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1. Introduction of the Amended Form I-9 and the New Handbook for Employers

NOTICES: Amended Form I-9 and Handbook for employees,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing this Notice to introduce the newly amended Form I9, ``Employment Eligibility Verification.'' Employers are required to use the Form I9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees. The amended Form I9 contains an updated list of acceptable identity and employment
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

2. Implementation of Mark-to-Market Program Revisions

Part II: Housing and Urban Development Department,

Based on statutory changes and HUD's technical operational experience in administering the program, this final rule implements a number of changes to the MarktoMarket (M2M) program, HUD's mortgage restructuring program for FHAinsured projects with projectbased Section 8 assistance, to facilitate processing. Unlike the M2M proposed and final rules
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

3. Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Request for Comments and

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

4. Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program

NOTICES: Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program,

This Notice announces U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. Under this program, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is offering beneficiaries of approved familybased immigrant visa petitions an opportunity to receive a discretionary grant of parole to come to the United States rather than
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

5. Filing Location for H-2A Petitions

NOTICES: H-2A nonimmigrant classification; employers petitioning for temporary or seasonal agricultural workers coming to U.S.,

This Notice announces that employers petitioning for temporary or seasonal agricultural workers coming to the United States under the H2A nonimmigrant classification must file their petitions at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's California Service Center. Receiving all H2A petitions at the designated California Service Center will enable
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

6. Announcement of a Stakeholder Meeting on the Evaluation of E- Verify

NOTICES: E-Verify evaluation,

The E-Verify program, formerly Basic Pilot, is an online tool that allows participating employers to confirm the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees, regardless of citizenship, to help maintain a stable, legal workforce. The purpose of this Notice is to announce to interested members of the public a stakeholder meeting on the
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

7. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-131, Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

8. Removal of Receipt Requirement for Certain H and L Adjustment Applicants Returning From a Trip Outside the United

RULES: H and L adjustment applicants returning from trip outside U.S.; receipt requirement removed,

This rule removes the requirement that certain H and L nonimmigrants returning to the United States following a trip abroad must present a receipt notice for their adjustment of status applications to avoid having such applications deemed abandoned. The purpose of this narrow change is to remove an unnecessary documentation requirement from the
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

9. Special Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Religious Workers; Reopening the Public Comment Period

PROPOSED RULES: Aliens—; Religious workers; immigrant and nonimmigrant classification; petition requirement,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces the extension and reopening of the public comment period for the proposed rule entitled ``Special Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Religious Workers.'' The
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proposed rule was initially published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2007. Written comments on the proposed rule were to be
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

10. Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

Part II: Education Department,

The Secretary amends the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program regulations. The Secretary is amending these regulations to strengthen and improve the administration of the loan programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

11. Federal Student Aid Programs

Part III: Education Department,

The Secretary amends the regulations on the Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program; Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program; Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) Program;
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

12. Joint Report to Congress, July 31, 2007; Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act

Part IV: Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council,

Pursuant to section 2222 of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA), the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) is publishing a report entitled ``Joint Report to Congress, July 31, 2007, Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act'' prepared by its constituent agencies: The Board
FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINATION COUNCIL : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

13. RIN-1615-ZA54

NOTICES: Burundi,

Following a review of country conditions and consultations with the Secretary of State and other appropriate Government agencies, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Burundi should be terminated. This termination will not take effect until May 2, 2009, to provide for an
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

14. Amendments to the Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Council, and Decision Review Board Appeals Levels

Part II: Social Security Administration,

We propose to include in parts 404 and 416 of our rules many of the hearing level procedures now in place for disability cases in the Boston region. This change will expand those rules nationwide and apply them to hearings on both disability and nondisability matters. We expect these rules will make the hearings process more efficient and help us
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

15. Academic Competitiveness Grant Program and National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant Program

Part III: Education Department,

The Secretary amends the regulations for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs. The Secretary is amending these regulations to reduce administrative burden for program participants and to clarify program requirements.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

16. HUD Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) Debarment and Suspension Procedures

Part IV: Housing and Urban Development Department,

This rule amends HUD's Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR) to codify the suspension and debarment procedures applicable to HUD's procurement contracts. Such an amendment affirms that the suspension and debarment procedures in 24 CFR part 24 apply to both procurement and nonprocurement contracts. The contracting community is familiar with the suspension
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

17. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-539, Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

18. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-130, Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

19. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-566, Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

20. Agency Information Collection Activities: Reinstatement and Revision of a Previously Approved Form

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

21. Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization and Related Documentation for Liberians Provided Deferred Enforced

NOTICES: Liberia,

This notice announces an 18-month automatic extension of employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents for Liberians (and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia) who have been provided Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) in accordance with the Memorandum from President George W. Bush, to Secretary of
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

22. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-590, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection;

NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

23. Application Process for Replacing Forms I-551 Without an Expiration Date

PROPOSED RULES: Aliens—; Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I-551) without expiration dates; replacement application process,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Permanent Resident Cards (Forms I551) to lawful permanent residents to serve as evidence of immigration status, registration, identity, and employment authorization, and as an entry document upon return from a trip outside of the United States. Currently, there are numerous lawful permanent
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

24. Extension of the Designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status; Automatic Extension of Employment

NOTICES: El Salvador,

This Notice announces that the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months to March 9, 2009, from its current expiration date of September 9, 2007. This Notice also sets forth procedures necessary for nationals of El Salvador (or aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in El
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

25. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Part III: Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,

This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 200519. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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