DOS Final Rule on Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the INA
DOS issued a final rule that finalizes without change a final rule establishing that a passport and a visa is required of a British, French, or Netherlands national, or of a national of Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, or Trinidad and Tobago, who has residence in British, French, or Netherlands territory located in the adjacent islands of the Caribbean area, or has residence in Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, or Trinidad and Tobago, if the individual is proceeding to the United States as an agricultural worker. DHS revised its regulations in parallel with DOS, So temporary workers from these countries will continue to need H–2A visas to enter the United States. The rule is effective on August 6, 2018. (83 FR 31451, 7/6/18)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 41
[Public Notice 10425]
RIN 1400–AD17
Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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(83 FR 31447, 7/6/18) - DHS Interim Final Rule on Elimination of H-2A Visa Exemption for Certain Caribbean Residents
(81 FR 6430, 2/8/16) - DOS Correction to 2/4/16 H-2A Interim Final Rule
(81 FR 7454, 2/12/16) - DOS Interim Final Rule on H-2A Visas for Certain Nationals
(81 FR 5906, 2/4/16)