{"description":"Documents matching 'statuses subject enhanced consular vetting'","count":110,"total_pages":6,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=statuses+subject+enhanced+consular+vetting&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (\"Department\") is amending regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (\"DV Program\") to improve the integrity of, and combat fraud in, the program. These amendments require a petitioner to the DV Program to provide valid, unexpired passport information and to upload a scan of the biographic and signature page in the electronic entry form or to otherwise indicate that he or she is exempt from this requirement. Additionally, the Department is standardizing and amending its regulations to add the word \"shall\" to simplify guidance for consular officers; ensure the use of the term \"sex\" in lieu of \"gender\"; and replace the term \"age\" in the DV Program regulations with the phrase \"date of birth\" to accurately reflect the information collected and maintained by the Department during the immigrant visa process.","document_number":"2026-04737","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04737/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-11/pdf/2026-04737.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04737.pdf?1773146710","publication_date":"2026-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"as enhanced identity verification at later stages or stricter vetting during interviews. Commenters also suggest enhancing fraud prevention through biometric verification, facial recognition, or digital identity tools. \n \n Department Response: \n The Department agrees that robust identity verification processes are essential to maintaining the integrity of the program and has already implemented many of the measures suggested. For example, the Department employs enhanced identity verification procedures during visa interviews, where consular officers"},{"title":"Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (\"Department\") proposes to amend regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (\"DV Program\") to improve the integrity and combat fraud in the program. The Department proposes to require petitioners to the DV Program to provide valid, unexpired passport information and a scan of the biographic and signature page uploaded to their electronic entry form, or otherwise indicate that they are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, the Department also proposes to standardize and amend language in 22 CFR part 42, including by adding the word \"shall\" to simplify guidance for consular officers; ensuring the use of the term \"sex\" in lieu of \"gender\" as mandated by Executive Order 14168; and replacing the term \"age\" in 22 CFR 42.33(h)(1)(i) with the phrase \"date of birth\" to accurately reflect the information collected and maintained by the Department during the immigrant visa process.","document_number":"2025-14784","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/05/2025-14784/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-05/pdf/2025-14784.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14784.pdf?1754311512","publication_date":"2025-08-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"Mandating valid passport information at the time of the DV Program entry would augment vetting and screening processes to ensure national security. It would also make it more difficult for third parties to submit an unauthorized entry because they are less likely to have the individual's unique identifiers, protecting potential petitioners by ensuring that they alone can enter the program using their unique information. The information provided via a scanned image enhances identity (and therefore security) by reducing the likelihood of providing a fabricated"},{"title":"Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL)","type":"Rule","abstract":"FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to non-domiciled individuals. This final rule reaffirms, with minor changes, the provisions of the interim final rule (IFR) published on September 29, 2025. Specifically, this final rule limits eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) for foreign-domiciled individuals to those who hold specific, verifiable employment-based nonimmigrant status. This rule reaffirms the IFR requirements, aligning the issuance of non- domiciled CDLs with FMCSA's statutory mandate to ensure the fitness of all drivers who operate a CMV. By limiting eligibility to statuses subject to enhanced consular vetting of driver history and interagency screening, FMCSA restores the integrity of the CDL system, closes a significant safety gap, and enhances the safety of the traveling public.","document_number":"2026-02965","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02965/restoring-integrity-to-the-issuance-of-non-domiciled-commercial-drivers-licenses-cdl","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-13/pdf/2026-02965.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02965.pdf?1770844509","publication_date":"2026-02-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"the State's CDL program is decertified. \n As explained in greater detail in section, VI.B.1.a. (Eligible Nonimmigrant Statuses and Vetting), FMCSA closes a significant safety gap and prioritizes the safety of the traveling public by restricting eligibility to statuses subject to consular vetting and interagency screening. This will correct the bifurcated safety standard in which U.S.