Filing Procedures and Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization and Related Documentation for Liberians Provided Deferred Enforced Departure, 15715-15717 [2010-7115]

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[FR Doc. 2010–7123 Filed 3–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15715 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2493–10; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2010–0005] RIN 1615–ZA97 Filing Procedures and Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization and Related Documentation for Liberians Provided Deferred Enforced Departure AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: On March 18, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary), Janet Napolitano, directing the Secretary to extend for an additional 18 months the deferred enforced departure (DED) of certain Liberians and to provide for work authorization during that period. The extension runs from April 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. This notice announces an automatic 6-month extension of current employment authorization documents (EADs) held by Liberians whose DED has been extended under the presidential memorandum and informs eligible Liberians and their employers how to determine which EADs are automatically extended. This notice also provides instructions for eligible Liberians on how to apply for the full 18-month extension of employment authorization. Finally, this notice provides instructions for DED-eligible Liberians on how to apply for permission to travel outside the United States during the 18-month DED period. DATES: This notice is effective April 1, 2010. The 6-month automatic extension of employment authorization for Liberians who are eligible for DED, including the extension of their EADs, as specified in this notice, is effective on April 1, 2010. This automatic extension will expire on September 30, 2010. The 18-month extension of DED is valid through September 30, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: • For further information on DED, including guidance on the application process for employment authorization and additional information on eligibility, please visit the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov. Under the heading ‘‘Humanitarian’’ select ‘‘Temporary Protected Status’’ from the homepage. You can then choose the DED page or the Liberian-specific page. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 15716 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 30, 2010 / Notices You can find detailed information about this DED extension on our Web site at the Liberian Questions & Answers Section. • You can also contact the DED Operations Program Manager, Service Center Operations Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2060, telephone (202) 272–1533. This is not a toll-free call. Note: the phone number provided here is solely for questions regarding this Federal Register notice. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about the status of individual cases can check Case Status Online available at the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1–800–375–5283 (TTY 1–800–767–1833). • Further information will also be available at local USCIS offices upon publication of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Presidential Memorandum Extending DED for Certain Liberians In accordance with his constitutional authority to conduct the foreign relations of the United States, President Obama has directed that Liberians (and eligible persons without nationality who last resided in Liberia) who are physically present in the United States and who held TPS on September 30, 2007, and are under a grant of DED through March 31, 2010, be provided DED for an additional 18-month period after their current DED status ends. See Memorandum from President Obama to the Secretary of Homeland Security dated March 18, 2010 (‘‘Presidential Memorandum’’). The President also directed the Secretary to implement the necessary steps to authorize employment authorization for eligible Liberians for 18 months from April 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Employment Authorization and Filing Requirements How Will I Know if I Am Eligible for Employment Authorization Under the Presidential Memorandum That Extended DED for Certain Liberians for 18 Months? The DED extension and the procedures for employment authorization in this notice apply to Liberian nationals (and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia) who were covered by DED through March 31, 2010. Such individuals include only Liberians who are physically present in the United VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Mar 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 States, held TPS on September 30, 2007, and are under a grant of DED through March 31, 2010. This DED extension does not include any individual: • Who would be ineligible for TPS for the reasons provided in section 244(c)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B); • Whose removal the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is in the interest of the United States; • Whose presence or activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States; • Who has voluntarily returned to Liberia or his or her country of last habitual residence outside the United States; • Who was deported, excluded, or removed prior to March 18, 2010; or • Who is subject to extradition. What Will I Need To File if I Am Covered by DED and Would Like To Have Evidence of Employment Authorization? If you are covered under DED for Liberia, and would like employment authorization during the 18-month extension of DED, you must apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) on Form I–765, Application for Employment Authorization. You must file Form I–765 with USCIS during the DED extension period that begins on April 1, 2010. Please carefully follow the Form I–765 instructions when completing the application for an EAD. On Form I–765, you must: • Indicate that you are eligible for DED; and • Include a copy of your last Form I– 797, Notice of Action, showing that you were approved for TPS as of September 30, 2007, if such copy is available. (Please note that evidence of TPS as of September 30, 2007, is necessary to show that you were covered under the previous DED for Liberia through March 31, 2010. How Will I Know if I Will Need To Obtain Biometrics? If biometrics are required to produce the secure EAD, you will be notified by USCIS and scheduled for an appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center. The new EAD will be valid through September 30, 2011. Where Do I Submit My Completed Form I–765? Please submit your completed Form I–765 and supporting documentation to: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 USCIS, Attn: DED Liberia, P.O. Box 8677, Chicago, IL 60680–8677. Can I File My Form I–765 Electronically? No. Electronic filing is not available for filing Form I–765 based on DED. Extension of Employment Authorization and EADs May I Request an Interim EAD at My Local Office? No. Local USCIS offices will not issue interim EADs to individuals eligible for DED under the Presidential Memorandum. Am I Eligible To Receive an Automatic 6-Month EAD Extension From April 1, 2010, Through September 30, 2010? You are eligible for an automatic 6month extension of your EAD if you are a national of Liberia (or person having no nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia), and you are currently covered by DED through March 31, 2010. This automatic extension covers EADs issued on Form I–766, Employment Authorization Document, bearing an expiration date of March 31, 2010. These EADs must also bear the notation ‘‘A–11’’ on the face of the card under ‘‘Category.’’ What Documents May a Qualified Individual Show to His or Her Employer through September 30, 2010, as Proof of Employment Authorization and Identity When Completing Form I–9? During the first 6 months, qualified individuals who have received a 6month automatic extension of their EADs covered under this Federal Register notice may present their automatically extended Form I–766 with an expiration date of March 31, 2010, to their employers as proof of employment authorization and identity. The EAD must bear the notation ‘‘A–11’’ on the face of the card under ‘‘Category.’’ To minimize confusion over this automatic extension at the time of hire or re-verification, qualified individuals may also present a copy of this Federal Register notice regarding the automatic extension of EADs through September 30, 2010. What Documents May a Qualified Individual Show to His or Her Employer After September 30, 2010, as Proof of Employment Authorization and Identity When Completing Form I–9? After September 30, 2010, individuals covered under this notice may present their EADs on Form I–766 with an expiration date of September 30, 2011, to their employers as proof of employment authorization and identity. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 30, 2010 / Notices The EAD will bear the notation ‘‘A–11’’ on the face of the card under ‘‘Category.’’ After September 30, 2010, employers may not accept EADs without a valid date. Employers should not request proof of Liberian citizenship. Employers should accept EADs as valid ‘‘List A’’ documents. Employers should not ask for additional Form I–9 documentation if presented with an EAD that is valid pursuant to this Federal Register notice, and the EAD reasonably appears on its face to be genuine and to relate to the employee. Employees also may present any other legally acceptable document or combination of documents listed on Form I–9 as proof of identity and employment eligibility. Note to Employers: Employers are reminded that the laws requiring employment eligibility verification and prohibiting unfair immigration-related employment practices remain in full force. This notice does not supersede or in any way limit applicable employment verification rules and policy guidance, including those rules setting forth re-verification requirements. For questions, employers may call the USCIS Customer Assistance Office at 1–800–357–2099. Employers may also call the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) Employer Hotline at 1–800–255–8155. Additional information is available on the OSC Web site at https://www.justice.gov/crt/ osc/. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Note to Employees: Employees or applicants may call the OSC Employee Hotline at 1–800–255–7688 for information. Additional information is available on the OSC Web site at https://www.justice.gov/crt/ osc/. Travel Authorization and Advance Parole Individuals covered under DED who want to travel outside of the United States must apply for and receive advance parole by filing Form I–131, Application for Travel Document, with required fees before departing the United States. See 8 CFR 223.2(a). The determination whether to grant advance parole is within the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security and is not guaranteed in all cases. If you seek advance parole in order to go to Liberia, you may risk being found ineligible to re-enter the United States under DED because the President’s memorandum excludes persons ‘‘who have voluntarily returned to Liberia.’’ You may submit your completed Form I–131 with your Form I–765. If you choose to file a Form I–131 separately, please submit the application along with supporting documentation that you qualify for DED VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Mar 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 to: USCIS, Attn: DED Liberia, P.O. Box 8677, Chicago, IL 60680–8677. If you have a pending or approved I–765, please submit the I–797 notice of receipt or approval along with your Form I–131 and supporting documentation. Dated: March 24, 2010. Alejandro Mayorkas, Director, U.S. Citzenship and Immigration Services. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information collection request contact John Trelease, at (202) 208–2783 or by e-mail at the address listed in ADDRESSES. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)]. This notice identifies an information collection that OSM will be submitting to OMB for extension. This collection is contained in 30 CFR part 778—Permit Applications—Minimum Requirements for Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related Information. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15717 OSM has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect current reporting levels or adjustments based on reestimates of burden or respondents. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection of information is 1029–0117 and is displayed at 30 CFR 778.8. Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary of the public comments will be included in OSM’s submissions of the information collection request to OMB. The following information is provided for each information collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4) frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden for the collection of information. Title: 30 CFR part 778—Permit Applications—Minimum Requirements for Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related Information. OMB Control Number: 1029–0117. Summary: Section 507(b) of Public Law 95–87 provides that persons conducting coal mining activities submit to the regulatory authority all relevant information regarding ownership and control of the property affected, their compliance status and history. This information is used to insure all legal, financial and compliance requirements are satisfied prior to issuance or denial of a permit. Bureau Form Number: None. Division of Regulatory Support Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: Surface coal mining permit applicants and State regulatory authorities. Total Annual Responses: 2,554. Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,623. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 30, 2010)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

