster Assistance; Public Assistance Program and Community Disaster Loan Program 1660-AA15
Statutory Changes...................................................................
1226 Disaster Assistance; Crisis Counseling Regular Program; Amendment to Regulation..... 1660-AA23
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Directorate for Emergency Preparedness and Response--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1227 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program................................................. 1660-AA00
1228 Criminal and Civil Penalties Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 1660-AA01
Emergency Assistance Act............................................................
1229 Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program................................ 1660-AA02
1230 Debt Collection..................................................................... 1660-AA05
1231 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.................................... 1660-AA07
1232 Administration of Grants: Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 1660-AA08
Organizations.......................................................................
1233 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Insurance Coverage and Rates............... 1660-AA09
1234 Organizational Units, Functions, and Delegations of Authority....................... 1660-AA10
1235 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)............................ 1660-AA13
1236 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Inspection of Insured Structures by 1660-AA14
Communities.........................................................................
1237 Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program...................... 1660-AA17
1238 Disaster Assistance; Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households............... 1660-AA18
1239 Disaster Assistance Definitions; Statutory Change................................... 1660-AA19
1240 Management Costs.................................................................... 1660-AA21
1241 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP)........ 1660-AA22
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Directorate for Emergency Preparedness and Response--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1242 Production or Disclosure of Information............................................. 1660-AA03
1243 Taxpayer Identification Numbers..................................................... 1660-AA04
1244 Debt Collection..................................................................... 1660-AA06
1245 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of 1660-AA11
Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
1246 Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE) Grant Program..................................... 1660-AA16
1247 Cost Principles, Admin. Requirements and Audits of Grants and Cooperative Agreements 1660-AA20
for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govts., Institutions of Higher Ed. and Other
Nonprofit Orgs.--44 CFR Part 14.....................................................
1248 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Standard Flood Insurance Policy............ 1660-AA24
1249 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Increased Rates for Flood Coverage......... 1660-AA25
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Office of the Undersecretary for Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1250 Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests.................. 1680-AA01
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Office of the Undersecretary for Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1251 Availability of Material Under Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act........... 1680-AA00
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
955. [bull] NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296; 5 USC 301; 42 USC 4321 et seq; 40 CFR 1500
to 1508; EO 12114; EO 12898
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 24, 2003.
Abstract: The purpose of this action would be to establish the
procedures that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall use to
comply with section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)); the Council on
Environmental Quality's (CEQ) regulations for implementing the
procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); Executive Order
12114, ``Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions,'' dated
January 4, 1979; and Executive Order 12898, ``Federal Actions to
Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations,'' dated February 11, 1994. This publication is to be used
in conjunction with the CEQ regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
956. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC ch 1, sec 301
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking establishes the procedures
necessary to fulfill the provisions of section 214(e) of the CII Act of
2002. This regulation establishes uniform procedures for the receipt,
care, and storage of Critical Infrastructure Information (CII)
voluntarily submitted to the Federal Government. These procedures apply
to all Federal agencies that receive, care for, or store CII
voluntarily submitted to the Federal Government pursuant to the CII Act
of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 214). In addition, these procedures apply to United
States Government contractors, to Foreign, State, and local
governments, and government authorities, pursuant to their express
agreements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/15/03 68 FR 18524
NPRM Comment Period End 06/16/03
Interim Final Rule 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
957. [bull] FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND PRIVACY ACT PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC
552a
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes procedures for the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary, necessary to
implement the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) (FOIA) and the
Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a)(Privacy Act). Except to the extent a
Department component has adopted separate guidance under FOIA or the
Privacy Act, the provisions of this subpart shall apply to each
component of the Department. FOIA provides for the full disclosure of
agency records and information to the public unless that information is
exempted under clearly delineated statutory language. The Privacy Act
serves to safeguard public interest in informational privacy by
delineating the duties and responsibilities of federal agencies that
collect, store, and disseminate personal information about individuals.
The procedures established here ensure that the Department fully
satisfies its responsibility to the public to disclose departmental
information while simultaneously safeguarding individual privacy. The
Privacy Act serves to balance the Government's need to maintain
information about individuals with the rights of individuals to be
protected against unwarranted invasions of their privacy stemming from
Federal agencies' collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of
personal information about them. Agencies are required to issue
regulations outlining the agency's rules and procedures for
implementation of the Privacy Act and its provisions in the agency.
This includes procedures on how individuals may request access to
information about themselves, request amendment or correction of those
records, and request an accounting of disclosures of their records by
the Department.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/27/03 68 FR 4056
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/28/03
Final Rule 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
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Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
958. [bull] PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION IN
CONNECTION WITH LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC
552a
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes procedures governing the disclosure
of information in connection with litigation and certain other types of
proceedings.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/27/03 68 FR 4070
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/28/03
Modification of Interim Final
Rule 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
959. [bull] PROCEDURES RELATING TO AWARDS UNDER THE EQUAL ACCESS TO
JUSTICE ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 504(c)(1)
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 13
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action implements the provisions of the Equal Access to
Justice Act, which provides for the award of attorney fees and other
expenses to eligible individuals, and entities who are parties to
certain administrative proceedings before agencies of the Federal
Government, including Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The
purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the submission
and consideration of applications for awards before DHS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
960. [bull] COLLECTION OF NONTAX DEBTS OWED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 5514; 26
USC 6402; 31 USC 3701; 31 USC 3711; 31 USC 3716 to 3718; 31 USC 3720A;
31 USC 3720B; 31 USC 3720D
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule implements the Department of Homeland
Security's (DHS) debt collection regulations to conform to the Debt
Collection Act of 1982, Public Law 97-365, 96 Stat. 1749 (October 25,
1982), as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
(DCIA), Public Law 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (April 26, 1996), the
Federal Claims Collection Standards, 31 CFR chapter IX (parts 900
through 904), and other laws applicable to the collection of nontax
debt owed to the Government. This regulation provides procedures for
the collection of nontax debts owed to DHS entities.
DHS adopts the Governmentwide debt collection standards promulgated by
the Departments of the Treasury and Justice, known as the Federal
Claims Collection Standards (FCCS), as revised on November 22, 2000 (65
FR 70390), and supplements the FCCS by prescribing procedures
consistent with the FCCS, as necessary and appropriate for DHS
operations. DHS entities may, but are not required to, promulgate
additional policies and procedures consistent with this regulation, the
FCCS, and other applicable Federal laws, policies, and procedures. This
regulation also provides the procedures for the collection of debts
owed to other Federal agencies when a request for offset is received by
the DHS.
This regulation does not apply to the collection of tax debts, which is
governed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.),
and regulations, policies, and procedures issued by the Internal
Revenue Service or other Federal agency collecting tax debts.
Nothing in this regulation precludes the use of collection remedies not
contained in this regulation. For example, DHS entities may collect
unused travel advances through setoff of an employee's pay under 5
U.S.C. 5705. DHS entities and other Federal agencies may simultaneously
use multiple collection remedies to collect a debt, except as
prohibited by law.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________
961. [bull] RIGHT TO FINANCIAL PRIVACY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 3012 USC 3401 et seq,
Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 25
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This action establishes procedures for the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary, necessary to
establish those procedures necessary to fulfill its obligations under
the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.).
This regulation establishes procedures for requesting information under
the Right to Financial Privacy Act. The Right to Financial Privacy Act
of 1978 provides for the protection of financial records and
information from disclosure by financial institutions. Under certain
limited circumstances and procedures the Act permits law enforcement
agencies to request financial records from the holding financial
institution. These proposed provisions will authorize Departmental
units to request such information under the formal request procedure
established by section 1108 of the Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
962. [bull] PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 31 USC 3801 to
3812
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action implements the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, which is codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812. This Act imposes
through administrative adjudication, civil penalties, and assessments
against certain persons making false claims or statements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
963. [bull] CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; EO 12958; EO
13142; 3 CFR ch 1
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule establishes initial procedures
necessary for DHS to fulfill its obligations under Executive Order
12958, as amended, regarding classified national security information.
Executive Order 12958, as amended, was issued to update and revise the
standards and process for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying
classified national security information. The rule delegates to the
Undersecretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection
responsibility for developing the vast majority of information and
internal operating instructions on classified information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/27/03 68 FR 4073
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/28/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
964. [bull] ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
IN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 29 USC 794
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule establishes for the Department of
Homeland Security the necessary procedures for the enforcement of
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, as it applies to
programs or activities conducted by the Department. It sets forth
standards for what constitutes discrimination on the basis of mental or
physical handicap, provides a definition for individual with handicaps
and qualified individual with handicaps, and establishes a complaint
mechanism for resolving allegations of discrimination. Although this is
a policy rule, the Department will examine any impact upon individuals
that this policy may create.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10886
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/06/03
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________
965. [bull] NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 20 USC 1681 to
1683; 20 USC 1685 to 1688
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes for the Department of Homeland
Security the necessary procedures for effectuating title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (except sections 904 and 906
of those Amendments), which is designed to eliminate (with certain
exceptions) discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program
or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, whether or not such
program or activity is offered or sponsored by an educational
institution as defined in these title IX regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10892
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/06/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________
966. [bull] REGULATIONS REGARDING NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 310; 42 USC 2000d to
2000d-7
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action effectuates the provisions of title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the end that no person in the United States
shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving
Federal financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10904
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/06/03
Modification of Interim Final
Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
967. [bull] AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY; DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY; IMMIGRATION LAWS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 8 USC 1101; 8
USC 1103
CFR Citation: 8 CFR ch 1, sec 1; 8 CFR ch 1, sec 2; 8 CFR ch 1, sec
103; 8 CFR ch 1, sec 239
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action amends certain regulations relating to the
administration and enforcement of the immigration laws to reflect the
authority of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), and to address delegation of that authority within the
Department, as a result of the March 1, 2003, transfer of the
Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice to
DHS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10922
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/06/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
968. [bull] GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; PL 100-690; 41
USC 701
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 27
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes new procedures under Executive Order
12549, signed February 18, 1986, and Executive Order 12689, signed
August 16, 1989. This regulation is similar to rules of other Federal
agencies as part of a uniform system of nonprocurement debarment and
suspension. The rules are intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse,
in Federal nonprocurement transactions.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
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Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
969. [bull] REGULATIONS IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS UPON LOBBYING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 31 USC 1352, PL
101-121
CFR Citation: 6 CFR ch 1, sec 9
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule establishes those procedures
necessary to fulfill departmental obligations to impose restrictions
upon lobbying. Except to the extent a Department component has adopted
separate guidance under 31 U.S.C. 1352, the provisions of this subpart
shall apply to each component of the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS).
This regulation establishes procedures concerning general prohibitions
on lobbying, and the use of certain appropriated funds and the
appropriate penalties for violations of those prohibitions. The purpose
of the procedures is to ensure that neither the recipients of
appropriated funds nor the employees of DHS inappropriately solicit for
action by the Congress.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10912
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/06/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Ellen McClain, Attorney, Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-8219
Fax: 202 282-8403
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
970. REVISED GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY; EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS FOR
IMMIGRANTS AND NONIMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1158 to 1160; 8 USC 1182 to 1184; 5
USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8
USC 1154; 8 USC 1157
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 207; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 212; 8
CFR 240; 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 245a; 8 CFR 249; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR
299; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking covers several grounds of inadmissibility
applicable to those aliens seeking admission to the United States
temporarily or permanently--criminal, security, labor certification,
licensure requirements for foreign medical graduates and health care
workers, failure to attend a removal proceeding, fraud, improperly
issued immigrant visa, permanent ineligibility for U.S. citizenship and
miscellaneous grounds. It implements several pieces of legislation. The
most significant is the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), signed on September 30, 1996,
which substantially revised most grounds of inadmissibility under
section 212 of the Act and the waivers available to both immigrants and
nonimmigrants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1413-92
Transferred from RIN 1115-AB45
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
971. INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1375; PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 207; 28 CFR 68
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule requires international matchmaking organizations
doing business in the United States to provide certain immigration
information to any person recruited for matchmaking through these
entities. This provision implements section 652 of the Illegal Reform
an Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208. This rule
is necessary to deter fraudulent marriages and the exploitation of
recruits by international matchmaking organizations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM-INS No. 1838-97 07/16/97 62 FR 38041
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/15/97
NPRM-INS No. 1838-97 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.1838-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE77
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA11
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972. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE PETITIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department proposes to amend its regulations to add
eligibility and consent requirements for approvals of special immigrant
juvenile petitions (Form I-360). The proposed rule would require
petitioners for special immigrant juvenile classification to
demonstrate that a dependency order relating to the juvenile
beneficiary (juvenile) was granted on account of abuse, neglect, or
abandonment and establish that a court has determined that the juvenile
should not be returned to the home country. The proposed rule would
also provide that a dependency order may not serve as a precondition to
the approval of the petition unless the Attorney General gives his
express consent. These changes are necessary to conform the regulations
to the statutory eligibility changes made by the Departments of
Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act of 1998.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1948-98
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF11
Agency Contact: Emily C. Frazelle, Program Analyst, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-0717
Email: [email protected]
Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room
3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________
973. IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT; RELIGIOUS WORKERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On June 8, 1995, at 60 FR 29751, INS published a final rule
that provided that all persons, other than ministers, immigrating to
the U.S. as religious workers must immigrate or adjust status to
permanent residence before October 1, 1997. By statute this special
immigrant category for religious workers expired on October 1, 2000.
