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Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services: Department of State and Overseas Embassies and ...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services:
Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
,
36522-36535 [2010-15622]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 22 and 51 [Public Notice: 7068] RIN 1400-AC58 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: Further to the Department's proposed rule to amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule of Fees), the Department of State is adjusting a number of fees in light of an independent cost of service study's findings that the U.S.... [read document]
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Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and ...

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
,
28188-28194 [2010-12125]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 7018] RIN 1400-AC57 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: Further to the Department's proposed rule to amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) for nonimmigrant visa and border crossing card application processing fees, this rule raises from $131 to $140 the fee charged for the processing... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Removing ...

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Removing Requirement for Prior Approval for Certain Proposals to Foreign Persons Relating to Significant Military Equipment
,
15388-15389 [2010-6905]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 124, 126 and 129 [Public Notice: 6931] RIN 1400-AC62 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Removing Requirement for Prior Approval for Certain Proposals to Foreign Persons Relating to Significant Military Equipment AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove the requirements for prior approval or prior notification for certain... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
,
14111-14116 [2010-6490]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 6928] RIN 1400-AC57 and 1400-AC58 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Department of State (``Department'') published two proposed rules in the Federal Register on December 14, 2009, and February 9, 2010, proposing to amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. In this supplemental... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
,
6321-6330 [2010-2816]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 6887] RIN 1400-AC58 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This rule proposes adjustments in current fees for consular services. The Department of State is adjusting the fees in light of an independent cost of service study's (``CoSS'') findings that the U.S. Government is not fully covering its costs for... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program - Secondary School Students; Withdrawal

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor Program - Secondary School Students; Withdrawal
,
68756 [E9-30837]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6858] Exchange Visitor Program--Secondary School Students AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. SUMMARY: On December 23, 2009 the State Department published in the Federal Register a proposed rule titled Exchange Visitor Program-- Secondary School Students. The Department revised existing regulations to provide greater specificity and clarity to sponsors of the Secondary School Student category with respect to the... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program; Secondary School Students

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor Program; Secondary School Students
,
68200-68208 [E9-30274]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6853] RIN 1400-AC56 Exchange Visitor Program--Secondary School Students AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend and improve the Exchange Visitor Program regulations by providing greater specificity and clarity to sponsors of the Secondary School Student category with respect to the execution of sponsor oversight responsibilities under the exchange... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas ...

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
,
66076-66079 [E9-29722]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 6851] RIN: 1400-AC57 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) for nonimmigrant visa application and border crossing card processing fees. The rule raises from $131 to $140 the fee charged for the processing of an application for most... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Section 125. ...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Section 125.4(b)(9) Export Exemption for Technical Data
,
61292-61294 [E9-28181]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 125 [Public Notice 6338] RIN 1400-AC59 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Section 125.4(b)(9) Export Exemption for Technical Data AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding an exemption for technical data, to clarify that the exemption covers technical data, regardless of media or format, sent or taken by a U.S.... [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As ...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas:
Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As Amended; Requirements for Aliens in Religious Occupations
,
51236-51237 [E9-24089]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice: 6779] Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended; Requirements for Aliens in Religious Occupations AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: To comply with the Department of Homeland Security regulation requiring sponsoring employers to file petitions for all aliens for whom R-1 nonimmigrant status is sought. This rule establishes the requirement that consular officers ensure that... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program - General Provisions

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor Program - General Provisions
,
48177-48190 [E9-22822]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6767] RIN 1400-AC36 Exchange Visitor Program--General Provisions AGENCY: United States Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the General Provisions (Subpart A) of the existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations. This section of the regulations establishes the procedures for designated Program sponsors and addresses overall Program administration. It provides... [read document]
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Rule - Passport Procedures - Amendment to Expedited Passport Processing Regulation

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Passport Procedures - Amendment to Expedited Passport Processing Regulation
,
47726-47727 [E9-22417]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 22 and 51 [Public Notice 6650] RIN 1400-AC39 Passport Procedures--Amendment to Expedited Passport Processing Regulation AGENCY: Bureau of Consular Affairs, State Department. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: This rule revises the expedited passport process and changes the definition of expedited passport processing from three business days, beginning when the application arrives at a passport agency or when the request for expedited processing is approved, to the... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor ProgramSecondary School Students

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor ProgramSecondary School Students
,
45385-45387 [E9-21185]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6749] RIN 1400-AC56 Exchange Visitor Program--Secondary School Students AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM). SUMMARY: The Department seeks information on alternative and more specific means of screening potential families to host exchange visitors participating in the Secondary School Student category of the Exchange Visitor Program. Current regulations allow sponsors the flexibility to exercise... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Temporary Export Exemption ...

