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The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 1 to a previous declaration concerning a major disaster affecting the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from August 8 to August 10, 2024. This amendment, dated December 3, 2024, extends the deadline to file applications for physical damage loans to January 31, 2025, while the deadline for economic injury loans remains August 1, 2025. Those affected by the disaster can apply for assistance through the MySBA Loan Portal. All other details from the original disaster declaration remain unchanged.

The Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List, which identifies countries that need people with certain specialized skills. This list is used to see if someone in the U.S. on a "J" nonimmigrant exchange visa must spend two years in their home country before applying for other U.S. visas. This updated list replaces the previous version from 2009 and incorporates factors like a country’s GDP and migration rates to decide which skills are necessary. This list helps with U.S. foreign policy and doesn't require the usual public comment process due to its relation to foreign affairs.