Congress has extended the category again for an additional three years,
until October 1, 2003. This regulation will implement the extension of
this category and modify qualifying employment experience requirements
for those persons affected by this provision of immigration
regulations. In order to maintain consistency in the adjudication of
nonimmigrant and special immigrant religious worker classifications,
the nonimmigrant religious workers classification will, where
appropriate, reflect the special immigration religious worker changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-INS No. 1436-94 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1436-94
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF12
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________
974. DISMISSAL OF ASYLUM APPLICATION FOR UNEXCUSED FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
AFFECT ON ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1282; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1329a
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On December 6, 2000, the Department published a final rule to
implement the asylum provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). This rule proposes to
amend the current rule to clarify that dismissal of an asylum
application will result in ineligibility for asylum-based employment
authorization.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2011-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF38
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations,
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663
RIN: 1615-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________
975. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATO CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 274
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations by establishing
procedures
[[Page 30296]]
for certain North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) civilian
employees and their family members to receive special immigrant status
in the United States and become lawful permanent residents of this
country. This rule also offers nonimmigrant status to any parent or
child of a NATO civilian employee who has been granted special
immigrant status. This rule is intended to ensure the qualifying NATO
employees and their family members are aware of their opportunity to
acquire special immigrant status and adjustment of status or otherwise
obtain corresponding nonimmigrant status.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1984-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF44
Agency Contact: Donna Crump, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________
976. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER THE 1966 CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; PL
105-100, sec 202; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule specifies what effect an alien's arrival in
the United States at a place other than an open port of entry will have
on the alien's ability to obtain permanent residence under section 1 of
the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, as amended. This rule is necessary to
establish uniform rules relating to both the alien's eligibility for
this relief and to the proper exercise of the discretion to grant or
deny this relief.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AF48
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________
977. INADMISSIBILITY TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR FORMER U.S. CITIZENS
WHO RENOUNCED CITIZENSHIP TO AVOID TAXATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(a)(10); PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations by establishing
procedures to be followed by DHS personnel and Department of State
personnel in determining whether or not an expatriate alien is
inadmissible to the United States under section 212(a)(10)(E) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act. This ground of inadmissibility relates
to former U.S. citizens who renounced U.S. citizenship on or after
September 30, 1996, and the Secretary has determined that such
renunciation was done for the purpose of avoiding taxation by the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2039-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF69
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
978. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NUMERICAL LIMIT ON ASYLUM GRANTS AND REFUGEE
ADMISSIONS BASED ON RESISTANCE TO COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL MEASURES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC
1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 601(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) provides that, for any
fiscal year, not more than a total of 1,000 refugees may be admitted or
granted asylum based solely on resistance to coercive population
control measures. This rule authorizes the Department of Homeland
Security and the Executive Office for Immigration Review to make
conditional grants of asylum in those cases in which an applicant is
found to merit asylum solely on the basis of resistance to coercive
population control measures and establishes a mechanism for converting
no more than 1,000 conditional grants per fiscal year to final asylum
grants. The rule also establishes procedures for administering a
waiting list in those years that the number of conditional grants
exceeds the statutory limit for final grants, reserves a certain number
of authorization numbers for purposes of refugee admission, and
addresses procedures for administering derivative conditional grants,
terminating conditional grants, and other procedures specific to this
rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 30297]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2067-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF84
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations,
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663
RIN: 1615-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________
979. INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department proposes to amend its regulations regarding
the immigration of children of foreign states adopted by United States
citizens. The proposed rule would establish a new definition of child
to include children adopted from countries which have implemented the
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect
of Intercountry Adoption (Convention). The proposed rule would also
change evidentiary requirements for the immigration of adopted children
to state that a certificate of adoption or custody issued by the
Secretary of State of the United States is conclusive evidence of the
relationship between an adoptive parent and the adoptive child. These
changes are necessary to conform the regulations to the Intercountry
Adoption Act of 2000(IAA) (Pub. L. 106-279). The proposed rule would
also make other technical changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2098-00.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF96
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________
980. WAIVER OF FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252(b); 8 USC 1252(note); 8 USC 1304; 8 USC
1356
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend Department regulations concerning
the adjudication of requests for fee waivers filed by applicants for
DHS benefits pursuant to 8 CFR 103.7(c). This applies to a waiver of
fees by an immigration judge for benefit applications, petitions,
appeals, motions, or requests in any case when an alien substantiates
that they cannot pay the fee. When implemented, this rule will
facilitate the adjudication of these requests. This rule also proposes
to amend 8 CFR 244.20, which is a waiver of fees for Temporary
Protected Status (TPS) applicants, for the same reasons as stated in 8
CFR 103.7(c). The rule will also be implemented in conjunction with the
new Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver Form.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2091-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG02
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
981. ADOPTION OF SIBLINGS, ADOPTED ALIEN CHILDREN LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF
AGE CONSIDERED A ``CHILD''
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-139; 8 USC 1103; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule changes the definition of an adopted
``child'' or ``orphan'' from 16 years old to 18 years old in cases
where the alien has a younger sibling, under the age of 16, who is also
the subject of an orphan petition held by the same U.S. citizen or
lawful permanent resident. The change is necessary to conform the
regulations to the statutory eligibility changes made by Public Law
106-139. This change allows natural siblings, who might otherwise be
separated, to be adopted together into the family of a citizen or
lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2110-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG04
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
982. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER SECTION 245(K)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-119
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 30298]]
Abstract: This rule proposes amending Department regulations for
persons using section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to
adjust status to that of lawful permanent resident (LPR). Section
245(k) of the Act allows an alien with an approved employment-based
petition to adjust status to LPR despite violations of status if those
violations have lasted no longer than 180 days since the alien's last
entry. This rule proposes eligibility criteria and adjustment
procedures for persons wishing to use this section of the Act to become
an LPR without leaving the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2120-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG10
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________
983. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND WORKFORCE
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 (ACWIA), THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS IN THE
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ACT OF 2000 (AC21), AND OTHER RELATED BILLS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 202; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245;
...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act, Public
Law 106-313, was enacted on October 17, 2000, along with two bills, the
Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act, Public Law 106-311, and a bill to
increase the fee for certain H-1B petitions. An earlier piece of
legislation, the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
(ACWIA), Public Law 105-277, was enacted to place certain conditions on
the employment of H-1B workers. Together, these bills make significant
changes to the H-1B classification. Public Law 106-313 increases the
numerical H-1B cap to 195,000 for FY 2000-2002 and the percentage of
the fees that DHS receives to 4 percent. It exempts certain aliens from
the numerical cap, provides for the ``portability'' of employment
authorization, and in certain circumstances extensions of stay for
certain aliens who have permanent residence applications pending.
Public Law 105-277 imposes penalties for employers violating certain
representations and prohibits retaliation against H-1B workers who
disclose these violations. This regulation clarifies several
interpretive questions raised by the bills and ensures that the
Department practice is consistent with these laws.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: DHS rule 1615-AG11 implemented the American
Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA); it was the
result of a prior rule that was overtaken by new legislation relating
to H-1B classification. ACWIA increased the numerical cap on H-1B
nonimmigrant aliens; required certain dependent employers to make
additional attestations to the Department of Labor (DOL); increased the
penalties for employers who have been found to be in violation of DOL's
rules; and created a ``whistleblower'' clause to protect H-1B workers
who filed complaints against their employer.
In 1190-AA48, the Civil Rights Division, in cooperation with DOL, will
implement in the Justice Department's regulations the ACWIA ``failure
to select'' protections--codified in the Immigration and Nationality
Act at section 212(n)(5)--by establishing a process under which United
States workers may file complaints against employers for denying them
employment opportunities by improperly hiring temporary foreign
professionals on H-1B visas. Under that process, the Secretary is to
receive and review these complaints and then--where there is reasonable
cause to believe a complainant's allegations--initiate binding
arbitration proceedings through Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG11
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
Deborah Misir, Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425
I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-6596
RIN: 1615-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________
984. CONSTRUCTION WORK AND THE B NONIMMIGRANT VISA CLASSIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department has solicited comments from the public on the
issue of aliens admitted to the U.S. as B nonimmigrant visitors whose
intent is to engage in construction work during the alien's stay. In
particular the Department is exploring the feasibility of defining the
term construction as it relates to B nonimmigrant visitors. A standard
definition of construction may assist both the public and the
Department in determining if an alien admitted as a B nonimmigrant
visitor may engage in construction during his or her period of
authorized stay. The Department is considering a rulemaking on this
subject.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/19/01 66 FR 48223
[[Page 30299]]
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/19/01
NPRM 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2126-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG15
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
985. REMOVAL AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND
CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101 to 1104; 8 USC 1182;
8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226;
8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252a; 8 USC 1255; 22 USC 7101; 22 USC
7105; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets forth measures by which certain victims of
severe forms of trafficking and victims of certain crimes who have been
granted T nonimmigrant status may apply for adjustment to permanent
resident status in accordance with Public Law 106-386, the Victims of
Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2134-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG21
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________
986. CONSENT TO REAPPLY FOR ADMISSION AFTER REMOVAL
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1187; 8 USC 1225 to 1228; 8 USC 1252
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the provisions regarding consent
to reapply after removal to conform with the requirements of the
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
(IIRIRA). This rulemaking intends to remove the provisions contained in
8 CFR 212.2(i) relating to a request for consent to reapply in
conjunction with an application for admission at a port-of-entry or
with an application for adjustment of status. The proposed removal of
section 212.2(i) reflects the overall scope of the changes made by
IIRIRA and congressional intent to impose severe penalties on aliens
who enter illegally or otherwise violate the U.S. immigration laws, by
restricting the relief available to them in the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2147-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG28
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
987. WAIVERS OF THE TWO-YEAR FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN
EXCHANGE VISITORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1184; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212 and 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend Department regulations relating
to the two-year foreign residence requirement under section 212(e) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). The proposed changes would
conform to the requirements of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), and the Department of
Justice Appropriations Act, 2000. The proposed rulemaking would affect
aliens who enter the United States as J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant exchange
visitors and who are subject to the requirement of section 212(e) of
the Act, which stipulates that they must return to their home country
for a period of two years before they are eligible to change to a
different nonimmigrant classification or apply for lawful permanent
residence in the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2158-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG31
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA62
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988. EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
DOCUMENTS FOR ALIENS SEEKING ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 247.a12(c)(9)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend DHS regulations by enabling it to
issue Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for those applying for
work authorization under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(9) for a validity period of
up to two years. This category is reserved for those applying for
adjustment of status, having filed Form I-485, Application to Register
Permanent Residence or Adjust Status with the Department. The rule
change would give DHS the flexibility to issue EADs for the length of
time it anticipates that adjudication of a given case will take.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2152-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG32
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
989. ILLEGAL ENTRIES, UNLAWFUL PRESENCE, AND AUTOMATIC VOIDING OF
NONIMMIGRANT VISAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule defines the categories of aliens who are
not eligible to be issued a visa or be admitted if: they are in the
United States illegally because they entered without proper inspection
at a port-of-entry (section 212(a)(6)(A) of the Act); they accumulated
certain periods of unlawful presence because they entered the United
States illegally or stayed in the United States longer than authorized
(section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Act); or they entered the United States
illegally (or attempted an illegal entry) after they accumulated
unlawful presence or after they were removed (section 212(a)(9)(C) of
the Act). This proposed rule also describes how a nonimmigrant visa
becomes automatically void, as provided under section 222(g) of the
Act. This proposed rule also explains when the provisions for unlawful
presence (sections 212(a)(9)(B) and (C) of the Act) do not apply, and
the legal and documentary requirements for a waiver. Promulgation of
this rule ensures that the admission to the United States of any
ineligible alien would not adversely affect the national welfare,
safety, or security of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: Split from INS No. 1413
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG36
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________
990. MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGNATION OF CIVIL SURGEONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1222; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103, 232, and 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule defines the medical examination
requirements for arriving aliens. It also overhauls the civil surgeon
program to create standards for designation, procedures for periodic
review of the civil surgeon designation, and specific provisions for
revocation, when necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: Split from INS No. 1413.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG37
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
991. MEDICAL GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY AND WAIVERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1157; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103, 212, and 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule describes the medical grounds of
inadmissibility under section 212(a)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act. It also describes which medical grounds of
inadmissibility can be waived and the requirements for those waivers
(including conditions for compliance).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
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Additional Information: Split out of INS No. 1413 to move forward as a
stand-alone rule.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG38
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
992. NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY;
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE U NONIMMIGRANT STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note; 8
USC 1102; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new
nonimmigrant status. The U classification is for non-U.S. Citizen/
Lawful Permanent Resident victims of certain crimes who cooperate with
an investigation or prosecution of those crimes. There is a limit of
10,000 principals per year.
