[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
[DHS Docket No. OGC-RP-04-001]
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and
completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its
component agencies and divisions. This agenda provides the public with
information about DHS' regulatory activity. It is expected that this
information will enable the public to be more aware of and effectively
participate in the Department's regulatory activity. The public also is
invited to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General
Please direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in
general to the Regulations Division, Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.
Specific
Please direct specific comments and inquiries on individual
regulatory actions identified in this agenda to the individual
listed in the summary of the regulation as the point of contact for
that regulatory action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 of a semiannual agenda of regulations by the Department.
The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and
projected rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the
publication of the last regulatory agenda for the Department. This is
DHS' seventh semiannual regulatory agenda since the Department's
inception in January 2003. DHS' last semiannual regulatory agenda was
published on October 31, 2005, at 70 FR 64630.
DHS currently is comprised of four directorates: Policy;
Preparedness; Science and Technology; and Management. Other major
components include the Office of Intelligence and Alliance; the
Office of Operations Coordination; and the Domestic Nuclear
Detection Office. Several other critical agencies were transferred
to the Department or were created under the Homeland Security Act
of 2002, including the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard), the U.S.
Secret Service, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),
and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). In
addition, the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
of the Department of Justice and the former U.S. Customs Service of
the Department of the Treasury were transferred to DHS and
reorganized to become the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS), the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),
and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Many of the
agencies transferred to DHS had existing and active regulatory
agendas. Those legacy regulatory agendas have been transferred to
DHS and now are identified in the DHS regulatory agenda.
Accordingly, some of the regulatory actions identified in this
agenda may reference actions initiated by a predecessor Department
or Agency.
In September 2005, DHS joined the Environmental Protection
Agency Federal Partner online electronic Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) located at . All Coast Guard and TSA electronic
dockets continue to be accessed at dms.dot.gov. Since Coast Guard
and TSA were originally on the Department of Transportation's (DOT)
electronic Docketing Management System, those agencies will remain
on that system until DHS fully migrates to FDMS.
The semiannual agenda of the Department conforms to the
Unified Agenda format developed by the Regulatory Information
Service Center.
Dated: March 23, 2006.
Mary Kate Whalen,
Deputy Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs.
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1092 Supplemental Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Department of Homeland Security 1601-AA17
1093 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements; 1601-AA18
Administration of Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Ed., Hospitals,
and Other Nonprofit Orgs..............................................................
1094 Identifying, Safeguarding, and Sharing Sensitive Homeland Security Information........ 1601-AA25
1095 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR): Conformance to the Federal 1601-AA28
Acquisition Circulars (FACs)..........................................................
1096 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.............................................. 1601-AA30
1097 Public Transportation Security Grants................................................. 1601-AA31
1098 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program............... 1601-AA32
1099 United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT), 1601-AA33
Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Aliens Not Currently Processed Through US-
VISIT.................................................................................
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1100 Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Department of Homeland 1601-AA03
Security Programs or Activities.......................................................
1101 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving 1601-AA04
Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
1102 Regulations Regarding Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, or National 1601-AA05
Origin in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance...............
1103 Program Fraud Civil Remedies.......................................................... 1601-AA11
1104 Procedures for Handling Critical Infrastructure Information........................... 1601-AA14
1105 Regulations Implementing the Support AntiTerrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies 1601-AA15
Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act)..........................................................
1106 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR)....................................... 1601-AA16
1107 Collection of Nontax Debts Owed to the Department of Homeland Security................ 1601-AA23
1108 United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT), 1601-AA35
Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US-VISIT...........................................
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1109 Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures................................. 1601-AA00
1110 Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Connection With Legal Proceedings. 1601-AA01
1111 Authority of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Delegations of 1601-AA06
Authority; Immigration Laws...........................................................
1112 Regulations Imposing Restrictions Upon Lobbying....................................... 1601-AA12
1113 Department of Homeland Security Labor Relations Board................................. 1601-AA27
1114 Protection of Human Subjects.......................................................... 1601-AA29
1115 Implementation of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology 1601-AA34
Program (US-VISIT); Biometric Requirements for Exit at Air and Sea Ports..............
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1116 Classified National Security Information.............................................. 1601-AA02
1117 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 1601-AA10
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace..................................................
1118 National Environmental Policy Act Procedures.......................................... 1601-AA13
1119 Procedures Relating to Awards Under the Equal Access to Justice Act................... 1601-AA22
1120 Right to Financial Privacy............................................................ 1601-AA24
1121 United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT); 1601-AA36
Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers.........................
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1122 Revised Grounds of Inadmissibility; Exceptions and Waivers for Immigrants and 1615-AA00
Nonimmigrants.........................................................................
1123 Immigrant and Nonimmigrant; Religious Workers......................................... 1615-AA16
1124 Special Immigrant Status for Certain NATO Civilian Employees.......................... 1615-AA21
1125 Inadmissibility To Enter the United States for Former U.S. Citizens Who Renounced 1615-AA32
Citizenship To Avoid Taxation.........................................................
1126 Intercountry Adoptions................................................................ 1615-AA43
1127 Waiver of Fees........................................................................ 1615-AA48
1128 Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(k)............................................. 1615-AA54
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1129 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...............................................................
1130 Consent To Reapply for Admission After Removal........................................ 1615-AA61
1131 Waivers of the 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for Certain Exchange Visitors..... 1615-AA62
1132 Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers........................................ 1615-AA66
1133 Waiver of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility for Immigrants.......................... 1615-AA94
1134 Establishment of Fee for Processing Genealogical Research Requests.................... 1615-AB19
1135 After-Sales Service and After-Lease Service for B-1 Temporary Visitors for Business... 1615-AB33
1136 Employment Based Immigrants--Elimination of Beneficiary Substitution on Approved Labor 1615-AB34
Certifications and Validity Period of Approved Labor Certifications...................
1137 Application Process for Replacing Forms I-551 Without an Expiration Date.............. 1615-AB36
1138 Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee Schedule........................ 1615-AB37
1139 Experience Requirements for Essential Support Aliens in the O and P Nonimmigrant 1615-AB39
Classifications.......................................................................
1140 Foreign Residence Requirement Imposed on Certain Participants in the Irish Peace 1615-AB43
Process Cultural and Training Program.................................................
1141 New Electronic Account, Adjudication, and Reporting System; New Procedures for Filing 1615-AB46
and Processing of Petitions and Applications..........................................
1142 Receipt of Classified Derogatory Information Before Oath to Naturalization Applicant.. 1615-AB48
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1143 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence: Conditional 1615-AA02
Residents and Fiance(e)s..............................................................
1144 Petition To Classify Alien as Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen or as a Preference 1615-AA03
Immigrant; Self-Petitioning for Certain Battered or Abused Alien Spouses and Children.
1145 Definition of the Term ``Lawfully Present'' for Purposes of Eligibility for Public 1615-AA05
Benefits..............................................................................
1146 Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants.......................................... 1615-AA06
1147 International Marriage Broker Act Information Requirements............................ 1615-AA11
1148 Adjustment of Status, Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status, and Unexpired 1615-AA12
Employment Authorization for Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L Status........
1149 Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Certain 1615-AA17
Nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Former Soviet Bloc Countries.................
1150 Regulations Concerning the Convention Against Torture................................. 1615-AA19
1151 Inadmissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds............................ 1615-AA22
1152 Application for Refugee Status; Acceptable Sponsorship Agreement Guaranty of 1615-AA24
Transportation........................................................................
1153 Battered and Abused Conditional Residents; Termination of Marriage by Conditional 1615-AA29
Residents.............................................................................
1154 Revoking Grants of Naturalization..................................................... 1615-AA30
1155 Registration and Fingerprinting of Aliens in the United States: Control of Employment 1615-AA33
of Aliens.............................................................................
1156 National Interest Waivers for Second Preference Employment-Based Immigrant Physicians 1615-AA34
Serving in Medically Underserved Areas or at Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities
1157 Petitioning Requirements for the H-1C Nonimmigrant Classification Under Public Law 106- 1615-AA35
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1158 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence; Temporary 1615-AA40
Removal of Certain Restrictions of Eligibility........................................
1159 Asylum and Withholding Definitions.................................................... 1615-AA41
1160 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..
1161 Academic Honorarium for B Nonimmigrant Aliens......................................... 1615-AA44
1162 Allowing for the Filing of Form I-140 Visa Petition Concurrently With a Form I-485 1615-AA46
Application in Certain Circumstances..................................................
1163 Special Immigrant Visa for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters............ 1615-AA47
1164 Establishing Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions and 1615-AA49
Applications..........................................................................
1165 Adjustment to Lawful Resident Status of Certain Class Action Participants Who Entered 1615-AA52
Before January 1, 1982, Under the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act (LIFE Act)..
1166 Nonimmigrant Classes; Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents; V 1615-AA53
Classification........................................................................
1167 K Nonimmigrant Classification; Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE)............. 1615-AA56
1168 Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum in the United States. 1615-AA57
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1169 New Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons Eligible for 1615-AA59
the T Nonimmigrant Status.............................................................
1170 Adjustment of Status for Victims of Trafficking....................................... 1615-AA60
1171 Removal of Limitations on the Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents.. 1615-AA63
1172 New Classification for Victims of Certain Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U 1615-AA67
Nonimmigrant Status...................................................................
1173 Requiring Change of Status From B to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior To Pursuing a 1615-AA73
Course of Study.......................................................................
1174 Waivers for Nonimmigrants Under Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and 1615-AA75
Nationality Act.......................................................................
1175 Clarification of Regulations Relating to Aliens That Are Employment Authorized 1615-AA78
Incident to Status....................................................................
1176 Procedures for Conducting Examinations and Waiving the Oath of Allegiance for 1615-AA81
Naturalization Applicants With Disabilities...........................................
1177 Withholding of Adjudication........................................................... 1615-AA86
1178 Implementation of Amendments Affecting Petitions for Employment Creation Aliens....... 1615-AA90
1179 Implementation of the Age Out Protections Afforded Under the Child Status Protection 1615-AA95
Act...................................................................................
1180 Eliminating the Numerical Cap on Mexican TN Nonimmigrants............................. 1615-AA96
1181 Filing of Proposals for Designation as a Regional Center Approved To Participate in 1615-AB00
the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program..................................................
