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  • DOJ Call-In Registration Release Omits Armenia (12/17/2002)
    A Justice Department press release on the latest additions to the NSEERS "call-in" special registration mentions Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, but omits Armenia (which had been included in the Federal Register notice).
    AILA Doc. No. 02121742.
  • List of Those Already Present In the U.S. Who Must Report for Special Registration Is Expanded (11/22/2002)
    DOJ expands by 13 the list of countries from which males aged 16 or older who are already in the U.S. must appear for special registration. Those admitted as nonimmigrants on or before 9/30/02, are required to appear before INS for registration by 1/10/03.
    AILA Doc. No. 02112240.
  • DOJ Extends TPS for Nationals of Burundi (8/30/2002)
    The DOJ has extended temporary protected status (TPS) for nationals of Burundi for another year, through 11/02/03. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 8/30/02 through 10/29/02.
    AILA Doc. No. 02083042.
  • DOJ Extends TPS for Nationals of Sudan (8/30/2002)
    The DOJ has extended temporary protected status (TPS) for nationals of Sudan for another year, through 11/02/03. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 8/30/02 through 10/29/02.
    AILA Doc. No. 02083040.
  • DOJ Finalizes Rule to Enact Procedural Reforms at the BIA (8/26/2002)
    The Justice Dept. has finalized a rule that would make a number of procedural reforms at the Board of Immigration Appeals, including cutting the number of BIA Members from 19 to 11.
    AILA Doc. No. 02082640.
  • EOIR publishes Correction to Proposed ‘St. Cyr’ Rule (8/22/2002)
    The EOIR has published a correction notice to the proposed rule that would allow certain LPRs who pled guilty or nolo contendere to crimes before 4/1/97 to seek relief pursuant to former INA § 212(c), in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in INS v. St. Cyr.
    AILA Doc. No. 02082132.
  • DOJ to Extend Computer Matching Programs for Another 18 Months (7/25/2002)
    The DOJ plans to extend for another 18-month period several computer matching agreements which permit recipient agencies to confirm the immigration status of alien applicants for, or recipients of, federal benefits under the “Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements” (SAVE) program. (67 FR 48671 7/25/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02072502.
  • State and Local Law Enforcement Officers Could Enforce Immigration Laws Under New Rule (7/24/2002)
    The DOJ has finalized a rule implementing INA § 103(a)(8), which permits the Attorney General to authorize any state or local law enforcement officer, with the consent of those whose jurisdiction the individual is serving, to perform certain functions related to the enforcement of the immigration laws during the period of a declared “mass influx of aliens.” (67 FR 48354, 7/24/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02072401.
  • DOJ Proposes Alien Registration Rule: Federal Register Version (6/13/2002)
    Federal Register version of proposed rule that would require certain nonimmigrants to undergo various registration processes, and would impose sanctions on those who do not follow the processes (67 FR 40581, 6/13/2002)
    AILA Doc. No. 02061331.
  • DOJ Publishes Correction to ‘Surrender’ Rule (6/3/2002)
    The DOJ has issued a correction notice to a May 9 proposed rule that would amend both INS and EOIR regulations by requiring aliens subject to a final order of removal to surrender themselves to the INS (InfoNet Doc. No. 02050931). The notice corrects an erroneous citation in the original document. (67 FR 38324, 6/3/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02060333.
  • Interim Rule Authorizes IJs to Issue Protective Orders and Seal Records (5/28/2002)
    A May 28, 2002, Executive Office for Immigration Review interim rule authorizes immigration judges to issue protective orders and seal records relating to law enforcement or national security information. Comments are due by July 29. (67 FR 36799, 5/28/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02052840.
  • DOJ Publishes Proposed ‘Surrender’ Rule (5/9/2002)
    A proposed DOJ rule would amend both INS and EOIR regulations by requiring aliens subject to a final order of removal to surrender themselves to the INS. The rule also establishes procedures for surrender and provides that aliens violating those procedures will be denied certain benefits. (67 FR 31157, 5/9/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02050931.
