📄New Information Collection for Immigration Forms by USCIS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed new collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments. This collection of information is necessary to comply with section 2 of the Executive order (E.O.) entitled "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats" to establish enhanced screening and vetting standards and procedures to enable USCIS to assess an alien's eligibility to receive an immigration-related benefit. This data collection also is used to help validate an applicant's identity and to determine whether such grant of a benefit poses a security or public-safety risk to the United States.
Learn More🏛️Executive Order on Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
Executive Order 14218 focuses on enforcing restrictions against taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens, emphasizing federal compliance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The order directs agencies to reassess programs allowing benefits to unqualified aliens while strengthening eligibility verification systems, ensuring taxpayer resources are utilized effectively and legally.
Learn More🌍Changes to Haiti's TPS Impacting Employment Authorization for Businesses
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) has decided to partially vacate the June 4, 2024, decision of former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the extension of the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the new designation of Haiti for TPS. In the 2024 action, former Secretary Mayorkas again extended the designation of Haiti for TPS for the statutory maximum of 18 months (until February 3, 2026), which covered approximately 199,445 Haitian nationals; and again newly designated Haiti for TPS, which had the effect of allowing approximately 321,349 additional Haitian nationals to qualify for the same 18-month period. For the reasons described in this notice, the Secretary has determined to partially vacate the June 4, 2024, decision by reducing the designation period from 18 months to 12 months. The Secretary is also making a corresponding change to the registration deadline for new applicants under the new designation. Accordingly, by operation of this notice, the Haiti TPS extension and new designation will expire on August 3, 2025, instead of February 3, 2026, and the first-time registration will remain in effect until August 3, 2025, instead of February 3, 2026.
Learn More🚫Termination of TPS for Venezuelan Nationals
On October 3, 2023, Venezuela was newly designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) based on the determination that there were extraordinary and temporary conditions in that country that prevented the safe return of Venezuelan nationals, and that permitting such Venezuelan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is not contrary to the U.S. national interest. The 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS is set to expire on April 2, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and considering whether permitting Venezuelan nationals covered by the 2023 designation is contrary to the national interest of the United States, in consultation with the appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that Venezuela no longer continues to meet the conditions for the 2023 designation. In particular, the Secretary has determined it is contrary to the national interest to permit the covered Venezuelan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States. The Secretary therefore is terminating the 2023 TPS designation of Venezuela. This termination is effective April 7, 2025. After April 7, 2025, nationals of Venezuela (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela) who have been granted TPS under the 2023 Venezuela designation will no longer have TPS. This termination determination does not apply to the 2021 designation of Venezuela for TPS, which remains in effect until September 10, 2025, or to individuals who are registered for TPS under the 2021 designation.
Learn More🇻🇪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🏛️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📃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 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🚧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 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.
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