1182 Requiring Completion of Security Checks Before Issuance of Evidence of Alien 1615-AB12
Registration..........................................................................
1183 Removal of Standardized Request for Evidence Processing Timeframe..................... 1615-AB13
1184 Classification of Certain Scientists of the Commonwealth of Independent States of the 1615-AB14
Former Soviet Union and the Baltic States as Employment-Based Immigrants..............
1185 Petitioning Requirements for the O and P Nonimmigrant Classifications................. 1615-AB17
1186 Change or Extension of Nonimmigrant Status Under the Chile and Singapore Free Trade 1615-AB22
Agreements............................................................................
1187 Extension of the Deadline for Certain Health Care Workers Required To Obtain 1615-AB28
Certificates..........................................................................
1188 Administrative Appeals Office: Procedural Reforms To Improve Efficiency............... 1615-AB29
1189 Adding a Filing Fee for Re-Registration and Extension of Temporary Protected Status... 1615-AB31
1190 Allocation of H-1B Visas Created by the H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004.................. 1615-AB32
1191 Interpretation at Asylum Interviews................................................... 1615-AB35
1192 Removal of Obsolete Service Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Records and 1615-AB38
Information Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act............
1193 Revision of Procedures for Premium Processing Service for Employment-Based Petitions 1615-AB40
and Applications......................................................................
1194 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program..................................... 1615-AB42
1195 Affidavit of Support.................................................................. 1615-AB45
1196 Adjustment of Biometrics Capture Fees................................................. 1615-AB47
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1197 Reduction of the Number of Acceptable Documents and Other Changes to Employment 1615-AA01
Verification Requirements.............................................................
1198 Fingerprinting Applicants and Petitioners for Immigration Benefits; Establishing a Fee 1615-AA14
for Fingerprinting by the Department of Homeland Security.............................
1199 Children Born Outside the United States; Applications for Certificate of Citizenship.. 1615-AA45
1200 Adjustment of Status for Certain Nationals of Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti.............. 1615-AA51
1201 Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Nonagricultural Services or Labor (H-2B).... 1615-AA82
1202 Electronic Signature on Applications and Petitions for Immigration and Naturalization 1615-AA83
Benefits..............................................................................
1203 Authorizing Suspension of Employment Authorization Requirements on the Basis of Severe 1615-AB44
Economic Hardship for F-1 Students and Emergent Circumstances.........................
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1204 Construction Work and the B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification.......................... 1615-AA58
1205 Documentary Requirements for Certain Temporary Residents.............................. 1615-AA69
1206 Restructuring the Nonimmigrant Regulations............................................ 1615-AA74
1207 Application for Naturalization by Alternative Application if Citizen Parent Has Died.. 1615-AB08
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1208 Petitions for Employment Creation Aliens.............................................. 1615-AB20
1209 Petitions for Employment-Based Immigrants............................................. 1615-AB27
1210 Standards for Rejection of Petitions or Applications Lacking Improperly Completed 1615-AB41
Forms and Required Initial Evidence...................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1211 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USCG-2004-17697)............... 1625-AA03
1212 State Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (USCG-2004-19123).................. 1625-AA06
1213 Drawbridge Operations Regulations; Revisions (USCG-2001-10881)........................ 1625-AA36
1214 Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices by Persons Operating or Riding on Personal 1625-AA40
Watercraft, Water Skiing, or Engaging in Other Forms of Towing Persons Behind
Recreational Vessels (USCG-2002-11421)................................................
1215 Traffic Separation Schemes: In the Strait of Juan De Fuca and Its Approaches; In Puget 1625-AA48
Sound and Its Approaches; In Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and in the Strait of Georgia
(USCG-2002-12702).....................................................................
1216 Rules of Practice, Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the Coast 1625-AA59
Guard (USCG 1998-3472)................................................................
1217 Administrative Changes to Numbering of Vessels and Reporting of Casualties (USCG-2003- 1625-AA70
14963)................................................................................
1218 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (USCG-2003-16158)................................. 1625-AA77
1219 Alternate Compliance Program: Vessel Inspection Alternatives.......................... 1625-AA92
1220 Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade...... 1625-AA95
1221 Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of Vessel Limits 1625-AA98
of Liability..........................................................................
1222 Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification 1625-AA99
System (USCG-2005-21869)..............................................................
1223 Vapor Control Systems................................................................. 1625-AB01
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U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1224 Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan (USCG- 1625-AA17
1998-4623)............................................................................
1225 Deepwater Ports (USCG-1998-3884)...................................................... 1625-AA20
1226 Vessel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 Removal Equipment Requirements and 1625-AA26
Alternative Technology Revisions (USCG-2001-8661).....................................
1227 Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes (USCG-2002-11288)............................... 1625-AA38
1228 Protection for Whistle Blowers in the Coast Guard (USCG-2002-13016)................... 1625-AA50
1229 Review and Update of Standards for Marine Equipment (USCG-2003-16630)................. 1625-AA83
1230 Pollution Prevention Equipment (USCG-2004-18939)...................................... 1625-AA90
1231 Notification of Arrival in U.S. Ports; Certain Dangerous Cargoes; Electronic 1625-AA93
Submission (USCG-2004-19963)..........................................................
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U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1232 Safety Zone Regulations............................................................... 1625-AA00
1233 Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations................................. 1625-AA01
1234 Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil (CGD 90-068)..................... 1625-AA02
1235 Regatta and Marine Parade Regulations................................................. 1625-AA08
1236 Drawbridge Regulations................................................................ 1625-AA09
1237 Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (CGD 91-202a)................................... 1625-AA10
1238 Regulated Navigation Areas............................................................ 1625-AA11
1239 Marine Transportation-Related Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG- 1625-AA12
1999-5705)............................................................................
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1240 Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG-1998-4354).................. 1625-AA13
1241 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798)..................................... 1625-AA14
1242 Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of 1625-AA16
Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, 1978 (CGD 95-062).....
1243 Outer Continental Shelf Activities (USCG-1998-3868)................................... 1625-AA18
1244 Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil (USCG-1998- 1625-AA19
3417).................................................................................
1245 Commercial Diving Operations (USCG-1998-3786)......................................... 1625-AA21
1246 Improvements to Maritime Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters (USCG-1998-4501)........... 1625-AA22
1247 Cargo Securing on Vessels Operating in U.S. Waters (USCG-2000-7080)................... 1625-AA25
1248 Federal Requirements for Propeller Injury Avoidance Measures (USCG 2001-10163)........ 1625-AA31
1249 Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters (USCG- 1625-AA32
2001-10486)...........................................................................
1250 Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (USCG-1998-4399)....................... 1625-AA58
1251 Validation of Merchant Mariners' Vital Information and Issuance of Coast Guard 1625-AA81
Merchant Mariner's Documents (MMDs) (USCG-2003-14500).................................
1252 Validation of Merchant Mariners' Vital Information and Issuance of Coast Guard 1625-AA85
Merchant Mariner's Licenses and Certificates of Registry (USCG-2004-17455)............
1253 Security Zone Regulations............................................................. 1625-AA87
1254 Dry Cargo Residue Discharges in the Great Lakes (USCG-2004-19621)..................... 1625-AA89
1255 Navigation Equipment; SOLAS Chapter V Amendments (USCG-2004-19588).................... 1625-AA91
1256 Waiver for Marking Sunken Vessels With Light at Night (USCG-2005-20488)............... 1625-AA97
1257 Long Range Identification and Tracking of Vessels..................................... 1625-AB00
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U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1258 Reporting Marine Casualties (USCG-2000-6927).......................................... 1625-AA04
1259 Marine Casualties and Investigations; Chemical Testing Following Serious Marine 1625-AA27
Incidents (USCG-2001-8773)............................................................
1260 Notifications of Arrival and Departure in Ports or Places in the United States (USCG- 1625-AA41
2001-11865)...........................................................................
1261 Notification of Arrival in U.S. Ports; Certain Dangerous Cargoes; Electronic 1625-AA96
Submission (USCG-2003-16688)..........................................................
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Directorate of Border and Transportation Security--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1262 United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT); 1650-AA00
Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers.........................
1263 Implementation of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology 1650-AA04
Program (US-VISIT); Biometric Requirements for Exit at Air and Sea Ports..............
1264 United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT), 1650-AA06
Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US-VISIT...........................................
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1265 Advance Notice Requirements for Aircraft Landings and Arrivals; Revisions to the 1651-AA41
Private Aircraft Overflight Program...................................................
1266 Prior Disclosure and Lost Duty or Revenue Demands When Penalty Claim Not Issued....... 1651-AA42
1267 Cargo Information (Manifest) Discrepancy Reporting Requirements and Penalty Guidelines 1651-AA45
1268 Changes to the Administrative Process for Petitions for Relief Regarding Seizures and 1651-AA58
Forfeitures Resulting From Violations of Immigration and Naturalization Laws..........
1269 Container Seals....................................................................... 1651-AA61
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1270 Passenger Manifest for Commercial Aircraft Arriving In and Departing From the United 1651-AA62
States; Passengers and Crew Manifests for Commercial Vessels Departing From the United
States................................................................................
1271 Use of Sampling Methods in CBP Audits and Offsetting of Overpayments and Over- 1651-AA64
Declarations in 19 U.S.C. 1592 Penalty Cases..........................................
1272 Consolidation of Collections for Reimbursable Services................................ 1651-AA65
1273 Documents Required for Travel Within the Western Hemisphere........................... 1651-AA66
1274 Land Border Carrier Initiative Program................................................ 1651-AA68
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1275 Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian 1651-AA08
Border Crossing Cards.................................................................
1276 Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry........................... 1651-AA11
1277 Access to Customs Security Areas at Airports.......................................... 1651-AA38
1278 Passenger Name Record Information Required for Passengers on Flights in Foreign Air 1651-AA40
Transportation To or From the United States...........................................
1279 Confidentiality of Commercial Information............................................. 1651-AA47
1280 Letters and Documents; Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Data.................. 1651-AA55
1281 Remittance of Immigration User Fee.................................................... 1651-AA57
1282 Abbreviation or Waiver of Training for State or Local Law Enforcement Officers 1651-AA67
Authorized To Enforce Immigration Law During a Mass Influx of Aliens..................
