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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…

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…

USCIS is seeking public feedback on changes to the paperwork and information collection process for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor (Gold Card) Program. The agency is updating how applicants submit and report information as part of the…

DHS is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, with the designation expiring on March 3, 2026. The Secretary of Homeland Security determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions required to maintain TPS status after…

The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, meaning Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will lose their protected status. Affected individuals will face deportation unless they obtain…

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…

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…

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…

A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of a Salvadoran national, Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining citizenship. He was convicted of child molestation and sentenced to active prison time, then…

USCIS and the Department of Justice have initiated a denaturalization lawsuit against Philippe Bien-Aime, the former Mayor of North Miami, based on an investigation into how he obtained U.S. citizenship. The civil complaint was filed in…

DHS is proposing a new rule designed to reduce fraudulent asylum applications and limit work authorization abuse. The rule would strengthen screening procedures for asylum seekers to verify the legitimacy of their claims. Public comments…

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,…

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.…

The H-2B visa cap for returning workers in the first allocation of fiscal year 2026 (January–March start dates) has been reached, with 18,490 visas now allocated. USCIS received enough petitions to hit the cap under the supplemental cap…

The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will need to explore alternative immigration…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the information collection requirements for the CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification, which includes Form ETA-9141C for prevailing wage…

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS) information collection request, as part of an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the…

The Department of Homeland Security is exercising time-limited authority to allocate an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2026, available exclusively to American businesses facing permanent and severe financial loss or impending…

The H-1B cap registration period for fiscal year 2027 will open on March 4, 2026 at noon ET and close on March 19, 2026 at noon ET. All H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap must be registered during this window before employers can…

USCIS is seeking public feedback on an extension of its e-Request Tool information collection system, which helps the agency manage data submissions from applicants and employers. This is a routine administrative notice required by federal…

USCIS is requesting public comments on reinstatement of its H-2A petition form collection, which handles temporary agricultural worker visa applications. The form is being reactivated with changes after a previous approval lapsed.…

Intertek USA's laboratory in Kapolei, Hawaii has been officially accredited by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to test petroleum products for customs purposes. This accreditation is valid for three years starting August 26, 2025. The…

Intertek USA's facility in Valdez, Alaska has been approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes. This approval is valid for three years beginning July 8, 2025. The approval…