Extension of Employment Authorization for Haitian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti, 28997-28998 [2011-12430]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2011 / Notices Blvd., Room 5B01, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–1485, ravindm@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [DHS Docket No. ICEB–2011–0003] RIN 1653–ZA01 Dated: May 13, 2011. Jennifer S. Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Extension of Employment Authorization for Haitian F–1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti [FR Doc. 2011–12289 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4140–01–P U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DHS. ACTION: Notice. 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[FR Doc. 2011–12290 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:54 May 18, 2011 Jkt 223001 This notice informs the public of the extension of an earlier notice, which suspended certain requirements for F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This notice extends the effective date of that notice. DATES: This notice is effective July 22, 2011 and will remain in effect until January 22, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis Farrell, Director, Student and Exchange Visitor Program; MS 5600, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 500 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20536–5600; (703) 603– 3400. This is not a toll-free number. Program information can be found at https://www.ice.gov/sevis/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What action is DHS taking under this notice? The Secretary of Homeland Security is exercising her authority under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) to extend the suspension of the applicability of certain requirements governing on-campus and off-campus employment for F–1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. See 75 FR 56120. The previous notice was effective from September 15, 2010 until July 22, 2011. Effective with this publication, suspension of the requirements is extended 18 months, from July 22, 2011 until January 22, 2013. F–1 students granted employment authorization through that notice were deemed to be engaged in a ‘‘full course of study’’ for the duration of their employment authorization, provided they satisfied the minimum course load requirement described in 75 FR 56120. See 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i)(F). PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28997 Who is covered under this action? This notice applies exclusively to F– 1 students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who were lawfully present in the United States in F–1 nonimmigrant status on January 12, 2010 under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 101(a)(15)(F)(i), and (1) Are enrolled in an institution that is Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified for enrollment of F–1 students, (2) are currently maintaining F–1 status, and (3) are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This notice applies both to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as elementary school, middle school, and high school students. The notice, however, applies differently to elementary school, middle school, and high school students (see the discussion published in 75 FR 56121 in the question, ‘‘Does this notice apply to elementary school, middle school, and high school students in F–1 status?’’). F–1 students covered by this notice who transfer to other academic institutions that are SEVP-certified for enrollment of F–1 students remain eligible for the relief provided by means of this notice. Why is DHS taking this action? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took action to provide temporary relief to F–1 students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and experienced severe economic hardship as a result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 56120. It enabled these F–1 students to obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school was in session, and reduce their course load, while continuing to maintain their F–1 student status. DHS also took action to extend Temporary Protected Status to Haiti in response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 3476. Haiti has limited resources to cope with a natural disaster like this earthquake, which was the strongest one to strike the island nation in 200 years. The country’s critical infrastructure was severely damaged, and many government offices, schools, businesses, and hospitals were completely destroyed. Haiti continues to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake. As Haiti continues to rebuild its infrastructure and economy, this difficult period has affected students from Haiti studying in the United States. Many of these students depend on money from relatives in Haiti who are E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 28998 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2011 / Notices themselves continuing to recover from the earthquake. The U.S. is committed to continuing to assist the people of Haiti. DHS is therefore extending this employment authorization for F–1 Haitian nonimmigrant students that are continuing to experience severe economic hardship as a result of the earthquake. How do I apply for an employment authorization under the circumstances of this notice? F–1 Haitian students who were lawfully present in the U.S. on January 12, 2010 and are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the earthquake may apply for employment authorization under the guidelines described in 75 FR 56120. This notice extends the time period during which F–1 Haitian students may seek employment authorization due to the earthquake. It does not impose any new or additional policies or procedures beyond those listed in the original notice. All interested F–1 students should follow the instructions listed in the original notice. Janet Napolitano, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–12430 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2007–0030] Implementation of Revised Passenger Weight Standards for Existing Passenger Vessels Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of Availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard announces the publication of Officer of Vessel Activities (CG–543) Policy Letter 11–03: ‘‘Implementation of Revised Passenger Weight Standards for Existing Passenger Vessels.’’ This policy letter provides guidance on how the Coast Guard will amend Certificates of Inspection prior to a change in the assumed average weight per person standard that will become effective in December 2011. DATES: The policy letter announced in this notice is effective on May 19, 2011. ADDRESSES: The policy letter and other documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2007–0030 and are available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:54 May 18, 2011 Jkt 223001 Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. In addition: For information concerning this notice, contact Lieutenant Commander David Webb, Passenger Vessel Program Manager, Office of Vessel Activities, Domestic Vessel Compliance Division (CG–543), telephone 202–372–1224 or via e-mail at CG5431@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 10, 2011. Kevin S. Cook, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy. [FR Doc. 2011–12282 Filed 5–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–3320– EM; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Mississippi; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration Background and Purpose AGENCY: The Coast Guard determines the maximum number of persons permitted on a vessel by several factors, including the total weight of people carried based on an Assumed Average Weight per Person (AAWPP). The Coast Guard published a Final Rule (75 FR 78064, December 14, 2010), which updated the AAWPP for new and existing inspected passenger vessels and is available in the docket. The relevant portions of the final rule will become effective on December 1, 2011. Because of the large number of passenger vessels affected by the Final Rule, it is not practical for the Coast Guard to amend all stability letters and Certificates of Inspection (COIs) prior to the effective date of the new AAWPP, nor is it reasonable to defer vessel operator compliance until all vessel documents are updated. For this reason, the policy letter referred to in this notice provides supplemental guidance to the implementation discussion contained in the preamble to the Final Rule. This policy letter provides guidance for existing passenger vessels and contains acceptable methods for passenger vessel owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with the new AAWPP. It also outlines procedures to be followed by both passenger vessel owners and operators and the Coast Guard in order to verify compliance and amend vessel documents as may be needed. Finally, the policy letter provides guidance on an alternative to the AAWPP, described in the final rule, that a vessel may use if the owner/operator can demonstrate that the average weight of passengers and crew routinely carried on that vessel differs significantly from the published AAWPP. This notice is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 46 CFR 176. PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Mississippi (FEMA–3320–EM), dated May 4, 2011, and related determinations. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: May 6, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. The notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Mississippi is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of May 4, 2011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sharkey and Yazoo Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially, Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[DHS Docket No. ICEB-2011-0003]
RIN 1653-ZA01