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Bureau of Customs and Border Protection--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1283 Visa Waiver Program................................................................... 1651-AA00
1284 Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct 1651-AA04
of Removal Proceedings................................................................
1285 Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program............................ 1651-AA06
1286 Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien.............................. 1651-AA07
1287 Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and 1651-AA23
Bermuda...............................................................................
1288 Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the 1651-AA29
United States Through St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.................................
1289 Procedures Governing the Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) 1651-AA35
Program...............................................................................
1290 Air Transit Program................................................................... 1651-AA50
1291 Extension of Time Limit on Admission of Certain Mexican Nationals..................... 1651-AA60
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Transportation Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1292 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the 1652-AA41
MaritimeSector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License.....
1293 Modification of the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF)....................... 1652-AA43
1294 Due Process for FAA Certificate Holders and for Other Threat Assessments.............. 1652-AA44
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Transportation Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1295 Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees (ASIF).......................................... 1652-AA01
1296 Protection of Sensitive Security Information.......................................... 1652-AA08
1297 Air Cargo Security Requirements....................................................... 1652-AA23
1298 Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Intelligence, Enforcement, Internal 1652-AA34
Investigation, and Background Investigation Records...................................
1299 Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records: Implementation of Exemptions; Secure Flight 1652-AA48
Records...............................................................................
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Transportation Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1300 Imposition and Collection of Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fees........... 1652-AA00
1301 Civil Aviation Security Rules......................................................... 1652-AA02
1302 Security Programs for Aircraft Weighing 12,500 Pounds or More......................... 1652-AA03
1303 Private Charter Security Rules........................................................ 1652-AA04
1304 Background Checks for Airport Workers................................................. 1652-AA06
1305 Security Compliance Program for Aircraft Operators.................................... 1652-AA09
1306 Security Compliance Program for Airports.............................................. 1652-AA10
1307 Criminal History Records Checks....................................................... 1652-AA11
1308 Transportation of Explosives From Canada to the United States Via Commercial Motor 1652-AA16
Vehicle and Railroad Carrier..........................................................
1309 Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a Hazardous Materials 1652-AA17
Endorsement for a Commercial Drivers License..........................................
1310 Surface Transportation Security Directives............................................ 1652-AA26
1311 Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals; Security Awareness 1652-AA35
Training for Flight School Employees..................................................
1312 Aircraft Repair Station Security...................................................... 1652-AA38
1313 Maryland Three Airports: Enhanced Security Procedures for Operations at Certain 1652-AA39
Airports in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone..............
1314 Foreign Air Carriers.................................................................. 1652-AA40
1315 Secure Flight Program................................................................. 1652-AA45
1316 Registered Traveler (RT).............................................................. 1652-AA47
1317 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Enhanced Security Procedures for Certain 1652-AA49
Operations............................................................................
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Transportation Security Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1318 Technical Amendment: Administrative Organizational Changes............................ 1652-AA46
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1319 Procedures for Detainee Hunger Strikes................................................ 1653-AA12
1320 Interest Payments on Cancelled Cash Bonds............................................. 1653-AA20
1321 Removal of Companies Holding a Certificate From the Secretary of the Treasury as an 1653-AA38
Acceptable Surety on Immigration Bonds................................................
1322 Establishing Procedures for Recertification of Schools Approved by the Student and 1653-AA42
Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to Enroll F or M Nonimmigrant Students................
1323 Transfer of Flight Training Programs Under the Department of State Oversight to the 1653-AA43
Department of Homeland Security.......................................................
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1324 Clarification of Criteria for Certification and Recertification of Schools by the 1653-AA44
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) To Enroll F or M Nonimmigrant Students....
1325 Strengthening Control Over Immigration Surety Bonds................................... 1653-AA45
1326 Custody and Bond Eligibility of Aliens Designated for Expedited Removal............... 1653-AA49
1327 Treatment of Employers Who Receive No-Match Letters................................... 1653-AA50
1328 Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements for F and M Nonimmigrant Students for 1653-AA51
Schools Authorized to Enroll F and M Nonimmigrant Students............................
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1329 Requiring Aliens Ordered Removed From the United States To Surrender to the Department 1653-AA05
of Homeland Security for Removal......................................................
1330 Early Release for Removal of Criminal Aliens in State Custody for Nonviolent Offenses. 1653-AA06
1331 Power of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security To Terminate Deportation 1653-AA08
Proceedings and Initiate Removal Proceedings..........................................
1332 Protection and Assistance for Victims of Trafficking.................................. 1653-AA09
1333 Detention of Aliens Subject to Final Orders of Removal................................ 1653-AA13
1334 Custody Procedures.................................................................... 1653-AA14
1335 Changes in Registration Policies and Monitoring of Certain Nonimmigrants.............. 1653-AA29
1336 Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens.... 1653-AA30
1337 Requiring Certification of All Service-Approved Schools for Enrollment in the Student 1653-AA31
and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).......................................
1338 Denial and Withdrawal for Approval of Schools for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Students. 1653-AA33
1339 Change in Business Practices; Acceptance of Payments of Fees By Credit Card and Other 1653-AA36
Electronic Means Where Possible.......................................................
1340 Implementation of the Border Commuter Student Act of 2002............................. 1653-AA37
1341 Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment......................................... 1653-AA39
1342 Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification..... 1653-AA47
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1343 SEVIS Reporting Requirements of Academic Institutions at the Start of Each Term or 1653-AA28
Session...............................................................................
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Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1344 Powers and Authorities of Officers and Employees...................................... 1653-AA27
1345 Duties of Officers; Administrative Control of Removal Orders.......................... 1653-AA46
1346 Centralized Filing of Bond Appeals.................................................... 1653-AA48
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1347 National Flood Insurance Program; Standard Flood Insurance Policy; Expansion of 1660-AA30
Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage and Prospective Payment of Flood Insurance
Premiums..............................................................................
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1348 National Flood Insurance Program; Appeal of Decisions Relating to Flood Insurance 1660-AA41
Coverage..............................................................................
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1349 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program................................................... 1660-AA00
1350 Criminal and Civil Penalties Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 1660-AA01
Emergency Assistance Act..............................................................
1351 Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.................................. 1660-AA02
1352 Debt Collection....................................................................... 1660-AA05
1353 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System...................................... 1660-AA07
1354 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Insurance Coverage and Rates................. 1660-AA09
1355 Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program........................ 1660-AA17
1356 Disaster Assistance; Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households................. 1660-AA18
1357 Management Costs...................................................................... 1660-AA21
1358 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP).......... 1660-AA22
1359 Disaster Assistance; Crisis Counseling Regular Program; Amendment to Regulation....... 1660-AA23
1360 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Assistance to Private Sector Property 1660-AA28
Insurers..............................................................................
1361 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Assistance to Private Sector Property 1660-AA29
Insurers; Extension of Term of Arrangement............................................
1362 Disaster Assistance; Public Assistance Insurance Requirements......................... 1660-AA32
1363 Estimating Eligible Cost.............................................................. 1660-AA33
1364 Assistance Program Under the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001............................ 1660-AA34
1365 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); State Renewal of Group Flood Insurance Policy 1660-AA35
1366 Pilot Program for the Mitigation of Severe Repetitive Loss Properties................. 1660-AA36
1367 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and Mitigation Planning........................... 1660-AA37
1368 Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding................ 1660-AA43
1369 Special Community Disaster Loans Program.............................................. 1660-AA44
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Federal Emergency Management Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1370 Disaster Assistance; Fire Management Assistance Grant Program......................... 1660-AA26
1371 Grants for Repetitive Insurance Claim Properties...................................... 1660-AA38
1372 Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.................................. 1660-AA39
1373 Predisaster Mitigation Program........................................................ 1660-AA40
1374 Conduct at the Mt. Weather Emergency Operations Center, the Olney Federal Support 1660-AA42
Center, the National Emergency Training Center, and the Noble Training Center.........
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1092. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 CFR 2635.105
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will tailor the Executive Branchwide
Standards of Conduct for application in DHS. This regulation will
replace the existing regulations of agencies that were incorporated
into DHS that have continued to apply to those employees whose duties
and organizational structure have remained largely unchanged after
their incorporation. Two significant areas to be addressed are outside
employment and participation as an officer or director of non-
Governmental organizations.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert E. Coyle, Designated Agency Ethics Official,
Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 692-4248
Fax: 202 772-9728
RIN: 1601-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
1093. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS; ADMINISTRATION OF GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER ED., HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGS.
Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 31 USC 503; 31 USC 1111; 41 USC 405; Reorganization
Plan No. 2 of 1970; EO 11541
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing
regulations that will establish uniform administrative procedures for
Federal grants and cooperative agreements and subawards to State,
local, and Indian tribal governments and for Federal grants and
agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals and other
nonprofit organizations. DHS is also issuing regulations-setting for
audit requirements of State and local governments and nonprofit
organizations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Agency Contact: Van Pace, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of
Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-3608
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________
1094. IDENTIFYING, SAFEGUARDING, AND SHARING SENSITIVE HOMELAND SECURITY
INFORMATION
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 107-296; 116 Stat 2135; 6 USC 301
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed regulation will establish procedures for
sharing, identifying and safeguarding, processing and handling,
Homeland Security Information between agencies and appropriate State,
tribal, local and private sector personnel.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Agency Contact: Grace Mastalli, Deputy Director, ISCO, Department of
Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-9415
Fax: 202 282-8828
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________
1095. HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR): CONFORMANCE TO
THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULARS (FACS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418b(a) and 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to issue
changes to the Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation
(HSAR) as authorized by 41 USC 418b. The changes will update DHS
policies, procedures, and incorporate revised agency acquisition
regulatory language as necessary in Parts 3001 through 3052 to
correspond with the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as
promulgated by the Federal Acquisition Circulars (FACs), and current
Department of Homeland Security policies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Final Action 07/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Strouss, Department of Homeland Security, Office
of the Chief of Procurement, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-0141
RIN: 1601-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
1096. ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15
USC 2229) as amended.
CFR Citation: 44 CFR 152
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To update existing guidance on programs that make grants
directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical
services (EMS) organizations of a State for the purpose of enhancing
their ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well as
that of firefighting personnel facing fire and fire-related hazards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Tom Harrington, Program Specialist, Department of
Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, 810 7th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 786-9791
Fax: 202 786-9938
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Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
1097. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY GRANTS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: sec 3820 of PL 109-59, 119, Stat 1144
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 35
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, Legislative deadline--180 days after
enactment.
