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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AC80 Publication ID: Fall 2022 
Title: ●Citizenship and Naturalization and Other Related Flexibilities 
Abstract:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to amend its regulations governing citizenship and naturalization. This includes clarifying the testing requirements, updating eligibility requirements, and proposing amendments to clarify definitions. DHS will also propose removing certain outdated provisions and amending other provisions to align with current statutory framework, such as updating the adoption-related regulatory provisions consistent with the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012.

 

 
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 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 1.2    8 CFR 103    8 CFR 106    8 CFR 204    8 CFR 209    8 CFR 245    8 CFR 300    8 CFR 306    8 CFR 312    8 CFR 316    8 CFR 318    8 CFR 319    8 CFR 320    8 CFR 322    8 CFR 324    8 CFR 329    8 CFR 333    8 CFR 334    8 CFR 335    8 CFR 336    8 CFR 337    8 CFR 338    8 CFR 339    8 CFR 341    8 CFR 343a    8 CFR 349    ...     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: sec. 102 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002    6 U.S.C. 112(a)(3)    8 U.S.C. 1101    8 U.S.C. 1103    8 U.S.C. 1151    8 U.S.C. 1153    8 U.S.C. 1154    8 U.S.C. 1159    8 U.S.C. 1182    8 U.S.C. 1255    8 U.S.C. 1401    8 U.S.C. 1409    8 U.S.C. 1421    8 U.S.C. 1423    8 U.S.C. 1427    8 U.S.C. 1429 to 1431    8 U.S.C. 1433    8 U.S.C. 1435    8 U.S.C. 1438 to 1440    8 U.S.C. 1443    8 U.S.C. 1445 to 1449    8 U.S.C. 1452    8 U.S.C. 1454    8 U.S.C. 1481   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

These proposed changes, some of which were requested by the public, are needed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, accessibility, uniformity, and consistency of adjudications.

 

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

DHS is currently considering the specific cost and benefit impacts of the proposed provisions.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2023 
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