This rule establishes the procedures to be followed in order to
petition for the U nonimmigrant classifications. Specifically, the rule
addresses: the essential elements that must be demonstrated to receive
the nonimmigrant classification; procedures that must be followed to
make an application; and evidentiary guidance to assist in the
petitioning process. Eligible victims will be allowed to remain in the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG39
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
993. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE DECISIONS OF THE IMMIGRATION AND
NATURALIZATION SERVICE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 5 USC 704; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC
1103; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule clarifies that, if the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) provides the authority for judicial review, a person must exhaust
all administrative appeals available as a matter of right before the
person may seek judicial review of a Department decision under the
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) that is within the appellate
jurisdiction of the Board of Immigration Appeals or of the Associate
Commissioner for Examinations. This amendment is necessary to prevent
the filing of premature lawsuits, by ensuring that the proper
administrative appellate authority has the opportunity to review and
correct any errors in the original decision before the party may seek
judicial review.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1785-96.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG49
Agency Contact: Janice B. Podolny, Associate General, Chief
Examinations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room
6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________
994. TERMINATION OF LAWFUL PERMANANT RESIDENT STATUS THROUGH ABANDONMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 CFR 211; 22 CFR 42
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule establishes procedures to terminate on notice the
lawful permanent resident status of an alien who has remained outside
the country for a continuous period of over one year since his or her
departure from the United States, if it is determined that such alien
has abandoned his or her permanent residency and is no longer eligible
for admission as a returning resident. This process will allow the
Department to terminate the status of a permanent resident due to
abandonment when it becomes aware of that fact rather than, as is
current practice, having to wait for such alien to present himself or
herself for inspection at a port-of-entry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG64
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________
995. LIMITING THE USE OF DURATION OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN F, J, AND I
NONIMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8
USC 1184; ...
[[Page 30302]]
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule concerns the duration of status for nonimmigrants
in the F (student), J (exchange visitor), and I (media representative)
categories. This rule will set forth standards and procedures for the
admission of certain nonimmigrants in these categories for a fixed
period (subject to extension) rather than for the duration of their
course of study, exchange program, or approved employment. This action
will allow the Department to more effectively ensure that affected
nonimmigrants are engaging in activities consistent with their
classification and to take necessary action. By ensuring more effective
control over nonimmigrants in the United States, this rule will enhance
the integrity of the immigration process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2222-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG76
Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228
RIN: 1615-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
996. PETITIONS FOR ALIENS TO PERFORM TEMPORARY NONAGRICULTURAL SERVICES
OR LABOR (H-2B)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, after consulting with
the Department of Labor and the Department of State, is proposing
significant changes to its regulations that are designed to increase
the effectiveness of the H-2B nonimmigrant classification. These
proposals will increase the usefulness of the program for United States
employers by eliminating certain regulatory barriers, by adding
protections for foreign workers, and increasing Government efficiency
and coordination.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2228-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG78
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
RIN: 1615-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________
997. ADJUSTMENT OF THE IMMIGRATION BENEFIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE TO
RECOVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONAL SECURITY CHECKS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1304; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule proposes to adjust the immigration benefit
application fee by $5 to recover costs associated with performing
additional security checks on all immigration benefit applications.
Fees collected from persons filing immigration benefit applications are
deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and used to
fund the full cost of processing immigration benefit applications and
associated support benefits; the full cost of providing similar
benefits to asylum and refugee applicants; and the full cost of similar
benefits provided to other immigrants, as specified in the regulation,
at no charge. Federal guidelines require the Department of Homeland
Security to establish and collect fees to recover the full cost of
processing benefit applications. These security checks are necessary to
try to protect the United States from future terrorist attacks.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2233-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG82
Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Chief, Immigration Services Branch,
Office of Budget, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 5307, 425 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-0563
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
998. [bull] DENIAL AND REVOCATION FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL FOR ATTENDANCE
BY NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend
its regulations to clarify its procedures for denial of applications by
schools for approval to enroll nonimmigrant students. DHS also proposes
to streamline and align the revocation process with the denial and
appeal process. Finally, DHS proposes the authority to suspend a
school's approval to issue new forms I-20 during denial or revocation
proceedings.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
[[Page 30303]]
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2239-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG83
Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228
RIN: 1615-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________
999. [bull] ADJUSTMENT OF THE APPEAL AND MOTION FEE TO RECOVER FULL
COSTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 9701; EO 12356; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to raise the fees for filing an appeal or
motion to reopen/reconsider any decision under the immigration laws in
any type of proceeding over which the Board of Immigration Appeals
(BIA), does not have appellate jurisdiction. The fee is being raised
from $110 to $368 to recover the full costs associated with the
processing of an appeal or motion to reopen/reconsider. Fees collected
are deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account (IEFA) and
used fund the full cost of processing immigration benefit applications
and associated support benefits; the full cost of providing similar
benefits to asylum and refugee applicants; and the full cost of similar
benefits provided to other immigrants, as specified in the regulation,
at no charge. Federal guidelines require the Department of Homeland
Security to establish and collect fees to recover the full cost of
processing immigration benefit applications, rather than supporting
these services with tax revenue.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2245-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG89
Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Chief, Immigration Services Branch,
Office of Budget, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 5307, 425 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-0563
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
1000. [bull] CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN
APPLICANTS AND TO STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING A FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM
APPLICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1282; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the employment authorization and
asylum regulations to restrict employment authorization for certain
applicants facing cancellation of removal status and to modify the
standard by which the Immigration Court may find an asylum application
frivolous. In addition, the amendment will clarify that the
Department's decision to grant employment authorization on the basis of
certain pending applications is discretionary. The Department is
proposing these amendments to curb abuse of the immigration system by
non-bonafide asylum applicants who improperly use the asylum process as
a vehicle to be placed in proceedings in Immigration Court to obtain
non-asylum related employment authorization or who submit abusive,
fraudulent or clearly baseless asylum applications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2251-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG91
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations,
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663
RIN: 1615-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
1001. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF
CANADA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. REGARDING ASYLUM CLAIMS MADE AT
LAND BORDER PORTS-OF-ENTRY AND APPLICABILITY OF OTHER ASYLUM BARS...
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1282; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security proposes to amend asylum
regulations governing the credible fear process to permit asylum
officers to apply certain mandatory bars to asylum during the credible
fear interview. The proposed rule is necessary for two reasons. First,
the terms of a recently signed agreement between the United States and
Canada bar certain categories of aliens arriving from Canada at land
border ports of entry and in transit from Canada from formally applying
for protection in the United States. Second, national security concerns
necessitate a more thorough solicitation and analysis of facts to
determine whether aliens in the credible fear process are clearly
subject to a bar to asylum based on criminal or terrorist activities.
This proposed rule would establish asylum officers' and immigration
judges authority to make negative credible fear determinations based on
these bars.
[[Page 30304]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2255-03
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG95
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations,
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663
RIN: 1615-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
1002. [bull] ELIMINATING THE NUMERICAL CAP ON MEXICAN TN NONIMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1184; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule eliminates the 5,500 annual limit on Mexican TN
(NAFTA) Professionals) workers. It also eliminates the associated
requirement of a petition on Form I-129 and certified labor condition
application. Rather than submit a petition to DHS, aliens seeking TN
classification will apply for a TN visa from the State Department. This
rule brings the treatment of Mexican TNs under NAFTA closer to that of
Canadian TNs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2266-03
Transferred from RIN 1115-AH02
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, Business and Trade Branch,
Adjudications Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________
1003. PROCEDURES FOR CHECKING JUVENILE CRIMINAL RECORDS AND SUBMITTING
FINGERPRINTS OF THAT ADDITIONAL CLASS OF ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY
UNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 18 USC 5031
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule describes procedures necessary for DHS Service
Centers, District Offices, and Application Support Centers to follow
when checking juvenile criminal records and fingerprints of aliens who
committed a specific act of juvenile delinquency that, if committed by
an adult, would be classified as a felony ``crime of violence against
another individual.'' Section 383 of Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) provides that aliens who
committed a specific act of juvenile delinquency, as defined in 18
U.S.C. 5031, are ineligible for benefits under the Family Unity
Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 2116-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG07
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1004. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 31, 1998, An interim rule,
published September 30, 1997, makes the minimal changes required by
statute. The provisions will remain in effect until completion of this
rulemaking.
Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA).
Section 412(a) of IIRIRA requires a reduction in the number of
documents that may be accepted in the employment verification process.
Section 412(d) clarifies the applicability of section 274A to the
Federal Government. Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
requires agencies to review rules that have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities every 10 years. The
Department is conducting this review in conjunction with IIRIRA
implementation. The proposed rulemaking published February 12, 1998,
implements sections 212(a) and (d) of IIRIRA and proposes other changes
to the employment verification process identified through that review.
A revised Form I-9 was included with the proposed rulemaking.
The comment period closed on April 3, 1998. The Department is analyzing
the comments and taking into
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consideration issues raised by the Alien Registration Form (I-551)
program. It should be noted that this action supersedes the previously
published regulatory action titled ``Reduction in the Number of
Documents Accepted for Employment Verification.'' In order to avoid
confusion, this regulatory action is being referenced under the current
RIN, which captures all prior actions related to employment
verification.
INS No. 1947-98, Interim Rule published 2/9/99 (64 FR 6187). The
``Receipt Rule'' permits employees to present their employer certain
types of ``receipts'' in lieu of a document listed on the Form I-9.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-INS No. 1399 Comment Period
End 12/23/93 11/23/93 58 FR 61846
NPRM-INS No. 1339S Comment
Period End 07/24/95 06/22/95 60 FR 32472
Notice-INS No. 1713 INS No. 1713
Applications Due 01/29/96 11/30/95 60 FR 61630
Appl. Extension Through 3/8/96
Notice Pilot Demonstration
Program-INS No. 1713 02/06/96 61 FR 4378
Final Rule-INS No. 1399E 09/04/96 61 FR 46534
Interim Final Rule INS No. 1818 09/30/97 62 FR 51001
NPRM-INS No. 1890-97 Comment
Period End 04/03/98 02/02/98 63 FR 5287
Final Rule (INS No. 1890-97) 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: The deadline for implementing section 412(a) of
IIRIRA was extended to March 31, 1998, by Public Law 105-54. This
rulemaking has been delayed by the need to coordinate implementation
with other provisions of IIRIRA, by several complex policy and
regulatory issues that have taken time to resolve, and by the review
required by section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and by the
need to coordinate policy issues with the Border Security Act of 2002
and, more generally, the post-September 11th environment in which
document security is of a paramount concern.
INS No. 1890-97; PL 104-208, title 4.
INS Nos. 1399 and 1399S-94, Control of Employment of Aliens,
Supplemental Rule; Action for INS Nos. 1399 and 1399S is canceled as a
result of IIRIRA requirements.
INS No. 1399E is an extracted portion of INS No. 1399, published
separately to allow for the production of a new, more secure Employment
Authorization Document.
INS No. 1713-95, Demonstration Project for Electronic I-9.