[CIS No. 2493-10; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0005]
RIN 1615-ZA97


Filing Procedures and Automatic Extension of Employment 
Authorization and Related Documentation for Liberians Provided Deferred 
Enforced Departure

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On March 18, 2010, President Obama issued a memorandum to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary), Janet Napolitano, 
directing the Secretary to extend for an additional 18 months the 
deferred enforced departure (DED) of certain Liberians and to provide 
for work authorization during that period. The extension runs from 
April 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. This notice announces an 
automatic 6-month extension of current employment authorization 
documents (EADs) held by Liberians whose DED has been extended under 
the presidential memorandum and informs eligible Liberians and their 
employers how to determine which EADs are automatically extended. This 
notice also provides instructions for eligible Liberians on how to 
apply for the full 18-month extension of employment authorization. 
Finally, this notice provides instructions for DED-eligible Liberians 
on how to apply for permission to travel outside the United States 
during the 18-month DED period.

DATES: This notice is effective April 1, 2010. The 6-month automatic 
extension of employment authorization for Liberians who are eligible 
for DED, including the extension of their EADs, as specified in this 
notice, is effective on April 1, 2010. This automatic extension will 
expire on September 30, 2010. The 18-month extension of DED is valid 
through September 30, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
     For further information on DED, including guidance on the 
application process for employment authorization and additional 
information on eligibility, please visit the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov. Under the heading ``Humanitarian'' select ``Temporary 
Protected Status'' from the homepage. You can then choose the DED page 
or the Liberian-specific page.

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You can find detailed information about this DED extension on our Web 
site at the Liberian Questions & Answers Section.
     You can also contact the DED Operations Program Manager, 
Service Center Operations Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20529-2060, telephone (202) 272-1533. This is not a 
toll-free call. Note: the phone number provided here is solely for 
questions regarding this Federal Register notice. It is not for 
individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information about 
the status of individual cases can check Case Status Online available 
at the USCIS Web site at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the USCIS 
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-
1833).
     Further information will also be available at local USCIS 
offices upon publication of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Presidential Memorandum Extending DED for Certain Liberians

    In accordance with his constitutional authority to conduct the 
foreign relations of the United States, President Obama has directed 
that Liberians (and eligible persons without nationality who last 
resided in Liberia) who are physically present in the United States and 
who held TPS on September 30, 2007, and are under a grant of DED 
through March 31, 2010, be provided DED for an additional 18-month 
period after their current DED status ends. See Memorandum from 
President Obama to the Secretary of Homeland Security dated March 18, 
2010 (``Presidential Memorandum''). The President also directed the 
Secretary to implement the necessary steps to authorize employment 
authorization for eligible Liberians for 18 months from April 1, 2010, 
through September 30, 2011.

Employment Authorization and Filing Requirements

How Will I Know if I Am Eligible for Employment Authorization Under the 
Presidential Memorandum That Extended DED for Certain Liberians for 18 
Months?

    The DED extension and the procedures for employment authorization 
in this notice apply to Liberian nationals (and persons without 
nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia) who were covered by 
DED through March 31, 2010. Such individuals include only Liberians who 
are physically present in the United States, held TPS on September 30, 
2007, and are under a grant of DED through March 31, 2010.
    This DED extension does not include any individual:
     Who would be ineligible for TPS for the reasons provided 
in section 244(c)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 
U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B);
     Whose removal the Secretary of Homeland Security 
determines is in the interest of the United States;
     Whose presence or activities in the United States the 
Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to believe would have 
potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United 
States;
     Who has voluntarily returned to Liberia or his or her 
country of last habitual residence outside the United States;
     Who was deported, excluded, or removed prior to March 18, 
2010; or
     Who is subject to extradition.

What Will I Need To File if I Am Covered by DED and Would Like To Have 
Evidence of Employment Authorization?

    If you are covered under DED for Liberia, and would like employment 
authorization during the 18-month extension of DED, you must apply for 
an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) on Form I-765, Application 
for Employment Authorization. You must file Form I-765 with USCIS 
during the DED extension period that begins on April 1, 2010. Please 
carefully follow the Form I-765 instructions when completing the 
application for an EAD. On Form I-765, you must:
     Indicate that you are eligible for DED; and
     Include a copy of your last Form I-797, Notice of Action, 
showing that you were approved for TPS as of September 30, 2007, if 
such copy is available. (Please note that evidence of TPS as of 
September 30, 2007, is necessary to show that you were covered under 
the previous DED for Liberia through March 31, 2010.

