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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB99 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives 
Abstract: On April 2, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule at 77 FR 19902 to amend its regulations to allow certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are physically present in the United States to request provisional unlawful presence waivers under section 212(a)(9)(B)(v) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (INA); 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(v) in anticipation of immigrant visa processing abroad. The final rule implements the provisional unlawful presence waiver process, and finalizes clarifying amendments to other provisions in part 212 of title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Based on the final rule, certain individuals who are immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are physically present in the United States and are seeking immigrant visas through consular processing abroad will be able to apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers while in the United States. These changes will significantly reduce the length of time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives who are consular processing abroad and reduce the degree of interchange between DOS and USCIS, creating greater efficiencies for both the U.S. Government and most applicants. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103    8 CFR 212   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    5 USC 552    5 USC 552a    8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1304    8 USC 1182 and note    8 USC 1184    8 USC 1187    8 USC 1223    8 USC 1225    8 USC 1226    8 USC 1227    8 USC 1255    8 USC 1304    8 USC 1356    8 USC 1185 and note (section 7209 of Pub. L. 108-458)    31 USC 9701    PL 107-296, 116 Stat 2135 (6 USC 1 et seq)    EO 12356, 47 FR 14874, 47 FR 15557    3 CFR 1982 Comp p 166    8 CFR 2    sec 212.1(q) also issued under sec 702, PL 110-229, 122 Stat 754, 854   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/02/2012  77 FR 19902   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/01/2012 
Final Action  01/03/2013  78 FR 536   
Final Action Effective  03/04/2013 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1615-ZB10 
Agency Contact:
Mark Phillips
Residence and Naturalization Division Chief
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Suite 4S190,
Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009
Phone:240 721-3000