SUMMARY: This final rule amends guidance to consular offices for the
waiver of personal appearance of applicants for nonimmigrant visas
contained at 22 CFR 41.102, to conform to the requirements of Section
222(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 5301
of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
(IRTPA). The final rule replaces the interim rule published in the
Federal Register on July 7, 2003 and reflects legislation enacted
subsequent to that rule.
DATES: This rule is effective on December 18, 2006.



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