Abstract: This proposed rule provides interested parties an opportunity
to comment on the characteristics and requirements to be employed by
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when awarding public
transportation security grants. The purpose of these grants is to
create a sustainable effort for the protection of regional transit
systems and the commuting public from terrorism, especially explosives
and non-conventional threats that would cause major loss of life and
severe disruption. These funds may be used for planning, organization,
equipment, training, exercises, and limited management, administrative,
and operational costs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Thomas Robison, Acting Director, Transportation
Infrastructure Security Division, Office of Grants and Training,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 800 K Street
NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 202 786-9512
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
1098. STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 29 USC 2229(a)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed action provides interested parties an
opportunity to comment on the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response (SAFER) grant program. The purpose of these grants is to award
grants to hire new firefighters and to recruit and retain volunteer
firefighters. Specifically, there are two funding activities under this
program: Hiring of New Firefighters Activity grants would be made
directly to volunteer, combination, and career fire departments to
increase the number of active firefighters on their rosters to attain
24-hour staffing; and Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer
Firefighters Activity grants would be made directly to volunteer and
combination fire departments and to local and State-wide organizations
that represent the volunteer firefighters' interests to create or
expand incentive programs to increase and maintain volunteer
firefighter staffing levels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Brian Cowan, Director, Fire Grants, Department of
Homeland Security, 800 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
Phone: 866 274-0960
Fax: 202 786-9938
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
1099. UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRATION STATUS
INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (US-VISIT), AUTHORITY TO COLLECT BIOMETRIC
DATA FROM ALIENS NOT CURRENTLY PROCESSED THROUGH US-VISIT
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 106-215; PL 106-396; PL 107-56; PL 107-173; PL 108-
458; 8 USC 1104, 1184, 1185 (pursuant to E.O. 13323, 1/2/04), 1365a and
note, 1379, 1731 to 1732
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215.8; 8 CFR 235.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend Department of Homeland
Security regulations to allow the US-VISIT program, an integrated,
automated entry-exit system that records the arrival and departure of
aliens, verifies aliens' identities, and authenticates aliens' travel
documents through comparison of biometric identifiers, to expand US-
VISIT to any class of alien not already being biometrically screened by
US-VISIT upon the alien's application for admission or request for
parole into the United States, unless otherwise exempt.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/06
Final Action 02/00/07
Final Action Effective 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1650-AA07
Agency Contact: Craig Howie, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of
Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 20538
Phone: 202 298-5200
Fax: 202 298-5201
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA33
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1100. 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 15.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule establishes for the Department of
Homeland Security, 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. The rule establishes standards for what
constitutes discrimination on the basis of mental or physical handicap,
provides a definition for individuals with handicaps and qualified
individuals with handicaps, and establishes a complaint mechanism for
resolving allegations of discrimination.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/06/03 68 FR 10886
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/07/03
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tim Keefer, Department of Homeland Security, Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4529
Fax: 202 772-9738
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________
1101. 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 17.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes for the Department of Homeland
Security 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 Effective 03/06/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tim Keefer, Department of Homeland Security, Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4529
Fax: 202 772-9738
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________
1102. 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 21.1
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 Effective 03/06/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tim Keefer, Department of Homeland Security, Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4529
Fax: 202 772-9738
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
1103. PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; 31 USC 3801 to
3812
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 19.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action implements the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, which is codified at 31 USC 3801 to 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 10/12/05 70 FR 59209
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/12/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/14/05
Final Rule 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA11
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1104. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 6 USC 131 to 134; Section
214 of The Homeland Security Act of 2002
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 of the Homeland
Security 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 USC 131 to 134)(CII Act). 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 02/20/04 69 FR 8073
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/20/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/20/04
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Agency Contact: Laura L. S. Kimberly, PCII Program Manager, Department
of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 703 288-3550
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
1105. REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE SUPPORT ANTITERRORISM BY FOSTERING
EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACT OF 2002 (THE SAFETY ACT)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Safety Act, 6 USC 441 to 444
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule implements subtitle G of title VIII of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002--the Support of Antiterrorism by
Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). As
discussed in the SAFETY Act, through regulations promulgated by the
Department of Homeland Security (the Department), it provides critical
incentives for the development and deployment of antiterrorism
technologies by providing liability protections for sellers of
``qualified antiterrorism technologies'' and others.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/11/03 68 FR 41419
NPRM Comment Period End 08/11/03
Interim Final Rule 10/16/03 68 FR 59683
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/16/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/15/03
Final Action 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Wendy Howe, Directorate of Science and Technology,
Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 703 575-4511
RIN: 1601-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________
1106. HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 41 USC 418b(a); 41 USC 418(b)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule revises the Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation published in the December 4, 2003, Federal Register (69 FR
67868) as an interim rule. It addresses public comments received as a
result of the December 4, 2003, interim rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/04/03 68 FR 67868
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/04/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/05/04
Final Action 04/00/06
Final Action Effective 05/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathy Strouss, Department of Homeland Security, Office
of the Chief of Procurement, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-0141
RIN: 1601-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________
1107. COLLECTION OF NONTAX DEBTS OWED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
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 23.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This 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 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
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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 DHS.
This regulation does not apply to the collection of tax debts, which is
governed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 USC 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 USC
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 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________
1108. UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRANT STATUS INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM (US-VISIT), ENROLLMENT OF ADDITIONAL ALIENS IN US-VISIT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-215, sec 2(a), 114 Stat 337 (June 15, 2000); PL
106-396, sec 205, 114 Stat 1637, 1641 (October 30, 2000); PL 107-56,
sec 114, 115 Stat 271, 553 (October 26, 2001); PL 107-173, sec 302, 116
Stat 543, 552 (May 14, 2002)
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215.8; 8 CFR 235.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 2003, the Department of Homeland Security established the
United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Technology Program (US-
VISIT), whose objective is to create and maintain an integrated,
automated entry-exit system that records the arrival and departure of
aliens; verifies their identities; and authenticates their travel
documents through comparison of biometric identifiers. The goals of the
US-VISIT program are to enhance the security of United States citizens
and visitors to the United States, facilitate legitimate travel and
trade, ensure the integrity of the United States immigration system,
and protect the privacy of visitors to the United States. In its early
stages, US-VISIT applied only to nonimmigrants with visas and to those
who did not require a visa as they were entering under the Visa Waiver
Program. This rule would amend DHS regulations to provide that aliens
may be enrolled into US-VISIT. With very few exceptions, such as
diplomats, as resources, technology and operational capacity permit.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1650-AA06.
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Senior Policy Advisor, US-VISIT,
Department of Homeland Security, Directorate of Border and
Transportation Security, 18th Floor, 1616 N. Fort Myer Drive,
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 298-5200
Fax: 202 298-5201
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1109. 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 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action establishes procedures for the Department's
Office of the Secretary, necessary to implement the Freedom of
Information Act (5 USC 552) (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a)
(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
exempt 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 assist the Department in satisfying its
responsibility to the public to disclose departmental information while
simultaneously safeguarding individual privacy.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/27/03 68 FR 4056
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/27/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/26/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Elizabeth Withnell, Chief Counsel to the Privacy
Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 772-5015
Fax: 202 772-5036
Email: [email protected]
Tony Kendrick, Director, Departmental Disclosure, Department of
Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 772-9848
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
1110. 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
552(a)
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 5.1
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 Effective 01/27/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/26/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
1111. 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 1.1; 8 CFR 2.1; 8 CFR 103.1; 8 CFR 239.1
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 Effective 03/06/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Daniel Brown, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 282-9111
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
1112. 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 9.1
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 USC 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 Effective 03/06/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/07/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
1113. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 9701
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security is issuing initial
interim rules for the operation of the Homeland Security Labor
Relations Board, as authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
These rules are designed to provide fair, impartial, and expeditious
assignment and disposition of cases.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lynn Heirakuji, Director of Operations, Homeland
Security Labor Relations Board, Department of Homeland Security,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 357-8239
Fax: 202 357-8295
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
1114. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In conducting human subjects research, the Department is
obliged to comply with all applicable federal statutes, regulations,
guidelines, and standards as implemented in the law. This final rule
adopts the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policies and
procedures set forth in 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 46,
Subparts A-D by cross-referencing to the HHS regulations, rather than
repeating these identical provisions.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mark Rosen, Deputy Associate General Counsel for
Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
20528
Phone: 202 254-5627
RIN: 1601-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
1115. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRANT STATUS
INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (US-VISIT); BIOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EXIT
AT AIR AND SEA PORTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1104 ; 1182; 1184; 1185 (pursuant to EO
13323); 1365a note; 1379; 1731 to 1732.
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215(a)(1)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: DHS established the United States Visitor and Immigrant
Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) in accordance with a
series of legislative mandates requiring that DHS create an integrated
automated entry-exit system that records the arrival and departure of
aliens; verifies aliens' identities, and authenticates travel
documents. On January 5, 2004, DHS published an Interim Final Rule in
the Federal Register at 69 FR 468 authorizing the Secretary of Homeland
Security to require, in part, certain aliens to provide fingerprints,
photograph[s] or other biometric identifiers, documentation of
immigration status in the United States, and other such other evidence
as may be required to determine the alien's identity and whether he or
she has properly maintained immigration status while in the United
States at the time of departure from the United States. The Interim
Rule authorized the establishment of pilot programs at up to fifteen
air and sea ports of entry to evaluate the implementation of this
departure procedure. That evaluation pilot has been completed and the
procedures have been adopted. This rule removes the limit on the
collection of this information from the fifteen locations of the pilot
programs and authorizes implementation at all air and sea ports of
entry. This rule authorizes the Secretary to require those aliens
required to provide biometric identifiers at entry to provide biometric
identifiers upon departure at any air and sea port of entry at which
facilities exist to collect such information.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1650-AA04.
