2011

DHS Comment Request Concerning the “Beyond the Border Action Plan” (12/9/2011)
DHS notice of a 30-day comment period on the U.S./Canada Action Plan, “Beyond the Border Action Plan.” Comments are due 1/9/12. (76 FR 76981, 12/9/11). AILA Doc. No. 11120963.
USCIS Final Rule on Civil Monetary Penalties Assessed under the INA (12/6/2011)
USCIS final rule amending regulations to adjust for inflation certain civil monetary penalties assessed under the INA. The rule also amends DOJ regulations to eliminate duplicative language and to substitute cross-references to relevant regulations. (76 FR 74625, 12/1/11). AILA Doc. No. 11120668.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Period for Form I-602 (Updated 11/28/11) (11/28/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability. Comments are due 12/28/11. (76 FR 72967, 11/28/11) (76 FR 51997, 8/19/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081966.
ICE Extension of Information Collection: Electronic Bonds Online Access (Updated 11/22/11) (11/22/2011)
ICE notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on the information collection for Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) access. Comments are due 12/21/11. (76 FR 53930, 8/30/11) (76 FR 72210 11/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11083063.
USCIS Revised Comment Request on Form N-300 Revision (Updated 11/22/11) (11/22/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30 days for comments on revised Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention. Comments are due 12/22/11. (76 FR 52961, 8/24/11)(76 FR 72209, 11/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11082472.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-566 Extension (Updated 11/16/11) (11/16/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Form I-566, A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment of Status To/From A, G, or NATO Status. Comments are due 12/16/11. (76 FR 71056, 11/16/11)(76 FR 51382, 8/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081866.
USCIS Publishes Final Rule on DHS/USCIS System Exemptions Due to the Privacy Act (11/16/2011)
USCIS final rule exempting portions of the DHS/USCIS-015 Electronic Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (76 FR 70638, 11/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11111664.
USCIS Publishes Final Rule on DHS/USCIS System Exemptions (11/16/2011)
USCIS final rule exempting portions of the DHS/USCIS-016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Account and Case Management System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. (76 FR 70637, 11/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11111663.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-90 (11/16/2011)
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Comments due 1/17/12. (76 FR 70747, 11/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11111662.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-526 (Updated 11/16/11) (11/16/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. Comments are due 12/15/11. (76 FR 70747, 11/15/11)(76 FR 50238, 8/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081264.
DHS Notice on Material Support and the Provision of Medical Care (11/14/2011)
DHS notice of determination, issued in accordance with INA §212(d)(3)(B)(i), describing the circumstances when the material support ground of inadmissibility may not apply with respect to the provision of medical care by the alien. (76 FR 70463, 10/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11141124.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-817 Extension (Updated 11/08/11) (11/8/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69274, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50237, 8/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081265.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form N-336 Revision (Updated 11/08/11) (11/8/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings. Materials relating to the revision are found under Related Resources. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69276, 11/8/11) (76 FR 53144, 8/25/11) AILA Doc. No. 11082530.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-192 Extension (Updated 11/08/11) (11/8/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to enter as Nonimmigrant, pursuant to INA §212(d)(3). Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69275, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50239, 8/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081267.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form N-400 Extension (Updated 11/08/11) (11/8/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Comments are due 12/8/11. (76 FR 69275, 11/8/11) (76 FR 50236, 8/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081266.
DHS Makes Correction to CNMI Transitional Worker Classification Final Rule (Updated 11/08/11) (11/8/2011)
DHS correction restoring text to a paragraph that was inadvertently removed in the final rule published on 9/7/11, implementing the CNMI Transitional Worker (CW) classification. (76 FR 69119, 11/8/11) (76 FR 55502, 9/7/11) AILA Doc. No. 11090772.
USCIS Publishes Notice on the TPS Extension for Nicaragua (11/4/2011)
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the designation of Nicaragua for TPS through 7/5/13, and the automatic EAD extension for current Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries. The re-registration period is in effect from 11/4/11 until 1/5/12. (76 FR 68493, 11/4/11) AILA Doc. No. 11110363.
