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  • USCIS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of Syria for TPS (Updated 6/18/13) (6/18/2013)
    USCIS notice that DHS is extending the existing designation of Syria for TPS for 18 months from 10/1/13 through 3/31/15, due to the ongoing armed conflict in Syria. (78 FR 36223, 6/17/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13061562.
  • DHS Notice of Employment Authorization Extension for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrants (6/17/2013)
    DHS notice that the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria has been extended. Notice is in effect 6/17/13 through 3/31/15. (FR 78 36211, 6/17/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13061740.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (6/13/2013)
    USCIS 60-day notice of information collection on the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, Form I-539. Comments are due 8/12/13. (FR 78 35639, 6/13/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13061360.
  • CBP Extension of Border Zone in New Mexico (6/12/2013)
    CBP final rule amending DHS regulations to extend the distance that certain nonimmigrant Mexican nationals presenting a Border Crossing Card, or other proper immigration documentation, may travel in New Mexico without obtaining a CBP Form I-94. Rule effective 7/12/13. (78 RF 35103, 6/12/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13061246.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (Updated 6/4/13) (6/3/2013)
    USCIS 30-day notice of information collection on Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, Form I–526. Comments are due 6/28/13 (78 FR 32261, 5/29/13) (77 FR 71432, 11/30/12).
    AILA Doc. No. 12113045.
  • USCIS Notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension for El Salvador (5/30/2013)
    USCIS notice extending the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from September 10, 2013 through March 9, 2015, which will allow currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through March 9, 2015. (78 FR 32418, 5/30/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13053040.
  • DHS Notice on Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS) (5/28/2013)
    DHS notice of Privacy Act System of Records on Arrival & Departure Information System (ADIS) which allows DHS to collect & maintain records on individuals throughout the immigrant & non-immigrant pre-entry, entry, status management, and exit processes. Comments are due 6/27/13 (78 FR 31955, 5/28/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052842.
  • DHS Notice on Border Crossing Information System of Records (5/28/2013)
    DHS notice of Privacy Act System of Records on Border Crossing Information System of Records which is a system of records allows CBP to collect and maintain records on border crossing information for all individuals who enter the United States. Comments are due 6/27/13 (78 FR 31958, 5/28/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052841.
  • DHS Notice on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE) (5/16/2013)
    DHS notice of information collection on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE) program which tries to enhance compliance with immigration laws & reduce number of unauthorized workers within American workforce. Comments due 7/15/13 (78 FR 28894, 5/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051646.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051646.
  • DHS Notice on Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Lab System of Records (5/16/2013)
    DHS notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the "Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—014 Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory System of Records." Comments due 6/17/13 (78 FR 28761, 5/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051645.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051645.
  • CBP Notice on SENTRI and Global Entry Trusted Traveler Programs (5/7/2013)
    CBP 60-day notice of information collection on CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs, including the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), the Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST), and Global Entry programs. (78 FR 26649, 5/7/13) AILA Doc. No. 13050741.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050741.
  • USCIS Notice on Application To Replace Permanent Resident Card Form I–90 (5/7/2013)
    USCIS 60-day notice of information collection on Application To Replace Permanent Resident Card, Form I–90, which will be used by USCIS to determine eligibility to replace a Lawful Permanent Resident Card. Comments due 7/8/13 (78 FR 26647, 5/7/13). AILA Doc. No. 13050740.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050740.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-854 Inter-Agency Alien Witness & Informant Record (4/26/2013)
    USCIS notice of information collection on Form I-854 Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record which is used by law enforcement agencies to bring alien witnesses and informants to the United States in ‘‘S’’ nonimmigrant classification. (78 FR 24429, 4/25/13) AILA Doc. No. 13042649.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042649.
  • DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding El Salvador Coalition Group (4/24/2013)
    DHS notice of determination announcing that section 212(a)(3)(B) of INA shall not apply to a person for any activity or association relating to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), provided that they satisfy relevant agency criteria. (78 FR 24225, 04/24/13) AILA Doc. No. 13042442.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042442.
  • DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding El Salvador Political Party (4/24/2013)
    DHS notice of determination announcing that section 212(a)(3)(B) of INA shall not apply to a person for any activity or association relating to the Nationalist Republican Alliance in El Salvador, provided that they satisfy relevant agency criteria. (78 FR 24225, 04/24/13) AILA Doc. No. 13042441.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042441.