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Senior Policy Advisor, US-VISIT,
Department of Homeland Security, Directorate of Border and
Transportation Security, 18th Floor, 1616 N. Fort Myer Drive,
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 298-5200
Fax: 202 298-5201
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1116. CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 301; EO 12958; EO
13142; 3 CFR ch 1
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 7.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will implement Executive Order 12958,
``Classified National Security Information,'' as amended, by
establishing elements of the Department of Homeland Security's
classified national security information regulations, specifically the
Secretary of Homeland Security's designation of a Senior Agency
Official to direct and administer the classified information program at
the Department of Homeland Security.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/27/03 68 FR 4073
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/27/03
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/26/03
Final Rule 10/21/05 70 FR 61211
Final Rule Effective 10/21/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John J. Young, Department of Homeland Security, Office
of Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 358-1438
Fax: 202 772-9741
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA02
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1117. 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 27.1
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/03/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
1118. 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: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 1, 2003.
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to establish the procedures
that the Department of Homeland Security 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 to 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
________________________________________________________________________
Case Opened 06/14/04 69 FR 33043
Comment Period End 07/14/04
Final Action 04/04/06 71 FR 16790
Final Action Effective 04/19/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: David Reese, Director, Office of Safety and
Environment, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 692-4224
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
1119. 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 13.1
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 the 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
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/03/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
1120. RIGHT TO FINANCIAL PRIVACY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 107-296; 116 Stat 2135; 5 USC 3012; 12 USC 3401 et
seq, Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978; . . .
CFR Citation: 6 CFR 25.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation establishes procedures for requesting
information under the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 USC
3401 et seq.). The Act 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 format request
procedure established by section 1108 of the Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 02/03/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Michael Russell, Deputy Associate General Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 205-4634
Fax: 202 772-9735
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA24
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_______________________________________________________________________
1121. UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRANT STATUS INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM (US-VISIT); AUTHORITY TO COLLECT BIOMETRIC DATA FROM ADDITIONAL
TRAVELERS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: None
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 215.8; 8 CFR 235.1
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 26, 2005, Compliance with
section 303(b)(2)(A) of the Border Security Act, PL 107-173.
Final, Statutory, October 26, 2005, Compliance with section
303(b)(2)(A) of the Border Security Act, PL 107-173.
Abstract: This interim rule expands the US-VISIT program to the 50 most
highly trafficked land border ports of entry in the United States
following identification in Notices published in the Federal Register
no later than December 31, 2004. This interim rule also further defines
the population of aliens who are required to provide biometric
identifiers and other identifying information under the US-VISIT
program, including nonimmigrant aliens who are visa exempt under the
Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This interim rule also makes technical
changes to US-VISIT as a result of comments received by DHS on the
January 5, 2004 interim rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/31/04 69 FR 53318
Correction 09/02/04 69 FR 53603
Correction 09/29/04 69 FR 58037
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/30/04
Comment Period End 11/01/04
Comment Period Extended 11/05/04 69 FR 64477
Correction 11/12/04 69 FR 65508
Comment Period End 12/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1650-AA50.
Agency Contact: Michael Hardin, Senior Policy Advisor, US-VISIT,
Department of Homeland Security, Directorate of Border and
Transportation Security, 18th Floor, 1616 N. Fort Myer Drive,
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 202 298-5200
Fax: 202 298-5201
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1601-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1122. 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 to 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 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CIS No. 1413-92
Transferred from RIN 1115-AB45
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA00
_______________________________________________________________________
1123. 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, the Department of Justice
published a final rule that provided that all persons, other than
ministers immigrating to the United States 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 but was subsequently extended by Congress and is now expiring
October 1, 2008. DHS is promulgating this regulation to implement the
extension of this category and clarify certain 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
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religious workers classification will, where appropriate, reflect the
special immigration religious worker changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (CIS No. 1436-94) 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1436-94
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF12
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________
1124. 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 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 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1984-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF44
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________
1125. 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 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2039-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF69
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
1126. 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 that have implemented the
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect
of Intercountry Adoption. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Additional Information: CIS No. 2098-00.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF96
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________
1127. 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 he or she 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2091-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG02
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
1128. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER SECTION 245(K)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-119
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2120-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG10
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________
1129. 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 increased the
numerical H-1B cap to 195,000 for fiscal year 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. Finally, on November 2, 2002, the
President approved enactment of Public Law 107-273, The Twenty First
Century Department of Justice Appropriations Act (21st Century DOJ
Appropriations Act), which codified a provision that amends section
106(a) of AC21. This regulation clarifies several interpretive
questions raised by the bills and ensures that the Department practice
is consistent with these laws.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/06
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NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
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 U.S.
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: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________
1130. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2147-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG28
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________
1131. WAIVERS OF THE 2-YEAR FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN
EXCHANGE VISITORS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend Department regulations relating
to the 2-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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2158-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG31
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA62
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1132. 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, ; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: Split from CIS No. 1413 to move forward as a
stand-alone rule.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG38
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
1133. 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 Immigration and
Nationality Act (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 (CIS No. 1413-97, RIN 1615-AA00), but due to
the desire for clarity and the need to have different DHS components
concentrate on different areas of inadmissibility, these criminal
sections have been reported in a separate regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2249-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG90
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
1134. ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE FOR PROCESSING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH REQUESTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1252; 8 USC 1252b
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, the
Department of Homeland Security processes all requests for its records
including historical and genealogical records. This rule proposes to
amend the Department's regulations by establishing the Genealogy
Program to process requests for historical records. The Department's
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency will charge a fee to
recover the cost of searching, locating, retrieving, copying,
reviewing, and mailing these records to the requester. The Genealogy
Program is necessary to provide a more timely response to requests for
genealogical and historical records.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2074-00
Transferred from RIN 1680-AA01
Agency Contact: Ronald Whitelaw, Branch Chief, Office of Records
Management, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20529
Phone: 202 305-8274
Fax: 202 616-4282
RIN: 1615-AB19
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1135. AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND AFTER-LEASE SERVICE FOR B-1 TEMPORARY
VISITORS FOR BUSINESS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The temporary visitor for business (B-1) classification
offers a simple and efficient means to expeditiously and conveniently
facilitate the movement to and from the United States of valid business
visitors whose primary purpose is to participate in activities that are
incidental to international trade or commerce. In today's evolving
global economy, both sales contracts and lease contracts are
increasingly becoming equally standard in export transactions. In light
of this fact, DHS is proposing to amend its
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regulations to allow nonimmigrant aliens admitted to the United States
as B-1 temporary visitors for business to provide after-sales service
or after-lease service on commercial or industrial equipment or
machinery pursuant to a contract of sale or a contract of lease. This
proposed regulatory amendment seeks both to keep pace with the evolving
global business industry and to further facilitate the movement of
legitimate business visitors to and from the United States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________
1136. EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRANTS--ELIMINATION OF BENEFICIARY
SUBSTITUTION ON APPROVED LABOR CERTIFICATIONS AND VALIDITY PERIOD OF
APPROVED LABOR CERTIFICATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC
1154; 8 USC 1182; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: DHS and the Department of Labor's Employment and Training
Administration (DOL) are proposing changes to reduce the incentives and
opportunities for fraud and abuse related to the permanent employment
of aliens in the United States. DHS is considering the elimination of
the current practice of allowing the substitution of alien
beneficiaries on permanent labor certifications, among other options.
In addition, DHS is proposing to reduce further the likelihood of the
submission of mala fide Form I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien
Worker, which are employment-based petitions that are supported by
fraudulent or stale labor certification applications for the permanent
employment of aliens in the United States by proposing a 45-day period
for employers to file approved permanent labor certifications in
support of Form I-140 petitions with DHS after the issuance of an
approved labor certification by DOL.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2347-05
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
1137. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR REPLACING FORMS I-551 WITHOUT AN
EXPIRATION DATE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 211; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 246; 8 CFR 264; 8
CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Alien Registration Receipt Cards
(I-551) to lawful permanent residents to serve as evidence of
immigration status, registration, identity and employment
authorization, and as an entry document upon return from a trip outside
the United States. Currently there is a population of lawful permanent
residents who possess cards that do not have expiration dates. USCIS
will be terminating the validity of Form I-551 that do not have
expiration dates. This rule establishes a 120-day period for aliens
with Forms I-551 that do not bear expiration dates to apply for
replacement cards. This rule also amends the regulations to remove
references to outdated application procedures for the I-551. The
application process required by this rule will enable USCIS to issue
more secure Forms I-551 to affected aliens, update cardholder
information, conduct background checks, and electronically store
applicants' biometric information that can be used for biometric
comparison and authentication purposes consistent with the goals of the
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002.
In addition, this rule establishes the mechanism by which USCIS will
notify the public of the termination date for forms I-551 that do not
have expiration dates. This rule also amends the regulations to add two
documents to the list of forms that constitute evidence of
registration: Receipt for the form I-90, Application to Replace
Permanent Resident Card, and Receipt for pending Form N-400,
Application for Naturalization. Finally, this rule amends the
regulations to correct the title and edition date of form I-551 and
form I-90.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan K Keyack, Chief (Act) Naturalization and Special
Proj. Branch, Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8440
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB36
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1138. ADJUSTMENT OF THE IMMIGRATION BENEFIT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC
1103; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule announces increases in fees to keep up with
inflation -- both prospectively for the FY 2006 and FY 2007 biennial
period, but also accounts for the difference between the enacted and
projected levels incorporated in the current fees. 8 CFR 103.7(b)(3)
allows for inflationary fee increases by Federal Register notice. This
increase will begin in late 2006. The fee increase averages $10, but
varies $5 - $20 relative to the amount of the application/petition fee.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul Schlesinger, Director, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Budget,
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1930
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________
1139. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL SUPPORT ALIENS IN THE O AND
P NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1184; 8 USC
1185; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS)
regulations to require that aliens seeking O or P nonimmigrant
classification as essential support personnel for principal O-1, P-1,
P-2 and P-3 nonimmigrants have a minimum of 6 months of experience
serving in a critical capacity in support of the principal O-1, P-1, P-
2, or P-3 nonimmigrant prior to date that the petition is filed. This
proposed rule also specifically states that the substitution of
beneficiaries in the O nonimmigrant classification is prohibited. DHS
is issuing this proposed rule to provide further safeguards against
fraud by ensuring that prospective essential support aliens in the O-2,
P-1, P-2 and P-3 nonimmigrant classifications have a finite period of
prior experience working with the principal O-1, P-1, P-2 or P-3
nonimmigrant.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06
Interim Final Rule 01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS 2327-04
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________
1140. FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT IMPOSED ON CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS IN
THE IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 108-449
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103 ; 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 299
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A foreign residence requirement is a period of time that
certain nonimmigrants are required to remain outside the United States
in their home country or place of last habitual residence for a
definite period of time until they are allowed to reenter the United
States or apply for other U.S. immigration benefits. This proposed rule
would amend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), regulations to
impose a foreign residence requirement on certain participants of the
Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP). This
requirement is necessary to ensure that participants return home to
apply the skills they received by participating in the IPPCTP toward
the economic regeneration of their region. This rule would also
implement the use of the Form I-928 to adjudicate requests from the
affected participants to waive the foreign residence requirement on
certain grounds.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan K Keyack, Chief (Act) Naturalization and Special
Proj. Branch, Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8440
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
1141. NEW ELECTRONIC ACCOUNT, ADJUDICATION, AND
REPORTING SYSTEM; NEW PROCEDURES FOR FILING AND PROCESSING OF PETITIONS
AND APPLICATIONS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 6 USC 271; 8 USC
1101; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 100; 8 CFR 700 -750
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is restructuring its entire
business processes to implement new procedures for the filing,
processing, and adjudication of all benefit applications and petitions.