  • DOJ Proposes to Modify System of Records (7/19/2002)
    The DOJ’s Foreign Terrorist Tracking Task Force proposes to modify the system of records entitled ‘Flight Training Candidates File System, JUSTICE/FTTTF-001’. A 30-day comment period is provided during which the public may comment on the proposed routine uses of the system.
    AILA Doc. No. 02071941.
  • DOJ Updates Policy Guidance Regarding Limited English Proficiency (4/26/2002)
    The Justice Department has published policy guidance on Title IV’s prohibition against national origin discrimination as it affects limited English proficient persons. The guidance supplants previous guidance published January 19, 2001. (67 FR 19237, 4/18/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02042634.
  • DOJ Publishes Proposed Rule to Enact Procedural Reforms at the BIA (2/19/2002)
    The Justice Dept. has published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that would make a number of procedural reforms at the Board of Immigration Appeals, including cutting the number of BIA Members from 19 to 11.(67 FR 7309, 2/19/02). (Note: this is the official copy of the rule. We posted the advance copy on Friday, 2/15/02).
    AILA Doc. No. 02021938.
  • DOJ Provides Consent for the Aviation Training of Certain Aliens (2/12/2002)
    The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71) bans flight training for aircraft above a certain weight for any alien unless the flight school first notifies the Attorney General as to the alien’s identity. A new DOJ notice temporarily grants advance consent for certain aliens. (67 FR 6051, 2/8/02)
    AILA Doc. No. 02021273.
  • Detainees' Communications with Attorneys May Be Monitored (11/6/2001)
    Justice Dept. rule change allows monitoring of communications between inmates/detainees and attorneys where a determination is made that it is necessary to deter violence or terrorism. Notice of the monitoring must be given. (66 FR 55062, 10/31/01).
    AILA Doc. No. 01110635.
  • EOIR Rule Change on Custody Orders (11/1/2001)
    An EOIR rule change provides for a 10-day automatic stay of release while INS seeks BIA review of an IJ's release from custody order where the INS ordered the person held without bond or set a bond of more than $10,000.
    AILA Doc. No. 01110132.
  • EOIR Interim Rule for Certain NACARA Applicants (7/30/2001)
    EOIR published an interim rule to establish procedures for the filing and adjudication of motions to reopen deportation or removal proceedings of certain aliens who are newly eligible for special relief under NACARA as a result of VTVPA and LIFE Act Amendments.
    AILA Doc. No. 01073032.
  • EOIR Issues LIFE/NACARA Section 203 Regulations (7/17/2001)
    Interim regulation for motions to reopen under LIFE by persons with reinstated final orders, or new final orders based on illegal reentry after removal or voluntary departure, to apply for suspension or special rule cancellation under NACARA section 203. (66 FR 37119, 7/17/01).
    AILA Doc. No. 01071731.
  • 'Soriano' Regulations Published 1/22/01 (1/29/2001)
    A final EOIR rule, overturning Matter of Soriano, permits certain persons in deportation proceedings begun before 4/24/96 to apply for 212(c) relief. (66 FR 6436 1/22/01; with Correction 66 FR 8149 1/29/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01012210.
  • Outline of EOIR/BIA/IJ Authorities Proposed (12/27/2000)
    EOIR proposes a rule delineating the powers and authority of the EOIR Director, the Chair of the BIA, and the Chief IJ, and redesignating BIA members as Appellate Immigration Judges. Comments due 2/26/01. (65 FR 81434, 12/26/00).
    AILA Doc. No. 00122601.
  • Attorney Discipline Rules Finalized (6/27/2000)
    An EOIR final rule, which also addresses practice before the INS, provides for investigation of complaints and sanctions against attorneys, and makes the BIA the reviewing body for decisions relating to infractions before the EOIR. The rule does not extend to government attorneys. (65 FR 39513, 6/27/00).
    AILA Doc. No. 00062701.
  • BIA Expanded to 21 Members (4/14/2000)
    A final regulation from EOIR adds a second Vice Chair position and 2 new member positions to the BIA, thereby expanding the Board to 21 permanent members. (65 FR 20069, 4/14/00)
    AILA Doc. No. 00041403.