Interim Rule INS No. 1818 was published on September 30, 1997, at 62 FR
51001 to maintain the status quo as much as possible until the Service
completes the more comprehensive document reduction initiative
designated by INS No. 1890-97.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AB73
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
1005. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT
RESIDENCE: CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS AND FIANCE(E)S
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC
1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends Department regulations by clarifying
that an alien remains ineligible for adjustment of status after
termination of conditional permanent resident status. The clarification
is necessary in view of the determination by the Board of Immigration
Appeals (Board) that the current regulations do not prohibit the
adjustment of status of an alien whose conditional resident status has
been terminated. This final rule would also modify provisions
regulating the adjustment of status of nonimmigrant fianc[eacute](e)s
to reflect the current statue and to eliminate hardships on certain
persons who are unable, despite their good faith intentions, to marry
until after the expiration of the alien spouse's period of admission as
a nonimmigrant fianc[eacute](e).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/20/96 61 FR 43028
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/96
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1353-91
Transferred from RIN 1115-AC70
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
1006. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN
OR AS A PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; SELF-PETITIONING FOR CERTAIN BATTERED OR
ABUSED ALIEN SPOUSES AND CHILDREN
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; PL 103-322; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC
1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department published an interim rule on this subject in
1996. This final rule allows battered and abused spouses and children
of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for
immigrant classification. The consent of the abuser would not be
required. The final rule uses the term abused to mean either battered
or subjected to extreme cruelty.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/26/96 61 FR 13061
[[Page 30306]]
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/26/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/28/96
Final Rule 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1705-95
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE04
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________
1007. DEFINITION OF THE TERM ``LAWFULLY PRESENT'' FOR PURPOSES OF
ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 31 USC 9701; EO 12356; 47 FR 14874 to
15557; 3 CFR 1982 comp; 8 CFR 2; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8
USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1252B; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 401(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) provides that, with limited
exceptions, only qualified aliens, as defined under section 431, may
receive certain Federal public benefits. Section 401(b)(2) provides an
exception that allows aliens who are ``lawfully present in the United
States'' as determined by the Attorney General to receive social
security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. PRWORA,
and other laws, use the term ``lawfully present'' in other benefit-
related contexts as well.
The interim final rule published September 6, 1996, amended DHS
regulations to define the term ``an alien who is lawfully present in
the United States'' so that the Social Security Administration may
determine which aliens are eligible for benefits under title II of the
Social Security Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/06/96 61 FR 47039
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/05/96
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1792-96
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE51
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
1008. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1183a; PL 104-208; PL 104-193; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 213a; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations by establishing that an
individual (the sponsor) who files an affidavit of support under
section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) on behalf of
an intending immigrant incurs an obligation that may be enforced by a
civil action. This rule also specifies the requirements that Federal,
State, or local agencies or private entities must meet to request
reimbursement from the sponsor for provision of means-tested public
benefits and provides procedures for imposing the civil penalty
provided for under section 213A of the INA, if the sponsor fails to
give notice of any change of address. This rule is necessary to ensure
that sponsors of aliens meet their obligations under section 213A of
the INA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule (INS No.
1807-96) 10/20/97 62 FR 52346
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/07/98
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1807-96; PL 104-208, title IV; and PL
104-193, title IV
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE58
Agency Contact: Lisa Roney, Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and
Planning, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 6052, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3242
Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048
RIN: 1615-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
1009. IMPLEMENTATION OF HERNANDEZ V. RENO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; CERTAIN
ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY UNITY BENEFITS AFTER SPONSORING FAMILY
MEMBER'S NATURALIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1225a note; PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 236.23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The
Deaprtment will publish a regulation implementing a new basis of
ineligibility for Family Unity benefits for certain juvenile offenders.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule (INS No.
1823-96) 07/14/00 65 FR 43677
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/12/00
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 30307]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1823-96; PL 104-208, title III, section
38; and this regulation will affect 8 CFR 242.5 that will be renumbered
8 CFR 236.25.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE72
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
1010. CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE WORKERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182(a)(5); PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214.2; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 19, 2001, Abraham v. Reno
(D.D.C.).
Abstract: On September 30, 1996, the President signed the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Section
343 prohibits the entry of any alien who seeks to enter the United
States for the purpose of performing labor as a health care worker
(other than a physician) without a certificate as to the alien's
qualifications and English ability from the Commission on Graduates of
Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) or an equivalent independent
organization approved by the Secretary.
The Department published an interim rule (INS 1879-97) to address
shortages in the occupations of nursing and occupational therapy on
October 14, 1998. In addition, DHS issued a second interim rule on
April 30, 1999, to grant CGFNS authorization to issue certificates to
foreign health care workers in the occupations of occupational therapy
and physical therapy. This rule also granted the Foreign Credentialing
Commission on Physical Therapy the authority to issue certificates to
foreign-trained physical therapists. The second interim rule (INS 1979-
99) was published under RIN 1115-AF43 and now is consolidated with this
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations entry. A third interim rule (INS
2089-00) was published on January 16, 2001, to address certification
requirements for Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Medical
Technologists, and Physician Assistants. The Department also published
a related rule in response to the passage of the NRDAA, (INS No. 2050-
00). In the rule, DHS announced that it would continue to waive the
certification requirements for nonimmigrant nurses, pending the
promulgation of new regulations implementing the certification
requirements for section 343.
On October 11,2002, the Department published a proposed rule (INS 2080-
02) to fully implement section 343, including solicitation of public
comments on the requirements relating to the designation of covered
health care occupations, the procedures and requirements for certifying
organizations, the content of the certificates, and the process for
presentation of the certificates and listing approved English language
tests and requisite scores. The Department will publish a final rule
implementing the proposals and taking into account the comments
received in response to the October 11, 2002, proposed rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule-INS 1879 10/14/98 63 FR 55007
Interim Final Rule Effective-INS
1879 12/14/98
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End-INS 1879 02/11/99
Interim Final Rule-INS 1979-99 04/30/99 64 FR 23174
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End-INS 1979-99 06/29/99
Interim Final Rule Effective-INS
1979-99 06/29/99
Interim Final Rule-INS 2089-00 01/16/01 66 FR 3440
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/19/01
Interim Final Rule Effective-INS
2089-00 03/19/01
NPRM-INS No. 2080-02 10/11/02 67 FR 63313
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AE73
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
RIN: 1615-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
1011. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, CONTINUED VALIDITY OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,
AND UNEXPIRED EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICANTS MAINTAINING
NONIMMIGRANT H OR L STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1282; 8 CFR 2; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1255; 8
USC 1281
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Over the last several years, the Department has issued
numerous policy statements regarding its position on employment
authorization, advance parole, and extension of nonimmigrant status for
certain skilled nonimmigrant workers who have filed for adjustment to
permanent resident status. This interim final rule: (1) codified
existing DHS policy statements by incorporating them into the
Department's regulations; and (2) eliminated the requirement for
permission for overseas travel for adjustment applicants who are
maintaining H-1 or L nonimmigrant status. The Department will be
publishing a final rule in response to public comments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/01/99 64 FR 29208
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/02/99
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1881-97
[[Page 30308]]
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE96
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
1012. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1642
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 104
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 3, 1997.
Final, Statutory, February 22, 1998, Statutory deadline to promulgate
regulations for State and local public benefits was previously November
3, 1998. Deadline for regulations for Federal public benefits was
February 22, 1998.
Abstract: This regulatory action requires entities (other than
nonprofit charitable organizations) providing Federal public benefits
(with certain exceptions) to verify by examining documents and using a
DHS-automated verification system that alien applicants are eligible
for the benefits under Federal benefit reform legislation. This rule
also sets forth provisions by which State or local governments can
verify whether aliens applying for State or local public benefits are
eligible for such benefits under Federal laws. In addition, the rule
establishes procedures for verifying the U.S. nationality of
individuals applying for benefits in a fair and nondiscriminatory
manner.
The Interim Verification Guidelines were published as a notice on
November 17, 1997, at 62 FR 61344. The guidelines set forth procedures
that benefit-granting agencies can use to verify U.S. citizens, non-
citizen nationals, and qualified aliens for eligibility under title IV
of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
(PRWORA) prior to issuance of final regulations.
The proposed rule for the Verification of Eligibility for Public
Benefits was published on August 4, 1998, at 63 FR 41662. The changes
made in response to the comments received on the proposed rule were
significant enough and dealt with complex and important issues that
another opportunity to comment is warranted. The next version of the
rule will be issued as an interim rule, rather than a final rule, in
order to implement the statutory directive to promulgate verification
regulations and start the subsequent two-year period in which Federal
public benefit-granting agencies must come into compliance. The interim
rule is in the concurrence process and has not yet been published.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-INS No. 1902-98 08/04/98 63 FR 41662
NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/98
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1902-
98 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1902-98 should be referenced for any
inquiries concerning this rulemaking action.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE99
Agency Contact: Phillip Busch, Senior Counsel, Department of Homeland
Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, 6100, Office
of General Counsel, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
1013. FINGERPRINTING APPLICANTS AND PETITIONERS FOR IMMIGRATION
BENEFITS; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8
USC 1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations relating to
fingerprinting applicants and petitioners for benefits under the
Immigration and Nationality Act by: canceling the Designated
Fingerprinting Service program; requiring applicants and petitioners
for benefits to be fingerprinted at either a DHS Office, a State, or
local law enforcement agency, or at a United States consular or
military office; establishing a fee for fingerprinting by the
Department; and requiring confirmation from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) that a full criminal background check has been
completed before adjudication of a naturalization application is
completed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/17/98 63 FR 12979
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/29/98
Interim Final Rule Correction 04/09/98 63 FR 17489
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/18/98
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: INS No. 1891-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF03
Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Adjudications Officer, Immigration
Services Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 980, 801 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-9475
RIN: 1615-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
1014. SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION AND SPECIAL RULE CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL
FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, AND FORMER SOVIET BLOC
COUNTRIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 8 USC 1225 to 1227; 8 USC 1251; 8 USC 1252
note; 8 USC 1252a; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8
USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1224
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 240; 8 CFR 246; 8 CFR 274a;
...
[[Page 30309]]
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment
and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), enacted as title II of Public
Law No. 105-100, 111 Stat. 2160, 2193 (1997) (as amended by Technical
Corrections to the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief
Act (NACARA), Public Law 105-139, Stat. 2644 (1997)). Section 203 of
NACARA provides that certain Guatemalans, Salvadorans, and nationals of
former Soviet Bloc countries are eligible to apply for cancellation of
removal under the standards for suspension of deportation similar to
those that existed prior to enactment of Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA). The rule establishes the
authority of DHS asylum officers to adjudicate certain applications
under section 203 of NACARA, provides application and adjudication
procedures, identifies factors and standards relevant to eligibility,
and establishes a rebuttable presumption of extreme hardship for
certain NACARA beneficiaries.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-INS No. 1915-98 11/24/98 63 FR 64895
NPRM Comment Period End-INS No.
