1653-AA87 202304 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1653 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement USICE 1600 Department of Homeland Security DHS Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, M, and J Nonimmigrants

This rule removes procedures governing F, M, and J nonimmigrants that have become unnecessary since the implementation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) in 2003. These changes were necessary to alleviate confusion by the public, improve clarity, remove obsolete procedures and requirements used before the implementation of SEVIS or during the transition to SEVIS, and correct outdated terminology. Additionally, some sections were redesignated to provide a sequential flow of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations. This rule is consistent with Executive Order 14058, which directs agencies to take actions that improve service delivery and customer experience by decreasing administrative burdens, enhancing transparency, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 8 CFR 214 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(M) No Interim Final Rule 12/12/2022 87 FR 75891 Interim Final Rule Effective 12/12/2022 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/11/2023 Correction to the Interim Final Rule 06/00/2023 Final Rule 12/00/2023 No No None No No https:www.regulations.gov https:www.regulations.gov No No Sharon Hageman Deputy Assistant Director 1653 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement USICE 202 732-6960 ice.regulations@ice.dhs.gov 500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006, Washington DC 20536