USCIS Publishes Notice on the TPS Extension for Honduras (11/4/2011)
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the designation of Honduras for TPS through 7/5/13, and the automatic EAD extension for current Honduran TPS beneficiaries. The re-registration period is in effect from 11/4/11 until 1/5/12. (76 FR 68488, 11/4/11) AILA Doc. No. 11110362.
DHS Publishes ESTA System of Records Update and Comment Period (11/2/2011)
DHS notice of a 30-day comment period on updates to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system of records notice reflecting new categories of records, and new routine uses to allow for information sharing. Comments are due 12/2/11. (76 FR 67751, 11/2/11) AILA Doc. No. 11110267.
DHS Extends the Designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (10/13/2011)
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the TPS designation of Sudan from 11/3/11 through 5/2/13, and the automatic extension of EADs for Sudanese TPS beneficiaries. The 180-day re-registration period is in effect from 10/13/11 to 4/10/12. (76 FR 63635, 10/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11101333.
DHS Designates New Republic of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (10/13/2011)
USCIS notice announcing the 18-month designation of the newly formed Republic of South Sudan for TPS, effective 11/3/11 through 5/2/13. The 180-day registration period for eligible individuals to apply for TPS is in effect from 10/13/11 to 4/10/12. (76 FR 63629, 10/13/11)
DHS Extends Comment Request on Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and IDs to Meet Full Compliance Requirements (Updated 10/5/11) (10/5/2011)
DHS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the minimum standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards acceptable by federal agencies for official purposes. Comments are due 11/4/11. (76 FR 61723, 10/5/11) (76 FR 42132, 7/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11071845.
DHS Extends Comment Request on Revision of the Online CIS Ombudsman Form DHS-7001 (Updated 10/5/11) (10/5/2011)
DHS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on revision of the online CIS Ombudsman Form DHS-7001, the Case Submission/Case Assistance Form. Comments are due 11/4/11. (76 FR 61725, 10/5/11) (76 FR 42129, 7/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11071846.
DHS Comment Request on a Proposal Impacting Certain EB-5 Applications Approved Between 1995 and 1998, with Correction (Updated 10/4/11) (10/4/2011)
DHS comment period on a proposal to implement requirements and procedures enabling USCIS to process certain EB-5 applications approved between 1/1/1995 and 8/31/98, with corrected docket number added. Comments are due 11/28/11. (76 FR 61288, 10/4/11) (76 FR 59927, 9/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092732.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-130 Extension (9/30/2011)
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Comments are due 11/30/11. (76 FR 60852, 9/30/11) AILA Doc. No. 11093030.
CBP Announces Discontinuation of H-2A and H-2B Visa Exit Program Pilot (9/29/2011)
CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011. (76 FR 60518, 9/29/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092941.
DHS Proposes Rule to Exempt Part of New Automated Background Functions System of Records from Privacy Act (9/29/2011)
DHS comment request on its notice of a new DHS/USCIS Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background Functions System of Records and proposal to exempt part of the system from certain Privacy Act provisions. Comments are due 10/31/11. (76 FR 60385, 9/29/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092940.
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-600 Revision (9/27/2011)
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on revision of Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are due 11/28/11. Additional information and materials can be found under Related Resources. (76 FR 59710, 9/27/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092765.
DHS Notice Privacy Impact Assessments Available Online (9/23/2011)
DHS notice regarding the publication of Privacy Impact Assessments published on the Privacy Office’s website between June 1, 2011 and August 31, covering various DHS programs and systems, which will remain online until November 21, 2011. (76 FR 58814, 9/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092366.
