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DHS/USCBP | RIN: 1651-AB09 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: ●Elimination of Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Certain Caribbean Residents Coming to the United States as H-2A Agricultural Workers | |
Abstract:
This interim final rule revises Department of Homeland Security regulations to eliminate the nonimmigrant visa exemption for certain Caribbean residents seeking to come to the United States as H-2A agricultural workers and the spouses or children who accompany or follow these workers to the United States. As a result, these nonimmigrants will be required to have both a valid passport and visa. The Department of State is simultaneously revising its parallel regulations. |
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Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 212.1 | |
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1182 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: The State Department is revising 22 CFR 41.2 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest. | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Related Agencies: Common: STATE; | |
Agency Contact: Rafael Henry Supervisory CBP Officer (Program Manager) Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229 Phone:202 344-3251 Email: rafael.e.henry@cbp.dhs.gov |