How Will I Know if I Will Need To Obtain Biometrics?

    If biometrics are required to produce the secure EAD, you will be 
notified by USCIS and scheduled for an appointment at a USCIS 
Application Support Center. The new EAD will be valid through September 
30, 2011.

Where Do I Submit My Completed Form I-765?

    Please submit your completed Form I-765 and supporting 
documentation to: USCIS, Attn: DED Liberia, P.O. Box 8677, Chicago, IL 
60680-8677.

Can I File My Form I-765 Electronically?

    No. Electronic filing is not available for filing Form I-765 based 
on DED.

Extension of Employment Authorization and EADs

May I Request an Interim EAD at My Local Office?

    No. Local USCIS offices will not issue interim EADs to individuals 
eligible for DED under the Presidential Memorandum.

Am I Eligible To Receive an Automatic 6-Month EAD Extension From April 
1, 2010, Through September 30, 2010?

    You are eligible for an automatic 6-month extension of your EAD if 
you are a national of Liberia (or person having no nationality who last 
habitually resided in Liberia), and you are currently covered by DED 
through March 31, 2010.
    This automatic extension covers EADs issued on Form I-766, 
Employment Authorization Document, bearing an expiration date of March 
31, 2010. These EADs must also bear the notation ``A-11'' on the face 
of the card under ``Category.''

What Documents May a Qualified Individual Show to His or Her Employer 
through September 30, 2010, as Proof of Employment Authorization and 
Identity When Completing Form I-9?

    During the first 6 months, qualified individuals who have received 
a 6-month automatic extension of their EADs covered under this Federal 
Register notice may present their automatically extended Form I-766 
with an expiration date of March 31, 2010, to their employers as proof 
of employment authorization and identity. The EAD must bear the 
notation ``A-11'' on the face of the card under ``Category.'' To 
minimize confusion over this automatic extension at the time of hire or 
re-verification, qualified individuals may also present a copy of this 
Federal Register notice regarding the automatic extension of EADs 
through September 30, 2010.

What Documents May a Qualified Individual Show to His or Her Employer 
After September 30, 2010, as Proof of Employment Authorization and 
Identity When Completing Form I-9?

    After September 30, 2010, individuals covered under this notice may 
present their EADs on Form I-766 with an expiration date of September 
30, 2011, to their employers as proof of employment authorization and 
identity.

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The EAD will bear the notation ``A-11'' on the face of the card under 
``Category.'' After September 30, 2010, employers may not accept EADs 
without a valid date.
    Employers should not request proof of Liberian citizenship. 
Employers should accept EADs as valid ``List A'' documents. Employers 
should not ask for additional Form I-9 documentation if presented with 
an EAD that is valid pursuant to this Federal Register notice, and the 
EAD reasonably appears on its face to be genuine and to relate to the 
employee. Employees also may present any other legally acceptable 
document or combination of documents listed on Form I-9 as proof of 
identity and employment eligibility.

    Note to Employers: Employers are reminded that the laws 
requiring employment eligibility verification and prohibiting unfair 
immigration-related employment practices remain in full force. This 
notice does not supersede or in any way limit applicable employment 
verification rules and policy guidance, including those rules 
setting forth re-verification requirements. For questions, employers 
may call the USCIS Customer Assistance Office at 1-800-357-2099. 
Employers may also call the U.S. Department of Justice Office of 
Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices 
(OSC) Employer Hotline at 1-800-255-8155. Additional information is 
available on the OSC Web site at https://www.justice.gov/crt/osc/.


    Note to Employees: Employees or applicants may call the OSC 
Employee Hotline at 1-800-255-7688 for information. Additional 
information is available on the OSC Web site at https://www.justice.gov/crt/osc/.

Travel Authorization and Advance Parole

    Individuals covered under DED who want to travel outside of the 
United States must apply for and receive advance parole by filing Form 
I-131, Application for Travel Document, with required fees before 
departing the United States. See 8 CFR 223.2(a). The determination 
whether to grant advance parole is within the discretion of the 
Department of Homeland Security and is not guaranteed in all cases. If 
you seek advance parole in order to go to Liberia, you may risk being 
found ineligible to re-enter the United States under DED because the 
President's memorandum excludes persons ``who have voluntarily returned 
to Liberia.''
    You may submit your completed Form I-131 with your Form I-765. If 
you choose to file a Form I-131 separately, please submit the 
application along with supporting documentation that you qualify for 
DED to: USCIS, Attn: DED Liberia, P.O. Box 8677, Chicago, IL 60680-
8677.
    If you have a pending or approved I-765, please submit the I-797 
notice of receipt or approval along with your Form I-131 and supporting 
documentation.

    Dated: March 24, 2010.
Alejandro Mayorkas,
Director, U.S. Citzenship and Immigration Services.
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