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Lawful Pathways

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration

The Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS and DOJ Propose Rule to Incentivize Lawful Migration Processes

DHS and DOJ are issuing a proposed rule to incentivize the use of new and existing lawful processes and disincentivize dangerous border crossings, by placing a new condition on asylum eligibility for those who fail to do so.

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways”

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to prepare for the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Title 42 Public Health Order, which is expected on May 11, 2023, and return to processing all noncitizens under Title 8 immigration authorities, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice have issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Unlawful Southwest Border Crossings Plummet Under New Border Enforcement Measures

Encounters of Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan non-citizens attempting to cross the southwest border unlawfully has decreased drastically since President Biden announced an expanded parole program.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Kontinye ap Prepare pou Fen Tit 42 a; Li Anonse Nouvo Mezi pou Kontwole Fontyè a ak Pwosesis Sekiritè epi Òdone Anplis

Depatman Sekirite Enteryè a (DHS) kontinye ap prepare pou fen òdonans sante piblik Tit 42 a, ki konsène plizyè òdonans jidisyè aktyèlman, epi pou moman yo ap rekòmanse pwosesis pou tout moun ki pa sitwayen yo selon otorite Tit 8 imigrasyon Depatman an.

Last Updated: | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks on DHS's Continued Preparation for the End of Title 42 and Announcement of New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional Safe and Orderly Processes

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A session on DHS’s continued preparation for the end of Title 42 and new border enforcement measures and additional safe and orderly processes.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional continúa preparándose para el fin del Título 42; anuncia nuevas medidas de control fronterizo y procesos adicionales seguros y ordenados

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) continúa preparándose para el fin de la orden de salud pública del Título 42, que actualmente está sujeta a múltiples órdenes judiciales, y el regreso al procesamiento de todos los no ciudadanos bajo las autoridades de inmigración del Título 8 del Departamento.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional Safe and Orderly Processes

DHS announced new border enforcement measures to improve border security, limit irregular migration, and create additional safe and orderly processes.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

2022 Year in Review: DHS Responded to Wide-Ranging Threats and Challenges, Built Capacity for the Future

In 2022, DHS responded to the dynamic threat landscape with leadership, new programs and capabilities, cross-component collaboration, and dedication to mission.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Statement on Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to fully enforce our immigration and public health laws at the border.