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DOS Reopening of Comment Period on Public Charge Interim Final Rule

11/17/21 AILA Doc. No. 21111601. Consular Processing

DOS is reopening the comment period on the 10/11/19 interim final rule (IFR) regarding visa ineligibility on public charge grounds, given the many changed circumstances since the IFR’s publication. DOS invites comment on any issues that may be pertinent to its review of the IFR to determine (1) if the IFR should be rescinded or revised, and (2) what final rule should be adopted, if any. Comments are due 1/18/22. (86 FR 64070, 11/17/21)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 40

[Public Notice: 11566]

RIN 1400–AE87

Visas: Ineligibility Based on Public Charge Grounds AGENCY: State Department.

ACTION: Interim final rule; reopening of public comment period.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21111601.