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DHS/USCIS | RIN: 1615-AA67 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: New Classification for Victims of Certain Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U Nonimmigrant Status | |
Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new nonimmigrant status. The U classification is for non-U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident victims of certain crimes who cooperate with an investigation or prosecution of those crimes. There is a limit of 10,000 principals per year. This rule establishes the procedures to be followed in order to petition for the U nonimmigrant classifications. Specifically, the rule addresses the essential elements that must be demonstrated to receive the nonimmigrant classification; procedures that must be followed to make an application and evidentiary guidance to assist in the petitioning process. Eligible victims will be allowed to remain in the United States. | |
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103 8 CFR 204 8 CFR 212 8 CFR 214 8 CFR 299 | |
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552 5 USC 552a 8 USC 1101 8 USC 1101 note 8 USC 1102 ... |
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Overall Description of Deadline: Public Law 109-162, Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 |
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Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG39 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Room 3040, Suite 1200, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529 Phone:202 272-1470 Fax:202 272-1480 Email: laura.dawkins@uscis.dhs.gov |