Policy & borders

This notice announces a public meeting related to international maritime regulations and does not contain immigration policy or procedural updates affecting visa applicants or beneficiaries.

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USCIS fraud detection work in Los Angeles led to the arrest of Young Joo Ko, a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident from South Korea, who was charged with fraud and misuse of visa and immigration documents. The case demonstrates USCIS's…

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Federal prosecutors indicted 10 Indian nationals for participating in a visa fraud conspiracy, with USCIS providing critical investigative support. The indictments result from a joint effort to prosecute individuals who allegedly attempted…

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This notice announces a public meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee to prepare for an International Maritime Organization session. The announcement is procedural in nature and related to maritime governance rather than…

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The U.S. State Department has issued a determination that certain cultural artifacts being temporarily imported for exhibitions at The Jewish Museum in New York and the North Carolina Museum of Art have significant cultural value. These…

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The U.S. State Department has made a determination that certain artworks being temporarily imported for the "Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are of cultural significance. These objects will…

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USCIS assisted in the arrest of a Pakistani national charged with felony vehicular homicide after a wrong-way truck crash on a Pennsylvania highway in October 2023. The arrest highlights coordination between USCIS and law enforcement on…

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The State Department is submitting a required 180-day report to Congress under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012, evaluating sanctions and restrictions related to Iran. This is a routine compliance report mandated by…

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The State Department is rescinding the External Research Records system (State-10), which was used to manage consultant programs and external research activities. This is an administrative record-keeping change that does not directly…

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The State Department is seeking public input on a proposed collection of information related to disclosure of Arms Export Control Act violations. This is a routine administrative notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments…

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The Department of Labor is seeking public input on extending its authority to collect information from states about unemployment insurance IT modernization projects. This is a routine paperwork reduction effort under the Paperwork…

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The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to foreign assistance requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a routine administrative notice for state and organizations…

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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension to collect information from Job Corps Centers as part of the Student Experience Assessment survey. The survey helps the department gather feedback to improve Job…

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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension to conduct the Job Corps Health Questionnaire information collection survey. This survey gathers health and demographic data from Job Corps participants to…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Canada. Preclearance allows U.S. immigration and customs officers to inspect travelers and baggage before passengers board…

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USCIS announced that the Trump administration is implementing heightened screening and vetting procedures for foreign nationals applying for entry or immigration benefits, citing national security and public safety priorities. These…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating the military pay schedule used to calculate unemployment benefits for former service members under the UCX program. This is an administrative update reflecting a recent military pay increase.

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The Department of Labor is seeking public feedback on its form for tracking overpayment detection and recovery in employment-related programs. This is a routine paperwork management request under federal law. The extension allows the…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is extending restrictions on importing certain archaeological and ecclesiastical items from Colombia through March 2031. This is a continuation of existing trade restrictions and does not directly affect…

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review is requiring electronic filing and document submission for all cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), effective immediately. The interim final rule updates…

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review has extended the public comment deadline for proposed changes to appellate procedures before the Board of Immigration Appeals from March 9, 2026 to April 8, 2026. The interim final rule was…

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USCIS assisted federal investigators in an immigration fraud case that resulted in indictments and arrests of four individuals in New York City on five counts. The investigation demonstrates ongoing enforcement against immigration-related…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas on April 28–30, 2026, open to the public both in person and via webinar. The summit will feature CBP officials, trade representatives,…

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A Minnesota correctional officer and National Guard member was arrested for working in the U.S. without legal immigration status, part of Operation Twin Shield targeting immigration fraud. The individual had falsely claimed to be a U.S.…

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CBP is proposing a requirement that most bonds be transmitted electronically through a specialized system, rather than in paper form. Sureties or cash-secured principals would submit bonds via this new electronic system. This change aims…

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USCIS assisted law enforcement in an investigation that resulted in 11 federal indictments related to marriage fraud and bribery schemes. The conspiracy involved fraudulent marriage-based immigration petitions and corrupt officials or…

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CBP is proposing a requirement that vessel cargo export manifest information be submitted electronically in advance, before cargo is loaded or the vessel departs. The rule identifies which parties may submit this data and sets specific…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the International Mail Duty Worksheet (IMDW) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency is submitting the request to the…

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The Department of Justice issued an interim final rule streamlining the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) appellate procedures by making merits review discretionary and setting new briefing timelines. The rule aims to speed up case…

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An MS-13 gang member accused of five murders was arrested in Virginia with help from U.S. immigration authorities. The arrest occurred just weeks before Virginia's Governor ended the state's cooperation agreement with ICE. This reflects…

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