USCIS is moving toward complete electronic filing and adjudication of
benefits to streamline processing, modernize adjudications, and
facilitate efficient and effective data collection and reporting.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06
Final Rule 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel Renaud, USCIS Transformation Program Office,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1399
Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Program
and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________
1142. RECEIPT OF CLASSIFIED DEROGATORY INFORMATION
BEFORE OATH TO NATURALIZATION APPLICANT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 335
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule modifies 8 CFR 335.5 to allow USCIS to withhold
classified derogatory information from an applicant when the derogatory
information is discovered after the applicant successfully completes
their naturalization interview but before an individual has taken their
oath of renunciation and allegiance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Shannon Wheeler, Adjudications Officer, Office of
Program and Regulations Development, Department of Homeland Security,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8352
Fax: 202 272-8518
Email: [email protected]
Susan K Keyack, Chief (Act) Naturalization and Special Proj. Branch,
Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8440
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1143. 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 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 fiance(e)s to reflect the current
statute 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
fiance(e).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/20/96 61 FR 43028
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/96
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CIS No. 1353-91
Transferred from RIN 1115-AC70
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
1144. 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
[[Page 22650]]
USC 1153; 8 USC 1154; 8 USC 1182; 8 USC 1186a; 8 USC 1255
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1996, the Immigration and Naturalization Service published
an interim rule on this subject at 61 FR 13061. The USCIS, formerly the
Immigration and Naturalization Service, received a number of comments
in response to that rulemaking. Most of those comments have since been
overcome by events, namely new legislation. In October 2000, the
President signed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection
Act, PL 106-386, which contained numerous amendments to the battered
spouse provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA). More recently, the Violence Against Women and Department of
Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, PL 109-162 (January 5, 2006), made
further amendments to the battered spouse provisions of the INA. The
Department will now issue another interim final rule to make the
changes required by the recent legislation and to provide an
opportunity for notice and comment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/26/96 61 FR 13061
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/26/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/28/96
Interim Final Rule 09/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CIS No. 1705-95
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE04
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________
1145. 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'' 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 Department of Justice published an interim final rule on September
6, 1996, which amended then-INS 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. DHS now plans to
issue a final rule to complete the rulemaking action.
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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: CIS No. 1792-96
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE51
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
1146. 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 USCIS 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 (CIS No.
1807-96) 10/20/97 62 FR 52346
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/07/98
Final Action 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1807-96; PL 104-208, title IV; and PL
104-193, title IV
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE58
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
[[Page 22651]]
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA06
_______________________________________________________________________
1147. INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER ACT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 109-162
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 207; 28 CFR 68
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 2, 2006.
Abstract: This rule implements the International Marriage Broker
Regulation Act of 2005, PL 109-162, and provides that a U.S. citizen
filing a Petition for Alien Fianc[eacute](e) from another country must
provide information on criminal convictions for specified crimes. The
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide this criminal
history information to the Department of State. The rule further
provides that DHS is prohibited from approving a Petition for Alien
Fiance(e) if the U.S. citizen petitioner has filed more than two such
petitions in the past, or less than 2 years have passed since the last
visa petition was approved. DHS may waive this bar if certain
requirements are met. The rule also discusses the tracking database
that DHS will create to track repeated Petitions for Alien Fiance(e)s,
and also discusses notification and pamphlet distribution requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM (CIS No. 1838-97) 07/16/97 62 FR 38041
Interim Final Rule 07/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
1148. 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: 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 codifies existing DHS policy statements by
incorporating them into the Department's regulations; and eliminates
the requirement for permission for overseas travel for adjustment
applicants who are maintaining H-1 or L nonimmigrant status. The
Department is 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 Action 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1881-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AE96
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
1149. 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; .
. .
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 (CIS No. 1915-98) 11/24/98 63 FR 64895
NPRM Comment Period End (CIS No.
1915-98) 01/25/99
Interim Rule (CIS No. 1915-98) 05/21/99 64 FR 27856
Interim Rule Comment Period End 07/20/99
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
[[Page 22652]]
Additional Information: CIS No. 1915-98
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF14
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Deputy Director, Asylum Division,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1625
Fax: 202 272-1687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
1150. 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 Corrections 03/22/99 64 FR 13881
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/22/99
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/20/99
Final Action 12/00/06
Final Action Effective 01/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1976-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF39
Agency Contact: Ron Rosenberg, Associate Counsel, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of
the Chief Counsel, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC, DC
20529
Phone: 202 272-1400
RIN: 1615-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
1151. 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 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/26/99 64 FR 28676
NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/99
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CIS No. 1989-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF45
Agency Contact: Alice Smith, Associate Counsel, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of the
Chief Counsel, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1400
Fax: 202 272-1405
RIN: 1615-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
1152. 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. That
authority was delegated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under the
Homeland Security Act. DHS regulations require that sponsorship
agreements be secured before an applicant is granted admission as a
refugee at a U.S. port-of-entry. 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 DHS 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 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 Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1999-99
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF49
Agency Contact: Kathleen Thompson, Staff Officer, Office of
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and
[[Page 22653]]
Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 305-2756
RIN: 1615-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________
1153. 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 Immigration
and Nationality Act (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 2 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 final rule implements certain technical changes made by
the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Interim Rule for CIS No. 1423-91 published on
May 16, 1991.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF59
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
1154. REVOKING GRANTS OF NATURALIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1443
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 340
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations by rescinding the
regulations relating to administrative revocation of naturalization.
This change is necessary since the previous regulations at 8 CFR 340.1
were invalidated on July 20, 2000, by the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals in the class action lawsuit Gorbach v. Reno, 219 F.3d 1087 (9th
Cir. 2000), and final injunction prohibiting the use of these
regulations on February 14, 2001.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/31/00 65 FR 17127
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/30/00
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No.1858-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF63
Agency Contact: John D. Miles, Associate Area Counsel, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of
Chief Counsel, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1400
Fax: 202 272-1405
RIN: 1615-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
1155. 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 residents 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 09/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No.2042-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF71
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA33
[[Page 22654]]
_______________________________________________________________________
1156. 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 of Justice issued two
interim rules to amend 8 CFR parts 204 and 245 to implement the new
statutory provisions and to allow applicants to begin to take advantage
of the new provisions. The Department of Homeland Security now seeks to
finalize the process by issuing a final rule.
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 Action 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2048-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF75
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
1157. 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 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2050-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF76
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
1158. 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 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 Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
[[Page 22655]]
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2078-00; This rulemaking supersedes RIN
1615-AA85
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF91
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
1159. 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 Department of Homeland Security
regulations that govern 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 membership in a particular social group, the
requirements for failure of State protection, and determinations about
whether persecution is inflicted on account of a protected ground. This
rule codifies long-standing concepts of the definitions. 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 under certain circumstances be eligible for asylum on that
basis. The Department of Justice believed that this issue required
further examination after the Board of Immigration Appeals decision,
Matter of R-A-, Interim Decision 3403 (BIA 1999) and published a
proposed rule. Additionally, the rule clarifies the factors considered
in cases in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding
membership in a particular social group are not determinative.
Hence, DHS, USCIS will publish a final rule which incorporates
provisions contained in both an interim rule amending Department of
Justice regulations to implement the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act, (62 FR 10312-1997), and the proposed past
persecution rule, Executive Office for Immigration Review; New Rules
Regarding Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal (63 FR
31945-1998).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/07/00 65 FR 76588
NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/01
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2092-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF92
Agency Contact: Dorthea Lay, Associate Counsel, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of the
Chief Counsel, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1400
Fax: 202 272-1405
RIN: 1615-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________
1160. 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.
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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: See CIS No. 1419-91
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF94
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
1161. 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: DHS 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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 22656]]
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2100-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF97
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
1162. 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 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2104-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG00
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________
1163. 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 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2106-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG01
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________
1164. 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 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 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
[[Page 22657]]
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2108-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG03
Agency Contact: Cindy Keiss, Staff Officer, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1508
RIN: 1615-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
1165. 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 (CIS No. 2115-01) implements section
1104 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) 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.
CIS 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 (CIS 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 (CIS No. 2115-01) 06/04/02 67 FR 38341
Final Action Effective 06/04/02
Interim Final Rule (CIS No.
2145) Family Unity Benefits 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2115-01
CIS No. 2145-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG06
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
1166. 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
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 Action 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2117-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG08
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA53
[[Page 22658]]
_______________________________________________________________________
1167. 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 Act section 101(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 12/00/06
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. CIS No. 2127-01.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG12
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________
1168. 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; 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 issued this
action as an interim rule because Public Law 106-378 provided for a
one-year application period, which ended on October 26, 2001.
Publication of the interim final rule ensured that applicants were
provided with as much time as possible to apply for the benefits under
Public Law 106-378.
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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG13
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
1169. 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 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 Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Additional Information: CIS No. 2132-01; AG Order No. 2554-2002
[[Page 22659]]
There is a related rulemaking, CIS No. 2170-01, the new U nonimmigrant
status (RIN 1615-AA67).
