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CBP Final Rule on Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency

9/5/17 AILA Doc. No. 17090564. Admissions & Border

CBP final rule adopting as final the proposed amendments published at 81 FR 12032 on 3/8/16 regarding a discretionary waiver of certain documentary requirements for nonimmigrants seeking admission to the U.S. when there is an unforeseen emergency. The rule is effective 10/5/17. DOS also issued a parallel final rule at 82 FR 41883. (82 FR 41867, 9/5/17)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Part 212

RIN 1651-AA97

[USCBP-2016-0006; CBP Decision No. 17-10]

Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17090564.