DHS Notice of 10/17/11 Meeting on Recommendations by the HSAC’s Southwest Border Task Force (9/23/2011)
DHS notice of an open Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) teleconference on 10/17/11 to discuss recommendations made by the HSAC’s Southwest Border Task Force. Additional information and instructions for public participation are included. (76 FR 58813, 9/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092365.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Form N-600K Revision (Updated 9/19/11) (9/19/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the revision of Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322. Comments are due 10/19/11. (76 FR 58029, 9/19/11) (76 FR 38197, 6/29/11) AILA Doc. No. 11062961.
DHS Notice of Open HSAC Meeting on 9/22/11 to Discuss Secure Communities, with Correct Time (Updated 9/12/11) (9/12/2011)
DHS notice of an open Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) teleconference on 9/22/11 to discuss recommendations made by the HSAC’s Task Force on Secure Communities. Note the correction to the meeting time. RSVP by 9/19/11. (76 FR 56208, 9/12/11)(76 FR 55079, 9/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11090663.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-129S Extension (Updated 11/18/11) (11/18/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extension of the validity on Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition. Comments are due 12/19/11. (76 FR 71582, 11/18/11) (76 FR 55081, 9/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11090664.
DHS Proposed Rule on Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions (9/6/2011)
DHS notice of a proposed rule and comment period on changes to its regulations governing the SIJ classification, which would include requiring that a petitioner be under the age of 21 only at the time of filing an SIJ petition. Comments are due 11/7/11. (76 FR 54978, 9/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11090266.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Form G-639 with Revision (Updated 8/30/11) (8/30/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request, which contains a request to remove the expiration date from the form. Comments are due 9/29/11. (76 FR 53929, 8/30/11) (76 FR 24908, 5/3/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050370.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-690 Extension (8/19/2011)
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Comments are due 10/18/11. (76 FR 51996, 8/19/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081965.
USCG Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Citizenship Waiver Program for Commercial Fishing Vessels (8/19/2011)
USCG proposal to add a description of the citizenship waiver program to its regulations, addressing the procedures for requesting and processing waivers of citizenship requirements for crewmen on commercial fishing vessels. Comments are due 11/16/11. (76 FR 51317, 8/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081963.
USCIS 60-day Comment Period on Form N-470 Extension (8/12/2011)
USCIS notice of a request for comments on extending the validity of Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization. Comments are due 10/11/11. (76 FR 50237, 8/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11081268.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Form G-884 Extension (Updated 8/9/11) (8/9/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Form G-884, Request for the Return of Original Documents. Comments are due 9/8/11. (76 FR 48874, 8/9/11) (76 FR 28444, 5/17/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051766.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Extension of Form I-777 (Updated 8/1/11) (8/1/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-777, Application for Replacement of Northern Mariana Card. Comments are due 8/31/11. (76 FR 45845, 8/1/11) (76 FR 28800, 5/17/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051870.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Extension of Form N-426 (Updated 8/1/11) (8/1/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. Comments are due 8/31/11. (76 FR 45844, 8/1/11) (76 FR 27078, 5/10/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051034.
USCIS Comment Request Extension on Secondary Inspections Tool (7/27/2011)
USCIS 30-day comment request extension on an internet-based Secondary Inspections Tool to collect and process the required biometric and biographic data for immigration or naturalization benefit requests. Comments are due 8/26/11. (76 FR 44945, 7/27/11) (76 FR 28057, 5/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051374.
DHS Rule Implements Exemptions for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Records (7/26/2011)
DHS final rule amending its regulations to exempt portions of the DHS/ALL-029 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Records System of Records from provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. (76 FR 44451, 7/26/11) AILA Doc. No. 11072665.
