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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
[DHS Docket No. ICEB–2012–0004]
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
U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 October
1, 2012 and will remain in effect
through July 22, 2014.
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/.
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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, September 15,
2010. The original notice was effective
from September 15, 2010 until July 22,
2011, with a subsequent notice
providing for an 18-month extension
from July 22, 2011 until January 22,
2013. See 76 FR 28997, May 19, 2011.
Effective with this publication,
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suspension of the requirements is
extended for an additional 18 months,
through July 22, 2014.
F–1 nonimmigrant students granted
employment authorization through the
notice will continue to be deemed to be
engaged in a ‘‘full course of study’’ for
the duration of their employment
authorization, provided they satisfy 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 nonimmigrant 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. 1101(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 nonimmigrant
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.
Haiti continues to struggle, with many
people still displaced as a result of the
earthquake. As Haiti rebuilds, the
country continues to experience
significant difficulties in recovering. F–
1 nonimmigrant students whose country
of citizenship is Haiti may depend on
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money from relatives in Haiti who are
themselves continuing to recover from
the earthquake.
The United States is committed to
continuing to assist the people of Haiti.
DHS is therefore extending this
employment authorization for F–1
nonimmigrant students whose country
of citizenship is Haiti and who 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 nonimmigrant students whose
country of citizenship is Haiti who were
lawfully present in the United States 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 such F–1 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
[CIS No. 2524–12; DHS Docket No. USCIS–
2012–0009]
RIN 1615–ZB14
Extension of the Designation of Haiti
for Temporary Protected Status
U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces that
the Secretary of Homeland Security
(Secretary) is extending the designation
of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
(TPS) for 18 months from January 23,
2013 through July 22, 2014. The
extension allows currently eligible TPS
beneficiaries to retain TPS through July
22, 2014. The Secretary has determined
that an extension is warranted because
the conditions in Haiti that prompted
the initial 2010 TPS designation and the
2011 redesignation continue to be met.
There continue to be extraordinary and
temporary conditions in Haiti resulting
from the devastating effects of the
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January 2010 earthquake that prevent
Haitians from returning to their country
in safety. Permitting eligible Haitians to
remain temporarily in the United States
is not contrary to the national interest of
the United States.
This notice also sets forth procedures
necessary for nationals of Haiti (or
aliens having no nationality who last
habitually resided in Haiti) to re-register
for TPS and to apply for renewal of their
Employment Authorization Documents
(EADs) with U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS). Reregistration is limited to persons who
have previously registered for TPS
under the designation of Haiti and
whose applications have been granted.
Certain nationals of Haiti (or aliens
having no nationality who last
habitually resided in Haiti) who have
not previously applied for TPS may be
eligible to apply under the late initial
registration provisions, if they meet: (1)
At least one of the late initial filing
criteria and (2) all TPS eligibility criteria
(including continuous residence in the
United States since January 12, 2011,
and continuous physical presence in the
United States since July 23, 2011).
USCIS will issue new EADs with a
July 22, 2014 expiration date to eligible
Haitian TPS beneficiaries who timely reregister and apply for EADs under this
extension. Given the timeframes
involved with processing TPS reregistration applications, the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) recognizes that all re-registrants
may not receive new EADs until after
their current EADs expire on January 22,
2013. Accordingly, this Notice
automatically extends the validity of
EADs issued under the TPS designation
of Haiti for 6 months, from January 22,
2013 through July 22, 2013, and
explains how TPS beneficiaries and
their employers may determine which
EADs are automatically extended and
their impact on the Employment
Eligibility Verification (Form I–9) and EVerify processes.
DATES: The 18-month extension of the
TPS designation of Haiti is effective
January 23, 2013, and will remain in
effect through July 22, 2014. The 60-day
re-registration period begins October 1,
2012 and will remain in effect until
November 30, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
• For further information on TPS,
including guidance on the application
process and additional information on
eligibility (including eligibility for late
initial registration), please visit the
USCIS TPS Web page at https://
www.uscis.gov/tps. The general TPS
Web page has detailed information on
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filing and eligibility requirements. You
can find specific information about this
extension of Haiti for TPS by selecting
‘‘TPS Designated Country: Haiti’’ from
the menu on the left of the TPS Web
page. You can obtain information in
French or Creole by selecting the
language from the menu on the right
from the TPS Haiti-specific Web page.
• You can also contact the TPS
Operations Program Manager at the
Status and Family Branch, Service
Center Operations Directorate, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Department of Homeland Security, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529–2060; or by
phone at (202) 272–1533 (this is not a
toll-free number). Note: The phone
number provided here is solely for
questions regarding this TPS notice. It is
not for individual case status inquiries.
• Applicants seeking information
about the status of their 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).
Service is available in English and
Spanish only.
• Further information will also be
available at local USCIS offices upon
publication of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abbreviations and Terms Used in This
Document
BIA—Board of Immigration Appeals
DHS—Department of Homeland Security
DOS—Department of State
EAD—Employment Authorization Document
Government—U.S. Government
HNP—Haitian National Police
IDP—Internally Displaced Persons
IJ—Immigration Judge
INA—Immigration and Nationality Act
OSC—U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Special Counsel for Immigration-Related
Unfair Employment Practices
PAHO—Pan American Health Organization
Secretary—Secretary of Homeland Security
SAVE—USCIS Systematic Alien Verification
for Entitlements Program
TPS—Temporary Protected Status
UN—United Nations
USCIS—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
What is Temporary Protected Status
(TPS)?
• TPS is an immigration status
granted to eligible nationals of a country
designated for TPS under the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),
or to persons without nationality who
last habitually resided in the designated
country.
• During the TPS designation period,
TPS beneficiaries are eligible to remain
in the United States and may obtain
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[DHS Docket No. ICEB-2012-0004]
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 October 1, 2012 and will remain in
effect through July 22, 2014.
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, September 15,
2010. The original notice was effective from September 15, 2010 until
July 22, 2011, with a subsequent notice providing for an 18-month
extension from July 22, 2011 until January 22, 2013. See 76 FR 28997,
May 19, 2011. Effective with this publication, suspension of the
requirements is extended for an additional 18 months, through July 22,
2014.
F-1 nonimmigrant students granted employment authorization through
the notice will continue to be deemed to be engaged in a ``full course
of study'' for the duration of their employment authorization, provided
they satisfy 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 nonimmigrant 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. 1101(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 nonimmigrant 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.
Haiti continues to struggle, with many people still displaced as a
result of the earthquake. As Haiti rebuilds, the country continues to
experience significant difficulties in recovering. F-1 nonimmigrant
students whose country of citizenship is Haiti may depend on
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money from relatives in Haiti who are themselves continuing to recover
from the earthquake.
The United States is committed to continuing to assist the people
of Haiti. DHS is therefore extending this employment authorization for
F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti and who
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 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti who
were lawfully present in the United States 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 such F-1
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. 2012-23825 Filed 9-28-12; 8:45 am]
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