**DHS eases some Special Registration requirements, effective December 2,
2003**
On December 2, 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a
rule that amends several requirements associated with the Special
Registration program. The primary purpose of this message is to clarify that
although the Special Registration program has been modified by the new rule,
it has not been eliminated.
Under the new rule, individuals subject to Special Registration are still
subject to departure controls that require them to use only designated ports
of departure when departing the U.S., but they are no longer required to
report to DHS offices in between entry and departure (the so-called 30-day
and annual re-registrations). The rule also provides that F, M, and J
non-immigrants who report changes in address and educational institution as
required through SEVIS are not required to also report those changes using
Form AR-11SR, although changes to F, M, or J employment must still be
reported on the AR-11SR.
The changes to Special Registration are effective immediately. [69 Fed. Reg.
67578 (December 2, 2003)].


Jay P Horn
Assistant Director
International Office
University of Texas at Arlington
817-272-2355