CBP Additional Comment Request on Revision of I-94W and ESTA, and Extension of I-94 (Updated 7/25/11) (7/25/2011)
CBP notice of an additional 30-day comment period on adding “Country of Birth” as a data field to Form I-94W, and to ESTA, and on continuing the use of Form I-94 without revision. Comments are due 8/24/11. (76 FR 44349, 7/25/11) (76 FR 28239, 5/16/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051665.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-765 Extension (Updated 7/20/11) (7/20/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Comments are due 8/19/11. (76 FR 43335, 7/20/11) (76 FR 21912, 4/19/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041932.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Extension of AR-11 Forms (Updated 7/20/11) (7/20/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Forms AR-11 and AR-11 Special Registration, Alien’s Change of Address Card. Comments are due 8/19/11. (76 FR 43336, 7/20/11) (76 FR 27077, 5/10/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051033.
USCIS Comment Request on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback (7/13/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day comment request on a new generic clearance for the collection of qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback on agency service delivery. Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41280, 7/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11071370.
USCIS Corrected Comment Request Regarding E-Verify Program (Updated 8/1/11) (8/1/2011)
USCIS corrected version of a 60-day comment period on the E-Verify Program, specifically with regard to the burden for enrolling in E-Verify, inputting data from the Form I-9, and performing queries. Comments are due 9/12/11. (76 FR 45843, 8/1/11) (76 FR 41279, 7/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11071369.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Supplement A to Form I-539 Extension (Updated 7/13/11) (7/13/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity Supplement A to Form I-539 (Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status Applicants). Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41281, 7/13/11) (76 FR 23833, 4/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042870.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-363 Extension (Updated 7/13/11) (7/13/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of Form I-363, Request to Enforce Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian. Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41282, 7/13/11) (76 FR 21912, 4/19/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041931.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-693 Revision (Updated 7/13/11) (7/13/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the revision of Form I-639, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. A copy of the revised Form I-693 and table of changes is provided. Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41282, 7/13/11) (76 FR 24908, 5/3/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050372.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Extension of the I-864 Affidavit of Support Forms (Updated 7/13/11) (7/13/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Forms I-864, I-864-A, I-864EZ, and I-864W, Affidavit of Support under INA §213A. Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41279, 7/13/11) (76 FR 25364, 5/4/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050468.
DHS Publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda(328 KB - 7/7/2011)
DHS regulatory agenda provides a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. (76 FR 40074, 7/7/11) AILA Doc. No. 11070764.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on NIWs; Supplemental Evidence to I-140 and I-485 Extension (Updated 7/6/11) (7/6/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of OMB 22, National Interest Waivers (NIWs); Supplemental Evidence to I-140 and I-485. Comments are due 8/5/11. (76 FR 39413, 7/6/11) (76 FR 23832, 4/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042867.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-694 Extension (Updated 7/6/11) (7/6/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-694, Notice of Appeal of Decision under Section 210 or 245A. Comments are due 8/5/11. (76 FR 39414, 7/6/11) (76 FR 20361, 4/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041261.
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form N-644 Extension (Updated 7/6/11) (7/6/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship. Comments are due 8/5/11. (76 FR 39415, 7/6/11) (76 FR 21913, 4/19/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041933.
DHS Notice of Privacy Act Exemptions for Portions of the TSDB System of Records (7/6/2011)
DHS comment period and notice of proposed rulemaking in which DHS proposes to exempt portions of the new DHS/ALL – 030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 8/5/11. (76 FR 39315, 7/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11070666.
DHS SORN on the Use of the Terrorist Screening Database Records System (7/6/2011)
DHS comment period and notice of a newly established DHS/ALL – 030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) System of Records. Comments are due and the new system will be effective on 8/5/11. (76 FR 39408, 7/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 110706665.
DHS Notice Regarding the Availability of PIAs on the Web (6/28/2011)
DHS publication notice and the descriptions for ten Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) that have been made available by the Privacy Office on its website until 8/29/11. (76 FR 37823, 6/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11062860.
DHS Notice of Updates to the Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records (6/13/2011)
DHS notice and 30-day comment period on updates to the DHS/USCIS-ICE-CBP--001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records that include additional routine uses and an updated classification level. Comments are due by 7/13/11. (76 FR 34233, 6/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11061364.