-based drivers are subject to strict safety vetting, while non-domiciled drivers with an unknown foreign driving history are allowed to obtain a non-domiciled CLP or CDL"},{"title":"Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes","type":"Rule","abstract":"This temporary final rule (TFR) temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) to create a $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2, business and tourism, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment. This new fee will allow B1/B2 visa applicants who pay the fee to secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten business days. This service will be an optional premium addition to the standard NIV application fee and will be offered only to applicants at limited posts as published on travel.state.gov and in limited quantities.","document_number":"2026-11513","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11513/schedule-of-fees-for-consular-services-department-of-state-and-overseas-embassies-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-09/pdf/2026-11513.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11513.pdf?1780922713","publication_date":"2026-06-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"Management Unit, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State; phone: (771) 204 4677; email: \n fees@state.gov. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:\n \n \n Background \n \n This TFR temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule), 22 CFR 22.1, to create a $750 fee for a new service that will enable B1/B2 business and tourism NIV applicants to obtain an expedited interview appointment, within ten business days after paying an NIV expedited appointment fee in accordance with applicable instructions, subject to availability of expedited"},{"title":"Termination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status","type":"Notice","abstract":"Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Yemen is set to expire on March 3, 2026. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Yemen no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation of Yemen as required by statute. This termination is effective May 4, 2026. After May 4, 2026, nationals of Yemen (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status under Yemen's designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.","document_number":"2026-04179","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04179/termination-of-the-designation-of-yemen-for-temporary-protected-status","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-03/pdf/2026-04179.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04179.pdf?1772459114","publication_date":"2026-03-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","name":"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","id":499,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/499","parent_id":227,"slug":"u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services"}],"excerpts":"Protected Status beneficiaries are eligible to remain in the United States and may not be removed, so long as they continue to meet the requirements of Temporary Protected Status. In addition, Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries are authorized to work and obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if requested. Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries may also apply for and be granted travel authorization as a matter of discretion. The granting of Temporary Protected Status does not result in or lead to lawful permanent resident status or"},{"title":"Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the Security of the United States","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-23570","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/19/2025-23570/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-19/pdf/2025-23570.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23570.pdf?1766074511","publication_date":"2025-12-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"criminal information make it extremely difficult for United States screening and vetting authorities to assess prior criminal activity and other grounds of inadmissibility. \n \n Finally, some of these countries have offered Citizenship by Investment (CBI) without residency, which poses challenges for screening and vetting purposes. As an example, a foreign national from a country that is subject to travel restrictions could purchase CBI from a second country that is not subject to travel restrictions, obtain a passport in the citizenship of that second"},{"title":"Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponsor Assessment Update To Include Proof of Identity, Background Check, Placement, and Income Verification Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM, or proposed rule) would establish certain additional requirements for sponsor suitability assessments related to proof of identity, proof of income, and other information required for background checks to promote the safe placement of unaccompanied alien children (UAC). This NPRM proposes acceptable documentation for proof of identity and would require proof of income from potential sponsors of UAC in ORR custody by reason of their immigration status, as described in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) and the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). This NPRM also proposes amendments to background check requirements for sponsor suitability assessments and the conduct of examinations of UAC related to considerations of UAC dangerousness to self or others that align with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Finally, this NPRM proposes certain administrative updates to align numbering and terminology between proposals and existing regulations. The docket on https://www.regulations.gov will include a plain language summary of the NPRM.","document_number":"2026-12946","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12946/unaccompanied-children-program-foundational-rule-sponsor-assessment-update-to-include-proof-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-12946.