Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
CBP Final Rule on Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency
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.