DHS Notice of Proposed Exemptions for the Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records (6/13/2011)
DHS notice and 30-day comment period on the proposed exemption for classified portions of the DHS/USCIS-ICE-CBP--001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due by 7/13/11. (76 FR 34177, 6/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11061363.
DHS Notice on Employment Authorization for Libyan F-1 Students (6/10/2011)
DHS notice announcing the suspension of regulatory requirements so that certain Libyan F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship may obtain employment authorization. The notice is effective 6/10/11, and will remain in effect until 12/31/11. (76 FR 33970, 6/10/11) AILA Doc. No. 11060977.
CBP Notice on the Designation of a WHTI-Compliant Pascua Yaqui Tribal Card (6/9/2011)
CBP notice on the designation of an approved Native American Tribal Card issued by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe as an acceptable travel document for the purposes of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) to denote identity and citizenship. (76 FR 33776, 6/9/11) AILA Doc. No. 11060964.
USCIS Additional Comment Period on Proposed USCIS Intake Page for Pay.Gov (Updated 6/8/11) (6/8/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on a new USCIS Intake Page for Pay.Gov (previously titled, “Visa Processing Fee Payment”). Comments are due 7/8/11. (76 FR 33328, 6/8/11) (76 FR 26750, 5/9/11) (76 FR 11805, 3/3/11) AILA Doc. No. 11030337.
DHS Comment Request on its Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Regulatory Review (6/6/2011)
DHS request for comments on its Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations, which establishes a process for identifying regulations that may be obsolete, excessively burdensome, or counterproductive. Comments are due 6/25/11. (76 FR 32331, 6/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11060670.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Form I-212 Extension (Updated 6/2/11) (6/2/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. after Deportation or Removal. Comments are due 07/05/11. (76 FR 31971, 6/2/11) (76 FR 14419, 3/16/11) AILA Doc. No. 11031660.
USCIS Comment Request Extension on Revision of Form G-845 and Supplement (Updated 5/26/11) (5/26/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on revision of Form G-845 and Supplement. Comments are due 6/27/11. (76 FR 30728, 5/26/11) (76 FR 9805, 2/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022265.
USCIS Publishes Re-Registration Period and Procedures for Haiti TPS Beneficiaries (5/23/2011)
USCIS notice to announce re-registration procedures and the opening of the 90-day re-registration period that will run from 5/23/11 through 8/22/11 for current Haitian TPS beneficiaries, as well as the automatic EAD extension for such beneficiaries. (76 FR 29,777 5/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11052078.
USCIS Notice on the Extension and Re-Designation of Haiti for TPS (5/19/2011)
USCIS notice to announce and provide supplementary information on the 18-month extension and re-designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) effective 7/23/11 through 1/22/11. (76 FR 29000, 5/19/11). AILA Doc. No. 11051869.
DHS Final Rule on Revised Filing Instructions for Petitioners Abroad (5/17/2011)
DHS final rule with comment period establishing where petitioners abroad may file I-130s and I-360s according to form instructions. See USCIS Announces Centralization of Form I-130 Filing. The rule is effective 8/15/11. Comments are due 7/18/11. (76 FR 28303, 5/17/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051762.
DHS Notice and Comment Request on Updates to the E-Verify System of Records (5/9/2011)
DHS 30-day comment period on updating and reissuing the E-Verify System of Records to provide notice of the additional data that may be used by E-Verify in the verification process. Comments are due and the updated system will be effective on 6/8/11. (76 FR 26738, 5/9/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050962.
USCIS Comment Request Extension on the G-325 Biographical Information Forms (Updated 5/3/11) (5/3/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on extension of the validity of Forms G-325, G-325A, G-325B, and G-325C, Biographical Information. Comments are due 6/2/11. (76 FR 24910, 5/3/11) (76 FR 6629, 2/7/11) AILA Doc. No. 11020762.
