2007

DOS Publishes Final Rule on Increased Security Measures (12/31/2007)
DOS published this final rule addressing increased security measures requiring fingerprinting and name checks of all visa applicants. The rule also includes the cost of such checks in fees for non-immigrant and immigrant visas and border crossing cards. (72 FR 74174, 12/31/07). AILA Doc. No. 07123164.
State Department Publishes Final Passport Card Rule (12/31/2007)
On December 31, 2007, DOS published this final rule implementing parts of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The rule addresses the new passport card for travel between the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Caribbean and Bermuda and also includes a schedule of fees for the new card. (72 FR 74169, 12/31/07). AILA Doc. No. 07123162.
DOS Issues Final Rule on Sanctions for J Visa Program Sponsors (12/21/2007)
DOS published a final rule on sanctions and terminations for Exchange Visitor Program sponsors. A previously issued final rule was withdrawn in late November. (72 FR 72245, 12/20/07). AILA Doc. No. 07122134.
DOS Publishes Interim Final Rule on Visa Fee Increase (12/20/2007)
DOS published an Interim Final Rule raising the fee charged for processing of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, as well as Border Crossing Cards at consulates. The rule is effective 1/1/08. Comments are due 2/29/08. (72 FR 72243, 12/20/07). Comments are due 2/29/08. AILA Doc. No. 07121960.
DOS Notice of Deposit of Instrument of Ratification for the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (12/18/2007)
DOS published notice United States deposited its instrument of ratification for the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation with Respect to Intercountry Adoption, thus the Convention will enter into force with respect to the United States on April 1, 2008. (72 FR 71730, 12/18/07). AILA Doc. No. 07121830.
DOS Publishes Comment Request on Exchange Visitor Program Au Pair Requirements (12/10/2007)
DOS published a request for comments on proposals to amend Exchange Visitor Program au pair requirements regarding age eligibility and allowing foreign nationals to repeat program participation. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 69725, 12/10/07). AILA Doc. No. 07121061.
State Department Publishes Final Passport Rule (11/21/2007)
The State Department published this final passport rule on November 19, 2007. The rule reorganizes, restructures, and updates passport regulations. The rule becomes effective February 1, 2008. (72 FR 64930, 11/19/07). AILA Doc. No. 07112162.
DOS Withdraws Rule on Sanctions for J Visa Program Sponsors (11/29/2007)
DOS withdrew a final rule regarding sanctions for Exchange Visitor Program sponsors. (72 FR 67576, 11/29/07). AILA Doc. No. 07112962.
DOS Final Rule on EVP Sanctions and Terminations (11/2/2007)
DOS Published a final rule to modify and add to the actions for which the Department may sanction an Exchange Visitor Program sponsor. The rule is effective 30 days from 11/2/07. (72 FR 62112, 11/2/07). AILA Doc. No. 07110260.
DOS Publishes Final Rule on Exchange Visitor Program Fees (11/1/2007)
This final rule revises regulations regarding fees and charges for Exchange Visitor Program Services. The rule is effective 12/3/07. AILA Doc. No. 07103163.
DOS Publishes Final Rule on Intercountry Adoptions (10/30/2007)
DOS published a final rule on intercountry adoptions pursuant to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Convention) and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA). (72 FR 61301, 10/30/07). AILA Doc. No. 07103060.
DOS Publishes Federal Register Notice on Registration for the 2009 DV Lottery (10/9/2007)
The Department of State published a notice on registration instructions for the 2009 Diversity Visa Immigrant Program lottery. (72 FR 57089, 10/5/07). AILA Doc. No. 07100930.
DOS Requests Comments on Refugee Biographic Data Sheet (9/5/2007)
DOS issued a proposed information collection on the Refugee Biographic Data Sheet. Biographic information is collected in a face-to face interview of the applicant overseas. Comments are due 60 days from 9/4/07. (72 FR 50710, 9/4/07). AILA Doc. No. 07090561.
DOS Interim Final Rule Regarding “Expedited Passport Processing” (8/16/2007)
DOS published an Interim Final Rule changing the definition of “expedited passport processing” due to increases in demand for the service. Effective 8/16/07. Comments are due 10/15/07. (72 FR 45888, 8/16/07). AILA Doc. No. 07081561.
DOS Comment Request on Phase II of the U.S. Passport Demand Study (7/3/2007)
DOS issued a notice of information collection for Phase II of the U.S. Passport Demand Study. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 36542, 7/3/07). AILA Doc. No. 07070364.
DHS and DOS Proposed Rule on WHTI Land and Sea Ports-of-Entry Travel Document Requirements (6/26/2007)
The second phase of WHTI. The new travel document requirements at land and sea ports-of-entry are expected to take effect as early as 01/08, but no sooner than 60 days from publication of the final rule. Comments due 8/27/07. (72 FR 35087, 6/26/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062664.