  • DHS Correction to Business Transformation Regulation Final Rule (Updated 4/22/13) (4/22/2013)
    DHS notice correcting three technical errors in DHS’ 8/29/11 final rule to enable USCIS to transform its business process. The effective date of this correcting amendment is 4/17/13. (78 FR 22770, 4/15/13) (76 FR 73475, 11/29/11) (76 FR 53764, 8/29/11). AILA Doc. No. 11082968.
    AILA Doc. No. 11082968.
  • DHS Notice of Information Collection on ICE Immigration Bond (4/22/2013)
    DHS notice of information collection on ICE immigration bond to ensure that the person or company posting the bond is aware of the duties and responsibilities associated with the bond. Comments are due 5/30/13. (78 FR 23577, 04/19/13) AILA Doc. No. 13042245.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042245.
  • DHS Notice on Biometric Data Collection at Ports of Entry (4/15/2013)
    DHS notice of information collection on disseminating biometric information (digital fingerprint images and facial photos) from individuals during their entry into the United States. Comments are due 6/14/13 (78 FR 22274, 4/15/13). AILA Doc. No. 13041501.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041501.
  • USCIS Notice on E-Verify Program Data Collections (Updated 4/11/13) (4/11/2013)
    USCIS 30-day notice on E-Verify Data Collections which is necessary to obtain data from employers & workers in anticipation of mandatory state & national employment eligibility verification programs. Comments are due 5/10/13 (78 FR 21387, 4/10/13, 77 FR 76062, 12/26/12). AILA Doc. No. 12122640.
    AILA Doc. No. 12122640.
  • USCIS Notice on New Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Updated 4/9/13) (4/9/2013)
    USCIS notice of correction regarding Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, correcting an earlier error in Federal Register & clarifying that employers may no longer use prior versions of the Form I–9 beginning May 7, 2013 (78 FR 21144, 4/9/13, 78 FR 15030, 3/8/13). AILA Doc. No. 13030840.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030840.
  • USCIS Notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension for Nicaragua (4/3/2013)
    USCIS notice extending the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015, which will allow currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through January 5, 2015. (78 FR 20128, 4/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13040344.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040344.
  • USCIS Notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension for Honduras (4/3/2013)
    USCIS notice extending the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015, which will allow currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through January 5, 2015. (78 FR 20123, 4/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13040343.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040343.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-290B Notice of Appeal or Motion (Updated 3/27/13) (3/27/2013)
    USCIS 60-Day notice of information collection on Form I–290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, which is necessary in order for USCIS to make determination that an appeal or motion to reopen/reconsider meets eligibility requirements. Comments due 5/21/13. (78 FR 17701, 03/22/13) AILA Doc. No. 13032242.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032242.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-824 Application for Action on Approved Petition (Updated 3/27/13) (3/27/2013)
    USCIS 60-day notice of information collection on Form I–824 which is used to request duplicate approval notice or to notify U.S. Consulate that petition has been approved or person has been adjusted to permanent resident status. Comments due 5/21/13 (78 FR 17702, 03/22/13). AILA Doc. No. 13032243.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032243.
  • CBP Notice on Automation of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record (3/27/2013)
    CBP notice of interim final rule which will add a new definition for the term “Form I-94” and also transition to an automated process whereby DHS will create a Form I-94 in an electronic format and will eliminate the paper Form I-94. (78 FR 18457, 03/27/13) AILA Doc. No. 13032640.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032640.
  • USCIS Notice of Proposed Changes to Form I-129S Blanket L Petition (Updated 3/27/13) (3/27/2013)
    USCIS 30-day revised notice on proposed changes to Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition based on Blanket L Petition. Comments are due 4/25/13. (78 FR 18361, 03/26/13, 78 FR 1218, 01/08/13). AILA Doc. No. 13011441.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011441.
  • USCIS Notice on Filing Procedures for EADs for Liberians Eligible for Deferred Enforced Departure (3/21/2013)
    USCIS notice providing instructions for eligible Liberians on applying for full 18-month extension of employment authorization & instructions for DED-eligible Liberians on how to apply for permission to travel outside U.S. during 18-month DED period. (78 FR 17423, 03/21/13) AILA Doc. No. 13032144.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032144.
  • USCIS Notice on Form N–400 Application for Naturalization (Updated 3/20/13) (3/20/2013)
    USCIS revised notice on Form N-400 Application for Naturalization on the addition of number of questions to form which allows USCIS to make more informed decisions on eligibility of respondents to the form. Comments due 4/19/13 (78 FR 17220, 03/20/13, 77 FR 75440, 12/20/12). AILA Doc. No. 12122043.
