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Visas: Special Immigrant Visas-U.S. Government Employee Special Immigrant Visas for Service Abroad

The State Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024. It took effect on December 10, 2024.

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What the agency says

This final rule makes updates to reflect a statutory change to the class of individuals who may qualify for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs).

Key facts

Document number: 2024-28846
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: State Department
Published: December 10, 2024
Takes effect: December 10, 2024
Dates: This final rule is effective December 10, 2024.
Docket: Public Notice: 12446
Regulation ID (RIN): 1400-AF82
Code of Federal Regulations: 22 CFR 42
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Aliens; Passports and visas
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 6

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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