USCIS Comment Request Extension for Form I-929 (Updated 5/3/11) (5/3/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on extension the validity of Form I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant. Comments are due 6/2 /11. (76 FR 24909, 5/3/11) (76 FR 10387, 2/24/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022477.
DHS Final Rule on Acceptable Employment Eligibility Verification Documents (4/15/2011)
DHS final rule on the types of acceptable documents that employees may present for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The final rule is effective 5/16/11. (76 FR 21225, 04/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041431.
DHS Notice Withdrawing NSEERS Country Designations (Updated 5/11/11) (5/11/2011)
DHS notice removing all designated countries from the listing of countries whose nationals are required to comply with National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) special registration requirements. This notice is effective 4/28/11. (76 FR 23830, 4/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042760.
CBP Final Rule on Preclearance in Dublin, Ireland (4/25/2011)
CBP notice of a final rule making a technical amendment to its regulations to reflect the addition of a preclearance station in Dublin, Ireland. The rule is effective 4/25/11. (76 FR 22804, 4/25/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042233.
DHS Guidance on Title VI Prohibition against Discrimination Affecting LEP Persons (4/18/2011)
DHS notice of final policy guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance regarding Title VI’s prohibition against national origin discrimination affecting persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). The guidance is effective 5/18/11. (76 FR 21755, 4/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041832.
ICE Additional 30-Day Request for Comments on the Extension of Form I-333 (Updated 6/22/11) (6/22/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-333, Obligor Change of Address. Comments are due 7/22/11. (76 FR 36561, 6/22/11) (76 FR 20996, 4/14/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041778.
ICE Additional 30-Day Request for Comments on Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting (Updated 6/22/11) (6/22/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment period on a new information collection for Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting. Comments are due 7/22/11. (76 FR 36563, 6/22/11) (76 FR 20997, 4/14/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041476.
ICE Additional 30-Day Request for Comments on the Extension of Form G-146 (Updated 6/22/11) (6/22/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form G-146, Nonimmigrant Checkout Letter. Comments are due 7/22/11. (76 FR 36562, 6/22/11) (76 FR 20998, 4/14/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041470.
ICE Additional 30-Day Request for Comments on the Extension of Form I-901 (Updated 6/22/11) (6/22/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J, and M Non-Immigrants. Comments are due 7/22/11. (76 FR 36562, 6/22/11) (76 FR 20996, 4/14/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041469.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-905 Extension (Updated 7/8/11) (7/8/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-905, Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers. Comments are due 8/8/11. (76 FR 40386, 7/8/11) (76 FR 20362, 4/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041263.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-907 Extension (Updated 7/8/11) (7/8/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. Comments are due 8/8/11. (76 FR 20361, 4/12/11) (76 FR 40385, 7/8/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041262.
ICE Comment Request on IDENT/IAFIS Interoperability State and Local Agency Assessment (3/31/2011)
ICE notice of a 60-day comment period on the revision of the Secure Communities IDENT/IAFIS Interoperability State and Local Agency Assessment, Forms 70-003, 70-004, 75-001, and 75-002. Comments are due 5/31/11. (76 FR 17936, 3/31/11) AILA Doc. No. 11033132.
CBP Comment Request on Extension of Form I-193 (3/29/2011)
CBP notice of a 60-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-193, Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa. Comments are due 5/31/11. (76 FR 17426, 3/29/11) AILA Doc. No. 11032963.
USCIS Comment Request on Business Transformation - IOE (3/28/2011)
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on the development of an automated Integrated Operating Environment (IOE) to process benefit applications. The IOE will allow immigration benefit requests to be e-filed. Comments are due 5/27/11. (76 FR 17145, 3/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11032835.
USCIS Additional 30-Day Request for Comments on the Extension of Form N-300 (Updated 6/22/11) (6/22/2011)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention. Comments are due 7/22/11. (76 FR 36560, 6/22/11) (76 FR 17144, 3/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11032833.