DOS Requests Comments on EVP Forms (6/25/2007)
DOS requests comments on Form DS-3036, Exchange Visitor Program Application; DS-3037, Update of Information on Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor and DS-7000, Recording, Reporting and Data Collection Requirements Under 22 CFR Part 62. (72 FR 34735, 6/25/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062561.
DOS Requests Comments on Medical Examination Forms for Immigrant or Refugee Applicants (6/25/2007)
DOS requests comments on Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant Forms DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026. Comments are due in 30 days. (72 FR 34734, 6/25/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062560.
DOS Proposes to Revise Regs on Fees and Charges for EVP Services (6/22/2007)
DOS requests comments on a proposed rule to revise its regulations regarding fees and charges for Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) services. Comments are due 8/21/07. (72 FR 34419, 6/22/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062263.
DOS Issues Interim Final Rule on EVP Trainees and Interns (6/22/2007)
DOS requests comments on an interim final rule regarding Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Trainees and Interns. (72 FR 33669, 6/19/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062262.
DOS Proposed Rule Creates "Search Fees" for FOIA Requests (6/20/2007)
DOS proposed a rule to charge "search fees" for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests. Comments are due 9/18/07. (72 FR 33932, 6/20/07). AILA Doc. No. 07062060.
DOS Proposed Rule Would Add "Student Interns" as Subcategory of the Exchange Visitor Program (6/5/2007)
DOS proposed a rule to add “Student Interns” as a subcategory under the College and University Student category of the Exchange Visitor Program. Comments are due 8/6/07. (72 FR 31008, 6/5/07) AILA Doc. No. 07060566.
DOS Comment Request on Proposed Changes to Exchange Visitor Program Sanctions and Terminations (5/31/2007)
The DOS proposes to revise its regulations at 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart D (Sanctions) and 22 CFR Part 62, Subpart E (Termination and Revocation of Programs). Comments are due 60 days from 5/31/07. (72 FR 30302, 5/31/07). AILA Doc. No. 07053163.
DOS Extends Comment Period on Form DS-156 (5/21/2007)
The Department of State extended the deadline for comments on Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 60 days from 5/21/07. (72 FR 28544, 5/21/07). AILA Doc. No. 07052161.
Biometric Visa Program Transitioning to 10 Fingerscan Standard (5/4/2007)
DOS announced a change in the fingerprint standard of the Biometric Visa Program from two fingerscans to ten. Deployment of the 10 fingerscan systems to consular posts abroad began in April 2007. (72 FR 25351, 5/4/07). AILA Doc. No. 07050465.
DOS Publishes Spring Semi-annual Regulatory Agenda(111 KB - 5/1/2007)
The DOS published its spring semi-annual regulatory agenda. The agenda outlines current and projected rulemaking efforts by the agency and provides an estimated timetable for each item. (72 FR 22873, 4/30/07). AILA Doc. No. 07050171.
DOS Requests Comments on Electronic Visa Entry Form (4/6/2007)
The Department of State published a request for comments in the Federal Register on DS-5501, Electronic Visa Entry Form. Comments are due in 30 days. (72 FR 17216, 4/6/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Medical Examination Forms for Immigrants or Refugees (3/9/2007)
DOS issued a notice of information collection on Form DS-2053, Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; DS-3025, Vaccination Documentation Worksheet; and DS-3026, Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet. (72 FR 10810, 3/9/07). AILA Doc. No. 07030962.
DOS Requests Comments on Proposed Rule to Update Passport Regulations (3/7/2007)
DOS published a proposed rule to update the passport regulations at 22 CFR part 51. The deadline for comments is 5/7/07. AILA Doc. No. 07030766.
DOS Final Rule Amends Regulations on Students and Exchange Visitors (3/7/2007)
DOS published a final rule amending regulations related to students and exchange visitors to reflect changes introduced by Public Law 108-441. (72 FR 10060, 3/7/07). AILA Doc. No. 07030765.
DOS Requests Comments on Application to Determine Returning Resident Status (2/9/2007)
On 2/9/07, DOS published a request for comments on Form DS-117, Application to Determine Returning Resident Status. Comments are due within 60 days of the notice. (72 FR 6311, 2/9/07). AILA Doc. No. 07020961.
Final Rule Announced on Effective Date for 5-year Professor and Researcher Exchange Program (1/11/2007)
DOS announced a final rule regarding the effective date for implementation of the five-year professor and researcher exchange visitor program. The effective date is 11/18/06. (72 FR 1283, 1/11/07). AILA Doc. No. 07011164.

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