The Bush Administration has withdrawn a proposed rule which would have impacted the admission of foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on business (B-1) and tourist visas (B-2). The proposed rule which was submitted on April 12, 2002 would have ended the six-month admission period to individuals entering the United States as business visitors and tourists.  Under the proposed rule, individuals would be admitted for 30 days but could be admitted longer if s/he could prove the need to stay longer.

The Department of Justice withdrew the proposed rule which had been at the OMB. It is unknown whether the DHS will resurrect the rule. 

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