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Parent RIN:   1115-AC30
DOJ/INS RIN: 1115-AH52 Publication ID: Fall 1993 
Title: Somalia TPS (INS No. 1400SOM-92); AG Order 1607-92 
Abstract: This rule implements a new section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, established by section 302 of the Immigration Act of 1990, IMMACT, Pub. L. 101-649, November 29, 1990. This rule sets forth procedures for making application for Temporary Protected Status and provides, in accordance with the act, an opportunity for eligible individuals to temporarily remain and work in the United States until it is safe for them to return to their homeland. ^PThis regulation also provides for the designation of other countries for Temporary Protected Status and specifies when such designations are to expire and discusses fees for EAD Authorization Document. ^PRegulation also provides an exception to the registration deadlines for TPS for persons who were in valid immigrant or non-immigrant status during the initial registration period. The regulation also updated the application process to conform with current procedures and reflect changes made by IMMACT. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ) 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 3    8 CFR 103    8 CFR 240    8 CFR 274a    8 CFR 299     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1103    8 USC 1254a    8 USC 1254a note    8 USC 1362    8 USC 1324a    8 USC 1101    8 CFR 2    28 USC 509    5 USC 301    5 USC 552    5 USC 552a    8 USC 1101    8 USC 1201    8 USC 1304    31 USC 9701   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Implementation date for TPS Program and for designation of El Salvador.  01/01/1991 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Extension Until 09/17/93  07/21/1992  57 FR 32232   
Additional Information: INS No. 1400-91; AG Order 1465-91; Additional contact Gerald Hurwitz, EOIR, 703-756-6470. ^PThe Attorney General may designate other countries for TPS. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1443-91, Waiver of Fees; contact Lori Scialabba, INS General Attorney, 202-514-2895. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1453-92, Employment Authorization Document Fees for nationals of El Salvador under TPS; contact Bo Cooper, INS General Attorney, 202-514-2895. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1374-92, Unavailability to Transit Without Visa Procedure to Citizens of Somalia; contact John King, Assistant Chief Inspector, 202-514-2725. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1608-93, TPS, Exception to Registration Deadlines; contact Kathryn Kazalonis, Senior Immigration Examiner, 202-514-5014. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1612-93, Removal of Obsolete TPS language; contact Stella Jarina, Chief, Naturalization and Special Projects Branch, 202-514-5014. ^PCross Reference to INS No. 1629-93 and 1621-93, TPS, Somalia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, Ron Chirlin, Senior Examiner 202-514-5014
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
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