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DHS/BCIS RIN: 1615-AA67 Publication ID: Fall 2003 
Title: New Classification for Victims of Certain 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. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed 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
NPRM  03/00/2004    
NPRM Comment Period End  05/00/2004    
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: No 
Agency Contact:
Laura M. Dawkins
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of 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