[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of State Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE (STATE)






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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Ch. I

[Public Notice 5315]

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Consistent with the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 
U.S.C. 602, and OMB guidance to the Department of State pursuant to 
Executive Order 12866, the spring 2006 regulatory agenda of the 
Department of State is set forth below. The purpose of this publication 
is to provide information to the public on the Department's regulatory 
plans.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bernard L. Seward, Jr., Attorney 
Adviser for Legislation and General Management, Office of the Legal 
Adviser, Department of State, Room 3422, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20520, telephone (202) 647-2318.

Dated: March 2, 2006.

 Henrietta H. Fore,

Under Secretary of State for Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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2006        Child Status Protection Act Beneficiaries.............................................    1400-AB87
2007        Documentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas--Fingerprint Requirements...........    1400-AB88
2008        National Security Information Regulations.............................................    1400-AB91
2009        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB98
2010        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AC02
            Air Transit Program...................................................................
2011        Documents Required for Travel Within the Western Hemisphere...........................    1400-AC10
2012        Exchange Visitor Program--Interns.....................................................    1400-AC15
2013        Exchange Visitor Program Au Pairs.....................................................    1400-AC16
2014        Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000; Consular Officer Procedures in     1400-AC17
            Convention Cases......................................................................
2015        Intercountry Adoption--Issuance of Hague Convention Certificates and Declarations in      1400-AC19
            Convention Adoption Cases.............................................................
2016        Intercountry Adoption--Reporting on Non-Convention and Convention Adoptions of            1400-AC20
            Emigrating Children...................................................................
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2017        Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Rule..............................    1400-AB45
2018        Uncertified Foreign Health Care Workers...............................................    1400-AB68
2019        Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic         1400-AB84
            Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status...............................................
2020        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended--    1400-AB89
            Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement...........................
2021        Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)....................................    1400-AB90
2022        Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Unlawful Voters........    1400-AC04
2023        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration Act, as Amended: Border Crossing     1400-AC06
            Cards.................................................................................
2024        Visas--Documentation of Immigrants: Fifth Preference--Employment-Creation Immigrants..    1400-AC08
2025        Exchange Visitor Program, Secondary Students..........................................    1400-AC13
2026        Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended:     1400-AC14
            Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, Q Classification...................
2027        Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Trackers in Persons....    1400-AC18
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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2028        Amendment to Passport Requirements and Exceptions.....................................    1400-AC07
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                                     Department of State--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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2029        Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation.................................    1400-AA88
2030        Hague Intercountry Adoption Preservation of Convention Records........................    1400-AB69
2031        Electronic Passport...................................................................    1400-AB93
2032        Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change...    1400-AB97
2033        International Trafficking in Persons: Interagency Sharing of Information and              1400-AC00
            Coordination of Activities............................................................
2034        Exchange Visitor Program; Professor and Research Scholars.............................    1400-AC01
2035        New Amendment to Passport Regulation..................................................    1400-AC11
2036        Visas: Treaty Trader, Treaty Investor, or Treaty Alien in Specialty Occupation........    1400-AC12
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Department of State (STATE)                         Proposed Rule Stage






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2006. CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT BENEFICIARIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule implements the Child Status Protection Act of 2002. 
The Act helps protect certain immigrant visa applicants from being 
denied immigration benefits due to their reaching the age of 21 and 
because of delays in legacy INS petition approval and adjustment 
processing. If an alien is eligible for relief after reaching age 21, 
his/her age is frozen throughout the pendency of his/her case. The rule 
sets forth the special formulas for calculating an alien's age for 
immigrant visa processing purposes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB87
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2007. DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANT AND NONIMMIGRANT VISAS--FINGERPRINT 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule announces the Department's intention to fingerprint 
certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants. Pursuant to section 
303 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, the 
Secretary of State will issue to aliens only machine-readable, tamper-
resistant visas and travel and entry documents that use biometric 
identifiers. Fingerprints will be taken for the purpose of establishing 
a pilot program for meeting the biometric requirement. 22 CFR 41.105 
authorizes consular officers to fingerprint visa applicants if the 
officer considers that necessary for the purposes of investigation or 
identification.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1202
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB88
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2008. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: EO 12958, as amended

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will revise the regulations governing the 
classification of national security information under the control of 
the Department in order to reflect the provisions of E.O. 12958, as 
amended by E.O. 13292 (March 25, 2003), on national security 
information.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas M. Murphy, Foreign Affairs Officer, Department 
of State, A/RPS/IPS, Room 4057, State Annex 2, 515 22nd Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20522-6001
Phone: 202 261-8333
Fax: 202 261-8571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB91

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2009. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 83-96

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR to keep it current with 
changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Office of the 
Procurement Executive, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0602
Phone: 703 516-1691
Fax: 703 875-6155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB98
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2010. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--AIR TRANSIT PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104 and 1182; sec 7209(d) of PL 108-458; PL 
105-277, 112 Stat 2681-795 through 2681-801