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12946.pdf?1782391518","publication_date":"2026-06-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Administration for Children and Families","name":"Children and Families Administration","id":49,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/children-and-families-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/49","parent_id":221,"slug":"children-and-families-administration"}],"excerpts":"-record-posting-and-revision-dates. \n \n \n \n For example, Congressional oversight requests and investigations have identified gaps and suggested enhancements to ORR's sponsor vetting process.\n 3 \n \n In December 2022, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations within the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs published a report identifying concerns with ORR's sponsor vetting process.\n 4 \n \n The report noted that ORR's completion of sponsor background checks had declined despite an increase in the number of UAC who entered"},{"title":"Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-10669","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/10/2025-10669/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-10/pdf/2025-10669.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10669.pdf?1749482113","publication_date":"2025-06-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"And although immigrants are generally subject to more extensive vetting than nonimmigrants, such vetting is far less reliable when the country from which someone seeks to emigrate maintains inadequate identity-management or information-sharing policies or otherwise poses risks to the national security of the United States. \n I reviewed these factors and assessed these goals, with a particular focus on crafting country-specific restrictions. This approach was designed to encourage cooperation with the subject countries in recognition of each country's"},{"title":"Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. DHS proposes to require submission of biometrics by any individual, regardless of age, filing or associated with an immigration benefit request, other request, or collection of information, unless exempted; expand biometrics collection authority upon alien arrest; define \"biometrics;\" codify reuse requirements; codify and expand DNA testing, use and storage; establish an \"extraordinary circumstances\" standard to excuse a failure to appear at a biometric services appointment; modify how VAWA self-petitioners and T nonimmigrant status applicants demonstrate good moral character; and clarify biometrics collection purposes.","document_number":"2025-19747","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/03/2025-19747/collection-and-use-of-biometrics-by-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-03/pdf/2025-19747.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19747.pdf?1761914706","publication_date":"2025-11-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and Lawful Permanent Residents \n 4. Required Biometric Collections \n 5. Administrative Guidance \n B. The Use of Biometrics by DHS \n IV. Discussion of Proposed Changes \n A. Use of Biometrics for Identity Management and Enhanced Vetting \n 1. Identity Management \n 2. Enhanced and Continuous Vetting \n B. Verify Identity, Familial Relationships, and Preclude Imposters \n 1. Use of DNA Evidence \n 2. Special Treatment of DNA Evidence \n 3. Identity Management \n C. Flexibility in Biometrics Requirements \n 1. Definition of Biometrics \n 2"},{"title":"Termination of Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombians, Cubans, Ecuadorians, Guatemalans, Haitians, Hondurans, and Salvadorans","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (\"DHS\") is terminating the categorical parole processes for aliens from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, and their immediate family members, under the Family Reunification Parole processes announced, or updated, by DHS in 2023 (hereinafter referred to as \"modernized FRP programs\"). DHS is also terminating the residual processing of legacy cases under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole program (\"legacy CFRP\") and the Haitian Family Reunification Parole program (\"legacy HFRP\") first implemented by USCIS in 2007 and 2014, respectively (collectively, the \"legacy FRP programs\"). This Federal Register notice is intended to provide context and guidance to the public regarding the termination of all nine programs (hereinafter \"the FRP programs\"), termination of parole for aliens paroled under the FRP programs, and revocation of employment authorization based on being an alien paroled under the FRP programs.","document_number":"2025-22744","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/15/2025-22744/termination-of-family-reunification-parole-processes-for-colombians-cubans-ecuadorians-guatemalans","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-15/pdf/2025-22744.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22744.pdf?1765547114","publication_date":"2025-12-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","name":"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services","id":499,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/499","parent_id":227,"slug":"u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services"}],"excerpts":"FRP programs, based on their specific procedures, created security gaps not present in other paths for family members pursuing LPR status, such as through consular processing. Through consular processing, potential beneficiaries chose to remain outside the United States until their immigrant visa priority dates are current. Once a visa is available based on their priority date, the potential beneficiary completes consular processing with the Department of State (“State”), including submission of biometrics, an in-person interview outside the United"},{"title":"Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Unlike most nonimmigrant classifications, which are admitted for a fixed time period, aliens in the F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and most I (representatives of foreign information media) classifications, with limited exceptions, are currently admitted into the United States for the period of time that they are complying with the terms and conditions of their nonimmigrant classification (\"duration of status\"). