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, 11805-11806 [2014-04592]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
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[DHS Docket No. ICEB–2014–0001]
RIN 1653–ZA06
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:
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 March 3,
2014 and will remain in effect until
January 22, 2016.
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 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 (Sept. 15, 2010).
The original notice was effective from
September 15, 2010 until July 22, 2011.
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Subsequent notices provided for an 18month extension from July 22, 2011
until January 22, 2013, and again from
January 22, 2013 until July 22, 2014. See
76 FR 28997 (May 19, 2011); 77 FR
59942 (Oct. 1, 2012). Effective with this
publication, suspension of the
requirements is extended from July 22,
2014 until January 22, 2016.
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 56120, available at
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-201009-15/pdf/2010-22929.pdf, 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
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load, while continuing to maintain their
F–1 student status.
The January 12, 2010 earthquake
caused extensive damage to Haiti’s
infrastructure, public health,
agriculture, transportation, and
educational facilities. Haiti continues to
struggle with many people still
displaced as a result of the earthquake.
According to the International
Organization for Migration, as of
September 2013, approximately 172,000
individuals still remained in temporary
camps. For these reasons, among others,
Haiti continues to experience significant
difficulties as the country strives to
recover. F–1 nonimmigrant students
whose country of citizenship is Haiti
may depend on 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 continue
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.
Jeh Charles Johnson,
Secretary.
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recommendations as listed in the
‘‘Supplementary Information’’ section
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in the subject line of the message.
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go to https://www.regulations.gov and
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senior leadership on matters relating to
student and recent graduate
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Research and Faculty Exchange,
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Department. The full Council will
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update on the Department’s efforts in
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recommendations.
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later than March 17, 2014.
Responsible DHS Official: Lauren
Kielsmeier, AcademicEngagement@
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Dated: February 24, 2014.
Lauren Kielsmeier,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[DHS Docket No. ICEB-2014-0001]
RIN 1653-ZA06
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 March 3, 2014 and will remain in effect
until January 22, 2016.
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 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 (Sept. 15, 2010).
The original notice was effective from September 15, 2010 until July
22, 2011. Subsequent notices provided for an 18-month extension from
July 22, 2011 until January 22, 2013, and again from January 22, 2013
until July 22, 2014. See 76 FR 28997 (May 19, 2011); 77 FR 59942 (Oct.
1, 2012). Effective with this publication, suspension of the
requirements is extended from July 22, 2014 until January 22, 2016.
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
56120, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09-15/pdf/2010-22929.pdf, 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
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load, while continuing to maintain their F-1 student status.
The January 12, 2010 earthquake caused extensive damage to Haiti's
infrastructure, public health, agriculture, transportation, and
educational facilities. Haiti continues to struggle with many people
still displaced as a result of the earthquake. According to the
International Organization for Migration, as of September 2013,
approximately 172,000 individuals still remained in temporary camps.
For these reasons, among others, Haiti continues to experience
significant difficulties as the country strives to recover. F-1
nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Haiti may depend
on 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
continue 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.
Jeh Charles Johnson,
Secretary.
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