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG19
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________
1170. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING
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: Other, Statutory, January 5, 2006, Regulations need to
be promulgated by July 5, 2006.
Abstract: This rule sets forth measures by which certain victims of
severe forms of trafficking who have been granted T nonimmigrant status
may apply for adjustment to permanent resident status in accordance
with Public Law 106-386,Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection
Act of 2000, and Public Law 109-162, Violence Against Women and
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2134-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG21
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________
1171. REMOVAL OF LIMITATIONS ON THE VALIDITY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYMENT
AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends DHS regulations governing issuance of
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to give the Agency discretion
to modify EAD validity periods for initial, renewal, and replacement
EADs. This rule also amended the regulations to reflect that the Agency
will issue EADs to aliens granted asylum by the Department of Justice,
Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), with validity periods of
up to 5 years, unless otherwise appropriate.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/30/04 69 FR 45555
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/28/04
Final Action 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2152-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG32
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
1172. 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: Other, Statutory, January 5, 2006, Regulations need to
be promulgated by July 5, 2006.
Public Law 109-162, Violence Against Women and Department of Justice
Reauthorization Act of 2005.
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
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG39
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
[[Page 22660]]
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
1173. 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 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2195-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG60
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
1174. 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 12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2200-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG63
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________
1175. CLARIFICATION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALIENS THAT ARE
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED INCIDENT TO STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1201(a); 8
USC 1301 to 1305; 8 USC 1324(a)
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2; 8 CFR 264; 8 CFR 274(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule: 1) Clarifies the regulations relating to
aliens who are ``employment authorized incident to status;'' 2)
implements regulations to Public Laws 107-124 and 107-125, which
provide for employment authorization for certain spouses of E and L
nonimmigrants; and 3) makes a series of technical changes to the 8 CFR
to update and clarify language relating to employment authorization and
employment authorization documents.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2204-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG74
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________
1176. 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
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meaning of the oath. The rule incorporates changes made by Public Law
106-448, which authorized the Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security 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 DHS
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 01/00/07
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2191-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG77
Agency Contact: Gerard Casale, Senior Adjudications Officer, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1021
RIN: 1615-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________
1177. 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 interim rule codifies the Secretary of Homeland
Security's current discretionary authority, as delegated to the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directors, to manage the caseload
of pending requests for immigration benefits in districts or regions
over which the directors have jurisdiction. A component of this case
management authority is the ability to withhold adjudication of any
pending application or petition, particularly when an investigation is
ongoing and background and security checks are still pending
completion. This interim rule expands the circumstances under which DHS
may withhold adjudication or toll any applicable regulatory deadline
for completion of adjudication of an application or petition. This
interim rule also modifies the regulations governing processing of
naturalization applications to define when a naturalization examination
will be deemed ``conducted'' for purposes of seeking administrative or
judicial review under section 336 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (Act). The interim rule also requires that background and security
checks be completed to the satisfaction of the Secretary before an
alien may be found to have ``good moral character'' for naturalization
and before the alien may be naturalized in accordance with Title III of
the Act. These changes will aid DHS in its efforts to improve case
adjudication overall while simultaneously ensuring that no immigration
or naturalization benefit is granted until any pending investigation or
required background and security check is completed to the satisfaction
of the Secretary. These changes also will ensure that no immigration
benefit is provided to an ineligible individual or person who may pose
a threat to public safety or national security.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2234-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG86
Agency Contact: Alice J. Smith, Chief Counsel, Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20536
Phone: 202 272-1418
RIN: 1615-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________
1178. 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 05/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2253-03; Regulatory actions announced
in 1115-AF27 are merged with this rulemaking.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG93
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA90
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1179. 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 08/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AH01
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
1180. ELIMINATING THE NUMERICAL CAP ON MEXICAN TN NONIMMIGRANTS
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: This rule eliminates the 5,500 annual limit on the number of
Mexican professional admissions under the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA). It also eliminates the associated requirement of a
petition on Form I-129 and the 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
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/10/04 69 FR 11287
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/10/04
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2266-03
Transferred from RIN 1115-AH02
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________
1181. 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 06/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CIS No. 1944-98
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF27
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________
1182. REQUIRING COMPLETION OF SECURITY CHECKS BEFORE ISSUANCE OF
EVIDENCE OF ALIEN REGISTRATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1201; 8 USC 1303 to 1305; 8 CFR 2
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 264
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule amends Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) regulations governing registration of aliens under sections 262
and 264 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). The rule, which
codifies existing DHS practices, provides that DHS will issue alien
registration documents only once all appropriate background and
security checks have been completed to the satisfaction of the
Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary). This interim rule
establishes time frames, under certain circumstances, for the issuance
of such registration documentation and procedures for delaying the
issuance of such documentation when DHS determines that the alien may
pose a risk to national security or public safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/06
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Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2291-03
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, (ULLICO), Office of Program and Regulations Development, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
RIN: 1615-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________
1183. REMOVAL OF STANDARDIZED REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE PROCESSING TIMEFRAME
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 1, 2003, NPRM Comment Period
Ends January 31, 2005.
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend Department of Homeland Security
regulations by removing the absolute requirement for, and the fixed
regulatory time limitations on responses to, a U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services issued Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of
Intent to Deny (NOID). These changes will enable USCIS to set an
appropriate deadline for responding to an RFE or NOID, specific to the
type of case, benefit category, or classification, and thus improve the
process of adjudication of applications and petitions by reducing the
time a case is held awaiting evidence, and by reducing average case
processing time. This rule will result in improved efficiency in the
USCIS adjudication process.
In addition, this rule includes certain organizational changes
necessitated by the implementation of the Homeland Security Act of
2002, Public Law 107-296. This rule also removes obsolete regulatory
language related to the Replenishment Agricultural Worker (RAW) program
under section 210A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), which
was repealed by section 219(ee)(1) of the Immigration and Technical
Corrections Act of 1994, Public Law 103-416. The rule further removes
references to the use of qualified designated entities for filing of
applications for adjustment of status in the Seasonal Agricultural
Workers (SAW) and legalization programs under section 210 and 245A of
the Act. By including the organizational changes, the rule will also
assist the public in understanding the delegation of authority for
adjudicating cases.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/30/04 69 FR 69549
NPRM Comment Period End 01/31/05
Final Action 08/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2287-03
Agency Contact: Christopher M. Quimby, Chief, Operations Support
Branch, Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8420
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
1184. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SCIENTISTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND THE BALTIC STATES AS
EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1151; 8 USC 1153; 8 USC 1154
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 (SSIA) provided
for 750 visas to be provided to eligible scientists and engineers from
the former Soviet Union. This Program expired on October 24, 1996.
Recent legislation extended the eligibility deadline for filing under
the SSIA to September 30, 2006, and raised the numerical limit on these
visas from 750 to 950. It also required DHS to consult with the
Department of State and other agencies regarding previous experiences
with the program and their recommendations for making the program more
effective. This rule improves administration of the program by
requiring each applicant to submit a statement signed by the State
Department's Bureau of Nonproliferation (Bureau) regarding his or her
qualifications. Because the Bureau has been in close contact with this
group of scientists and with the organizations that have employed them
for a number of years, the Bureau is in a better position than DHS to
assess the individual applicant's qualifications. Accordingly, this
signed statement will be submitted for the evidence of qualifications
previously required under the program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/25/05 70 FR 21129
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/25/05
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/24/05
Final Action 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2277-03
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
1185. PETITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE O AND P NONIMMIGRANT
CLASSIFICATIONS
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
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Abstract: This rule amends the regulations of the Department of
Homeland Security to enable certain petitioners to file O and P
nonimmigrant petitions up to one year prior to the petitioners' need
for the alien's services. Petitioners frequently plan for an event or
performance more than one year in advance when seeking O and/or P
nonimmigrant workers for employment in the United States. By extending
the filing time requirement for O and P petitions from the current 6
months to one year, DHS hopes to provide relief and assurance to
petitioners that, if approvable, such petitions will be approved prior
to the date of the petitioners' need for the alien's services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/28/05 70 FR 21983
NPRM Comment Period End 07/27/05
Final Action 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Current filing times combined with processing
times often result in an O or P petition being adjudicated at the same
time or later than the date of the petitioner's stated need for the
alien. This creates a hardship for employers who are seeking to hire
the alien based on a scheduled performance, competition, or event, and
who may have booked a venue and sold advance tickets. If the petition
is not approved by the time of the petitioner's stated need, the
petitioner may be required to cancel a scheduled event or performance,
may lose funds advanced for booking a venue, and may also be liable for
the costs associated with ticket refunds. Since an O or P employer may
plan for the competition, event, or performance more than one year in
advance, DHS has determined that extending the filing time will provide
relief to many such employers.
Although this rule may have an impact on small entities, the rule has
been drafted in a way to minimize the economic impact that it has on
small businesses while meeting its intended objective. This rule will
ensure that certain O and P nonimmigrant petitions are adjudicated well
in advance of the date of the employers' stated need, and thus prevent
employers from having to cancel an event, competition, or performance
either because the petition was denied at the last minute, or because
the petition was not adjudicated in advance of the need. Employers will
be less likely to lose booking costs or have to issue refunds if they
receive a decision on the petition well in advance of the event,
competition, or performance. Extending the time requirements for the
filing of O and P petitions will provide immediate relief to affected
United States employers, and any economic impact on small entities is
likely to be positive.
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
1186. CHANGE OR EXTENSION OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS UNDER THE CHILE AND
SINGAPORE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 108-77; PL 108-78; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1102; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Free Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore, Public
Laws 108-77 and 108-98, respectively, allow for the temporary entry of
business persons from these countries in order to provide professional
services for U.S. employers. While the agreements vest the Departments
of Labor and State with determining initial eligibility for issuance of
a free trade nonimmigrant visa, the Department of Homeland Security's
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services oversees cases where a
citizen of Chile or Singapore requests a change of nonimmigrant status
to that of free trade nonimmigrant as well as requests for extensions
of free trade nonimmigrant status. The interim rule outlines the
procedures for such change of extension requests.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS 2310-03
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________
1187. EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE WORKERS REQUIRED
TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103; 8 USC 1182; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amends Department of Homeland Security regulations
to extend the deadline by which certain health care workers from Canada
and Mexico must obtain health care worker certifications. This rule
applies only to affected health care workers, who, before September 23,
2003, were previously employed as TN nonimmigrant health care workers
(Canadian or Mexican citizens), and held a valid license from a U.S.
jurisdiction. This interim rule does not change the licensing
requirements for employment purposes. Publication of this rule ensures
that the U.S. health care system is not adversely affected by the
expiration of the transition period for certain health care workers to
present the required certification.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/22/04 69 FR 43729
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/20/04
Final Action 10/00/06
[[Page 22665]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________
1188. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE: PROCEDURAL REFORMS TO IMPROVE
EFFICIENCY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC
1103; 8 USC 1304; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 204; 8 CFR 205; 8 CFR 210; 8 CFR 214; 8
CFR 245a; 8 CFR 320; . . .
