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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA30 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: Extending the Period of Duration of Status for Certain F and J Nonimmigrant Aliens 
Abstract: This interim rule amended DHS regulations to provide that the Secretary may publish a notice to extend the duration of status, under specified conditions, of certain F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant aliens who may be affected adversely because the numerical limit (cap) on H-1B nonimmigrant aliens has been reached prior to the end of a given fiscal year. This rule was a necessary stopgap measure because of a large number of F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant aliens seeking a change of nonimmigrant status to that of H-1B after completion of their studies or their program. However, many of these aliens were unable to change their nonimmigrant status for the remainder of a given fiscal year because of the cap on H-1B petitions. This rule allows such aliens to avoid a lapse in their status because of a circumstance that is not under their control. 
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 214   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1103    8 USC 1182    8 USC 1184    8 USC 1186    ...   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  06/15/1999  64 FR 32146   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  08/16/1999    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: CIS No. 1992-99 Transferred from RIN 1615-AA27
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 1115-AF54 
Agency Contact:
Katherine H. Westerlund
Acting Section Chief, SEVP Policy, Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Potomac Center North, STOP 5600, 500 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20536-5600
Phone:703 603-3400
Email: sevp@ice.dhs.gov