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Making Federal Regulations
Once Congress passes a law, rules or regulations are developed by an agency. These rules/regulations describe how the agency will implement the law. "Rules" and "regulations" mean the same thing. The Office of the Federal Register is the official government entity responsible for publishing all agency rules and regulations. INS rules/regulations are primarily found in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR).
Regulatory documents can amend, or propose to amend, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by adding new language (text), revising or removing existing language, or by correcting existing language.
The Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service is delegated responsibility by the Attorney General to develop and publish changes to US immigration rules and regulations found in 8 CFR. The Commissioner may prescribe rules and regulations as necessary or appropriate to carry out the functions of the INS. These rules and regulations are subject to the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 553). It is not necessary for every provision of law to be interpreted or implemented by a federal regulation.
Public Notices, Rules and Regulations
Last Modified 02/18/2004