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2(i)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would create a new immediate and continuous 
transit program to replace the TWOV (Transit Without Visa) and ITI 
(International to International) transit programs that were 
indefinitely suspended by the Department of State and the Department of 
Homeland Security in August 2003. This rule proposes to terminate the 
former TWOV and ITI programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jill Nebel, Visa Specialist, Department of State, L-
603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-1260
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA50
RIN: 1400-AC02
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2011. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL WITHIN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 108-458

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment to require U.S. citizens who previously were exempt 
from presenting a passport or other authorized travel documents to 
present such documents that denote identity and citizenship when 
entering the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston, Attorney-Adviser, Department 
of State, Passport Policy and Advisory Services, 2100 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20037-1705
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1400-AC07
RIN: 1400-AC10
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2012.  EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--INTERNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Mutual Educational Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87-256, 22 
USC 2451, et seq; sec 102 of the Act, 22 USC 2452; sec 101 (c) (15) (J) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 1101 (c) (15) (J)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule creates a new category of interns set forth at 22 
CFR 62 33 under the Exchange Visitor (J-D) Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 203-7415
Fax: 202 203-5087
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC15
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2013.  EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM AU PAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-48, sec 1

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 
62.31 to permit designated au pair sponsors to request a one-time 
extension (6, 9, or 12 months) beyond an au pair participants original 
12-month program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/02/06                     71 FR 5627
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 203-7415
Fax: 202 203-5087
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC16

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2014.  HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT 
OF 2000; CONSULAR OFFICER PROCEDURES IN CONVENTION CASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, PL 106-279 (2000) 
(42 USC 14901 to 14954)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend U.S. Department of State 
regulations to provide for intercountry adoptions that will occur 
pursuant to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-
Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (hereinafter the 
``Convention'') and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (hereinafter 
the ``IAA''). This rule also addresses how consular officers will 
process immigration petitions, visas, and Convention certificates in 
cases of children immigrating to the United States in connection with 
an adoption subject to the Convention.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC17
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2015.  INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION--ISSUANCE OF HAGUE 
CONVENTION CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS IN CONVENTION ADOPTION CASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14932

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will govern the application process for Hague 
Convention Certificates and Hague Convention Declarations pursuant in 
cases involving emigration of a child from the United States. It will 
establish a process for seeking certification for purposes of Article 
23 of the Convention, that an adoption done in the United States 
following a grant of custody in a Convention country of origin was done 
in accordance with the Convention.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and 
Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 
2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC19
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2016.  INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION--REPORTING ON NON-
CONVENTION AND CONVENTION ADOPTIONS OF EMIGRATING CHILDREN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 14912(e); 42 USC 14914; 42 USC 14932(d)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements reporting requirements of the 
Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (the IAA) involving adoptions of 
children who will emigrate from the United States. The reporting 
obligations apply to adoptions that are covered under the 1993 Hague 
Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of 
Intercountry Adoption (the Convention) and non-convention adoptions. 
This rule requires that, in Convention cases and non-Convention cases 
involving the emigration of a child from the United States, certain 
parties, including governmental authorities providing adoption 
services, submit information to the Department's Case Registry.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn, Office of Policy Review and 
Interagency Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, 
2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC20
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Department of State (STATE)                            Final Rule Stage






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2017. STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVIS) RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(j), 1182, 1184, 1258; 22 USC 1431 to 
1442, 1475e, 2451 to 2460; Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring 
Act, PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq; Reorganization Plan No 2 of 
1977, 3 CFR 1977 Comp, p 200; EO 12048 of March 27, 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 
Comp, p 168

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62, subpart F

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is amending its Exchange Visitor Program 
regulations to facilitate the requirements established by section 641 
of Public Law 104-208 (as amended) for the Legacy INS Student and 
Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/12/02                    67 FR 76307
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/13/03
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 203-7415
Fax: 202 203-5087
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB45
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2018. UNCERTIFIED FOREIGN HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.53

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation outlines requirements for foreign health care 
workers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/17/02                    67 FR 77158
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/17/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/18/03
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB68
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2019. DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY 
ACT--ELECTRONIC PETITION FOR DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the manner in which aliens may petition for 
the opportunity to participate in the Diversity Visa Program from a 
standard mail-in system to an entirely electronic system utilizing a 
specifically designated Internet website.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/18/03                    68 FR 49353
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/17/03
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB84
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2020. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED--PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE 
TRADE AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: North American Free Trade Agreement, PL 103-182

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.59

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with NAFTA requirements, this amendment removes 
limitations on the number of Mexicans who may enter the United States 
as nonimmigrant professionals.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB89
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2021. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 93-400; PL 96-83

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the DOSAR with respect to Defense Base 
Act coverage, as well as make other editorial changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/22/04                    69 FR 76660
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gladys G. Gines, Procurement Analyst, Office of the 
Procurement Executive, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0602
Phone: 703 516-1691
Fax: 703 875-6155
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB90

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2022. ALIENS INADMISSIBLE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT--
UNLAWFUL VOTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: sec 201(b)(1), PL 106 - 395 as amended; 212(a)(10) 
INA; 212(a)(10)(d) INA