    AILA Doc. No. 12122043.
  • DHS Comment Request on E-Verify Program (Updated 2/27/13) (2/27/2013)
    DHS 30-Day notice of information collection under review on E-Verify Program. Comments are due 3/29/13 (78 FR 13369, 02/27/13, 77 FR 55858, 09/11/12). AILA Doc. No. 12091141.
    AILA Doc. No. 12091141.
  • DHS Federal Register Notice on DACA and Form I-821D (Updated 2/27/13) (2/27/2013)
    DHS notice of information collection under review for 30 days for Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Comments are due 3/29/13 (78 FR 13370, 02/27/13, 77 FR 74488, 12/14/12). AILA Doc. No. 12121448.
    AILA Doc. No. 12121448.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (Updated 2/27/13) (2/27/2013)
    USCIS notice of information collection for 30 days on Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-765 Worksheet (I-765WS). Comments are due 3/29/13 (78 FR 13368, 02/27/13, 77 FR 74687, 12/17/12). AILA Doc. No. 12121743.
    AILA Doc. No. 12121743.
  • DHS Notice on Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory & Deregulatory Actions (2/25/2013)
    DHS regulatory agenda with a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components (78 FR 1586, 01/08/13). AILA Doc. No. 13022561.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022561.
  • DHS Notice on Published Privacy Impact Assessments on the Web (2/22/2013)
    DHS notice making available 38 Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) on various programs & systems available online. The PIAs will be available on the DHS Web site until April 23, 2013, after which they may be obtained by contacting the DHS Privacy Office (78 FR 12337, 02/22/13). AILA Doc. No. 13022250.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022250.
  • DHS Notice on Alien Criminal Response Information Management System of Records (2/22/2013)
    DHS notice on the updating & renaming of existing system of records titled ‘‘Department of Homeland Security/Immigration & Customs Enforcement-007—Law Enforcement Support Center Alien”, changing the name & adding new categories. Comments due 3/18/13 (78 FR 10623, 02/14/13). AILA Doc. No. 13022249.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022249.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-751 Petition To Remove Conditions on Residence (Updated 1/24/13) (1/24/2013)
    USCIS revised notice of information collection on Form I-751 which will be revised to incorporate 2 column format to expedite application processing, incorporate standard language in the instructions & more. Comments due 2/25/13 (78 FR 5194, 01/14/13, 77 FR 65708, 10/30/12). AILA Doc. No. 12110844.
    AILA Doc. No. 12110844.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Updated 1/23/13) (1/23/2013)
    USCIS notice of information collection on Form I-360, which will be revised to add additional data fields in anticipation of I-94 automation and to add clarifying language on the Religious Denomination Certification. Comments are due 12/31/12 (77 FR 65704, 10/30/12). AILA Doc. No. 12110846.
    AILA Doc. No. 12110846.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Updated 1/23/13) (1/23/2013)
    USCIS revised notice of information collection on Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, which will be revised to add additional data fields in anticipation of I-94 automation. Comments are due 2/22/13 (78 FR 4858, 01/23/13, 77 FR 65706, 10/30/12). AILA Doc. No. 12110848.
    AILA Doc. No. 12110848.
  • USCIS Notice on Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (1/23/2013)
    USCIS notice of information collection on Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Comments are due 2/22/13 (78 FR 4858, 01/23/13). AILA Doc. No. 13012345.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012345.
  • DHS Notice on Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible for H-2A & H-2B Programs (1/18/2013)
    DHS notice identifying 59 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H–2A and H–2B programs for the coming year, including one new addition of Grenada (78 FR 4154, 01/18/13). AILA Doc. No. 13011840.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011840.
  • USCIS Notice on Extension & Redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (1/9/2013)
    USCIS notice on extending existing designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2014 & redesignating South Sudan for TPS for 18 months, effective May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2014 (78 FR 1866, 1/9/13). AILA Doc. No. 13010942.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010942.
  • USCIS Notice on Extension & Redesignation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (1/9/2013)
    USCIS notice on extending existing designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2014 & redesignating Sudan for TPS for 18 months, effective May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2014 (78 FR 1872, 1/9/13). AILA Doc. No. 13010941.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010941.
  • USCIS Final Rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers (1/3/2013)
    USCIS final rule allowing certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are physically present in U.S. to request a provisional unlawful presence waiver prior to departing the U.S. for consular processing, effective 3/4/13 (78 FR 536, 1/3/13). AILA Doc. No. 13010240.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010240.