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period.","document_number":"2025-16554","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16554/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-28/pdf/2025-16554.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16554.pdf?1756298740","publication_date":"2025-08-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"there were 16,753 admissions in I status, 141,213 admissions in J status, and 251,234 admissions in F-1 status. \n See \n U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1997 Statistical Yearbook of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, available at \n https://ohss.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/Yearbook_Immigration_Statistics_1997.pdf \n (last visited March 20, 2025).\n \n \n \n \n 11 \n In fiscal year (FY) 2023, there were 1,625,740 admissions in F-1 status and 61,910 in F-2 status. \n See \n DHS Off. of Homeland Sec"},{"title":"Vetting of Certain Surface Transportation Employees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing a regulation to implement provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act) that require security vetting of certain public transportation, railroad, and over-the-road-bus (OTRB) employees. In accordance with the 9/11 Act, TSA proposes to require security-sensitive employees of certain public transportation operators and railroads to undergo a Level 2 security threat assessment (STA) that includes an immigration check and terrorism watchlist check to determine whether the applicant may pose a security threat. Further, TSA proposes to require security coordinators of certain public transportation, railroad, and OTRB operators to undergo a Level 3 STA, which includes the Level 2 check plus a criminal history records check. TSA proposes appeal and waiver procedures for individuals who are adversely impacted by the vetting. Finally, TSA proposes to establish user fees to recover TSA's costs for vetting, as required by law.","document_number":"2023-10131","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-10131/vetting-of-certain-surface-transportation-employees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-23/pdf/2023-10131.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-10131.pdf?1684759517","publication_date":"2023-05-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"this NPRM, we propose the vetting standards and redress required by the 9/11 Act. In addition, we propose to conduct recurrent vetting and renewal of the STA every 5 years. The recurrent vetting and STA renewal is not required by the 9/11 Act, but is necessary to create a useful and effective inquiry into these transportation workers. \n B. Specific Provisions \n \n 1. Security-Sensitive Employees. Like the 9/11 Act \n training \n requirements that were the subject of a separate \n \n rulemaking,\n 30 \n \n the 9/11 Act \n vetting \n requirements refer to “frontline”"},{"title":"Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees","type":"Rule","abstract":"This interim final rule (IFR) amends U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to remove the requirement that R-1 religious workers who have reached the maximum period of stay must reside abroad and be physically present outside the United States for one year before being eligible for readmission in R-1 status after departing from the United States upon reaching the maximum admission period. The purpose of this change is to promote stability and minimize disruptions to the vital services that R-1 religious workers provide to U.S. churches, mosques, synagogues, and other bona fide nonprofit religious organizations.","document_number":"2026-00830","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00830/improving-continuity-for-religious-organizations-and-their-employees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-16/pdf/2026-00830.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00830.pdf?1768409408","publication_date":"2026-01-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"nonimmigrants travel abroad for consular processing as an R-1 nonimmigrant and return to the United States with a new R-1 status, including employment authorization incident to that status. \n DHS expects two populations to be affected by this rule. The first population consists of those religious organizations and religious workers that would have filed for a renewed R-1 status in the absence of this rule. This population is estimated below. \n \n The second population consists of those who may be induced into seeking renewed R-1 status as a result of this "},{"title":"Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status","type":"Rule","abstract":"On December 19, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule (2016 interim rule) amending its regulations governing the requirements and procedures for victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons seeking T nonimmigrant status. The 2016 interim rule amended the regulations to conform with legislation enacted after the publication of the initial regulations and to codify discretionary changes based on DHS's experience implementing the T nonimmigrant status program since it was established in 2002. DHS is adopting the 2016 interim rule as final with several clarifying changes based on USCIS experience implementing the interim rule, in response to comments received, and due to an organizational change to move the regulations to a separate subpart as explained in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. This final rule is intended to respond to public comments and clarify the eligibility and application requirements so that they conform to current law.","document_number":"2024-09022","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/30/2024-09022/classification-for-victims-of-severe-forms-of-trafficking-in-persons-eligibility-for-t-nonimmigrant","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-30/pdf/2024-09022.