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorized by the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, 
Public Law 106-395, amends the Department's visa regulations by adding 
an exception to the grounds of inadmissibility for aliens who have 
voted in violation of U.S. law.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/21/05                    70 FR 35526
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/21/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/21/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: James R. Pritchett, Chief of Legislation and Regulation 
Division, Visa Services, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW, SA-1, 
Room 603, Washington , DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-3844
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC04
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2023. DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION ACT, AS 
AMENDED: BORDER CROSSING CARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department of State's regulation at 22 
CFR 41.32 by requiring the presentation of Mexican Federal passports as 
a necessary condition for Mexican citizens applying for combined Border 
Crossing Cards (BCC) and B-1/B-2 visas (laser visas). It also amends 
the regulation by removing the conditions under which certain 
beneficiaries of INA 212 (d) (3)(A) waivers of ineligibility could 
receive laser visas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Robertson, Visa Specialist (WAE), Department of 
State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-3969
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC06
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2024. VISAS--DOCUMENTATION OF IMMIGRANTS: FIFTH PREFERENCE--EMPLOYMENT-
CREATION IMMIGRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1153; PL 108-156; 117 Stat 1945

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Basic Pilot Program Extension and 
Expansion Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-156), which reinstates and extends 
the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act's 
employment eligibility verification program for 5 years with a new 
sunset date of November 2008. In addition, outdated references to the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service in 22 CFR 42.32 will be updated 
to reflect the role of the Department of Homeland Security.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara J. Kennedy, Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-1206
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC08
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2025. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM, SECONDARY STUDENTS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961, PL 87-
256, 22 USC 2457, et seq; sec 102 of the Act, 22 USC 2452; sec 
101(c)(15)(S) of the Immigration & Nationality Act, 8 USC 
1101(c)(15)(J)

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Department regulations set forth at 22 CFR 
62.25 to impose new program administration requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/12/05                    70 FR 47152
Correction                      08/24/05                    70 FR 49515
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin, Acting Director, Office of Exchange 
Coordination and Designation, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20547
Phone: 202 203-7415
Fax: 202 203-5087
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




2026.  DOCUMENTATION OF NONIMMIGRANTS UNDER THE 
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED: IRISH PEACE PROCESS 
CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM, Q CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104; PL 105-277, 112 Stat 2681 et seq

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.57(b); 22 CFR 41.57(b)(ii)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Department's regulations pertaining to

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the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP). The 
2004 legislation that extended the program amended some of the 
qualifications to participate in the program as a Q-2 visa holder. 
These changes include minimum age, employment status, and maximum 
amount of time allowed in the program. It also imposed a 2-year foreign 
residence requirement on Q-2 participants as well as a waiver process 
for said requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/16/01                    66 FR 52502
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/17/01
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jill Nebel, Visa Specialist, Department of State, L-
603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202 663-1260
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




2027.  ALIENS INADMISSIBLE UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND 
NATIONALITY ACT--TRACKERS IN PERSONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 40.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amends the Department's regulations concerning VISA 
ineligibility by adding a new ground of inadmissibility for aliens 
involved in significant trafficking in persons. The Department is 
amending the regulations to comply with the provisions of the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker, Lead Visa Specialist, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of State (STATE)                           Long-Term Actions






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2028. AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41.2; 22 CFR 53.2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1651-AA63, Related to 1400-AC10
RIN: 1400-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of State (STATE)                           Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




2029. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 96

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/06                     71 FR 8064

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn
Phone: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




2030. HAGUE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION PRESERVATION OF CONVENTION RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 98

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/15/06                     71 FR 8161

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Anna Mary Coburn
Phone: 202 736-9081
Fax: 202 736-9111
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




2031. ELECTRONIC PASSPORT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/25/05                    70 FR 61553

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 1400-AC11
RIN: 1400-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________




2032. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS: 
REGISTRATION FEE CHANGE

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 122; 22 CFR 129

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/24/06                     71 FR 3762

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary F. Sweeney
Phone: 202 663-2865
Fax: 202 610-8199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: INTERAGENCY SHARING OF 
INFORMATION AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 104.1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/05                    70 FR 59654

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carla H. Menares-Bury
Phone: 202 312-9649
Fax: 202 312-9638
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2034. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM; PROFESSOR AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 62.20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/05                    70 FR 28815

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Stanley S. Colvin
Phone: 202 203-7415
Fax: 202 203-5087
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




2035. NEW AMENDMENT TO PASSPORT REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/13/05                    70 FR 53922

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon E. Palmer-Royston
Phone: 202 663-2662
Fax: 202 663-2654
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 1400-AB93
RIN: 1400-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




2036. VISAS: TREATY TRADER, TREATY INVESTOR, OR TREATY ALIEN IN 
SPECIALTY OCCUPATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 22 CFR 41

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/02/05                    70 FR 52292

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Acker
Phone: 202 663-1205
Fax: 202 663-3898
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1400-AC12
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