Archive of press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, speeches, and testimony.
DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for 18 months.
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador for 18 months, from March 10, 2025, to Sept. 9, 2026, due to environmental conditions that prevent individuals from safely returning.
Exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can Enhance DHS Operations
This Webinar will delve into how AI is being prioritized in the Department-wide Innovation, Research and Development Strategic plan.
Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, designated Romania as a participating country in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The collaboration and information sharing at the core of the VWP will significantly enhance the security interests of the United States in addition to encouraging legitimate travel and commerce between the two nations.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During the Fires in Los Angeles County, CA
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted.
美国国土安全部关于在加州洛杉矶县(Los Angeles County)发生火灾期间的安全与执法声明
在紧急事件发生期间，美国国土安全部 (DHS) 会与联邦、州、地方政府以及非政府合作伙伴合作，为那些受灾害影响地区的人们的需求提供支持。
Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante los Incendios Forestales del Condado de Los Ángeles, California
Durante eventos de emergencia, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades de personas en las áreas que puedan ser afectadas.
New Resources Alert: Translations Now Available for Case Assistance Request Tip Sheets
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) has translated two tip sheets that explain when to submit a case assistance request into six languages (Arabic, Simplified Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish).
DHS Unveils Generative AI Public Sector Playbook
DHS released the “Generative AI Public Sector Playbook,” an innovative guide designed to help government officials improve the delivery of services through the responsible and effective deployment of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies.
Message from Secretary Mayorkas for the Holiday Season
Message from Secretary Mayorkas for the 2024 Holiday Season