Search Results for keywords:"foreign affairs exemption"

Found 2 results

Search Results: keywords:"foreign affairs exemption"

💰 Only
Oldest Newest
  • 2025-05147 — Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Ecuador and Correction
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13687
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Ecuador until January 16, 2030. These restrictions, originally set in place through a 2020 agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, aim to protect cultural property. This extension follows an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, and CBP has updated its regulations to reflect and enforce this change. The rule is effective without delay due to its connection to foreign affairs.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to keep some special rules that help protect old and important things from Ecuador, like really old artifacts and special cultural items. They made these rules stronger and will keep them until 2030 to help make sure these special things are safe.

  • 2024-28718 — Public Notice of Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List
    💰
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97693
    Reading Time:about 86 minutes

    The Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List, which identifies countries that need people with certain specialized skills. This list is used to see if someone in the U.S. on a "J" nonimmigrant exchange visa must spend two years in their home country before applying for other U.S. visas. This updated list replaces the previous version from 2009 and incorporates factors like a country’s GDP and migration rates to decide which skills are necessary. This list helps with U.S. foreign policy and doesn't require the usual public comment process due to its relation to foreign affairs.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State has made a new list showing which countries need people with special knowledge to help out, and this list helps decide if someone visiting the U.S. on a certain type of visa should spend two years back home before getting another visa.