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Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status
The Homeland Security Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024. It took effect on August 28, 2024.
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What the agency says
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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-09022
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department
- Published
- April 30, 2024
- Takes effect
- August 28, 2024
- Dates
- This rule is effective August 28, 2024.
- Docket
- CIS No. 2507-11; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2011-0010
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1615-AA59
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 8 CFR 212; 8 CFR 214; 8 CFR 245; 8 CFR 274
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Aliens; Cultural exchange programs; Employment; Foreign officials; Health professions; Immigration; Passports and visas; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Students
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 80
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