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response
(in hours)
Total burden
hours
HRSA Grantee Customer Satisfaction Survey ....................
3,000
1
3,000
0.42
1260
Total ..............................................................................
3,000
1
3,000
0.42
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Extension of Employment
Authorization for Syrian F–1
Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing
Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct
Result of Civil Unrest in Syria Since
March 2011
U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), DHS.
AGENCY:
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Notice.
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 Syria and who
are experiencing severe economic
hardship as a direct result of the civil
unrest in Syria since March 2011. This
notice extends the effective date of that
notice.
SUMMARY:
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This notice is effective January 5,
2015 and will remain in effect until
September 30, 2016.
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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; email:
sevp@ice.dhs.gov, telephone: (703) 603–
3400. This is not a toll-free number.
Program information can be found at
https://www.ice.gov/sevis/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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
Syria and who are experiencing severe
economic hardship as a direct result of
the civil unrest in Syria since March
2011. See 77 FR 20038 (April 3, 2012).
The original notice was effective from
April 3, 2012 until October 3, 2013. A
subsequent notice provided for an 18month extension from October 3, 2013
through March 31, 2015. See 78 FR
36211 (June 17, 2013). Effective with
this publication, suspension of the
employment limitations is extended for
18 months from March 31, 2015 until
September 30, 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 77 FR 20038. 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 Syria and who were
lawfully present in the United States in
F–1 nonimmigrant status on April 3,
2012, under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i); and
are—
(1) Enrolled in an institution that is
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
(SEVP)-certified for enrollment of F–1
students,
(2) Currently maintaining F–1 status,
and
(3) Experiencing severe economic
hardship as a direct result of the civil
unrest in Syria since March 2011.
This notice applies to both
undergraduate and graduate students, as
well as elementary school, middle
school, and high school students. The
notice, however, applies differently to
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elementary school, middle school, and
high school students (see the discussion
published at 77 FR 20040, available at
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-201204-03/pdf/2012-7960.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
Syria and who experienced severe
economic hardship because of the civil
unrest in Syria since March 2011. See
77 FR 20038 (April 3, 2012). 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.
Syria continues to experience civil
unrest, with many people still displaced
as a result. The United Nations reported
in late September 2014 that
approximately 6.4 million Syrians are
internally displaced. A number of
violent extremist groups have factored
prominently in the conflict and pose a
danger to civilians. In early 2014, the
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL) emerged as one of the most
significant radical Islamist fighting
forces. The al-Nusra Front (also known
as the Jabhat al Nusra) represents the
interests of al-Qaeda in Syria. These
Jihadist groups have engaged in
indiscriminate attacks including
bombings and suicide attacks
throughout Syria. Various other radical
Islamist organizations have been
actively engaged in armed resistance in
Syria. Furthermore, economic sanctions
imposed by the international
community have negatively affected the
whole of the Syrian economy. Given
conditions in Syria, affected students
whose primary means of financial
support comes from Syria may need to
be exempt from the normal student
employment requirements to be able to
continue their studies in the United
States and meet basic living expenses.
The United States is committed to
continuing to assist the people of Syria.
DHS is therefore extending this
employment authorization for F–1
nonimmigrant students whose country
of citizenship is Syria and who are
continuing to experience severe
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economic hardship as a result of the
civil unrest since March 2011.
How do I apply for an employment
authorization under the circumstances
of this notice?
F–1 nonimmigrant students whose
country of citizenship is Syria who were
lawfully present in the United States on
April 3, 2012, and are experiencing
severe economic hardship because of
the civil unrest may apply for
employment authorization under the
guidelines described in 77 FR 20038.
This notice extends the time period
during which such F–1 students may
seek employment authorization due to
the civil unrest. 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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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[DHS Docket No. ICEB-2013-0001]
RIN 1653-ZA07
Extension of Employment Authorization for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrant
Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of
Civil Unrest in Syria Since March 2011
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 Syria and who are experiencing
severe economic hardship as a direct result of the civil unrest in
Syria since March 2011. This notice extends the effective date of that
notice.
DATES: This notice is effective January 5, 2015 and will remain in
effect until September 30, 2016.
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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; email:
sevp@ice.dhs.gov, telephone: (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 Syria and who
are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the
civil unrest in Syria since March 2011. See 77 FR 20038 (April 3,
2012). The original notice was effective from April 3, 2012 until
October 3, 2013. A subsequent notice provided for an 18-month extension
from October 3, 2013 through March 31, 2015. See 78 FR 36211 (June 17,
2013). Effective with this publication, suspension of the employment
limitations is extended for 18 months from March 31, 2015 until
September 30, 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 77 FR
20038. 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 Syria and who were lawfully present in the
United States in F-1 nonimmigrant status on April 3, 2012, under
section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i); and are--
(1) Enrolled in an institution that is Student and Exchange Visitor
Program (SEVP)-certified for enrollment of F-1 students,
(2) Currently maintaining F-1 status, and
(3) Experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the
civil unrest in Syria since March 2011.
This notice applies to both 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 at 77 FR
20040, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-04-03/pdf/2012-7960.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 Syria and who experienced severe economic hardship
because of the civil unrest in Syria since March 2011. See 77 FR 20038
(April 3, 2012). 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.
Syria continues to experience civil unrest, with many people still
displaced as a result. The United Nations reported in late September
2014 that approximately 6.4 million Syrians are internally displaced. A
number of violent extremist groups have factored prominently in the
conflict and pose a danger to civilians. In early 2014, the Islamic
State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) emerged as one of the most
significant radical Islamist fighting forces. The al-Nusra Front (also
known as the Jabhat al Nusra) represents the interests of al-Qaeda in
Syria. These Jihadist groups have engaged in indiscriminate attacks
including bombings and suicide attacks throughout Syria. Various other
radical Islamist organizations have been actively engaged in armed
resistance in Syria. Furthermore, economic sanctions imposed by the
international community have negatively affected the whole of the
Syrian economy. Given conditions in Syria, affected students whose
primary means of financial support comes from Syria may need to be
exempt from the normal student employment requirements to be able to
continue their studies in the United States and meet basic living
expenses.
The United States is committed to continuing to assist the people
of Syria. DHS is therefore extending this employment authorization for
F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Syria and who
are continuing to experience severe economic hardship as a result of
the civil unrest since March 2011.
How do I apply for an employment authorization under the circumstances
of this notice?
F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Syria who
were lawfully present in the United States on April 3, 2012, and are
experiencing severe economic hardship because of the civil unrest may
apply for employment authorization under the guidelines described in 77
FR 20038. This notice extends the time period during which such F-1
students may seek employment authorization due to the civil unrest. 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.
[FR Doc. 2014-30868 Filed 1-2-15; 8:45 am]
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