1915-98 01/25/99
Interim Rule-INS No. 1915-98 05/21/99 64 FR 27856
Interim Rule Comment Period End 07/20/99
Final Rule 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1915-98
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF14
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Supervisor for Asylum Operations,
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-2663
RIN: 1615-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
1015. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 238; 8 CFR 240; 8
CFR 241
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 18, 1999, Requirements
promulgated under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Abstract: This rule implements article 3 of the United Nations
Convention Against Torture or Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment for persons who may be subject to
removal from the United States under the provisions of the Immigration
and Nationality Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/19/99 64 FR 8478
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Corrections 03/22/99 64 FR 13881
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/20/99
Final Rule 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1976-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF39
Agency Contact: Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Department of
Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, 2600 Skyline Tower,
5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
Mary Giovagnoli, Acting Chief, Refugee and Asylum Branch, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425
I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
1016. APPLICATION FOR REFUGEE STATUS; ACCEPTABLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
GUARANTY OF TRANSPORTATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1157; 8 USC
1158; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 207
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes
the Attorney General to admit refugees to the United States under
certain conditions, including those provided for by regulation. DHS
regulations require that sponsorship agreements be secured before an
applicant is granted admission as a refugee at a U.S. port-of-entry
(POE). The determination of whether or not someone is classified as a
refugee is described in the Act as a separate decision from whether a
refugee may be admitted to the United States in refugee status. This
rule amends Department regulations by removing language that
erroneously implies that DHS requires a sponsorship agreement and
guarantee of transportation prior to determining whether an applicant
is a refugee. This rule is necessary to clarify issues that may appear
ambiguous in the existing regulation, and provides more advantageous
treatment for the limited number of applicants for refugee status who
have their DHS interviews before sponsorship agreements have been
secured.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/21/99 64 FR 27660
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/20/99
Final Rule 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1999-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF49
Agency Contact: Kathleen Thompson, Staff Officer, Office of
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
[[Page 30310]]
Phone: 202 305-2756
RIN: 1615-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________
1017. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES: Q-2 IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND
TRAINING PROGRAM VISITOR
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186; 8 USC
1187; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 274
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the regulations to establish a new visa
classification, Q-2. Public Law 105-319, also known as the Irish Peace
Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, provides the basis
for this regulatory change. The Q-2 visa classification identifies
those visitors from Northern Ireland and certain designated counties in
the Republic of Ireland to come to the United States temporarily for
training employment and to experience coexistence and conflict
resolution in a diverse society.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/17/00 65 FR 14774
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/17/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/16/00
Revised Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2000-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF51
Agency Contact: Donna Crump, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________
1018. CLARIFICATION OF PAROLE AUTHORITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1184; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations concerning the
authority to grant the parole of aliens from DHS custody by
specifically identifying the scope of that authority to include the
Secretary. This action is being taken to clarify which individuals are
authorized by the Secretary to grant parole from DHS custody.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/28/00 65 FR 82254
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/28/00
Interim Final Rule Delay of
Effective Date until 03/30/2001 01/26/01 66 FR 7863
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2004-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF53
Agency Contact: Kenneth Leutbecker, Director, Parole and Humanitarian
Assistance Branch, Office of International Affairs, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Attn: ULLICO Building, Third Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 305-2670
RIN: 1615-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
1019. BATTERED AND ABUSED CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS; TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE
BY CONDITIONAL RESIDENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186a
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Enacted on November 10, 1986, the Immigration Marriage Fraud
Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) made a number of changes to the Act to deter
aliens from marrying solely to obtain immigration benefits. IMFA
established a conditional resident status for aliens who obtained
lawful permanent resident status based upon a marriage of less than two
years duration. The interim rule published on May 16, 1991, established
procedures to allow a conditional resident who married in good faith
but whose marriage was terminated by the United States citizen or
lawful permanent resident spouse to seek a waiver of the joint filing
requirement. The interim rule published on May 16, 1991, also was
necessary to provide a method by which a battered conditional resident,
or a conditional resident parent of an abused conditional resident
child, may apply for removal of the conditional basis of resident
status without filing a joint petition. This interim rule implements
certain technical changes made by the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) and addresses comments
received in response to the interim rule published on May 16, 1991.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/16/91 56 FR 22635
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Interim Rule for INS No. 1423-91 published on
May 16, 1991.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF59
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
1020. REVOKING GRANTS OF NATURALIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 340
[[Page 30311]]
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the DHS regulations relating to
administrative revocation of naturalization by changing the burden of
proof the Department must satisfy in order to administratively revoke a
grant of naturalization and by clarifying the 180-day period for the
rendering of the district director's decision. This rule provides that
DHS will only initiate revocation proceedings based on clear,
unequivocal, and convincing evidence, and that the burden of proof
remains with the Department throughout the administrative process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/31/00 65 FR 17127
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/30/00
Final Rule 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.1858-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF63
Agency Contact: Michael Neifach, Attorney, Office of the General
Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
1021. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL
ISLANDS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, AND PALAU
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1203; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations by adding documentary
requirements for a naturalized citizen of the Marshall Islands, the
Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau (Compact Countries) to enter
into the United States, lawfully engage in occupations, accept
employment, and establish residence as a nonimmigrant in the United
States and its territories and possessions. This rule also clarifies
the documentary requirements for an adopted child from the Compact
Countries who is immigrating to the United States. Without
clarification of the documentary requirements for an adopted child from
the Compact Countries, the Compact Countries may not consent to the
adoption of children by U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/18/01 66 FR 37429
NPRM Comment Period End 08/17/01
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2047-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF65
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
1022. REGISTRATION AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES:
CONTROL OF EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC 1301; 8 USC
1305
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations governing
applications for renewal of 10-year Permanent Resident Cards upon their
expiration. This rule adds documents to the acceptable list of
registration requirements and clarifies the requirements for Lawful
Permanent Resident (LPRs) to file Form I-90, Application to Replace
Alien Registration Card, if they are also applying for naturalization.
This rule also provides additional methods to verify employment
eligibility for those in the process of renewing their expired or
expiring Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card. These changes are
necessary to facilitate the 10-year Form I-551 renewal process. This
rule also clarifies the fingerprinting requirements for lawful
permanent residents who reach the age of 14 years.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2042-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF71
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048
RIN: 1615-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________
1023. NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS FOR SECOND PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT-BASED
IMMIGRANT PHYSICIANS SERVING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OR AT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-113; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC
1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 29, 1999, Public Law 106-113 was enacted. Section
117 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act at section 203 to
provide national interest waivers to alien physicians agreeing to
practice five years in designated medically underserved areas or at
Veterans Affairs facilities. The Department proposes an amendment to 8
CFR 204 and 245 in order to implement the new statutory provisions. DHS
issued an interim
[[Page 30312]]
regulation so that applicants may begin to take advantage of the new
provisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/06/00 65 FR 53889
Correction to Interim Final Rule09/27/00 65 FR 57943
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/06/00
Correction to Interim Final Rule10/20/00 65 FR 63118
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/06/00
Final Rule 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2048-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF75
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
1024. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE H-1C NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION
UNDER PUBLIC LAW 106-95
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC
1187; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 12, 1999, the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged
Areas Act (NRDAA) was enacted creating a new H-1C nonimmigrant nurse
category. This rule amends the Department's regulations in order to
implement the NRDAA as it relates to the adjudication petitions for H-
1C classification. This rule will facilitate the hiring of alien
registered nurses to reduce the shortage of nurses in certain areas of
the United States while protecting the rights of U.S. nurses.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/11/01 66 FR 31107
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/10/01
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2050-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF76
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
RIN: 1615-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
1025. WAIVING THE FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DISABLED
NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC
1447; 29 USC 794(a), The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, all naturalization applicants filing Form N-400,
Application for Naturalization, are required to be fingerprinted on
Form FD-258 Applicant Card for the purpose of conducting criminal
background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This
rule amends Department regulations by providing a fingerprinting waiver
for naturalization applicants who, because of a permanent impairment,
are unable to provide any fingerprints. It also provides an alternative
method for collecting the required background clearances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule With Request
for Comments 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2060-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF80
Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Adjudications Officer, Immigration
Services Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 980, 801 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-9475
RIN: 1615-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________
1026. ADDING ACTUARIES AND PLANT PATHOLOGISTS TO THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE
TRADE AGREEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.6
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule proposes to amend 8 CFR 214.6 by adding the
occupations of actuary and plant pathologists to appendix 1603.D.1.
This rule proposes to modify the licensure requirements for Canadian
citizens seeking admission to the United States as a TN nonimmigrant
category alien. These amendments are being proposed to reflect the
agreements made among the three parties to the North American Free
Trade Agreement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/19/00 65 FR 79320
NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/01
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2068-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF85
Agency Contact: Molly Johnson, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland
[[Page 30313]]
Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 3214,
425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 616-7435
RIN: 1615-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
1027. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC
1448; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a, 8 CFR 341
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule amends Department regulations by
providing a procedure under which aliens who, believing they are
actually citizens, have filed applications for certificates of
citizenship (Forms N-600) may obtain employment authorization while
their applications are pending. This interim final rule is necessary to
establish a uniform procedure to accommodate Form N-600 applicants,
without creating a strong incentive for aliens to file applications in
bad faith, seeking simply to obtain employment authorization.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2076-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF90
Agency Contact: Lellie LeClair, Staff Officer Immigration Services
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 980, 801 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-9919
RIN: 1615-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
1028. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT
RESIDENCE; TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1252b; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 205; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is amending its regulations governing
eligibility for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act to conform the regulations to existing
policy and procedures and to remove language that has been superseded
by subsequent legislation. Specifically, this interim final rule
conforms the regulations to include the changes made by Public Law 105-
119 and Public Law 106-544. It also provides for the changes contained
in the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act of 2000 (LIFE Act). As
required by the Life Act, this rule changes the sunset date of section
245(i) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act to the new date of
April 30, 2001, for filing of qualifying petitions or applications that
enable the applicant to apply to adjust status using section 245(i) and
clarifies the effect of the new sunset date on eligibility. This means
that in order to preserve the ability to apply for adjustment of status
under section 245(i), an alien must be the beneficiary of a visa
petition for classification under section 204 of the Act or application
for labor certification properly filed on or before April 30, 2001, and
determined to have approval when filed. This rule also provides
guidance on the standard for review of filing for immigrant visa
petitions and applications for labor certification on or before April
30, 2001.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/26/01 66 FR 16383
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/26/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/25/01
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2078-00; This rulemaking supersedes RIN
1615-AA85
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF91
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
1029. ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING DEFINITIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1158; 8 USC 1226; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC
1282; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend regulations that govern
establishing asylum eligibility by providing guidance on certain issues
that have arisen in the context of asylum adjudications. The amendments
focus on portions of the regulations that deal with the definitions of
persecution, membership in a particular social group, and State action.
This rule codifies long-standing concepts of the definition of
persecution. It clarifies that gender can be a basis for membership in
a particular social group. It also clarifies that a person who has
suffered or fears domestic violence may be considered a member of a
particular social group. The Department of Justice believes this issue
required further examination after the Board of Immigration Appeals
decision, Matter of R-A. This rule also clarifies that the factors
considered in Ninth Circuit case law regarding membership in a
particular social group are non-determinative. Finally, the rule offers
further guidance on what is required to show a State's inability or
unwillingness to control a persecutor. Finally, this rule establishes
circumstances under which the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) must
remand proceedings to the Immigration Judge to resolve questions of
fact.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/07/00 65 FR 76588
[[Page 30314]]
NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/01
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2092-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF92
Agency Contact: Rebecca Story, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
Fax: 202 514-0455
RIN: 1615-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________
1030. PETITION TO CLASSIFY ALIEN AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF A U.S. CITIZEN
OR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF A PERSON
ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends regulations of the Department of
Homeland Security to provide an exception from the general prohibition
against approval of immigration benefits based upon a marriage entered
into during removal proceedings. The rule creates a good faith
exception to the prohibition. This final rule completes the regulatory
implementation of the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT 90).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/20/91 56 FR 28311
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/20/91
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: See INS No. 1419-91
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF94
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
1031. ACADEMIC HONORARIUM FOR B NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-277; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its
regulations relating to the acceptance of academic honoraria by
nonimmigrant aliens admitted to the United States as a B visa visitor
status. This is necessary to implement changes to section 212 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act made by the American Competitiveness
and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998. The amendment outlines the
proposed procedures necessary for a nonimmigrant alien visiting the
United States in valid B visa status to accept honoraria in connection
with usual academic activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/30/02 67 FR 37727
NPRM Comment Period End 07/29/02
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2100-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF97
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
1032. CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES; APPLICATIONS FOR
CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-395
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299; 8 CFR 310; 8 CFR 320; 8 CFR 322; 8
CFR 338; 8 CFR 341; 8 CFR 499; ...
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 27, 2001, Child Citizenship
Act of 2000.
