🇻🇪Impact of TPS Vacatur on Business Regulations for Venezuela
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) has decided to vacate the January 10, 2025, decision of former Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas regarding TPS for Venezuela. Former Secretary Mayorkas extended the 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS for 18 months, allowed a consolidation of filing processes such that all eligible Venezuela TPS beneficiaries (whether under the 2021 or 2023 designations) may obtain TPS through the same extension date of October 2, 2026, and extended certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). All of this also had the effect of extending the 2021 designation. This notice vacates Mayorkas' notice immediately.
Learn More📃Information Collection Notice by Department of Justice on EOIR-40 Form
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🚧Executive Order on Military Role in Border Security and Business Impact
Executive Order 14167 emphasizes the importance of national sovereignty and border integrity, directing the Armed Forces to enhance border security against unlawful migration and trafficking. The order outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense, including revisions to command protocols and ongoing assessments of border security effectiveness. It highlights the federal commitment to protecting the United States' territorial integrity.
Learn More🛂Executive Order on National Security and Immigration Regulations
Executive Order 14161 establishes policies to protect U.S. citizens from foreign threats, focusing on stringent vetting and screening of aliens. It mandates collaborative evaluations of visa programs and immigration policies, ensuring they do not undermine national security or public safety while promoting the assimilation of lawful immigrants into American society.
Learn More🏛️Implications of Executive Order 14163 on Business and Immigration
Executive Order 14163 aims to realign the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to address record levels of migration and prioritize national security and public safety. The order suspends refugee admissions and acknowledges the need for local jurisdiction involvement in refugee placement decisions. It outlines a framework for evaluating the resumption of refugee admissions in line with national interests.
Learn More🚔Executive Order 14159
Executive Order 14159 is aimed at reinforcing immigration enforcement in the U.S. It rescinds previous orders, establishes enforcement priorities, and mandates the creation of task forces to combat illegal immigration and associated crimes. Additionally, it seeks to revoke federal funds from jurisdictions that do not comply with federal law, create civil penalties for employers of undocumented workers, and promote public safety through enhanced immigration controls.
Learn More🇺🇸Executive Order on Citizenship's Impact on Business Compliance
Executive Order 14160 focuses on clarifying the meaning and value of American citizenship. It delineates guidelines for recognizing citizenship based on parental status, impacting how certain individuals born in the U.S. are categorized. The order emphasizes enforcement measures by relevant government departments, stating that no citizenship documents will be issued to specified individuals, while also establishing definitions and directives for compliance.
Learn More🚧Proclamation on Immigration Enforcement and Business Implications
Proclamation 10888 asserts the U.S. government's inherent right to secure borders and control immigration, declaring an invasion at the southern border. It describes recent illegal entry trends, risks to public health and safety, and outlines authoritative measures to suspend entry for aliens deemed detrimental. The proclamation emphasizes federal responsibilities under the Constitution to protect states against invasion while enhancing immigration controls.
Learn More⚖️DHS Notice on Expedited Removal
This Notice rescinds the March 21, 2022 Notice, Rescission of the Notice of July 23, 2019, Designation for Expedited Removal. This Notice also restores the scope of expedited removal to the fullest extent authorized by Congress.
Learn More🌎Extension of TPS for El Salvador
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security is extending the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on March 10, 2025, and ending on September 9, 2026. This extension allows eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS though September 9, 2026, so long as they otherwise continue to meet eligibility requirements for TPS.
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