CBP Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Classifications for Foreign Nationals Engaged in Lightering

CBP final rule amending regulations to conform to the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022, which amended the C and D nonimmigrant classifications to include individuals who perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade (lightering). The rule is effective 8/11/26. (91 FR 51549, 8/11/26)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 214 and 252

[CBP Dec. 26–08]

RIN 1651–AB62

Regulatory Changes Required by the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Final rule.