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Temporary Export Exemption for Body Armor
,
39212-39213 [E9-18843]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 123 [Public Notice: 6646] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Temporary Export Exemption for Body Armor AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to add an exemption for the temporary export of body armor for exclusive personal use to destinations not subject to restrictions under the ITAR Sec. 126.1 and to Afghanistan and Iraq under... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Congressional Certification ...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Congressional Certification Regarding South Korea
,
38342-38344 [E9-18332]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 123, 124, 126 and 129 [Public Notice: 6716] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Congressional Certification Regarding South Korea AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Congressional certification for the Republic of Korea (also referred to as South Korea). South Korea is now in the same category as the countries in the... [read document]
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Rule - Foreign Officials: Definition of Immediate Family Members, As Amended

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Foreign Officials:
Definition of Immediate Family Members, As Amended
,
36112-36113 [E9-17262]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice: 6676] Foreign Officials: Definition of Immediate Family Members, as Amended AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: As authorized the Immigration and Nationality Act this rule amends the definition of ``immediate family'' for the Foreign Government Official nonimmigrant visa category. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective July 22, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren A. Prosnik, Legislation and Regulations... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions ...

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations:
United States Munitions List; Correction
,
18628 [E9-9291]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6589] Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Correcting amendment. SUMMARY: The Department of State published a final rule in the Federal Register on May 21, 2004 (69 FR 29222), revising Category XII(c) of the United States Munitions List. A technical error in that rule resulted in the unintended removal of language in a note after... [read document]
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Rule - Exchange Visitor Program - Au Pairs

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Exchange Visitor Program - Au Pairs,
15844-15845 [E9-7674]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6566] RIN 1400-AC48 Exchange Visitor Program--Au Pairs AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: On June 19, 2008, the Department of State published an interim final rule to revise existing regulations and thereby permit qualified au pairs to participate again in the au pair program after completing a period of at least two years of residency outside the United States following the end date of his or her initial exchange visitor... [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as ...

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas:
Documentation of Immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended; Electronic Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status
,
2369 [E9-698]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice: 6457] RIN 1400-AB84 Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Electronic Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule makes final an interim rule published in the Federal Register on August 18, 2003, amending the Department's regulations pertaining to the manner in which aliens may petition for the opportunity to participate in the... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program; Withdrawal

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor Program; Withdrawal,
76575 [E8-29784]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6455] Exchange Visitor Program AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment; withdrawal. SUMMARY: On December 10, 2008, the State Department published in the Federal Register a proposed rule titled Exchange Visitor Program. The Department amended the General Provisions of the existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations set forth at 22 CFR Part 62. This proposed rule is being withdrawn because it was submitted... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Exchange Visitor Program

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Exchange Visitor Program,
75015-75027 [E8-29213]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6448] RIN 1400-AC36 Exchange Visitor Program AGENCY: United States Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the General Provisions (Subpart A) of the existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations in order to provide greater specificity regarding program administration, sponsor obligations and participant eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program. Certain... [read document]
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Rule - Procedures for children abducted to the United States

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Procedures for children abducted to the United States,
64539-64540 [E8-25929]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 94 [Public Notice 6417] Procedures for Children Abducted to the United States; Final Rule AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is adopting as a final rule the regulations regarding incoming parental abduction cases pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Incoming cases will be processed by the United States Central Authority (USCA), the Office of Children's Issues in the... [read document]
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Rule - Uncertified Foreign Health-Care Workers

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Uncertified Foreign Health-Care Workers,
62197-62198 [E8-24474]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 40 [Public Notice 6395] RIN 1400-AB68 Uncertified Foreign Health-Care Workers AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final without change the Department's interim rule published on December 17, 2002, at 67 FR 77158. The rule changes the requirements pertaining to the issuance of visas to certain health care workers. Certain foreign health care workers now need to present certificates establishing competency in a specific... [read document]
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Rule - Board of Appellate Review; Review of Loss of Nationality