Abstract: This rule implements title I of the Child Citizenship Act of
2000 (CCA), Public Law 106-395. First, it amends DHS regulations by
adding a new part which addresses application procedures for foreign-
born children residing in the United States pursuant to a lawful
admission for permanent residence, who acquire citizenship
automatically under section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(Act), as amended. This rule established procedures for these foreign-
born children, including adopted children, to obtain certificates of
citizenship. Second, this rule also addresses application procedures
for foreign-born children residing outside the United States, who can
acquire citizenship under section 322 of the Act, as amended, by
approval of an application and taking the oath of allegiance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/13/01 66 FR 32138
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/13/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/13/01
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2101-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF98
Agency Contact: Lellie LeClair, Staff Officer Immigration Services
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, R
[[Page 30315]]
oom 980, 801 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-9919
RIN: 1615-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
1033. ALLOWING FOR THE FILING OF FORM I-140 VISA PETITION CONCURRENTLY
WITH A FORM I-485 APPLICATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current regulations provide that an alien worker who
wants to apply for permanent residence by filing the appropriate Form
I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status,
cannot do so until he or she obtains approval of the underlying
petition, Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. This
procedure has resulted in aliens experiencing unnecessary delays due to
the heavy backlog created by increasing numbers of cases received by
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule amends DHS
regulations by allowing the Forms I-140 and I-485 to be filed
concurrently when a visa is immediately available, thereby improving
the efficiency of the system, as well as customer service. This rule
will also allow the alien worker to apply for employment authorization
(Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) and advance
parole authorization (Form I-131, Application for Travel Document)
while the Form I-485 is pending.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/31/02 67 FR 49561
Interim Final Rule Effective 07/31/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/30/02
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2104-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG00
Agency Contact: Maurice R. Berez, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________
1034. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA FOR FOURTH PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT-BASED
BROADCASTERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1641
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule amends Department regulations by
establishing the procedure under which the International Broadcasting
Bureau of the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), or a
BBG grantee organization, may file special fourth preference immigrant
petitions for alien broadcasters. This rule explains the requirements
the alien broadcaster must meet in order to be the beneficiary of an
immigrant visa petition. This regulatory change is necessary in order
to assist the BBG in fulfilling its statutory obligation to hire alien
broadcasters.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/11/01 66 FR 51819
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/13/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/10/01
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2106-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG01
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________
1035. ESTABLISHING PREMIUM PROCESSING SERVICE FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule changes Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
regulations to establish premium processing service for certain
employment-based petitions and applications. If an individual pays a
fee for premium processing service, DHS will process the petition or
application in 15 days. Premium Processing Service will give American
businesses an option to pay for more rapid processing of petitions and
applications to meet their needs for foreign workers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/01/01 66 FR 29682
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/01/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/31/01
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2108-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG03
Agency Contact: Cindy Keiss, Adjudications Officer, Immigration
Services Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 10th Floor, 800 K Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-8010
RIN: 1615-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
1036. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF NICARAGUA, CUBA, AND
HAITI
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 241; 8 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 30316]]
Abstract: This final rule implements the provisions of the Legal
Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) and its technical amendments
to both the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act
(NACARA), and the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) of
1998. Specifically, section 1505 of the amendments to the LIFE Act
states that section 241(a)(5) of the INA does not apply to adjustment
applicants under NACARA/HRIFA and that the grounds of inadmissibility
under section 212(a)(9)(A) and (C) of the INA may be waived for NACARA/
HRIFA adjustment applicants. Section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (Act) provides for the reinstatement of a removal order
against any alien who illegally re-enters the United States after
having been removed or after having departed voluntarily under an order
of removal. It also bars any alien whose removal order has been
reinstated from receiving any relief under the Act, including any
waivers of grounds of inadmissibility necessary for the grant of
adjustment of status. Sections 212(a)(9)(A) and 212(a)(9)(C) of the Act
are grounds of inadmissibility relating to aliens previously removed
and aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States after
previous immigration violations, respectively. Section 1505 of the
amendments to the LIFE Act also states that an alien who has become
eligible for benefits under NACARA/HRIFA as a result of the enactment
of the LIFE Act may file a motion to reopen his or her removal
proceedings in order to apply for adjustment or to apply for
cancellation of removal or suspension of deportation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/31/01 66 FR 29449
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/31/01
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2113-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG05
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
1037. ADJUSTMENT TO LAWFUL RESIDENT STATUS OF CERTAIN CLASS ACTION
PARTICIPANTS WHO ENTERED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1982, UNDER THE LEGAL
IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY EQUITY ACT (LIFE ACT)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1255a; 8 USC 1225a note
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 245a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule (INS No. 2115-01) implements section
1104 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) and LIFE Act
Amendments pertaining to adjustment of status of certain class action
participants (specifically, Catholic Social Services v. Meese (CSS),
509 U.S. 43 (1993), League of United Latin American Citizens v. INS
(LULAC), 509 U.S. 43 (1993), and Zambrano v. INS, 509 U.S. 918 (1993)
class applicants) who entered before January 1, 1982, to that of a
person admitted for lawful residence. This rule establishes procedures
for a one-year application period to allow CSS, LULAC, and Zambrano
class applicants to apply for adjustment of status to that of lawful
permanent residence.
INS No. 2145-01 amends the Department's regulations by establishing
procedures to apply for Family Unity benefits for certain spouses and
unmarried children of aliens who adjusted to lawful permanent resident
(LPR) status pursuant to section 1104 of the Legal Immigration Family
Equity (LIFE) Act--known as the LIFE Legalization provision. It applies
to those persons who are no longer present in the United States to
allow them to apply for Family Unity benefits pursuant to section 1504
of the LIFE Act Amendments. This rule also establishes procedures for
certain spouses and unmarried children who previously were granted
Family Unity benefits pursuant to section 1504 of the LIFE Act
Amendments to apply for an extension of their Family Unity benefits.
This rule is necessary to ensure that those aliens eligible to apply
for, and extend, Family Unity benefits under the provisions of the LIFE
Act Amendments are able to do so in a timely manner.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 2115
Life Legalization 06/01/01 66 FR 29661
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/31/01
Notice 08/29/01 66 FR 45694
Final Action-INS No. 2115-01 06/04/02 67 FR 38341
Final Action Effective 06/04/02
Interim Final Rule (INS 2145
Family Unity Benefits) 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2115-01
INS No. 2145-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG06
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
1038. NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES; SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PERMANENT
RESIDENTS; V CLASSIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1102; PL 106-553
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 205; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8
CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 1102 of the LIFE Act of 2000 amends the Immigration
and Nationality Act to create a new nonimmigrant classification V for
the spouses and children of lawful permanent residents awaiting the
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availability of an immigrant visa number in the appropriate preference
category in accordance with the State Department's monthly Visa
Bulletin. Eligible spouses and children of lawful permanent residents
residing abroad that obtain the V nonimmigrant visa from the Department
of State may work and reside in the United States on the basis of the V
classification until they can apply for adjustment of status to that of
lawful permanent resident. Certain eligible spouses and children of
lawful permanent residents already present in the United States may be
granted V classification until they can apply to adjust status to that
of lawful permanent resident. This rule sets forth eligibility criteria
and procedures for obtaining the V visa classification and related
employment authorization.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/07/01 66 FR 46697
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/07/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/06/01
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2117-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG08
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________
1039. K NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION; LEGAL IMMIGRATION FAMILY EQUITY ACT
(LIFE)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-553
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 21, 2000.
Abstract: Section 1103 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act
(LIFE), Public Law 106-553, creates a new nonimmigrant classification
under the Immigration and Nationality Act101(a)(15)(K) for the spouses
and children of U.S. citizens who have pending immigrant visa
applications. This rule establishes this classification in DHS
regulations, including creating filing and adjudication procedures, as
well as procedures for adjusting status from this new nonimmigrant
classification to that of a lawful permanent resident.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/14/01 66 FR 42587
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/15/01
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: LIFE creates another separate nonimmigrant
classification V and also amends the INA for other purposes. Each of
these will be addressed in a separate rule. INS No. 2127-01.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG12
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048
RIN: 1615-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________
1040. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN SYRIAN NATIONALS GRANTED ASYLUM
IN THE UNITED STATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1255; sec
202, PL 105-100, 111 Stat 2160, 2193; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 27, 2000, the President signed into law Public Law
106-378, Adjustment of Status of Certain Syrian Nationals, which
provides for the adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident of
certain Syrian nationals, without regard to the annual numerical
limitation requirement. This interim final rule discusses eligibility
and sets forth application procedures for persons wishing to adjust
status on the basis of Public Law 106-378. The Department has issued
this action as an interim rule because Public Law 106-378 provided for
a one-year application period, which will end on October 26, 2001.
Publication of the interim final rule ensures that applicants were
provided with as much time as possible to apply for the benefits under
Public Law 106-378. The Department is now reviewing comments and is
drafting a final rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/17/01 66 FR 27445
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/17/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/17/01
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG13
Agency Contact: Michael Valverde, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-2763
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
1041. NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF SEVERE FORMS OF TRAFFICKING IN
PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE T NONIMMIGRANT STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101 to 1104; 8 USC 1182;
8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1224; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1226;
8 USC 1227; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252a; 22 USC 7101; 22 USC 7105; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 274a; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new
nonimmigrant classification. The T classification was created by 107(e)
of
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the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (VTVPA),
Public Law 106-386. The T nonimmigrant classification was designed for
eligible victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons who aid the
Government with their case against the traffickers and who can
establish that they would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and
severe harm if they were removed from the United States after having
completed their assistance to law enforcement. The rule establishes
application procedures and responsibilities for the Department of
Homeland Security and provides guidance to the public on how to meet
certain requirements to obtain T nonimmigrant status.
There is a statutory cap for T nonimmigrant status for victims of a
severe form of trafficking (principals), which is set at 5,000 per
annum. The law also provides that certain family members can derive T
status through the principal's application.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/31/02 67 FR 4784
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/04/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/01/02
Final Rule 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 2132-01; AG Order No. 2554-2002
There is a related rulemaking, INS No. 2170-01, the new U nonimmigrant
status (RIN 1615-AA67).
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG19
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________
1042. LIMITING THE PERIOD OF ADMISSION FOR B NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC
1101; 8 USC 1101 note; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 235; 8 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule eliminates the minimum admission period of a B-2
visitor for pleasure, reducing the maximum admission period of B-1 and
B-2 visitors from one year to six months, and establishing greater
control over a B visitor's ability to extend the status or to change
status to that of a nonimmigrant student. These changes will enhance
the Deprtment's authority under sections 214(a) and 248 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) and will help lessen the
probability that alien visitors will establish permanent ties in the
United States and thus remain in the country illegally.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/12/02 67 FR 18065
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/02
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 2176-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG43
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________
1043. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARY RESIDENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1203; 8 USC 1225; 8 USC 1257; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 211
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule adds a document to the list of documents that
may be presented by certain returning temporary residents in lieu of an
immigrant visa. This rule will allow the Form I-797, Notice of Action,
issued to certain aliens who have adjusted to temporary resident status
pursuant to 8 CFR 245a to be used as an entry document at a port-of-
entry. This rule is necessary to ensure that those temporary resident
aliens eligible to reenter the United States with a Form I-797 are able
to do so.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2177-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG44
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________
1044. CHANGE IN BUSINESS PRACTICES; ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENTS OF FEES BY
CREDIT CARD AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS WHERE POSSIBLE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 98-369; 31 USC 3720
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103.7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to expand
the acceptance of credit cards and other electronic means to collect
fees from the public. DHS currently accepts fees at seven locations in
three of its 33 districts. DHS proposes to implement credit card
acceptance at 16 of these districts by the end of FY 2002 with full
implementation by the end of FY 2003. The intended benefit is two-fold:
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to provide the Department with a faster, more efficient collection and
record keeping mechanism while affording the customer a convenient
alternative payment method.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No 2181-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG48
Agency Contact: Georgia Mayers, Chief of Cash Management, Department of
Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room
6034, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 305-1200
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________
1045. ADDING AND REMOVING INSTITUTIONS TO AND FROM THE LIST OF
RECOGNIZED AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS OF RESEARCH
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1181; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC
1447
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 316
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations by adding the Rutgers,
Indiana and Harvard Universities to the list of American institutions
of research located in section 316 of the Immigration and
Naturalization Act, recognized by the Attorney General for the purpose
of preserving residence in the United States for naturalization
eligibility. This rule also removes the recently dissolved Harvard
Institute for International Development from the same list.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2131-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG52
Agency Contact: Gerard Casale, Senior Adjudications Officer,
Adjudications and Nationality, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau
of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-5014
RIN: 1615-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________
1046. REQUIRING CHANGE OF STATUS FROM B TO F-1 OR M-1 NONIMMIGRANT PRIOR
TO PURSUING A COURSE OF STUDY
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1258; 8 CFR
2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The interim final rule amends Department regulations by
eliminating the current provision allowing a nonimmigrant visitor for
business or pleasure to enroll in a DHS-approved school without first
obtaining approval of a change of nonimmigrant status request from the
Department. The amendment will ensure that no B nonimmigrant is allowed
to begin taking classes until the Department has approved the alien's
request to change nonimmigrant status to that of F or M student
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/12/02 67 FR 18061
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/11/02
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2195-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG60
Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 617-3365
Fax: 202 514-0198
RIN: 1615-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
1047. REENGINEERING OF PART 214, NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES TO CLARIFY AND
RESTATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to reorganize, streamline,
and rewrite 8 CFR 214. This is an administrative action only, making no
substantive changes to the requirements for nonimmigrant admission or
status.
