2011

DOS Notice on Form DS-3097, Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report (12/14/2011)
DOS 60 day notice of request for public comment for OMB approval for an annual report from designated program sponsors to assist DOS in oversight and administration of the J-1 visa program. Comments are due by 2/13/2012. (75 FR 77581, 12/13/11) AILA Doc. No. 11121470.
DOS Final Rule on Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Updated 12/7/11) (12/7/2011)
DOS final rule on the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates. The interim final rule was published in the Federal Registry on 5/20/10. (76 FR 76032, 12/6/11) (75 FR 28188, 05/20/10). AILA Doc. No. 10051968.
DOS Announces Cap on Current Participant Levels and Moratorium on New Sponsor Applications for the EVP Summer Work Travel Program (11/7/2011)
DOS notice announcing that effective 1/1/12, it is restricting the size of the J-1 Summer Work Travel category to 2011 actual participant levels, and effective immediately, it is placing a moratorium on designation of new Summer Work Travel sponsors. (76 FR 68808, 11/7/11) AILA Doc. No. 11110761.
DOS Publishes Interim Final Rule Relating to Adoptions from Convention Countries (11/1/2011)
DOS notice of an interim final rule, which is effective 11/1/11, amending its regulations on adoptions in countries party to the Hague Convention to include new provisions from the International Adoption Simplification Act. Comments are due by 12/1/11. (76 FR 67361, 11/1/11) AILA Doc. No. 11110167.
DOS Comment Request on DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Form (10/7/2011)
DOS notice of a proposed information collection on DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Form. Comments are due 11/6/11. (76 FR 62494, 10/7/11) AILA Doc. No. 11100766.
DOS Notice on 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery (10/7/2011)
DOS public notice provides information and instructions for applying for the 2013 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2013). (76 FR 62134, 10/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11100761.
DOS 60-Day Comment Request on DS-230 Revision (10/5/2011)
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on revision of DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. Information on the revision will be added when it becomes available. Comments are due 12/4/11. (76 FR 61776, 10/5/11) AILA Doc. No. 11100566.
DOS Notice Regarding On-Site Reviews of Summer Work Travel Program Sponsors (9/23/2011)
DOS notice announcing that it will conduct on-site reviews of the largest Summer Work Travel program sponsors in order to monitor performance, assess regulatory compliance, and consult with sponsors regarding implementation of the interim final rule. (76 FR 59182, 9/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11092369.
DOS Comment Request on Phase III of the U.S. Passport Demand Forecasting Study (Updated 8/30/11) (8/30/2011)
DOS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Phase III of the U.S. Passport Demand Forecasting Study, and submission to the OMB for approval. Comments are due 9/28/11. (76 FR 53704, 8/29/11) (76 FR 33398, 6/8/11) AILA Doc. No. 11060861.
DOS SORN on Passport Records (7/6/2011)
DOS notice announcing additions and revisions to the existing sections of Passport Records, State-26, as well as the addition of a Purpose and Contesting Records Procedures section. The amended system of records will be effective 8/15/11. (76 FR 39466, 7/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11070671.
DOS Determination under Section 107(a) of the William Wilberforce TVPRA of 2008 (7/5/2011)
DOS notice on the waiver of the automatic downgrade to Tier 3 under the TVPRA for Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Iraq, Mali, Qatar, Russia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan. 76 FR 39150 (7/5/11) AILA Doc. No. 11070566.
DOS Comment Request on Extension of the J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application (Updated 6/18/11) (6/18/2011)
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-3035, J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application. Comments are due 7/17/11. (76 FR 35506, 6/17/11) (76 FR 10084, 2/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022362.
DOS Notice Suspending Certain Requirements for J-1 Libyan Students (6/10/2011)
DOS notice announcing the suspension of certain program status and employment requirements for J-1 Libyan students impacted by the recent political turmoil in their home country. The notice is effective 6/10/11, and will remain in effect until 12/31/11. (76 FR 33993, 6/10/11) AILA Doc. No. 11060930.
DOS Publishes Permit for San Ysidro Border Crossing (5/23/2011)
DOS issued a Presidential permit to the General Services Administration on 5/2/11, authorizing that agency to expand, renovate, and maintain the San Ysidro border crossing in San Diego, CA, at the International Boundary between the U.S and Mexico. (76 FR 29812, 5/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11052363.
