⚖️New DHS Civil Penalties Framework for Immigration Violations
This interim final rule ("IFR") amends existing DHS and DOJ regulations. It provides exclusive DHS procedures for the issuance of civil monetary penalties under the Immigration and Nationality Act for aliens who fail to depart voluntarily during the voluntary departure period, willfully fail or refuse to depart after a final removal order and certain other proscribed activities, or are apprehended while improperly entering or attempting to enter the United States. The IFR also transfers the appeals process for these penalties from DOJ's Board of Immigration Appeals to DHS.
Learn More🚫Proclamation Restricting Foreign National Admissions at Harvard
The proclamation by the President addresses national security concerns associated with foreign students at Harvard University, citing failures in compliance with federal regulations. It suspends the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard due to issues related to revealing misconduct involving international students, highlighting economic and compliance implications for the university and associated educational programs.
Learn More🚫Proclamation on Foreign Nationals Entry Restrictions and Business Impact
The proclamation restricts the entry of foreign nationals from various countries to enhance national security. It establishes criteria based on inadequate screening and vetting processes. The move aims to prevent potential threats while encouraging cooperation from other nations to improve their information-sharing and identity-management practices.
Learn More🇳🇵Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Nationals
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Nepal is set to expire on June 24, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary has determined that Nepal no longer continues to meet the conditions for its designation for TPS. The Secretary therefore is terminating the TPS designation of Nepal as required by statute. This termination is effective August 5, 2025. After August 5, 2025, nationals of Nepal (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Nepal) who have been granted TPS under Nepal's designation will no longer have TPS.
Learn More🛂Impact of Cameroon TPS Termination on U.S. Businesses
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Cameroon is set to expire on June 7, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Cameroon no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation for TPS, and termination of the TPS designation of Cameroon is required by statute. This termination is effective August 4, 2025. After August 4, 2025, nationals of Cameroon (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon) who have been granted TPS under Cameroon's designation will no longer have TPS.
Learn More📄Immigration Court Limited Appearance Regulations by DOJ
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), 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🛡️Proclamation on the 101st Anniversary of the United States Border Patrol
The proclamation commemorates the 101st Anniversary of the United States Border Patrol, recognizing the service and sacrifices of its agents. It underscores the agency's history and recent initiatives aimed at enhancing border security and addressing illegal immigration, reinforcing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the country.
Learn More💼Extension of Form I-901 for Nonimmigrant Fee Remittance
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.
Learn More📄Notice on STEM OPT Training Plan Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 20, 2025, allowing for a 60-day comment period. ICE received forty-six comments. The burden totals have been adjusted from the 60-day notice based on revised estimates. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More📝60-Day Notice on Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form Collection
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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