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1997 - 1994

  • DOS Interim Rule on Visas (12/30/1997)
    DOS Interim Rule on accepting Affidavits of Support by consular posts abroad.
  • Exchange Program Update (12/30/1997)
    The USIA is removing the Czech Prepublic from the Exchange Program Skills List and releasing those countries without skills lists from complying with the Skills List obligation.
  • DOS Interim Rule on Ineligibility (12/30/1997)
    DOS Interim Rule on new grounds of inadmissability.
  • DOS on Foreign Terrorists (10/8/1997)
    DOS designation of foreign terrorist organizations.
  • State Dept. E Visa Regulation (10/2/1997)
    This rule amends the nonimmigrant visa regulations, by adding a definition of the term substantial to section 41.51 in order to implement the provisions of section 204(c) of Pub. L. 101-649.
  • Rule on Visa Waiver Pilot Program (10/1/1997)
    Provides for the extension of the Visa Waiver Pilot Program.
  • Documentation of Investor NIVs (9/30/1997)
    DOS Final Rule to define term 'substantial' in section 41.51 of the INA.
  • Consular Fees (8/8/1997)
    Bureau of Consular Affairs; Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates, Diversity Visa Lottery Fee.
  • Requirements For Au Pair Participants (7/27/1997)
    The Agency is amending existing regulations in order to enhance the Agency's oversight of au pair programs.
  • Extension of Immigrant Visa Validity Implementing Regulation (5/21/1997)
    On September 30, 1996, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) was amended to, inter alia, grant authority to the Secretary of State to extend the period of validity of an immigrant visa to six months from the date of issuance. The Secretary of State, hereby, exercises that authority and amends the Department's regulations accordingly.
  • Machine-readable Nonimmigrant Visa (MRV) (5/5/1997)
    The State Department modifies its regulations to allow for machine-readable visas. (62 FR 24332, 5/5/97)
    AILA Doc. No. 97050599.
  • Nonimmigrant MRV and Border Crossing Card Fees (5/5/1997)
    Final DOS rule institutes machine-readble visa fee. (62 FR 24334, 5/5/97)
    AILA Doc. No. 97050598.
  • DOS Implements Reciprocity Change (5/5/1997)
    Final DOS rule implements INA Section 221(c). (62 FR 24331, 5/5/97)
    AILA Doc. No. 97050597.
  • Reinstating an Exchange Visitor (4/24/1997)
    Pending a formal rulemaking, this Statement of Agency Policy sets forth the circumstances under which the Agency will reinstate an exchange visitor (J Visa) who is unlawfully present in the United States.
  • DOS Correction on DV Lottery Final Rule (2/21/1996)
    DOS corrects final rule on DV lottery. (61 FR 6111, 2/16/96)
    AILA Doc. No. 96022199.
  • INS Final rule on Passports for Minors (2/21/1996)
    DOS amends rules governing issuance of passports to minors. (61 FR, 2/21/96)
    AILA Doc. No. 96022198.
  • Changes to DV Lottery Rules (1/22/1996)
    Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act as Amended.
  • Olympic Games Visas (1/22/1996)
    Processing of Visas for Olympic Games.
  • Visas Under Amended INA (1/24/1996)
    The Visa Office of the Department of State has undertaken a review of its visa regulations to determine whether they may be eliminated, shortened, or rewritten in a more understandable fashion. This final rule reflects the first publication of changes to 22 CFR, Chapter I being made as a result of this review.
  • DOS Extends Travel Restriction to Libya (12/6/1995)
    Extension of the Restriction on the Use of the United States Passport for Travel To, In, or Through Libya
  • DOS Notice on Diversity Visa Program (11/13/1995)
    This notice proposes certain amendments to the regulations implementing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program provided for in sections 201(a)(3), 201(e), 203(c), and 204(a)(1)(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.
  • USIA Final Rule on Foreign Medical Grads (10/16/1995)
    Section 220 of the Technical Corrections Act of 1994 amended Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and added a new subsection (k) to section 214 of that Act regarding waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement as it applies to foreign medical graduates. An Interim Final Rule with request for comments was published in the Federal Register on April 3, 1995.
  • Final Rule on Waiver of Passport/Visa Requirement (6/8/1995)
    This rule amends Department of State regulations toauthorize a waiver of the passport and visa requirements of INA 212(a)(7)(B)(i) for members of the armed forces of certain additional foreign countries.
  • DOS Advises on Consular Contacts/Exclusion (4/7/1995)
    This rule revises the list of countries with which the United States has existing treaties requiring immediate communication with appropriate consular or diplomatic officers whenever nationals of those countries are detained in exclusion or expulsion proceedings.
  • J-1 Regs for State Waivers (4/3/1995)
    Below are the interim final regulations for physicians seeking waivers under the State program established by the Technical Correction Act of 1994.
  • USIA Issues Final Rule on Au Pair Prog. (2/16/1995)
    On February 15, 1995, USIA issued final rule on itsoversight and administration of au pair programs.
  • DOS Final Rule - Table of NIV Symbols(25 KB - 2/27/1995)
    Legislation over the last several years has createdseveral new nonimmigrant visa categories. This rule provides a new table of nonimmigrant visa symbols at Sec. 41.12 which reflects these changes.
  • Interim Rule on Transitional Diversity Program (2/8/1995)
    The Department of State is promulgating an interim rule to create a basis for initiating the necessary processing of those immigrant visas authorized during the first three fiscal years of the Transitional Diversity Program, but not used during that period.
  • USIA Interim Final Rule on Au Pair Program (12/14/1994)
    In the Federal Register on December 14, 1994 USIA published interim final rules governing the oversight and administration of au pair programs.
  • Interim Rule for Adjustment of Status 90 Day Bar (10/27/1994)
    The following is the rule to implement the provisions of section 506(a) of Pub. L. 103-317.
  • DV-1, Final Rule (3/30/1994)
    This Final Rule promulgates regulations to implement sections 201(a)(3), 201(e), 203(c) and 204(a)(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.