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09022.pdf?1714398257","publication_date":"2024-04-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"T-1 nonimmigrant status or an eligible family member must apply for advance parole to return to the United States after travel abroad. The T nonimmigrant must comply with advance parole requirements to maintain T nonimmigrant status upon return to the United States and remain eligible to adjust status under section 245(l) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1255(l). 8 CFR 245.23(j). \n See \n new 8 CFR 214.204(p), 214.211(i)(4).\n \n Q. Extension of Status \n \n DHS provides in this rule that a derivative T nonimmigrant may file for extension of status independently,"},{"title":"Flight Training Security Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is finalizing the 2004 interim final rule (IFR) that established the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) (formerly known as the Alien Flight Student Program). The FTSP implements a statutory requirement under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, as amended by the Vision 100- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, to prevent flight schools from providing flight training to any individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, and who have not been vetted by the Federal Government to determine whether the flight training candidate is a security threat. The rule also requires security awareness training for certain flight training provider employees. In finalizing this rule, TSA addresses the comments on the IFR, recommendations from the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and additional comments received during a reopened comment period. TSA also is eliminating years of programmatic guidance and clarifications by codifying current and relevant information into the regulatory text. Where possible, TSA is modifying the program to make it more effective and less burdensome. Finally, TSA is making other technical modifications to its regulations to consolidate in one location the agency's inspection authority.","document_number":"2024-08800","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/01/2024-08800/flight-training-security-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-01/pdf/2024-08800.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08800.pdf?1714481121","publication_date":"2024-05-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"comparable STA, as determined by TSA. \n See also \n § 1552.37.\n \n \n Recurrent vetting has several benefits that reduce costs and enhance security. First, recurrent vetting enables TSA to ensure security while allowing for a time-based STA that can be valid for a 5-year period. Second, as discussed more fully in section II.D.4., recurrent vetting allows TSA to continually vet a candidate and revoke the approval if and when disqualifying information emerges. Third, recurrent vetting enables TSA to reduce the costs of the rule by reducing delays in processing"},{"title":"Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations affecting temporary agricultural (H-2A) and temporary nonagricultural (H-2B) nonimmigrant workers (H-2 programs) and their employers. This rulemaking is intended to better ensure the integrity of the H-2 programs and enhance protections for workers.","document_number":"2024-29353","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29353/modernizing-h-2-program-requirements-oversight-and-worker-protections","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-18/pdf/2024-29353.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29353.pdf?1734443140","publication_date":"2024-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"distinction between a change of status and an extension of stay. A worker in H-2A nonimmigrant status seeking to change to an H-2B employer (for example) would need to change their status, not merely extend their stay. Unlike extensions of stay that fall under DHS regulations at 8 CFR 214.1, changes of status are governed by INA sec. 248, 8 U.S.C. 1258, which, unlike 8 CFR 214.1, specifically authorizes a nonimmigrant to change to any other nonimmigrant classification only if they are “continuing to maintain that status.” It is not clear how a nonimmigrant"},{"title":"Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration","type":"Rule","abstract":"On March 12, 2025, DHS issued an interim final rule (IFR) with request for comments amending DHS regulations to designate a new registration form for aliens to comply with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions. Unregistered aliens may use this general registration form to satisfy their statutory obligations. This final rule responds to public comments, amends DHS regulations to adjust the lists of forms and processes that may serve as registration forms and evidence of alien registration, and seeks comments on other potential changes to the regulations relating to alien registration and fingerprinting.","document_number":"2026-13057","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13057/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registration","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-29/pdf/2026-13057.