USCIS Comment Request on HRIFA Instructions for Form I-485, Supplement C (3/23/2011)
USCIS 60-day comment request on extension of the validity of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) Instructions for Form I-485, Supplement C. Comments are due 5/23/11. (76 FR 16436, 3/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11032364.
USCIS Extension of Comment Request on Civics and Citizenship Toolkit/Teacher Training Registration (Updated 3/23/11) (3/23/2011)
USCIS additional 30-day comment request on the Civics a new Citizenship Toolkit/Teacher Training Registration information collection, File No. OMB-58. All comments are due 4/22/11. (76 FR 16436, 3/23/11) (76 FR 3920, 1/21/11) AILA Doc. No. 11012164.
USCIS Comment Request on E-Verify Program Data Collection (Updatedd 3/23/11) (3/23/2011)
USCIS additional 30-day comment request on an E-Verify Program Data Collection. Comments are due 4/22/11. (76 FR 16435, 3/23/11) (75 FR 81631, 12/28/10) AILA Doc. No. 10122833.
DHS Interim Final Rule on Countries Eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (3/23/2011)
DHS interim final rule and comment period to clarify that those individuals with British National (Overseas) passports as a result of their connection to Hong Kong are eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Comments are due 5/23/11. (76 FR 16231, 3/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11032363.
USCIS Comment Request on Prevailing Wage Rates for H-2B Construction Workers in Guam (3/17/2011)
USCIS notice of a 30-day comment request on the proposed prevailing wage rates for H-2B construction workers in Guam, as well as the system that is used to determine such rates. Comments are due 4/18/11. (76 FR 14679, 3/17/11) AILA Doc. No. 11031761.
DHS Comment Period on Reducing Regulatory Burden (3/14/2011)
DHS request for comments, pursuant to Executive Order 13563, on how best to develop a preliminary plan for review of existing DHS significant regulations, including whether any such regulations should be modified or repealed. Comments are due 4/13/11. (76 FR 13526, 3/14/11) AILA Doc. No. 11031468.
DHS Final Rule on State Compliance Date for REAL ID Act (3/8/2011)
DHS final rule changes the date that States must be in full compliance with the REAL ID Act to January 15, 2013 to ensure that driver's licenses and identification cards meet the security requirements of the Act. The rule is effect March 7, 2011. (76 FR 12269, 03/07/11). AILA Doc. No. 11030828.
USCIS Comment Request on the Extension of Form I-881 (3/8/2011)
USCIS 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal. Comments are due 4/6/11. (76 FR 12364, 3/7/11)(75 FR 80836, 12/23/10) AILA Doc. No. 10122332.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-829 Extension (3/8/2011)
USCIS 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions. Comments are due 04/07/11. (76 FR 12750, 03/08/11) (75 FR 74070, 11/30/10) AILA Doc. No. 10120164.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-589 Extension (3/8/2011)
USCIS 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding for Removal. Comments are due 04/07/11. (76 FR 12751, 03/08/11) (75 FR 74069, 11/30/10) AILA Doc. No. 10120163.
DHS Proposed H-1B Registration Rule for Cap-Subject Petitions, Request for Comments (3/3/2011)
DHS notice and 60-day comment period on a proposed rule to require employers seeking to petition for cap-subject H-1B workers to first file electronic registrations with USCIS during a designated registration period. Comments are due 5/2/11. (76 FR 11686, 3/3/11) AILA Doc. No. 11030261.
ICE Additional 30-Day Comment Request on Form G-79A Extension (Updated 5/10/11) (5/10/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Form G-79A, Information Relating to Beneficiary of Private Bill. Comments are due 6/9/11. (76 FR 27081, 5/10/11) (76 FR 11255, 3/1/11) AILA Doc. No. 11030165.
CBP Comment Request on Form I-408 Extension (2/28/2011)
CBP notice of a 60-day comment period on extension of the validity of Form I-408, Application to Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman. Comments are due 04/29/11. (76 FR 10913, 2/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022861.
