Regulatory Changes Required by the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
The Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 amended the nonimmigrant classifications for aliens in transit (C) and for aliens serving as crewmen (D) to include individuals who perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade (lightering). The statute authorizes qualifying aliens to seek admission to the United States or request temporary landing permits for a period not to exceed 180 days. This rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to conform to these statutory changes and make related technical amendments.
What this means
- This rule has been in effect since 2026-08-11. (effectiveAt)
- The document states a requirement for the people it covers. The exact wording is quoted above — whether it applies to any particular person depends on facts this platform does not have. (impact.actionRequired)
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Who is affected
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What the document says may be required
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“To be admitted into the United States as a C-1 transit nonimmigrant, an alien must obtain a C-1 visa (or C-1/D combination visa) from the U.S.”
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