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Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As Amended

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Aug 5, 1994

The period for comment on the proposal ended on May 31, 1994. The Department received one comment during the period. … The commenter opposed promulgation of the proposed revision on several bases, one of which appears to derive from a misreading of the legislative history of the 1952 Act.

Department of State Selection of Accrediting Entities Under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 8, 2005

The public comment period for that proposed rule is now closed. Post-comment period comments on the rule are discouraged. … The Department is not required to consider comments provided to it after the comment period has closed, and is making no commitment to do so; any addition of comments to the public file is intended to

Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Automatic Visa Revalidation; Interim Rule

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 7, 2002

ACTION: Interim rule; request for comments. … Written comments must be received on or before May 6, 2002.

Visas: Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 24, 1996

ACTION: Interim final rule, with request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 created … exceed the period of three years.

Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 30, 2026

After the 60-day comment period closes, the Department will review all relevant feedback and publish a final rule as soon as possible. … during a 60-day comment period, to which it will respond in a final rule, should the Department choose to finalize all or part of this proposal. 3  Foreign governments seek to promote the ability

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2025

One commenter, in expressing appreciation for the Department's commitment to periodic reviews of the ETL, encouraged the Department to continue to engage with industry and open another comment period specifically … The Department values the industry contributions in the two prior comment periods and declines to open another comment period at this time, although it may issue a request for such comment at a future

New Conservation Measures for Antarctic Fishing Under the Auspices of CCAMLR

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 18, 2003

DATES: Persons wishing to comment on the measures or desiring more information should submit written comments by January 20, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew V. … Nets should be cleaned prior to shooting to remove items that might attract birds. 5.

Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 8, 2004

ACTION: Interim rule and request for comments. … Comment Date: The Department will accept written comments, which must be received no later than January 7, 2005.

Electronic Passport

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 18, 2005

Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as a proposed rule, with a 45-day provision for public comments. … The Department is providing for a shorter period than the 60 days suggested by Section 6(a) of E.O. 12866 because we believe 45 days will provide the public with a meaningful opportunity to comment while

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: TechWomen

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 20, 2010

known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. … Please note that all air travel must be in compliance with the Fly America Act. There is no charge for J-1 visas for participants in Bureau sponsored programs. • Per Diem. For U.S.

Visas: Ineligibility Based on Public Charge Grounds

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 17, 2021

ACTION: Interim final rule; reopening of public comment period. … Reopening the comment period gives interested persons an opportunity to comment on these issues. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S.

Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption; Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000; Accreditation of Agencies; Approval of Persons

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 15, 2006

Other commenters suggest a three-week review period, while others request establishing a two-week review period. … Another commenter echoes the suggestion of a probationary period, recommending a one-time, three-month probationary period.

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 28, 2023

As a result, the Department published an NPRM in the Federal Register on December 29, 2021 (86 FR 74018), for a 60-day public comment period that ended on February 28, 2022. … Analysis of Comments In the 60-day period following publication of the NPRM, the Department received a total of 328 comments, 94 of which were duplicates.

Passports

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 7, 2007

Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Electronically: You may submit electronic comments to: Comments.22.CFR.Part_51.update@state.gov . Attachments must be in Microsoft Word. … Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as a proposed rule, with 60 days for public comments and review.

Au Pair Exchange Programs

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 2, 2006

ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment. … DATES: Comment Dates: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from February 2, 2006.

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Gilman Evaluation Survey

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 12, 2013

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. … This study is authorized by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act) (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.).

Au Pair Exchange Programs

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 8, 2006

Analysis of Comments The Department received a total of 1 comment on the proposed rule for Au Pair extension requests. … Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 801-808).

Adoptions: Regulatory Change To Clarify the Application of the Accreditation Requirement and Standards in Cases Covered by the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 14, 2014

After the conclusion of the comment period, the Department will publish a final rule (in which it will address relevant comments) as expeditiously as possible. … the period of public comment would be impractical, unnecessary and contrary to public interest under Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).

Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Registration Fee Change

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 28, 2008

DATES: Effective Date: The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until August 27, 2008. … Regulatory Flexibility Act: Because this proposed rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 553, it is exempt from the regulatory flexibility analysis requirements set forth in

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Administrative Processing of Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality (CLN) Fee

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 2, 2023

After the conclusion of the comment period, the Department will publish a final rule that will address relevant comments as expeditiously as possible. … The Department believes that a 30-day comment period provides the public sufficient opportunity to meaningfully review the proposed rule and generate informed comments on its text.