The current regulation has grown in size and complexity, especially
during the past 15 years, as Congress has added at least 10 new
nonimmigrant classes and expanded the requirements and restrictions on
many of the existing classes. The regulatory outline for part 214 has
become overly complicated, making the placement and revision of new
materials and even the identification of correct paragraph citations
exceedingly difficult. The Department plans to reorganize part 214 by
adding new provisions relating to each nonimmigrant classification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2218-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG62
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, Business and Trade Branch,
Adjudications Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
[[Page 30320]]
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________
1048. WAIVERS FOR NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER SECTION 212(D)(3)(A) OF THE
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends regulations pertaining to the process by
which waiver requests are referred to DHS by the Department of State
for certain nonimmigrants. This rule affects individuals located
outside of the United States who are applying for temporary visas.
Promulgation of this rulemaking ensures that DHS' rules are consistent
with long-standing agency practices.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2200-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG63
Agency Contact: Mark Rouse, Assistant Director, Office of
Adjudications, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________
1049. REQUIRING RECERTIFICATION OF ALL SERVICE-APPROVED SCHOOLS FOR
ENROLLMENT IN THE STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM
(SEVIS)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 1907; EO 12356
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 30, 2001, the President issued Homeland Security
Directive No. 2 requiring the Department to conduct periodic reviews of
all institutions certified to receive nonimmigrant students. The
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, Public Law
107-173 enacted May 14, 2002, also requires a periodic review of school
approvals.
This rule governs the review and certification process that DHS uses to
approve schools to enroll foreign students. It also continues the
implementation of the process by which schools may be approved to
obtain access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(SEVIS). While the Department has in place an existing process for
certifying and decertifying schools, DHS is requiring that all
previously approved schools must apply for certification in accordance
with these new mandates cited above, prior to being allowed to enroll
in SEVIS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/25/02 67 FR 60107
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/25/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/25/02
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2217-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG71
Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228
RIN: 1615-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________
1050. REDUCED COURSE LOAD FOR CERTAIN F AND M NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS AT
BORDER COMMUNITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1101 note 1; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182;
8 USC 1184; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 48 USC 1901; 48 USC
1931; PL 104-208; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations governing F and M
nonimmigrants. This rule will clarify that nonimmigrant aliens who
reside outside the United States and regularly commute across a land
border to study may do so on a part-time basis within the F or M
nonimmigrant category. It is common for aliens residing outside the
United States, such as in Canada or Mexico, to enroll part-time in
border educational institutions to enter the United States daily to
pursue part-time studies. This rule will prevent the significant
disruption of part-time study that has become an accepted fact of life
along the border and a settled expectation. Additionally, these changes
are being made to facilitate and legitimize certain part-time study
along border communities while ensuring that all applicable
requirements and safeguards are met.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/27/02 67 FR 54941
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/27/02
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2220-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG75
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, Business and Trade Branch,
Adjudications Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA79
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_______________________________________________________________________
1051. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS AND WAIVING THE OATH OF
ALLEGIANCE FOR NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1421; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; 8 CFR
2.1; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 310; 8 CFR 313; 8 CFR 316; 8 CFR 319; 8 CFR 333;
...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation provides procedures for conducting
examinations and waiving the oath of allegiance attachment requirement
and the oath requirement for any individual who has a developmental,
physical, or mental impairment that makes him or her unable to
understand, or communicate an understanding of, the meaning of the
oath. The rule incorporates changes made by Public Law 106-448, which
authorized the Secretary to waive the oath requirement for such
individuals. It also specifies who is authorized to act as a designated
representative on behalf of applicants who qualify for the waiver and
addresses how the Department will conduct examinations with such
representatives to ensure that applicants with disabilities have the
opportunity to establish eligibility for naturalization.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2191-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG77
Agency Contact: Lellie LeClair, Staff Officer Immigration Services
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 980, 801 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-9919
RIN: 1615-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________
1052. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ON APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS FOR IMMIGRATION
AND NATURALIZATION BENEFITS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; 8 1252 note; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 2003, Public Law 105-277.
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations concerning the acceptance of
electronic signatures on applications and petitions for immigration and
naturalization benefits. The change is necessary to allow the
Department to begin accepting electronically filed applications and
petitions as required by law. By accepting electronically filed
applications and petitions, the Department expects to streamline its
information collection process, improve customer service, and move
towards fulfilling the mandates of the Government Paperwork Elimination
Act (GPEA).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/00/03
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2224-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG79
Agency Contact: Ann Palmer, Special Assistant, Immigration Services
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 1000, 800 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-6442
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
1053. [bull] WITHHOLDING OF ADJUDICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 552; 8 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1304; 8 USC 1356; 8 USC 1421; 8 USC 1443; 8 USC 1447; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 208; 8 CFR 310; 8 CFR 335; 8 CFR 336
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation expands the situations where a director can
withhold the adjudication of an application or petition. The director
may withhold adjudication at six-month increments while there is an
ongoing investigation relating to that application or petition. Any
regulatory deadlines will be tolled while adjudication is withheld. The
director will give notice of withholding to the petitioner or applicant
if it will not prejudice the investigation. The Department is now
conducting security checks on all applicants and petitions, so this
rule is necessary to ensure that immigration benefits are not granted
while there is an ongoing investigation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2234-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG86
Agency Contact: Rebecca J. Roles, Associate General Counsel, Department
of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Room 6109, Office of General Counsel, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 616-7976
Fax: 202 514-0455
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________
1054. [bull] VALIDITY PERIOD OF APPROVED FORM I-600A; APPLICATION FOR
ADVANCED PROCESSING OF ORPHAN PETITION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255; 8 USC 1644...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends the relevant regulations of the Department
by establishing procedures to allow for the
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extension of the validity period of the Form I-600A, Application for
Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. This rule is necessary to ensure
that prospective adoptive parents are provided an adequate period of
time in which to identify an orphan for inter-country adoption.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2230-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG88
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________
1055. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS AFFECTING PETITIONS FOR
EMPLOYMENT CREATION ALIENS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 216; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 2, 2003.
Abstract: This rule proposes amendments to the regulations of the
Department of Homeland Security to implement changes made by the 21st
Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization of 2001.
This legislation made various changes to the EB-5 Alien immigrant
classification. This rule is being issued as an interim rule to comply
with the statutory requirement that implementing regulations be issued
by the Department within 120 days of enactment, and to ensure that the
Department's regulations are consistent with the new legislation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2253-03; Regulatory actions announced
in 1115-AF27 are merged with this rulemaking.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG93
Agency Contact: Maurice R. Berez, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
1056. [bull] CERTAIN BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALIENS UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule amends the relevant regulations of
the Department by implementing the provisions of the Child Status
Protection Act, Public Law 107-208. This rule is necessary to ensure
that the age-out protections afforded to certain alien beneficiaries in
the Child Status Protection Act are codified.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG99
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
1057. [bull] WAIVER OF CRIMINAL GROUNDS OF INADMISSIBILITY FOR
IMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; 8 USC 1252 note; 8 USC 1304; 8 USC 1356; 31 USC 9701; EO 12356;
...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is in the process of reorganizing section 212
of title 8 of the Federal regulations. This regulation will create
subsection C of 8 CFR 212, which covers criminal grounds of
inadmissibility listed in section 212(a)(2) of the INA. The Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (Pub. L. 104-208)
revised section 212(a)(2) of the INA, and subsequent laws revised it
further. This regulation will implement those sections of law.
Previously, this regulation was part of a larger 212 regulation (INS
1413-97, RIN 1615-AA00), but due to the desire for clarity and the need
to have different Department of Homeland Security components
concentrate on different areas of inadmissibility, these criminal
sections have been reported in a separate regulation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/26/02 67 FR 68924
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/27/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG90
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Assistant Director, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
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Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
1058. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGE OUT PROTECTIONS AFFORDED UNDER
THE CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department will promulgate an interim final rule that
amends regulations contained in title 8 of the Code of Federal
Regulations to implement certain provisions of the Child Status
Protection Act (Pub. L. 107-288). The rule will ensure that the age-out
protections afforded to certain alien beneficiaries in the Child Status
Protection Act are codified.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AH01
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
1059. [bull] READJUSTMENT OF IMMIGRATION BENEFIT APPLICATION FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552(a); 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1304; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 24, 2003, the Department published an interim
final rule in the Federal Register adjusting the immigration benefit
application fee schedule by subtracting the applicable amount of
surcharges used for asylum and refugee services, fee exemptions and fee
waivers. The Department was required to take that action under
provisions of section 457 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public
Law 107-296. However, Congress has now repealed that section in the
Homeland Security Act Amendments of 2003. Accordingly, this rule
readjusts the immigration benefit application fee schedule to the
levels that existed prior to January 24, 2003. Fees collected from
persons filing immigration benefit applications are deposited into the
Immigration Examinations Fee Account and recover the cost of processing
immigration benefit applications and associated administrative costs
and the costs of asylum applications pursuant to law. Federal
guidelines require the Department to establish and collect fees to
recover the full costs of processing immigration benefit applications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/27/03 68 FR 8989
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/27/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/28/03
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 2260-03
Transferred from RIN 1115-AH00
Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Office of Budget, Chief, Immigration
Services Branch, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 5307, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-3410
RIN: 1615-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
1060. CONDITIONS ON NONIMMIGRANT STATUS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186A; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule removes the current regulatory language
conditioning an alien's nonimmigrant status on his or her providing
full and truthful information requested by the Department of Homeland
Security, regardless of the requested information's materiality. This
rule would clarify that the nonimmigrant's stay is conditioned on,
among other things, the provision of all information deemed necessary
to ensure that the alien has acquired, and is maintaining, lawful
nonimmigrant status during the entire period of his or her stay, or is
eligible to receive any other benefit under the INA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/96 61 FR 30188
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/96
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1732-95
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE17
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3048
RIN: 1615-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________
1061. AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS ON
THE BASIS OF SEVERE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR F-1 STUDENTS AND EMERGENT
CIRCUMSTANCES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC
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1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations applying to on-campus
employment, off-campus employment authorization, and duration of status
for nonimmigrant F-1 students. The rule permits the Commissioner to
suspend some or all of the requirements for on-campus or off-campus
employment where emergent circumstances exist as provided through
notice in the Federal Register. The rule also amends the regulations to
provide that an F-1 student who carries less than a full course of
study as a result of this special employment authorization will be
deemed to be maintaining status for the duration of the authorization,
as long as the student carries a minimum course load of six credit
hours if the student is an undergraduate, or three credit hours if the
student is in graduate school.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule-INS No. 1914-
98 06/10/98 63 FR 31871
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/10/98
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1914-98 (Employment Authorization for
Certain F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Whose Means of Financial Support
Comes From Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, or the
Philippines).
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF15
Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Assistant Director, Adjudication
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3040, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-3228
RIN: 1615-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
1062. FILING OF PROPOSALS FOR DESIGNATION AS A REGIONAL CENTER APPROVED
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PILOT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC
1182; 8 USC 1186a
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulation changes the location for the filing and
adjudication of proposals to participate in the Immigrant Investor
Pilot Program from Headquarters, Office of Adjudication, to the Texas
and California DHS Centers. This change is necessary to ensure the
uniform and effective adjudication of these complex proposals related
to economic development, export trade, and job creation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/00/03
Interim Final Rule 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1944-98
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF27
Agency Contact: Maurice R. Berez, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1063. REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1201; 28 USC
509; 31 USC 9701; 8 USC 1254a; 8 USC 1254a note; 8 USC 1362; 8 USC
1324a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1303; 8 CFR 2; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations implement provisions of the Immigration and
Nationality Act as established by section 302 of the Immigration Act of
1990, Public Law 101-649, which allow for the establishment and
implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Currently,
nationals of countries have been accorded TPS through the publication
of separate Federal Register Notices.
Current regulatory actions include:
INS No. 1608 provides for exceptions to deadlines for registering for
TPS and updates the application process.
INS No. 1612 provides for the removal of obsolete TPS language.
