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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AA73 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Requiring Change of Status From B-1 to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Prior To Pursuing a Course of Study 
Abstract: The interim final rule amends Department regulations by eliminating the current provision allowing a nonimmigrant visitor for business or pleasure to enroll in a DHS-approved school without first obtaining approval of a change of nonimmigrant status request from the Department. The amendment will ensure that no B nonimmigrant is allowed to begin taking classes until the Department has approved the alien's request to change nonimmigrant status to that of F or M student. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214    8 CFR 248   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1184    8 USC 1258   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  04/12/2002  67 FR 18061   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  06/11/2002    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: CIS No. 2195-02 Transferred from RIN 1115-AG60
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:
Susan Arroyo
Chief of Staff, Service Center Operations
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1094
Fax:202 272-1543
Email: susan.k.arroyo@uscis.dhs.gov