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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AA67 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: New Classification for Victims of Criminal Activity; Eligibility for the U Nonimmigrant Status 
Abstract: This rule sets forth application requirements for a new nonimmigrant status. The U classification is for non-U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident victims of certain crimes who cooperate with an investigation or prosecution of those crimes. There is a limit of 10,000 principals per year. This rule establishes the procedures to be followed in order to petition for the U nonimmigrant classifications. Specifically, the rule addresses the essential elements that must be demonstrated to receive the nonimmigrant classification, procedures that must be followed to make an application, and evidentiary guidance to assist in the petitioning process. Eligible victims will be allowed to remain in the United States. The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law 110-457, made amendments to the T nonimmigrant status provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department will issue another interim final rule to make the changes required by recent legislation and to provide the opportunity for notice and comment. 
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 103    8 CFR 204    8 CFR 212    8 CFR 214    8 CFR 299   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552    5 USC 552a    8 USC 1101    8 USC 1101 note    8 USC 1102   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  09/17/2007  72 FR 53013   
Interim Final Rule Effective  10/17/2007    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  11/17/2007    
Interim Final Rule  12/00/2011    
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1115-AG39
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Laura M. Dawkins
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Room 3040, Suite 1200, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1470
Fax:202 272-1480
Email: laura.dawkins@uscis.dhs.gov