INS No. 2229 terminates TPS for Sierra Leone.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
TPS Final Rule (INS No. 1612)
Removal of Obsolete Sections
Covering TPS for Salvadorans 09/10/96 61 FR 47667
TPS Notice (INS No. 1832-97)
Extension and Redesignation of
Liberia 04/07/97 62 FR 16608
TPS Notice (INS No. 1853-97)
Extension and Termination of
Rwanda Eff. 06/07/97 06/19/97 62 FR 33442
TPS Notice (INS No. 1862-97)
Extension of Bosnia-Herzegovina 08/01/97 62 FR 41420
TPS Notice (INS No. 1863-97)
Extension of Somalia 08/01/97 62 FR 41421
TPS Notice (INS No. 1878-97) TPS
Designation of Montserrat 08/28/97 62 FR 45685
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TPS Notice (INS No. 1775-96) TPS
Designation of Burundi 11/04/97 62 FR 59735
TPS Notice (INS No. 1877-97) TPS
Designation of Sierra Leone 11/04/97 62 FR 59736
TPS Notice (INS No. 1780-97) TPS
Designation of Sudan 11/04/97 62 FR 59737
TPS Notice (INS No. 1910-98)
Termination of Designation of
Liberia 03/31/98 63 FR 15437
TPS Notice (INS No. 1929-98) TPS
Designation of Province 06/09/98 63 FR 31527
TPS Notice (INS No. 1945-98)
Extension of Designation of
Somalia 09/28/98 63 FR 51602
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-98)
Redesignation of Liberia 09/29/98 63 FR 51958
TPS Notice (INS No. 1957-98) TPS
Extension of Designation of
Burundi 11/03/98 63 FR 59334
TPS Notice (INS No. 1958-98) TPS
Extension of Designation of
Sierra Leone 11/03/98 63 FR 59336
TPS Notice (INS No. 1959-98)
Extension of Designation of
Sudan 11/03/98 63 FR 59337
Final Action, Temporary
Protected Status, Exception to
Registration Deadlines 11/16/98 63 FR 63593
TPS Notice (INS No. 1964-98) TPS
Designation of Honduras 01/05/99 64 FR 524
TPS Notice (INS No. 1965-98) TPS
Designation of Nicaragua 01/05/99 64 FR 526
TPS Notice (INS No. 1960-98) TPS
Designation of Guinea-Bissau 03/11/99 64 FR 12181
TPS Notice (INS No. 1986-99) TPS
Extension and Redesignation of
the Province of Kosovo 06/08/99 64 FR 30542
TPS Notice (INS No. 1953-99)
Termination of TPS Designation
of Liberia 07/30/99 64 FR 41463
TPS Notice (INS No. 2009-99)
Extension of the TPS
Registration Period for
Hondurans and Nicaraguans 08/06/99 64 FR 42991
TPS Notice (INS No. 2006-99)
Extension of TPS Designation of
Bosnia-Herzegovina 08/11/99 64 FR 43720
TPS Notice (INS No. 2010-99)
Extension of TPS Designation of
Montserrat 09/02/99 64 FR 48190
TPS Notice (INS No. 2015-99)
Extension of TPS Designation of
Somalia 09/13/99 64 FR 49511
TPS Notice (INS No. 2022-99)
Extension and Redesignation of
Burundi Under Temporary
Protected Status 11/09/99 64 FR 61123
TPS Notice (INS No. 2024-99)
Extension and Redesignation of
Sierra Leone Under Temporary
Protected S 11/09/99 64 FR 61125
TPS Notice (INS No. 2023-99)
Extension and Redesignation of
Sudan Under the Temporary
Protected Stat 11/09/99 64 FR 61128
TPS Notice (INS No. 2043-00)
Extension and Termination of
Designation of Guinea-Bissau
Under TPS 03/20/00 65 FR 15016
TPS Notice (INS No. 2044-00)
Designation of Angola Under TPS 03/29/00 65 FR 16634
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065-00)
Extension of Designation
Hondurans 05/11/00 65 FR 30438
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064-00)
Extension of Nicaragua
Designation 05/11/00 65 FR 30440
TPS Notice (INS No. 2066-00)
Termination of the Kosovo... 05/23/00 65 FR 33356
TPS Notice (INS No. 2065R-00)
Extension of Re-Registration for
Hondurans 06/09/00 65 FR 36719
TPS Notice (INS No. 2064R-00)
Extension of Re-Registration for
Nicaraguans 06/09/00 65 FR 36729
TPS Notice (INS No. 2079-00)
Termination of Bosnia-
Herzegovina 08/30/00 65 FR 52789
TPS Notice (INS No. 2087-00)
Extension of Designation of
Montserrat Under Temporary
Protected Status 10/02/00 65 FR 58806
TPS Notice (INS No. 2096-00)
Extension of Designation of
Burundi 11/09/00 65 FR 67404
TPS Notice (INS No. 2095-00)
Extension of Designation of
Sierra Leone 11/09/00 65 FR 67405
TPS Notice (INS No. 2094-00)
Extension of Designation of
Sudan 11/09/00 65 FR 67407
Correction TPS Notice (INS
No.2090-00) Extension of
Designation of Somalia 12/08/00 65 FR 69789
TPS Notice (INS 2125-01)
Designation of El Salvador 03/09/01 66 FR 14214
TPS Notice (INS 2114-01)
Extension and Redesignation of
Angola 04/05/01 66 FR 18111
TPS Notice (INS 2135-01)
Extension of Designation of
Honduras under TPS 05/08/01 66 FR 23269
TPS Notice (INS 2136-01)
Extension of Designation of
Nicaragua under TPS 05/08/01 66 FR 23271
TPS Notice (INS 2148-01)
Automatic Ext. of Work
Authorization for Hondurans &
Nicaraguans Under TPS 07/03/01 66 FR 35270
TPS Notice (INS 2146-01)
Extension of the Designation of
Montserrat under TPS 08/03/01 66 FR 40834
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TPS Notice (INS 2162-01)
Extension of Designation of
Burundi under TPS 08/31/01 66 FR 46027
TPS Notice (INS 2163-01)
Extension of the Designation of
Sierra Leone under TPS 08/31/01 66 FR 46029
TPS Notice (INS 2164-01)
Extension of the Designation of
Sudan under TPS 08/31/01 66 FR 46031
TPS Notice (INS 2151-01)
Extension of Redesignation of
Somalia under TPS 09/04/01 66 FR 46288
TPS Notice (INS 2114-01)
Extension of the Designation of
Angola under TPS 02/01/02 67 FR 4997
TPS Notice (INS 2196-02)
Extension of Designation of
Nicaragua under TPS 05/03/02 67 FR 22450
TPS Notice (INS 2197-02)
Extension of the Designation
Honduras under TPS 05/03/02 67 FR 22451
TPS Notice (INS 2212-02)
Extension of Designation of El
Salvador under TPS 07/11/02 67 FR 46000
TPS Notice (INS No. 2209-02)
Extension of Designation of
Montserrat 07/17/02 67 FR 47002
TPS Notice (INS 2209-02)
Extension of Designation of
Montserrat under TPS 07/17/02 67 FR 47002
TPS Notice (INS 2215-02)
Extension of Desgination of
Somalia 07/26/02 67 FR 48950
TPS Notice (INS 2225-02)
Extension of Designation of
Burundi under TPS 08/30/02 67 FR 55875
TPS Notice (INS 2226-02)
Extension of the Designation of
Sudan under TPS 08/30/02 67 FR 55877
TPS Notice (INS 2235-02)
Designation of Liberia under TPS10/01/02 67 FR 61664
TPS Notice (INS 2237-02)
Extension of TPS for Sierra
Leone 10/31/02 67 FR 66423
TPS Notice (INS 2229-02)
Extension of Designation of
Angola under TPS 01/27/03 68 FR 3896
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Secretary may designate other countries for
TPS.
INS Nos. 1608, 1612, 1832-97, 1853-97 and 1877-97.
INS No. 1608 issued as an interim final rule on 11/5/93 at 58 FR 58935
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE26
Agency Contact: Elizabeth N. Lee, Adjudications Officer, Adjudications
Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 307-2353
Email: [email protected]
Charles Adkins-Blanch, General Counsel, Executive Office for
Immigration Review, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Suite 2400, 2600 Skyline Tower,
5106 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: 703 305-0470
RIN: 1615-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________
1064. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION BY EMPLOYERS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTI-
EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed action clarifies when an employer, that is a
member of a multi-employer association employing an individual under a
collective bargaining agreement entered into between one or more
employee organizations and the multi-employer association, may rely
upon an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) completed
for the individual by a previous employer that is a member of the same
multi-employer association.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Re INS No. 1817-96; PL 104-208, title 4
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE67
Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski Kleczek, Attorney, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
1065. LIMITING LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL VIOLATIONS
OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1324a; PL 104-208
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement section 411 of IIRIRA, which allows
employers that have made a good faith attempt to comply with a
particular employment verification requirement to correct technical or
procedural failures to meet the requirement before such failures are
deemed to be violations of the Act. This rule will explain the good
faith rule, define the term technical or procedural failure to meet
such requirement, and explain how an employer can correct technical or
procedural failures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/07/98 63 FR 16909
NPRM Comment Period End 06/08/98
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1819-96 and Public Law 104-208, title
IV
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE70
Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski Kleczek, Attorney, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA08
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_______________________________________________________________________
1066. INTERIM DESIGNATION OF ACCEPTABLE RECEIPTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1324a; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility
Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) made several amendments to the employment
eligibility verification provisions of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA). An interim final rule implementing some of these amendments
was issued on September 30, 1997. This rule included amendments to the
``Receipt Rule,'' which permits employees to present a ``Receipt'' in
lieu of a document listed on the Employment Eligibility Verification
form (Form I-9).
This interim final rule was necessary to facilitate employer and
employee compliance with the regulations. The rule revised the amount
of time a receipt remains valid where the employee presents a form I-94
marked with a temporary I-551 stamp and containing a photograph of the
bearer. Where the employee presents a form I-94 marked with a refugee
admission stamp, the rule adds form I-688B to the list of documents
that the employee can present at the end of the receipt validity
period.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/09/99 64 FR 6187
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/12/99
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1947-98.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF42
Agency Contact: Marguerite Przbylski Kleczek, Attorney, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 514-2895
RIN: 1615-AA20
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1067. INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY ON PUBLIC CHARGE GROUNDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC
1183; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 237
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations to establish clear
standards governing a determination that an alien is admissible or
ineligible to adjust status, or has become deportable, on public charge
grounds. This rule is necessary to alleviate growing public confusion
over the meaning of the currently undefined term public charge in
immigration law and its relationship to the receipt of Federal, State,
or local public benefits. By defining public charge, DHS seeks to
reduce the negative public health consequences generated by the
existing confusion and to provide aliens with better guidance as to the
types of public benefits that will and will not be considered in public
charge determinations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/26/99 64 FR 28676
NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/99
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: INS No. 1989-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF45
Agency Contact: Alice Smith, Assistant General Counsel, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Room 6100, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 305-9353
RIN: 1615-AA22
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1068. EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF DURATION OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN F AND J
NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1186; ...
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule amends Department regulations to provide
that the Commissioner may publish a notice to extend the duration of
status, under specified conditions, of certain F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant
aliens who may be affected adversely because the numerical limit (cap)
on H-1B nonimmigrant aliens has been reached prior to the end of a
given fiscal year. This rule is a necessary stop-gap measure because of
large number of F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant aliens seeking a change of
nonimmigrant status to that of H-1B after completion of their studies
or their program. However, many of these aliens will be unable to
change their nonimmigrant status for the remainder of a given fiscal
year because of the cap on H-1B petitions. This rule will allow such
aliens to avoid a lapse in their status because of a circumstance that
is not under their control.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 06/15/99 64 FR 32146
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/16/99
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No. 1992-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF54
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Director, Business and Trade Branch,
Adjudications Division, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20536
Phone: 202 353-8177
RIN: 1615-AA27
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1069. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND WORK AUTHORIZATION ELIGIBILITY FOR
ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201a; 8 USC
1301 to 1305; 8 USC 1324a
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CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations regarding employment
authorization and registration of aliens. First, this rule broadens the
rule that permits the presentation of specified documents to satisfy
the employment eligibility verification requirements for a temporary
period. Second, this rule broadens the acceptable documentation
available to establish that an asylee, or an alien who has applied for
asylum, has complied with the requirement to be registered with the
Department. Third, this rule clarifies the employment authorization
regulations by specifying that certain classes of aliens who are
employment authorized incident to status are not required to apply for
or obtain an Employment Authorization Document, but are permitted to do
so if they wish to have a DHS-issued secure photo identity document.
Fourth, this rule implements two new Federal laws enacted on January
16, 2002, involving the employment authorization of the spouses of E
and L aliens, by making these classifications employment authorized
incident to status, consistent with the provisions of these laws. This
rule also provides for restructuring of 8 CFR 274a.12(d).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: INS No.2204-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG74
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Branch Chief, Adjudications Division,
Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Room 3214, 425 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 514-4754
RIN: 1615-AA78
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