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DOJ/EOIR RIN: 1125-AA62 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Enhancements and Clarifications to the List of Free Legal Services Providers for Aliens Appearing Before the Immigration Courts 
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend 8 CFR part 1003 by changing the name of the "List of Free Legal Services Providers" to the "List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers." The rule also enhances the eligibility requirements for organizations, private attorneys, and referral services to be included on the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers (List). In addition, the rule transfers responsibility for maintaining the List from the Chief Immigration Judge to the Board of Immigration Appeals. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1003   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1108(d)(4)(B)    8 USC 1229(a)(1)(E)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2010    
NPRM Comment Period End  02/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jean King
General Counsel
Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600,
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone:703 305-0470
Fax:703 305-0443
Email: eoir.regs@usdoj.gov