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        <RIN>1615-AB98</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
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        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>1615</CODE>
            <NAME>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>USCIS</ACRONYM>
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        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>1600</CODE>
            <NAME>Department of Homeland Security</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>DHS</ACRONYM>
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        <RULE_TITLE>Requirements for Filing Motions and Administrative Appeals
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<p>This&nbsp;rule proposes to revise the requirements and procedures for the filing of motions and appeals before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and its Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). The proposed changes are intended to streamline the existing processes for filing motions and appeals and will reduce delays in the review and appellate process. This rule also proposes additional changes necessitated by the establishment of DHS and its components. The proposed changes are intended to promote simplicity, accessibility, and efficiency in the administration of USCIS appeals and motions. The Department also solicits public comment on proposed changes to the AAO&rsquo;s appellate jurisdiction.&nbsp;</p>
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        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Proposed Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <EO_13771_DESIGNATION>Other</EO_13771_DESIGNATION>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>8 CFR 103</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 204 and 205</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 210</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 214</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 245a</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 320</CFR>
            <CFR>8 CFR 105 (new)</CFR>
            <CFR>...</CFR>
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        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>8 U.S.C. 1101</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>8 U.S.C. 1103</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>8 U.S.C. 1304</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>6 U.S.C. 112</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/00/2019</TTBL_DATE>
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        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>Previously 1615-AB29 (CIS 2311-04), which was withdrawn in 2007.</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Yes</RFA_REQUIRED>
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            <SMALL_ENTITY>Governmental Jurisdictions</SMALL_ENTITY>
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        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <FURTHER_INFO_URL>www.regulations.gov</FURTHER_INFO_URL>
        <PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL> www.regulations.gov</PUBLIC_COMMENT_URL>
        <PRINT_PAPER>Yes</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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                <RIN>1615-AB29</RIN>
                <RIN_RELATION>Duplicate of</RIN_RELATION>
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        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>William</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Renwick, Jr.</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>K.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Branch Chief</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1615</CODE>
                    <NAME>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>USCIS</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>240 721-3000</PHONE>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Administrative Appeals Office, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Camp Springs</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20588-0009</ZIP>
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