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The Department of Homeland Security has decided to partially vacate a previous decision made on June 4, 2024, about Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by reducing the duration from 18 months to 12 months, causing it to end on August 3, 2025. Originally, TPS was extended for about 199,445 Haitian nationals and newly designated for an additional 321,349 Haitians, allowing them to stay for 18 months. The shortening of this period aims to allow a timely review of Haiti's situation and to align more closely with legal standards. The decision also changes the registration deadline for new applicants, and those who applied before may still qualify but will have an earlier end date on their records.

In January 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) decided to delay the effective date of a rule concerning the eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal due to potential security risks relating to public health emergencies. This delay, lasting 60 days from January 21 to March 22, 2021, came after a memorandum from the White House Chief of Staff suggested pausing pending regulations for review. The delay was also necessary because of a preliminary court injunction against a related rule that could affect the implementation of this new rule.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the collection of information required for the Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status without changes. This petition allows victims of certain crimes and their immediate family members to apply for temporary nonimmigrant status, which may lead to permanent residency. The notice, published under 86 FR 3172, invites public comments until February 16, 2021, on the practicality, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection methods. The USCIS estimates significant public involvement with about 258,591 total annual hours of public burden associated with these collections.

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. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. The comment period is open until February 16, 2021, and is intended to get feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection. The USCIS will submit the collection request for an extension, without changes, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Interested individuals can submit their comments online, considering the estimated time and cost the collection imposes on respondents.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting comments on an extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CBP uses Form 7501, known as the Entry Summary, to gather details on goods entering the U.S., such as duty documentation and taxes. This information is important for record-keeping, enforcement, and statistics. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, utility, and any suggested improvements by February 10, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are inviting public comments on their proposed changes to the Application for Naturalization. This is part of a regular information gathering process in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and reduction of burden related to the information collection process. Comments are open for 60 days, and anyone interested can submit their views through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). This program is a specific part of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program that allows certain pre-approved travelers from China to visit the CNMI without a visa for up to 14 days. The implementation of this program will start on February 20, 2024, and travelers will need to get an electronic travel authorization before going. The previous policy allowing Chinese nationals to enter the CNMI with parole will end on the same date.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.