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule revises the requirements and procedures
for the filing of motions and appeals before the Department's U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency and the Administrative
Appeals Office. The proposed changes are intended to streamline the
existing processes for filing motions and appeals and will reduce
delays in the review and appellate process. This rule also makes
additional changes necessitated by the establishment of the Department
of Homeland Security and its resulting bureaus.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS 2311-04
Agency Contact: Maura Deadrick, Adjudications Officer, Administrative
Appeals Office, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, 3rd Floor, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20528
Phone: 202 272-1250
Fax: 202 272-1262
RIN: 1615-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
1189. ADDING A FILING FEE FOR RE-REGISTRATION AND EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY
PROTECTED STATUS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103; 8 USC 1254
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 244
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule amends Department of Homeland Security
regulations to require each Temporary Protected Status (TPS) initial
registrant and re-registrant to submit to U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) at an Application Support Center (ASC): 1)
Her/his biometrics; 2) a $175 filing fee or fee waiver request with
Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, when requesting
an Employment Authorization Document (EAD); and 3) a $70 biometric
services fee. For TPS registrants and re-registrants who are under 14
years of age, this rule only imposes these requirements where an EAD is
requested. This interim rule also clarifies current regulations
governing registration and imposes a new requirement that each TPS re-
registrant submit a $50 filing fee or a fee waiver request with Form I-
821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. The changes made by
this interim rule to the current regulations are necessary to improve
DHS' ability to identify fraud and security threats while improving the
efficiency of the adjudicative process. In addition, collection of
these filing fees will help enable USCIS to recover the costs incurred
by adjudicating these forms, capturing biometric information, and
producing the EAD.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS 2334-04
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________
1190. ALLOCATION OF H-1B VISAS CREATED BY THE H-1B VISA REFORM ACT OF
2004
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: PL 108-447; 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 8 USC
1101; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103; 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule implements certain changes made by the
Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to the numerical limits
of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa category and the fees for filing of H-1B
petitions. This interim rule also notifies the public of the procedures
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use to allocate
the additional H-1B numbers made available pursuant to that act. This
rule further modifies USCIS premium processing regulations by providing
authority to delay, suspend or set an alternate date on which the 15
calendar day premium processing period commences.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/05/05 70 FR 23775
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/05/05
Final Action 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
[[Page 22666]]
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________
1191. INTERPRETATION AT ASYLUM INTERVIEWS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 208
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 208(d)(5)(B), Authority to Apply for Asylum, under
the Immigration and Nationality Act, gives the Secretary the authority
to provide by regulation any conditions in consideration of an asylum
application. Current regulations require the asylum applicant to bring
their interpreter to the asylum interview if the applicant is unable to
speak English. This proposed rule would change that condition by
requiring USCIS to provide interpreter services for applicants unable
to speak English. This rule is necessary to help prevent
misunderstanding of genuine asylum seekers' claims due to poor
translation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joanna Ruppel, Deputy Director, Asylum Division,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1625
Fax: 202 272-1687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
1192. REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE SERVICE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE
OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
AND THE PRIVACY ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 8 USC 552; 8 USC 552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8 USC
1201; 8 USC 1252
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule is necessary to remove the Immigration and
Naturalization Services (Service) regulations that were established
while the Agency was under the Department of Justice. These regulations
are obsolete with the establishment of the Department of Homeland
Security. Currently, USCIS is following the regulations set forth in 6
CFR Part 5.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mildred Carter, Program Specialist, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of
Records Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 514-1722
RIN: 1615-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________
1193. REVISION OF PROCEDURES FOR PREMIUM PROCESSING SERVICE FOR
EMPLOYMENT-BASED PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552,552a; 8 USC 1101; 8 USC 1103; 8
USC 1304; PL 107-296; . . .
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule amends the Department of Homeland Security
regulations by updating the procedures USCIS will follow when
designating new petition and application types for the Premium Process
Service, and giving notice to the public regarding when classifications
or subcategories within designated applications and petition types may
begin filing for the Premium Processing Service. Finally, this interim
rule contains a notice of designation of Form I-140, Immigrant Petition
for Alien Worker, Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Status
and Form I-765, Application for Authorization Document to the list of
petitions and applications eligible for Premium Processing Service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS 2350-05
Agency Contact: Kristina Carty-Pratt, Adjudications Officer, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW.
Phone: 202 352-8177
RIN: 1615-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
1194. IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 108-449; PL 107-234; PL 105-319
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 248; 8 CFR 274a
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program
(IPPCTP) allows young people from Northern Ireland and certain
designated counties in the Republic of Ireland to come to the United
States temporarily for training, for employment, and to experience
coexistence and conflict resolution in a diverse society. On December
10, 2004, legislation, amending and extending the Irish Peace Process
Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998, was signed into law. This
rule implements certain changes made
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by this legislation. Other technical and administrative changes have
been made to correct or clarify certain sections that were in the
initial interim rule published in the Federal Register on March 17,
2000, at 65 FR 14774 that implemented this program. This rule also
addresses public comments received following the publication of the
initial interim rule.
Finally, some elements in the initial interim rule that were
specifically related to program requirements, such as eligibility
criteria for participation, have been removed and are in a separate
Department of State (DOS) program rule (see DOS program rule published
elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan K Keyack, Chief (Act) Naturalization and Special
Proj. Branch, Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8440
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
1195. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
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 USCIS 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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 1807-96;PL 104-208, title IV; and PL
104-193, title IV transferred from RIN 1615-AA06
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________
1196. ADJUSTMENT OF BIOMETRICS CAPTURE FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-119
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule increases the fees associated with
six USCIS forms to meet their existing processing costs. The six forms
are:
I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident
I-589, Application for Asylum
I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits
I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status
I-600, Application for Certification of Citizenship
I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition
The current fee for each form is $70.00. The rule will increase the fee
for each form to $85.00.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/00/06
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan K Keyack, Chief (Act) Naturalization and Special
Proj. Branch, Office of Program and Regulations Development, Department
of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue NW., 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8440
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AB47
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Long-Term Actions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1197. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CHANGES
TO EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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 Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) was enacted. 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 Department
of Justice published a proposed rulemaking on February 12, 1998, to
implement sections 212(a) and (d) of IIRIRA and propose other changes
to the employment verification process identified through that review.
A revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, was included
with the proposed rulemaking.
The comment period closed on April 3, 1998. The Department of Homeland
Security continues to analyze the comments and take into 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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (No. 1399 Comment Period
End 12/23/93) 11/23/93 58 FR 61846
NPRM (No. 1339S Comment Period
End 07/24/95) 06/22/95 60 FR 32472
Notice (No. 1713 Applications
Due 01/29/96) 11/30/95 60 FR 61630
Appl. Extension Through 3/8/96;
Notice Pilot Demonstration
Program (No. 1713) 02/06/96 61 FR 4378
Final Rule (No. 1399E) 09/04/96 61 FR 46534
Interim Final Rule (No. 1818) 09/30/97 62 FR 51001
NPRM (No. 1890-97 Comment Period
End 04/03/98) 02/02/98 63 FR 5287
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
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.
Docket No. 1890-97; Public Law 104-208, title 4.
Nos. 1399 and 1399S-94, Control of Employment of Aliens, Supplemental
Rule; Action for Nos. 1399 and 1399S is canceled as a result of IIRIRA
requirements.
Docket No. 1399E is an extracted portion of No. 1399, published
separately to allow for the production of a new, more secure Employment
Authorization Document.
Docket No. 1713-95, Demonstration Project for Electronic I-9.
Interim Rule No. 1818 was published on September 30, 1997, at 62 FR
51001 to maintain the status quo as much as possible until the Agency
completes the more comprehensive document reduction initiative
designated by No. 1890-97.
Transferred from RIN 1115-AB73
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
1198. 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
regulations relating to fingerprinting applicants and petitioners for
benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act by: 1) Canceling the
Designated Fingerprinting Service program; 2) 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; 3) establishing a fee for fingerprinting by the
Department; and 4) requiring confirmation from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation 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
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Interim Final Rule Correction 04/09/98 63 FR 17489
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/18/98
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, State
Additional Information: CIS No. 1891-97
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF03
Agency Contact: Pamela T. Wallace, Staff Officer, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Field
Operations, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1017
RIN: 1615-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
1199. 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, 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 04/00/07
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2101-00
Transferred from RIN 1115-AF98
Agency Contact: John D. Miles, Associate Area Counsel, Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of
Chief Counsel, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-1400
Fax: 202 272-1405
RIN: 1615-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
1200. 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
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 Immigration and Nationality Act
(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 INA 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 INA, 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
I&NA 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
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2113-01
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG05
Agency Contact: Pearl Chang, Chief, Residence and Status Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8404
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 1615-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
1201. 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
1186(a); 8 USC 1187; 8 USC 1221; 8 USC 1281; 8 USC 1282
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214
Legal Deadline: None
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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 U.S.
employers by eliminating certain regulatory barriers, by adding
protections for foreign workers, and increasing Government efficiency
and coordination.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/27/05 70 FR 3983
NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/05
Comment Period Extended 03/09/05 70 FR 11585
NPRM Comment Period End 04/08/05
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: CIS No. 2228-02
Transferred from RIN 1115-AG78
Agency Contact: Efren Hernandez, Chief, Business and Trade Branch,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, Office of Program and Regulations Development, (ULLICO) 3rd
Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529
Phone: 202 272-8411
Email: