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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AA82 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Nonagricultural Services or Labor (H-2B) 
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, after consulting with the Department of Labor and the Department of State, is proposing significant changes to its regulations that are designed to increase the effectiveness of the H-2B nonimmigrant classification. These proposals will increase the usefulness of the program for U.S. employers by eliminating certain regulatory barriers, by adding protections for foreign workers, and increasing Government efficiency and coordination. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1182    8 USC 1184    8 USC 1186(a)    8 USC 1187    8 USC 1221    8 USC 1281 and 1282   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/27/2005  70 FR 3983   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/28/2005    
NPRM Comment Period Extended  03/09/2005  70 FR 11585   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/08/2005    
Withdrawn  08/20/2008  73 FR 49122   
Additional Information: CIS No. 2228-02 Transferred from RIN 1115-AG78
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sophia Cox
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1522
Email: sophia.cox@dhs.gov