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Western Hemisphere Strategy

Last Updated: | Blog

One Year Later: Reflecting on the DHS Western Hemisphere Cyber Conference

September 2024 marked the one-year anniversary of the first DHS Western Hemisphere Cyber Conference, an event that brought together cybersecurity leaders in government and the private sector to discuss cybersecurity challenges and identify areas of collaboration.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at a Press Conference in Guatemala

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a press conference in Guatemala City, Guatemala, alongside President Bernardo Arévalo following a bilateral meeting. 

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DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new family reunification parole process for certain nationals of Ecuador, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s effective strategy to combine expanded lawful pathways and strengthened enforcement to reduce irregular migration.

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DHS Reopens USCIS Field Office in Havana, Cuba

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced the reopening of an international field office in Havana, Cuba.

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Data From First Six Months of Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans Shows That Lawful Pathways Work

Data from the first six months from January to June of parole processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans shows that the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding lawful pathways as an alternative to irregular migration has yielded positive results.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of ICE for a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere hearing titled “Potential Terrorist Threats: Border Security Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean”

U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations International Operations Assistant Director Lev Kubiak addresses the international engagement efforts of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere hearing titled “Potential Terrorist Threats: Border Security Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean”

PLCY Office of International Affairs Assistant Secretary and Chief Diplomatic Officer Alan Bersin addresses furthering U.S. security by ensuring cooperation and information sharing in the Western Hemisphere.

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Written testimony of USCG for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border”

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Peter Brown addresses Coast Guard’s role in maritime support to border security.