DOS Final Rule on Nonimmigrant MRV and Border Crossing Card Fees
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
22 CFR Part 41
[Public Notice 2537]
Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act; Visa Fees
AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, DOS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This publication finalizes the Department's interim rule [59 FR 25325] published May 16, 1994 authorizing the Department to collect a processing fee for machine-readable nonimmigrant visas and machine- readable combined border crossing cards.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 16, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen K. Fischel, Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services, Washington, D.C., (202) 663- 1203.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 140 of Pub. L. 103-236, the State Department Authorization Bill for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, signed by the President on April 30, 1994, authorized the Secretary of State to collect a processing fee for machine-readable nonimmigrant visas and machine-readable border crossing cards. The surcharge is independent of any reciprocity fees otherwise prescribed pursuant to section 281 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Final Rule
The interim rule amended the Department's regulations at 22 CFR 41.107 to provide for a visa processing surcharge for costs associated with the production of machine-readable nonimmigrant visas and machine- readable border crossing cards, and invited interested persons to submit comments. As no comments were received, the interim rule is incorporated herein as a final rule.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 41
Aliens, Nonimmigrants, Passport and Visas, Fees, Surcharge.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending 22 CFR part 41 which was published at 59 FR 25325 on May 16, 1994 is adopted as a final rule without change.
Dated: April 22, 1997.Mary A. Ryan,
Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
[FR Doc. 97-11520 Filed 5-2-97; 8:45 am]
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