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RIN: 1615-AC23

Publication ID: Fall 2018

Title: ●Improvements to the Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions Processing
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose updates to regulatory provisions designed to improve the efficiency of U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Service processing of Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N-648) by improving customer service and responding to concerns of possible fraud and abuse.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: Undetermined	Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
EO 13771 Designation: Other
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 312.3
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103 8 U.S.C. 1423 8 U.S.C. 1443 8 U.S.C. 1448

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

The purpose of these changes is to ensure operational efficiency and integrity by addressing issues of potential fraud and other irregularities in the N-648 process.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

DHS is currently considering the specific cost and benefit impacts of the proposed provisions.

Risks:

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	09/00/2019

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
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