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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB56 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Removing References to Filing Locations and Obsolete References to Legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service 
Abstract: This rule will amend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations ServicesÂ’ (USCIS) regulations to: (1) Remove the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) organizational structure from regulations since INS no longer exists; and (2) eliminate from USCIS regulations all references to filing locations so that USCIS may provide such information on petition and application forms and through any other means. This rule will eliminate confusion and obsolete references from USCIS regulations and help the public determine where to file forms with USCIS. It will also result in a more efficient and streamlined process for USCIS to make future changes to filing instructions, allowing the Agency to better manage its workload. 
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 100    8 CFR 103    8 CFR 204    8 CFR 207 and 208    8 CFR 211 and 212    8 CFR 214    8 CFR 216    8 CFR 236    8 CFR 244 and 245    8 CFR 248    8 CFR 264    8 CFR 274a    8 CFR 301    8 CFR 316    8 CFR 320    8 CFR 322    8 CFR 324    8 CFR 327 to 330    8 CFR 334    8 CFR 392     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 CFR 2.1   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  10/00/2009    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  12/00/2009    
Additional Information: CIS No. 2405-07
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:
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