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USCIS is seeking to extend its e-Request Tool information collection without making changes to the form or process. This is a routine administrative renewal required under federal paperwork rules. The agency is opening a 30-day public…

ICE conducted enforcement operations targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes including murder, sexual abuse, and robbery. The agency highlighted arrests of people with violent criminal records as part of its removal priorities.…

A naturalized U.S. citizen has been indicted for allegedly lying about prior criminal convictions during the citizenship application process. The individual made an initial court appearance in Nevada in early September. This case…

USCIS is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting September 9, 2026. The office will handle USCIS immigration matters for the region, including fraud prevention and case processing. This expansion aims to…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported individuals convicted of serious crimes including child abuse, kidnapping, and robbery. This enforcement action reflects ICE's prioritization of public safety threats. The agency…

A Peruvian national illegally present in the U.S. has been indicted for marriage-related immigration fraud following an investigation involving USCIS. The indictment signals continued enforcement against fraudulent immigration petitions,…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a record number of arrests of undocumented immigrants in August. The announcement highlights increased enforcement activity across the country. This reflects ongoing prioritization of…

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee will hold a quarterly public meeting on September 23, 2026, via webinar. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted virtually. Public comments accepted until 2026-09-18.

The Department of Labor has determined that Login.gov, a GSA digital identity verification service, meets federal confidentiality and security standards for unemployment compensation information. This allows Login.gov to be used for UC…

ICE deported individuals affiliated with gangs who were charged with kidnapping, assault, drug trafficking, and burglary. This enforcement action is part of ICE's deportation operations targeting criminals. The agency continues to…

ICE arrested individuals charged with child abuse, robbery, and drug trafficking. These enforcement actions target serious criminal offenses. The announcement highlights ICE's focus on removing individuals convicted of violent and…

A U.S. Airman and his aunt were arrested for allegedly falsifying their relationship to obtain immigration benefits. The scheme involved lying about family connections to secure visa or green card status. This case highlights enforcement…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer for a Haitian national who is in custody and facing charges for killing a woman and assaulting another in Florida. A detainer is a request that local law enforcement hold an…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing new rules to increase visibility into imported goods' supply chains, including requirements for importers to disclose parties involved and foreign export documentation. The changes aim to…

The State Department is rescinding the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Contact List system of records, which previously contained contact information for business, labor, agricultural, and non-governmental organizations involved in…

ICE arrested individuals convicted of serious crimes including child abuse, violent assault, and robbery. The enforcement action targeted individuals with criminal histories. This represents routine criminal alien deportation operations by…

More than 120 people were arrested in an immigration enforcement operation at a Memphis nightclub. The operation targeted individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. This represents a routine ICE enforcement action at a…

ICE conducted a major enforcement operation in New York, resulting in over 2,100 arrests of individuals believed to be in the country illegally. The operation, called Operation Rotten Apple, was highlighted by Secretary Mullin as…

U.S. immigration authorities are implementing biometric technology improvements at the border to enhance exit security and processing efficiency. The initiative aims to strengthen border security procedures and streamline the departure…

The Department of Labor is requesting public feedback on revisions to its Job Corps Placement and Assistance Record form, as part of efforts to streamline paperwork requirements. This is a routine administrative update to reduce respondent…

The Department of Labor is requesting public feedback on proposed revisions to its Student Safety Assessment form for Job Corps students, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burden. This is a routine administrative update to federal…

The Department of Labor is requesting public feedback on an extension of its Quick Turnaround Surveys and Site Visits information collection authority. This is a routine administrative update to extend an existing federal paperwork…

The Department of Labor has released the annual Labor Surplus Area classification list for Fiscal Year 2027. This list identifies geographic areas with high unemployment and affects labor certification requirements for employment-based…

The Department of State's Defense Trade Controls Directorate has submitted notifications to Congress of proposed commercial export licenses for defense-related items. This is a routine notice of export license applications and does not…

ICE conducted enforcement operations targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes including murder, child sexual abuse, and violent assault. The agency emphasized that these arrests focused on individuals with the most severe criminal…

The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, White House Fraud Task Force, and top federal prosecutors are launching a coordinated enforcement effort targeting fraud in the trucking industry. This interagency…

The Department of Labor is rescinding outdated regulations that previously coordinated enforcement activities between its wage, safety, and training divisions regarding migrant and seasonal farmworkers. These rules no longer match the…

The State Department is seeking public feedback on a new information collection process for applications to temporarily export or import classified defense articles and technical data. This 30-day comment period allows interested parties…

The State Department has revoked its designation of Al-Nusrah Front (also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham) as a specially designated global terrorist organization. This change affects immigration and visa policy for individuals with ties to…

The State Department has determined that certain artworks being temporarily imported for the "A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby" exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles are culturally significant. This determination…