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13057.pdf?1782418509","publication_date":"2026-06-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"Special Agricultural Workers (SAWs) LPR status after obtaining temporary resident status. \n See \n 52 FR 16190 (May 1, 1987). Upon the filing of a nonfrivolous Form I-687, Application for Status as a Temporary Resident, or I-700 and after having interviewed the applicant, the former INS granted to the applicant employment authorization on Form I-688A or Form I-688B. \n See \n INA secs. 210(d)(2) and 245A(e)(2), 8 U.S.C. 1160 and 1255a; 8 CFR 210.4(b)(2) and 245.2(n)(2)(ii). Upon the grant of temporary resident status, the alien was issued Form I-688, Temporary"},{"title":"Implementation of Keeping Families Together","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) implementation of the Keeping Families Together process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are present in the United States without admission or parole to request parole in place under existing statutory authority. Granting parole in place, on a case-by-case basis, to eligible noncitizens under this process will achieve the significant public benefit of promoting the unity and stability of families, increasing the economic prosperity of American communities, strengthening diplomatic relationships with partner countries in the region, reducing strain on limited U.S. government resources, and furthering national security, public safety, and border security objectives.","document_number":"2024-18725","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18725/implementation-of-keeping-families-together","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-20/pdf/2024-18725.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-18725.pdf?1724071537","publication_date":"2024-08-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"and are able to immediately apply for LPR status (\n i.e., \n without needing to wait for an immigrant visa to become available).\n 167 \n \n Noncitizen spouses of LPRs who lack lawful status do not qualify as “immediate relatives” and therefore do not have an immediate path to adjustment of status (even if granted parole) because they must wait for an immigrant visa to become available before they can apply for LPR status. They also are subject to other ineligibility provisions barring adjustment of status that are not applicable to spouses of U.S."},{"title":"Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule adopts and replaces regulations relating to key aspects of the placement, care, and services provided to unaccompanied children referred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), pursuant to ORR's responsibilities for coordinating and implementing the care and placement of unaccompanied children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) and the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). This final rule establishes a foundation for the Unaccompanied Children Program (UC Program) that is consistent with ORR's statutory duties, for the benefit of unaccompanied children and to enhance public transparency as to the policies governing the operation of the UC Program. This final rule implements the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA). As modified in 2001, the FSA provides that it will terminate 45 days after publication of final regulations implementing the agreement. ORR anticipates that any termination of the settlement based on this final rule would only be effective for those provisions that affect ORR and would not terminate provisions of the FSA that apply to other Federal Government agencies.","document_number":"2024-08329","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/30/2024-08329/unaccompanied-children-program-foundational-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-30/pdf/2024-08329.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08329.pdf?1713876316","publication_date":"2024-04-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Administration for Children and Families","name":"Children and Families Administration","id":49,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/children-and-families-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/49","parent_id":221,"slug":"children-and-families-administration"}],"excerpts":"potential sponsors based solely on their immigration status. In addition, ORR proposed in the NPRM that it shall not collect information on immigration status of potential sponsors for law enforcement or immigration enforcement related purposes. ORR stated that it will not share any immigration status information relating to potential sponsors with any law enforcement or immigration related entity at any time. ORR further stated that to the extent ORR does collect information on the immigration status of a potential sponsor, it would be only for the"},{"title":"Pilot Program To Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the United States for Certain Qualified Noncitizens","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of State (the \"Department\") is announcing a pilot program to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain requirements. This notice describes the requirements for participation in the pilot and provides information on how those falling within the bounds of the pilot program may apply for domestic visa renewal.","document_number":"2023-28160","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/21/2023-28160/pilot-program-to-resume-renewal-of-h-1b-nonimmigrant-visas-in-the-united-states-for-certain","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-21/pdf/2023-28160.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-28160.pdf?1703079947","publication_date":"2023-12-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"ineligibility that would require a waiver prior to visa issuance; \n 8. Have an approved and unexpired H-1B petition; \n 9. Were most recently admitted to the United States in H-1B status; \n 10. Are currently maintaining H-1B status in the United States; \n 11. Period of authorized admission in H-1B status has not expired; and \n 12. Intend to reenter the United States in H-1B status after a temporary period abroad. \n Some of these requirements are mandated by statute or regulation. Others are discretionary requirements and are designed to limit the pilot"}]}