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- USCIS to Open International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador August 30, 2024U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of an international field office in Quito, Ecuador on Sept. 10. The Quito Field Office will focus on increasing refugee processing capacity, consistent with USCIS commitments under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and helping reunite individuals with their family members already in the United States.USCIS
- DHS Implements Keeping Families Together August 19, 2024The Department of Homeland Security today announced a Federal Register notice to implement Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.USCIS
- Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status July 19, 2024Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026, due to conditions in Somalia that prevent individuals from safely returning.USCIS
- Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status July 8, 2024Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026, due to country conditions in Yemen that prevent individuals from safely returning.USCIS
- Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status June 28, 2024Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti.USCIS
- USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2024 and Continues Its Commitment to Naturalization June 28, 2024U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies between June 28 and July 5.USCIS
- USCIS Announces New FY 2024 Funding Opportunity Under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program May 15, 2024U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.USCIS
- USCIS Celebrates Its Employees During Public Service Recognition Week May 6, 2024U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is honoring its dedicated workforce during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2024. Celebrated annually during the first full week in May since 1985, PSRW is a time set aside to honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees.USCIS
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- Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on two warrants for alleged sex assault of a minor September 10, 2024LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry this week encountered a man wanted in the Houston area on two outstanding felony warrants for an alleged sexual assault of a child under 14. “Apprehensions…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Arizona Ports of Entry Pause Traffic For a Moment of Silence on 9/11 September 10, 2024Tucson, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO), will hold a moment of silence on Wednesday, September 11th honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks. Arizona ports of entry will pause all…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted for homicide September 9, 2024LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry, encountered a man wanted for homicide out of Collin County Sheriff’s Office. “Public safety is a key concern,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- CBP, USDA Partner With IATA for First International Airline Recycling Program September 9, 2024WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it is participating in a new program to enable airlines to recycle single-use aluminum, paper, and plastic products used during international flights arriving in the United…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Del Rio CBP officers apprehend man wanted on two sexual offense against a child warrants September 9, 2024DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on two felony warrants for sex-related offenses against a child. “Our frontline officers continue to maintain strict vigilance. Their…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- CBP to temporarily halt vehicular traffic at the Veterans International Bridge during the 23rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 9/11 attack victims September 9, 2024BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Brownsville Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Veterans International Bridge the morning of Sep. 11, during the 23rd…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Change of Command Ceremony for Area Port Director Raymond Purser September 9, 2024ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. – Raymond Purser, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was sworn into command as the Area Port Director of Alexandria Bay, New York, on September 4. The ceremony was held at Boldt Castle located on Heart Island in the…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- San Diego Sector Border Patrol seizes fentanyl on Interstate 8 September 6, 2024PINE VALLEY, Calif. — San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents seized a large amount of fentanyl Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 8 near Pine Valley. The event took place when Border Patrol agents referred a…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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DOL News Releases and Briefs
- Prominent Fort Wayne restaurants operator must pay $149K in back wages, damages to 28 servers, $28K in penalties, to resolve federal wage violations September 10, 2024FORT WAYNE, IN – A federal lawsuit has recovered $178,000 in back wages, damages and penalties from Hall Drive-Ins Inc., operator of 10 Fort Wayne-area restaurants, to resolve U.S. Department of Labor litigation filed in 2023 in light of the employers’ violations of tip-pool requirements in the Fair Labor Standards Act. A consent judgment and order entered […]
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury issue final rules strengthening access to mental health, substance use disorder benefits September 9, 2024WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to ensure more than 150 million people with private health coverage have greater access to mental health and substance use disorder care, the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury took significant action today by issuing final rules to clarify and strengthen protections to expand equitable access […]
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury issue final rules strengthening access to mental health, substance use disorder benefits September 9, 2024WASHINGTON – As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to ensure more than 150 million people with private health coverage have greater access to mental health and substance use disorder care, the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury took significant action today by issuing final rules to clarify and strengthen protections to expand equitable access […]
- Statement by US Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on August jobs report September 6, 2024WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the August 2024 Employment Situation report: “The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August, with the unemployment rate edging down to 4.2 percent. Earnings continue to rise, reflecting ongoing wage growth, and labor […]
- US Department of Labor updates cybersecurity guidance for plan sponsors, fiduciaries, recordkeepers, plan participants to protect info, assets September 6, 2024WASHINGTON – In its continuing effort to protect U.S. workers’ retirement and health benefits, the U.S. Department of Labor today updated current cybersecurity guidance confirming that it applies to all types of plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, including health and welfare plans, and all employee retirement benefit plans.The new Compliance Assistance Release […]
- President Biden announces ‘Investing in America and Investing in Americans’ order to speed creation of Good Jobs through federal investments September 6, 2024WASHINGTON – As part of its continued efforts to expand opportunities for all, the Biden-Harris administration has announced the “Investing in America and Investing in Americans” Executive Order to drive more federal dollars toward good-paying, safe jobs offering the right to organize and providing critical benefits like childcare.President Biden made the announcement today in Michigan […]
- US Department of Labor awards $90M in grants to support career services, training in 44 states, Puerto Rico to help farmworkers access good jobs September 6, 2024WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $90 million in grants to organizations in 44 states and Puerto Rico to provide training and career services and related support services, and work-based learning to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents develop skills to pursue careers in agriculture or non-agriculture sectors.Overseen […]
- US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in San Jose renew partnership to educate, protect workers’ rights under federal law September 6, 2024Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Consulate of Mexico in San Jose, CaliforniaThe U.S. Department of Labor announced the renewal of the partnership between its San Jose Wage and Hour Division District Office and the Mexican Consulate in San Jose. The collaboration between the countries helps inform the greater San Jose community about workers’ rights […]
- Department of Labor to hold ERISA Advisory Council meeting Sept. 10-12 September 6, 2024WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor will hold its next meeting of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, also known as the ERISA Advisory Council, Sept. 10-12 at the department’s headquarters in Washington.The meeting is open to the public and accessible online and via teleconference.During the meeting, the council will continue its review […]
- US Department of Labor announces updates in reporting, enhanced tools to bolster efforts to combat child, forced labor globally September 5, 2024WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced updates on the goods and products produced through the use of child or forced labor, the industries where children are exploited and how governments can combat these abuses.The department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has published the 11th edition of its “List of Goods Produced by […]
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