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USCIS is extending its E-Verify+ information collection, which employers and applicants use to verify work authorization. The agency is accepting public comments on the scope and burden of this data collection under the Paperwork Reduction…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now charge a fee for collecting fingerprints from applicants seeking unescorted access to CBP security areas at airports. The new fee applies to both paper application filers and certain badge…

The Internal Revenue Service has announced a quarterly decrease in interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue customs duty accounts and refunds. For the quarter beginning April 1, 2026, underpayment interest will be 6 percent and…

The notice announces a public meeting to prepare for the International Maritime Organization TC 76 session. The specific details of the meeting agenda and immigration relevance are not provided in the snippet.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 100 million fentanyl doses at the southwest border during 2026, marking a significant enforcement action against drug trafficking. This represents ongoing efforts to interdict narcotics at…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced arrests of individuals involved in child exploitation, sexual crimes, and burglary during Police Week. The operation targeted criminal offenders within immigrant communities. This…

The Trump administration has maintained a policy of zero migrant releases at the southern border for a full year, meaning all apprehended individuals are either detained or removed rather than released into the United States pending legal…

This is a trade policy determination that extends waiver authority under the Trade Act of 1974. It does not directly affect immigration benefits or visa processing. The notice is primarily a trade and tariff matter.

The U.S. State Department has determined that cultural objects being temporarily imported for a Tarot exhibition at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York are culturally significant. This is a standard cultural heritage and customs…

The State Department announced that one person has been removed from the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals list maintained by OFAC. This is a sanctions action that may affect travel and financial eligibility but does not…

The State Department notified Congress of proposed commercial export licenses for defense trade. This is a defense and trade control matter, not an immigration benefits update.

The Defense Trade Controls Directorate submitted notifications to Congress regarding proposed commercial export licenses. This pertains to defense equipment trade policy rather than immigration matters.

The U.S. Department of Labor has reinforced English language proficiency requirements for foreign workers operating commercial motor vehicles. This requirement ensures that foreign workers in transportation roles can communicate…

ICE announced arrests of individuals with serious criminal convictions during Police Week, including those charged with murder, pedophilia, sex trafficking, and violent assault. The agency highlighted enforcement actions against immigrants…

ICE requested that Dallas officials not release two individuals from custody following a shooting incident that resulted in an unborn child's death. The agency sought to maintain custody pending immigration proceedings. Details about the…

A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for immigration fraud, child pornography possession, and tax crimes. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. This is…

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has announced a technical amendment to restore regulations governing exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees. This adjustment affects which workers qualify…

This update does not appear to be related to immigration law, policy, or visa procedures. It concerns synthetic opioid risk management, which falls outside the scope of immigration classification.

USCIS and the Department of Justice have filed denaturalization actions against 12 individuals in federal district courts, alleging serious crimes including providing material support to terrorist organizations, committing war crimes,…

This report tracks weekly unemployment insurance claims and is not related to immigration policy, visa categories, or immigration status. It is a labor market indicator unrelated to immigration law or procedures.

ICE conducted enforcement operations during Police Week targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes including murder, child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, and arson. The agency arrested multiple high-level offenders as part of…

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced a historic expansion of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) combined state plans. This initiative aims to strengthen coordination between education and labor workforce…

ICE has instructed officials in Dallas, Texas not to release an individual in immigration custody who is accused of two murders. This enforcement action reflects ICE's detention authority in serious criminal cases. The directive applies to…

The Coast Guard has finalized a contract to build five new Arctic security cutters. This military procurement decision supports border security operations in Arctic waters. The contract award reflects ongoing investment in maritime…

The Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General is strengthening collaboration to combat unemployment insurance fraud. This effort aims to prevent misuse of benefits and protect program integrity. While not directly about…

ICE arrested an individual in Texas with a criminal conviction for attempted murder of a police officer. The arrest highlights immigration enforcement operations targeting individuals with serious criminal histories. This case underscores…

USCIS is revising its E-Verify information collection process and seeking public feedback on the changes. E-Verify is the federal employment verification system used by employers to confirm worker eligibility. The revision may affect how…

The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Turkey through March 2031. This is a customs and trade matter, not an immigration matter. The restrictions were originally imposed in 2021…

The State Department is rescinding an outdated Privacy Act record system related to the Law of the Sea Advisory Committee. This is an administrative housekeeping action to remove records no longer in active use, involving security…

The State Department is revising its contractor application form for the Office of Language Services and seeking public comment on the updated information collection. This affects companies and individuals who contract with State to…