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Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Electronic Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 15, 2009

The Department published an interim rule, Public Notice 4446 at 68 FR 49353, Aug. 18, 2003, with a request for comments. The comment period expired on October 17, 2003. … No public comments were received during the comment period. What did the rule do?

Passport Procedures-Amendment to Expedited Passport Processing Regulation

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 17, 2009

Analysis of Comments Eight comments were submitted in response to the request for comments. … The comment period closed on October 15, 2007.

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 19, 2025

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. … The Department received four comments before the comment period ended on September 8, 2025, with two being nonresponsive to the collection.

Privacy Act of 1974; Altered System of Records

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jan 28, 1994

Any persons interested in commenting on the altered system of records may do so by submitting comments in writing to Margaret P. … Computer records are also maintained by Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act and Executive Order request case number which includes information on specific cases assigned to annuitants showing case

Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under Section 132 of Public Law 101-649, as Amended

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 8, 1995

Interested persons are invited to [[Page 7444]] submit written comments on or before March 10, 1995. … There will be no new mail-in period to allow aliens to apply to compete for the visas available under this extension.

Visas: Nonimmigrant Visas

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 5, 2021

Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act This rule is issued without prior notice and comment, with an effective date 30 days after publication in the Federal Register , pursuant to … Regulatory Flexibility Act/Executive Order 13272: Small Business Because this final rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 553, it is exempt from the regulatory flexibility

Visas: Grounds of Ineligibility

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 29, 1997

Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). … Date: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 27, 1998.

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Documentary Services Fee

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 16, 2020

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. … During the comment period, the public may request an appointment to review Cost of Service Model (CoSM) data on site if certain conditions are met.

Passport Procedures-Amendment to Requirements for Executing a Passport Application on Behalf of a Minor

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 4, 2001

Analysis of Comments The proposed rule was published for comments on October 10, 2000 at 65 FR 60132. … The comment period closed November 6, 2000, but the Department continued to accept comments (including by electronic mail) until November 28, 2000, to accommodate delays in publication and mail delivery

Notice of Meeting of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 7, 2006

The text of the Act and subject Memoranda of Understanding, as well as related information may be found at http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop . … Implementation Act, 19 U.S.C. 2602, pursuant to which the Committee must make findings.

Deaths and Estates

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 28, 2007

Analysis of Comments As stated above, the proposed rule was published on October 24, 2006. The Department received one comment regarding the proposed rule. … All comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated above will be considered.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 23, 2026

Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2778), the authority from which the ITAR is derived, requires periodic review to determine what articles and services, if any, no longer warrant … Regulatory Flexibility Act Since this rule is exempt from the notice-and-comment provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553, the rule does not require analysis under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Visas: Diversity Immigrants

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 5, 2019

Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as an interim final rule because it is exempt from notice and comment under the foreign affairs exception of … Paperwork Reduction Act The Department invites comment on any increase in burden imposed by the proposed collection of information.

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 3, 2017

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. … A lengthier period of post implementation will better inform this estimate, and the Department will update the estimate accordingly.

Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as AmendedPlace of Application

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 6, 1998

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An interim rule implementing the new subsection 222(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), and requesting comments, was published on January 7, 1998 [63 FR 669]. … The period for comments has expired; no comments have been received.

Visas: Nonimmigrant Classes; Legal Immigration Family Equity Act Nonimmigrants, V and K Classification

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 16, 2001

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments. … Written comments must be received no later than June 1, 2001. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted, in duplicate, to H.

Rule Title: Exchange Visitor Program-Training and Internship Programs

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 7, 2006

Regulatory Analysis Administrative Procedure Act The Department is publishing this rule as a proposed rule, with a 60-day provision for public comments. … Paperwork Reduction Act Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Amended Department of State Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and To Conduct Scoping Meetings and Notice of Floodplain and Wetland Involvement and To Initiate Consultation Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the Proposed Transcanada Keystone XL Pipeline

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 23, 2009

ACTION: Notice of Intent—Rescheduled Public Scoping Meetings in South Dakota and extension of comment period. … The public scoping period has been extended until April 15, 2009. The Department of State will consider all comments received or postmarked by April 15, 2009 in defining the scope of the EIS.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 3, 1998

Comments The Department received no comments from the public during the comment period. … A temporary period has a reasonable, finite end that does not equate to permanent residence.

Passports: Form DS-3053 Statement of Consent; Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 20, 2022

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. … Regulatory Findings Administrative Procedure Act The Department of State is publishing this rulemaking as a proposed rule and is providing 60 days for public comment.