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DHS/USCBP

RIN: 1651-AA23

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and Bermuda
Abstract: Currently, certain permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda are permitted to enter the United States without a passport or visa. Many of these former British Commonwealth countries have high rates of fraud and abuse, and the documents presented by these permanent residents, for entry to the United States, do not meet current document security standards. This rule amends the USCIS regulations by providing that a passport and visa will be required for permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda having a common nationality with Canadian Nationals or with British subjects in Bermuda. These permanent residents of Canada and Bermuda will be required to present a passport and visa to enter the United States. This rule also amends several other sections of the regulations that provide exceptions for these individuals based on the prior passport and visa exemption. DHS is taking this action in conjunction with the Department of State. This rule is intended to increase security and safeguard the United States.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 2 8 CFR 212 8 CFR 231 8 CFR 235 8 CFR 286
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101 to 1103 8 USC 1182 8 USC 1184 8 USC 1187 8 USC 1225 to 1227 ...

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Interim Final Rule	01/31/2003	68 FR 5189
Interim Final Rule Effective	03/17/2003
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End	04/01/2003
Next Action Undetermined	To Be Determined

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG68
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Paul M. Morris Executive Director Admissibility and Passenger Programs Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20229 Phone:202 344-1438 Email: paul.morris@dhs.gov