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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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USCIS has completed the FY 2027 H-1B initial registration period and received enough registrations to meet both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption cap. This marks the end of the registration window for fiscal year 2027.…

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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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USCIS has approved The Evaluation Company as a new credentialing organization for certain health care workers seeking immigration benefits. This approval expands the list of recognized credentials that can support immigration petitions for…

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The Department of Labor is proposing new rules to strengthen wage protections for foreign workers on EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards and certain temporary work visas obtained through the PERM labor certification process. The…

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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 comments on its information collection request for the Prevailing Wage Determination application (Forms ETA-9141), which is used in the PERM labor certification process for employment-based green…

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USCIS announced that the statutory cap for H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026 has been reached. Filing dates are now available for supplemental visa allocations, which provide additional…

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USCIS assisted in the successful denaturalization of Carlos Noe Gallegos, a convicted child sex offender, in a case announced by the U.S. attorney's office in Texas. The denaturalization process removes citizenship status from individuals…

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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on proposed changes to the H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program's information collection requirements, including updates to forms ETA-9142B and related documentation. The revision…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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