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Board of Appellate Review; Review of Loss of Nationality,
62196-62197 [E8-24472]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 7 and 50 [Public Notice: 6398] Board of Appellate Review; Review of Loss of Nationality AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule eliminates the Department's Board of Appellate Review (L/BAR), which had been authorized to review certain Department determinations, in particular those related to loss of citizenship and passport denials. Because L/BAR's jurisdiction has been superseded or made obsolete, and in large part replaced by review of... [read document]
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Rule - Eritrea; Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Eritrea; Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations,
58041-58042 [E8-23575]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 6384] Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: Eritrea AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is adding Eritrea to its regulations on prohibited exports and sales to certain countries as a result of its designation as a country not cooperating fully with antiterrorism efforts. DATES: This rule is effective October 3, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Memos, Office... [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas:
Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended,
56729-56730 [E8-22956]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice 6378] Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule establishes regulatory exceptions to travel restrictions, established in the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act, that were put in place for Burmese nationals. The rule allows the Department to exempt certain Burmese diplomats and officials from the travel restrictions. DATES:... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: Rwanda

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Rwanda,
55441-55442 [E8-22578]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 6368] Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: Rwanda AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is removing Rwanda from its regulations on prohibited exports and sales to certain countries as a result of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1823, which terminated remaining arms sanctions against Rwanda. DATES: This rule is effective September 25, 2008. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Registration Fee Change,
55439-55441 [E8-22574]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 122 and 129 [Public Notice 6370] RIN 1400-AC50 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to increase the registration fees, change the registration renewal period, and make other minor administrative changes. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective September... [read document]
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Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Interpretation

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
U.S. Munitions List Interpretation,
54314-54315 [E8-21832]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice: 6364] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Interpretation AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to clarify that certain anti-tumor drugs are not within the definition of ``chemical agents.'' DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective September 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may... [read document]
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Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; Correction

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; Correction,
52578 [E8-21018]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 122 [Public Notice 6353] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Correction of final rule. SUMMARY: This document makes a correction to the RIN stated in the final rule published on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41258) pertaining to ``Renewal of Registration.'' RIN 1400-AC50 should be RIN 1400-AC51. DATES: Effective Date: September 10, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Sweeney, Office of Defense... [read document]
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Rule - Unlawful Voters: Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Unlawful Voters:
Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended,
50194 [E8-19755]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 40 [Public Notice: 6328] RIN 1400-AC04 Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Unlawful Voters AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final the Department interim rule which amended the regulations concerning visa ineligibility for aliens who vote unlawfully. The amendment was necessary to comply with the provisions of the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. DATES: This rule is effective August... [read document]
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Rule - Fingerprinting; Documentation of Nonimmigrants under the Immigration and Nationality ...

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Fingerprinting; Documentation of Nonimmigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended,
49091-49092 [E8-19316]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice: 6324] Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Fingerprinting AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Department of State's regulations relating to the application for a nonimmigrant visa, to generally require all applicants, with certain exceptions, to provide a set of ten scanned fingerprints as part of the application process. The scanning of ten... [read document]
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Rule - Procedures for children abducted to the United States

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Procedures for children abducted to the United States,
47829-47831 [E8-18961]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 94 [Public Notice: 6320] RIN 1400-AC45 Procedures for Children Abducted to the United States; Interim Final Rule AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: This interim final rule amends regulations regarding incoming parental abduction cases pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Incoming cases will be processed by the United States Central Authority (USCA), the... [read document]
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Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: United States Munitions List Category VIII

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
United States Munitions List Category VIII,
47523-47526 [E8-18844]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6316] RIN 1400-AC47 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List Category VIII AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 121 to add language clarifying how the criteria of Section 17(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (``EAA'') are implemented in accordance with the... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Registration Fee Change,
43653-43654 [E8-17232]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 122 and 129 [Public Notice 6246] RIN 1400-AC50 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by increasing the registration fees, changing the registration renewal period, and making other minor administrative changes. DATES: Effective Date: The Department of State... [read document]
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Rule - Exchange Visitor Program; Au Pairs; Correction

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Exchange Visitor Program; Au Pairs; Correction,
36789 [E8-14780]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice 6277] Exchange Visitor Program--Au Pairs; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to an interim final rule published on Thursday, June 19, 2008 (73 FR 34861). The Department of State published a document in the Federal Register on June 19, 2008, concerning Regulations regarding Exchange Visitor Program--Au Pairs. The published document contained an incorrect... [read document]
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Rule - Exchange Visitor Program - College and University Students, Student Interns

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Exchange Visitor Program - College and University Students, Student Interns,
35066-35071 [E8-13799]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice: 6267] RIN 1400-AC35 Exchange Visitor Program--College and University Students, Student Interns AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department is hereby revising its regulations regarding College and University Students. The Final Rule creates a new subcategory of the College and University Student category--``Student Interns.'' Participation in this new sub-category is open to foreign students enrolled and pursuing a... [read document]
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Rule - Exchange Visitor Program: Au Pairs

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Exchange Visitor Program:
Au Pairs,
34861-34862 [E8-13796]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN 1400-AC48 [Public Notice: 6265] Exchange Visitor Program--Au Pairs AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim Final Rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: The Department is hereby revising its regulations regarding Au Pairs. The Interim Final Rule revises the section on repeat participation to allow qualified au pairs to repeat the program after a period of at least two years residency outside the United States following the end date of his or her... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States ...

