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  • 2024-31358 — Immigration Bond Notifications
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 535
    Reading Time:about 104 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule allowing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send immigration bond-related notices electronically, provided obligors agree to this method of communication. Although no significant changes were made from an earlier interim rule, this final rule clarifies text, updates terminology, and fixes typographical errors. Commenters raised concerns about technical issues, accessibility, and fairness, particularly regarding the new Cash Electronic Bonds Online System (CeBONDS), but the rule aims to make processes more efficient and reduce mail costs. This transition to electronic service is optional, and obligors can still opt for traditional mail service.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules by the Department of Homeland Security let a part of the government send notices about immigration bonds through email to people who agree, making it faster and saving money, but people can still choose to get letters in the mail if they like.

  • 2024-28017 — Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Numerical Limitation for FY 2025 for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95626
    Reading Time:about 5 hours

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), is introducing a temporary rule to help U.S. businesses struggling from a lack of workers by increasing the number of H-2B visas available for Fiscal Year 2025 by up to 64,716. These visas will be distributed over the fiscal year in four allocations, with a portion reserved specifically for nationals of certain countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti. The rule also allows greater job flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. by letting them change employers more easily. Businesses must attest they are facing severe loss without these workers for their applications to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving more people from certain countries permission to work temporarily in the U.S. in jobs that aren't on farms, so businesses can get help when they really need it. They're also making it easier for these workers to switch jobs if they want to work for a different company.