DOS Comment Request on Electronic Medical Examination Forms for Immigrant or Refugee Applicants (5/11/2011)
DOS 30-day comment period on the electronic version of Forms DS-2053, DS-2054, DS-3030, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3046. DOS intends to discontinue use of the paper version of such forms. Supporting documents are forthcoming. Comments are due 6/10/11. (75 FR 27373, 5/11/11) AILA Doc. No. 11051173.
DOS Comment Request on Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Review of Rules (5/9/2011)
DOS request for comments on its Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules, submitted to OMB in accordance with E.O. 13563. Comments on the preliminary plan will be accepted until 6/30/11. (76 FR 26651, 5/9/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050964.
DOS Comment Request on DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Applications (5/5/2011)
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-7001 and DS-7005, DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Applications. Comments are due 7/5/11. (76 FR 25733, 5/5/11) AILA Doc. No. 11050563.
DOS Comment Request Extension on Form DS-2019 (Updated 5/3/11) (5/3/2011)
DOS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. Comments are due 6/2/11. (76 FR 24956, 5/3/11) (76 FR 2190, 1/12/11) AILA Doc. No. 11011262.
DOS Final Rule on Visa Revocation Authority (4/27/2011)
DOS final rule amending DOS regulations to expand consular officer visa revocation authority and allow for provisional visa revocation while final revocation is pending. The rule is effective 4/27/11. (76 FR 23477, 4/27/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042660.
DOS EVP Summer Work Travel Interim Final Rule and Comment Request (4/26/2011)
DOS interim final rule with comment request on amendments to clarify existing policies and implement new procedures for the Summer Work Travel category of the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP). The rule will be effective 7/15/11. Comments are due 6/27/11. (76 FR 23177, 4/26/11) AILA Doc. No. 11042534.
DOS Comment Request on Extension of DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application (4/11/2011)
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 5/11/11. (76 FR 20070, 4/11/11) AILA Doc. No. 11041164.
DOS Notice of Public Meeting on the FY2012 Refugee Admissions Program (4/6/2011)
DOS notice that there will be a meeting of the President’s FY2012 U.S. Refugee Admissions Program on 5/12/11 to hear the views of attendees on the appropriate size and scope of the program. Written comments are due on 5/5/11. RSVP by 5/5/11. (76 FR 19176, 4/6/11) AILA Doc. No. 11040662.
DOS Notice of Designation as Foreign Terrorist Organization (4/4/2011)
DOS notice that the designation of al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade aka al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Battalion as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to INA §219, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. (76 FR 17954, 3/31/11) AILA Doc. No. 11040474.
DOS Comment Period on Reducing Regulatory Burden (3/15/2011)
DOS request for comments and information, pursuant to Executive Order 13563, to assist the Department in reviewing its existing regulations to determine if any should be modified or repealed. Comments and information are requested by 3/31/11. (76 FR 13931, 3/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11031574.
DOS Comment Request on Proposed Renewal of Form DS-0064 (Updated 3/11/11) (3/11/2011)
DOS 30-day comment request on the proposed renewal of Form DS-0064, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport. Comments are due 4/10/11. (76 FR 13443, 3/11/11) (75 FR 80565, 12/22/10) AILA Doc. No. 10122233.
DOS Notice of Correction to EVP Fees and Charges Final Rule (Updated 03/28/11) (3/28/2011)
DOS notice regarding its final rule revising the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) fees and charges, making a correction to the effective date of the rule. The final rule is effective 3/28/11. (76 FR 17027, 3/28/11) (76 FR 10498, 2/25/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022560.
DOS Comment Request on a Proposed Biographical Questionnaire for U.S. Passport (2/24/2011)
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on a proposed DS-5513, Biographical Questionnaire for U.S. Passport, to establish citizenship, identity, and eligibility for a U.S. passport. Comments are due 4/25/11. (76 FR 10421, 2/24/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022476.
DOS Comment Request on Extension of the Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (2/23/2011)
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 4/24/11. (76 FR 10082, 2/23/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022361.
DOS Comment Request on Extension of Refugee Biographic Data (2/22/2011)
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Refugee Biographic Data, OMB Control Number 1405-0102. Comments are due 3/24/11. (76 FR 9849, 2/22/11) AILA Doc. No. 11022264.
DOS Comment Request on Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report Extension (2/15/2011)
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Form DS-3097, Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report. Comments are due 3/17/11. (76 FR 8804, 2/15/11) AILA Doc. No. 11021570.

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