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-290B Revision (2/25/2011)
USICS notice of a 30-day comment period on a revision to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal to the Office of Administrative Appeals (AAO). Comments are due 03/28/11. (76 FR 10609, 2/25/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022561.
DHS Notice of New E-Verify Self Check System of Records (2/16/2011)
DHS notice of a new DHS/USCIS-013 E-Verify Self Check System of Records that will enable individuals to check their own work authorization status and facilitate correction of potential errors. Comments are due, and the new system is in effect, 3/18/11. (76 FR 9034, 2/16/11) AILA Doc. No. 11021663.
DHS Notice of New Official Passport Application and Maintenance Records System (2/15/2011)
DHS notice of its proposal to establish a new system of records, DHS/All-032, Official Passport Application and Maintenance Records System. The new system will be effective, and comments are due, 3/17/11. (76 FR 8755, 2/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11021573.
DHS Notice of Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee Meeting (2/15/2011)
DHS notice that the DHS Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet on 3/9/11, during which it will discuss USCIS implementation of DHS privacy policy. The notice includes instructions for attending the meeting and submitting materials. (76 FR 8754, 2/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11021572.
DHS Notice of Modification to ICE Bond Management Information System (2/15/2011)
DHS notice that it has amended DHS/ICE-004, Bond Management Information System (BMIS), to expand the categories of records and system purpose, and to modify an existing routine use. The system of records will be effective, and comments are due, 3/17/11. (76 FR 8761, 2/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11021571.
ICE Comment Request Extension on SEVIS Revision (Updated 2/14/11) (2/14/2011)
ICE 30-day extension of a comment request on revision of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Comments are due 4/15/11. (76 FR 8373, 2/14/11) (75 FR 69095, 11/10/10) AILA Doc. No. 10111070.
DHS Reopens Comment Period on Professional Conduct for Practitioners Interim Rule (2/1/2011)
DHS extension of the comment period on the interim rule, Professional Conduct for Practitioners: Rules, Procedures, Representations, and Appearances. This rule was effective 3/4/10. Comments are due by 3/2/11. (76 FR 5267, 1/31/11) AILA Doc. No. 11020164.
DHS, CBP Final Rule on Airports of Entry or Departure for Flights to and From Cuba (1/28/2011)
DHS, CBP final rule amending DHS regulations to allow additional U.S. airports meeting existing CBP standards for accommodating international flights to request CBP approval to accept direct flights to and from Cuba. The rule is effective as of 1/28/11. (76 FR 5058, 1/28/11) AILA Doc. No. 11012862.
ICE Comment Request on Immigration Bond Form Extension (Updated 1/27/11) (1/27/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-352, Immigration Bond. Comments are due 2/28/11. (76 FR 4930, 1/27/11) (75 FR 68372, 11/05/10) AILA Doc. No. 10110563.
ICE Comment Request on Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Extension (Updated 1/27/11) (1/27/2011)
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance information collection, File No. OMB-6. Comments are due 2/28/11. (76 FR 4931, 1/27/11) (75 FR 68371, 11/05/10) AILA Doc. No. 10110566.
DHS Notice on the Identification of H-2A and H-2B Eligible Countries (1/18/2011)
DHS notice on the identification of foreign countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and the H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs. The notice is effective 1/18/11 for a period of one year. (76 FR 2915, 1/18/11) AILA Doc. No. 11011431.
DHS Notice of a New Discretionary Exemption for Activities and Associations Relating to the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (1/12/2011)
DHS notice of determination with regard to a new discretionary exemption under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for activities and associations relating to the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). (76 FR 2131, 1/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11011264.
DHS Notice of a New Discretionary Exemption for Material Support to the All India Sikh Students Federation Bittu-Faction (1/12/2011)
DHS notice of determination with regard to a new discretionary exemption under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for material support to the All India Sikh Students Federation-Bittu Faction (AISSF-Bittu). (76 FR 2130, 1/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11011263.

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