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DHS/USCIS | RIN: 1615-AA67 | Publication ID: Spring 2010 |
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. The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law 110-457, made amendments to the T nonimmigrant status provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. The Department will issue another interim final rule to make the changes required by recent legislation and to provide the opportunity for notice and comment. | |
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final 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 |
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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: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Laura M. Dawkins Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division Department of Homeland Security U.S. 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 |