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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudanese nationals for 18 months, from April 20, 2025, to October 19, 2026. This extension allows current TPS beneficiaries to continue living and working in the U.S. by re-registering during the specified period. The decision is based on the ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, making it unsafe for people to return. Sudanese TPS beneficiaries must timely re-register to maintain their status and may also renew their employment authorization documents.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is inviting public comments on a new information collection project concerning Global Interoperability Standards (GIS) for monitoring Canadian crude oil using the Neoflow platform. This initiative is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and aims to make supply chains more transparent and secure, potentially eliminating paper processes at ports. The test focuses on pipeline oil products from Canada but may expand to other commodities if successful. Public comments are open until February 13, 2025, as CBP collects feedback to assess the platform's effectiveness and address any issues before considering further steps like new policies or regulations.

The President has issued an Executive Order to create the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will oversee preparations for the event. This task force will be chaired by the President and include various high-ranking officials like the Vice President and Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Defense, among others. The task force's goal is to coordinate government efforts for the World Cup, promoting economic growth and hospitality. It will be housed in the Department of Homeland Security and must issue reports by June 1, 2025, before shutting down at the end of 2026 unless extended.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding the extension of a current information collection initiative. This information collection aims to gather qualitative feedback on the agency's service delivery to ensure it meets high standards, in line with Executive Order 12862. The submissions are designed to assess customer satisfaction and improve service efficiency without adding extra burden on respondents. Interested parties can submit comments via the provided government website before the deadline on March 18, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has announced a notice about extending an information collection related to the Training Plan for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) students. This information collection involves Form I-983, which is a planning document filled out by both the student and their employer, detailing the terms and conditions of the student's practical training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Feedback from the public is invited until May 19, 2025, to ensure the data collection is beneficial and its methods are accurate. The goal is to reformat the form to better collect contact and compensation information while reducing the burden on respondents.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced changes in flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes involve updating Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, and Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries based on new data, impacting the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. The affected communities’ maps and reports can be reviewed online or locally. FEMA allows a 90-day period for communities to request a reconsideration of these changes by contacting their Chief Executive Officer.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, announced a 60-day period for the public and other federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement. This requirement involves the Guarantee of Payment form (CBP Form I-510), which certifies that carriers are responsible for covering medical expenses of alien crew members suspected of having certain diseases. The form is required by the Immigration and Nationality Act and no vessel or aircraft can be cleared without it. Comments should address the necessity, accuracy, and methods to improve the collection process.

On October 3, 2023, Venezuela was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in the country that made it unsafe for Venezuelans to return home. This status was set to expire on April 2, 2025. However, after reviewing the situation in Venezuela, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security decided that it's against the U.S. national interest for Venezuelans to remain in the U.S. under the 2023 TPS designation. As a result, this designation is being terminated, effective April 7, 2025. The termination doesn't affect the 2021 TPS designation for Venezuela, which remains active until September 10, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has announced new duties on products imported from Mexico as directed by the President's Executive Orders. These additional tariffs are part of an effort to address ongoing issues at the southern border, particularly around illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Starting on March 4, 2025, most Mexican imports will face an extra 25% duty, although there are specific exceptions such as personal use items and certain donations. This action modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to implement these new rates.

The executive order titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force" aims to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, particularly the Coast Guard. It states that hiring practices should be free from preferences based on race or sex and mandates the abolition of DEI offices. The order also prohibits the promotion of certain ideologies deemed divisive or discriminatory and requires a review of military educational institutions to ensure they align with these principles. Furthermore, the order establishes procedures for implementing these changes and reports on progress while ensuring the changes comply with existing laws and budgets.