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
The United States Munitions List; Correction,
28863 [C8-1122]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6187] RIN 1400-AC47 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List Correction Sec. 121.1 [Corrected] In proposed rule document 08-1122 beginning on page 19778 in the issue of Friday, April 11, 2008, make the following correction: On page 19780, in the first column, in Sec. 121.1(b), in the first line, ``(b)'' should read ``*(b)''. [FR Doc. C8-1122 Filed 5-16-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505-01-D [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas:
Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act,
23067-23069 [E8-9336]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 40 and 41 [Public Notice: 6202] Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Department of State's regulations related to application for a nonimmigrant visa, to offer a completely electronic application procedure as an alternative to submission of the Form DS-156. DATES: This rule is effective on April 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
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Proposed Rule - Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States ...

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Proposed Rule
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
The United States Munitions List,
19778-19780 [08-1122]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 121 [Public Notice 6187] RIN 1400-AC47 Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: The United States Munitions List AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Proposed Rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the text of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 121, to add language clarifying how the criteria of Section 17(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (``EAA'') are implemented in accordance with the... [read document]
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Rule - Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea ...

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry from within the Western Hemisphere,
18384-18420 [E8-6725]
Part III Department of Homeland Security Department of State 8 CFR Parts 212 and 235 22 Parts 41 and 53 Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere; Designation of an Enhanced Driver's License and Identity Document Issued by the State of Washington as a Travel Document Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Institute; Final Rule and Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [USCBP 2007-0061] RIN... [read document]
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Rule - North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Amendment to the International Traffic in ...

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations,
15885 [E8-6019]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 123 [Public Notice: 6147] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), to clarify United States policy to allow for reexports or retransfers of U.S.-origin components incorporated into a foreign defense article to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),... [read document]
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Rule - International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations, Sri Lanka; Amendment

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations, Sri Lanka; Amendment,
15409-15410 [E8-5890]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 126 [Public Notice: 6145] Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Sri Lanka AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, Pub. L. 110-161), the Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regarding Sri Lanka, to make it United States policy to deny licenses and other... [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants; Visa Classification

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas:
Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants; Visa Classification,
14926-14934 [E8-5413]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Parts 41 and 42 [Public Notice: 6135] Visas: Documentation of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants --Visa Classification Symbols AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department is amending its regulations to add new classification symbols to the immigrant and nonimmigrant classification tables. The amendment is necessary to implement legislation that has created additional immigrant and nonimmigrant classifications as described herein. Additionally, the... [read document]
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Rule - Visas; Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas; Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act,
11027-11028 [E8-3941]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice: 6114] Visas: Documentation of immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: This rule revises the procedure for notifying the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition of the termination of the immigrant visa registration because of the failure of the beneficiary to pursue the application within a specified time, by providing that such notification will be made by... [read document]
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Rule - Visas: Documentation of immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Visas: Documentation of immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended,
7670 [E8-2463]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice: 6100] Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule revises the photo requirement as part of the application process for a Diversity Immigrant Visa, to require that the photo be in color. Color photographs enhance facial recognition and reduce the opportunity for fraud. DATES: This rule is effective February 11, 2008. FOR FURTHER... [read document]
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Rule - Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction,
5435 [E8-1670]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 RIN 1400-AC28 [Public Notice: 6084] Revisions to Passport Regulations; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains correction to the revised Passport rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2007 [Public Notice 5991]. DATE: Effective on February 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Consuelo Pachon, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 2100... [read document]
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Rule - Consular Services Fee Schedule; State Department, Overseas Embassies, and Consulates

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Consular Services Fee Schedule; State Department, Overseas Embassies, and Consulates,
5087-5090 [E8-1343]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 6082] RIN 1400-AC41 Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State is revising the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to reflect an increase in the surcharge related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and a reduction in the execution fee for the passport book. The Secretary of... [read document]
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Rule - Passports; Correction

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Department of State
Rule
Passports; Correction,
4077-4078 [E8-1205]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51 RIN 1400-AC28 [Public Notice: 6071] Passports; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to the revised Passport rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2007, 72 FR 64930. DATES: Effective on February 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Consuelo Pachon, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,... [read document]
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