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DHS/USCIS | RIN: 1615-AA67 | Publication ID: Spring 2008 |
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: Long-Term Actions |
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 ... |
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Overall Description of Deadline: Public Law 109-162, Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 |
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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 | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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 |