Extension of Employment Authorization for Haitian F-1 
Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct 
Result of the January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti

AGENCY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the extension of an earlier 
notice, which suspended certain requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant 
students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who are experiencing 
severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 
earthquake in Haiti. This notice extends the effective date of that 
notice.

DATES: This notice is effective July 22, 2011 and will remain in effect 
until January 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis Farrell, Director, Student and 
Exchange Visitor Program; MS 5600, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement; 500 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20536-5600; (703) 
603-3400. This is not a toll-free number. Program information can be 
found at https://www.ice.gov/sevis/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

What action is DHS taking under this notice?

    The Secretary of Homeland Security is exercising her authority 
under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) to extend the suspension of the applicability 
of certain requirements governing on-campus and off-campus employment 
for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and 
who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the 
January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. See 75 FR 56120. The previous 
notice was effective from September 15, 2010 until July 22, 2011. 
Effective with this publication, suspension of the requirements is 
extended 18 months, from July 22, 2011 until January 22, 2013.
    F-1 students granted employment authorization through that notice 
were deemed to be engaged in a ``full course of study'' for the 
duration of their employment authorization, provided they satisfied the 
minimum course load requirement described in 75 FR 56120. See 8 CFR 
214.2(f)(6)(i)(F).

Who is covered under this action?

    This notice applies exclusively to F-1 students whose country of 
citizenship is Haiti and who were lawfully present in the United States 
in F-1 nonimmigrant status on January 12, 2010 under section 
101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 
101(a)(15)(F)(i), and (1) Are enrolled in an institution that is 
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified for enrollment of 
F-1 students, (2) are currently maintaining F-1 status, and (3) are 
experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 
12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
    This notice applies both to undergraduate and graduate students, as 
well as elementary school, middle school, and high school students. The 
notice, however, applies differently to elementary school, middle 
school, and high school students (see the discussion published in 75 FR 
56121 in the question, ``Does this notice apply to elementary school, 
middle school, and high school students in F-1 status?'').
    F-1 students covered by this notice who transfer to other academic 
institutions that are SEVP-certified for enrollment of F-1 students 
remain eligible for the relief provided by means of this notice.

Why is DHS taking this action?

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took action to provide 
temporary relief to F-1 students whose country of citizenship is Haiti 
and experienced severe economic hardship as a result of the January 12, 
2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 56120. It enabled these F-1 students to 
obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours 
while school was in session, and reduce their course load, while 
continuing to maintain their F-1 student status. DHS also took action 
to extend Temporary Protected Status to Haiti in response to the 
January 12, 2010 earthquake. See 75 FR 3476.
    Haiti has limited resources to cope with a natural disaster like 
this earthquake, which was the strongest one to strike the island 
nation in 200 years. The country's critical infrastructure was severely 
damaged, and many government offices, schools, businesses, and 
hospitals were completely destroyed. Haiti continues to deal with the 
aftermath of the earthquake.
    As Haiti continues to rebuild its infrastructure and economy, this 
difficult period has affected students from Haiti studying in the 
United States. Many of these students depend on money from relatives in 
Haiti who are

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themselves continuing to recover from the earthquake.
    The U.S. is committed to continuing to assist the people of Haiti. 
DHS is therefore extending this employment authorization for F-1 
Haitian nonimmigrant students that are continuing to experience severe 
economic hardship as a result of the earthquake.

How do I apply for an employment authorization under the circumstances 
of this notice?

    F-1 Haitian students who were lawfully present in the U.S. on 
January 12, 2010 and are experiencing severe economic hardship as a 
result of the earthquake may apply for employment authorization under 
the guidelines described in 75 FR 56120. This notice extends the time 
period during which F-1 Haitian students may seek employment 
authorization due to the earthquake. It does not impose any new or 
additional policies or procedures beyond those listed in the original 
notice. All interested F-1 students should follow the instructions 
listed in the original notice.

Janet Napolitano,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-12430 Filed 5-18-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-28-P

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