Press Releases

DHS Conducts Removal Flight to the People’s Republic of China

On January 6, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted the fifth large-frame charter removal flight in less than seven months to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals with final orders of removal from the United States.  

DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status- (TPS) for Sudan for 18 months. 

DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine

The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months.

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. 

Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program

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.

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.

DHS Strengthens H-1B Program, Allowing U.S. Employers to More Quickly Fill Critical Jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, strengthening our economy.

DHS Helps Companies Fill More Jobs, Strengthens Worker Protections in the H-2 Programs with Final Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will allow U.S. companies that need seasonal workers to more quickly and efficiently fill those jobs.

DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Joint Statement on Ongoing Response to Reported Drone Sightings

DHS, FAA, &DOD jointly issued a statement on reported drone sightings.

Joint DHS/FBI Statement on Reports of Drones in New Jersey

The FBI and DHS jointly issued a statement on reported drone sightings in New Jersey.

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon, 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.

DHS Conducts Removal Flight to the People’s Republic of China

On December 9, DHS through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted the fourth large-frame charter removal flight in less than six months to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals with no lawful basis to remain in the United States.

DHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule that will support U.S. employers, foster economic growth, and improve access to employment authorization documents (EAD) for eligible individuals. 

DHS Strengthens Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security Cooperation with the Philippines During Third Indo-Pacific Exercise of 2024

DHS, in collaboration with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and U.S. Embassy Manila, conducted a high-impact maritime cybersecurity tabletop exercise and chemical security workshop with the Government of the Philippines.

DHS Will Now Restrict Goods from Over 100 PRC-Based Companies from Entering the United States Due to Forced Labor Practices

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on behalf of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), announced the addition of 29 companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List – bringing the total number of entities on the UFLPA Entity List to 107.

DHS Conducts Removal Flight to the People’s Republic of China

On November 16, DHS, through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, conducted a third large-frame charter removal flight in less than six months to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals with no lawful basis to remain in the United States.  

DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2025

DHS, in consultation with the Department of Labor, announced that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for FY 2025, on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year. 

Groundbreaking Framework for the Safe and Secure Deployment of AI in Critical Infrastructure Unveiled by Department of Homeland Security

DHS released a set of recommendations for the safe and secure development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in critical infrastructure, the “Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure” (“Framework”).

United States, Canada, and Finland Sign MOU to Build Arctic and Polar Icebreakers

Officials representing the Governments of the United States, Canada, and Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin working together to develop world-class Arctic and polar icebreakers through the exchange of knowledge, information, and resources in each of our countries.

Joint Statement on Signing of “ICE Pact” MOU between the United States, Canada, and Finland

As leaders of Arctic nations, Canada, Finland, and the United States recognize the enduring importance of the region to our shared economic, climate, and national security.

DHS Places Additional PRC-Based Textile Companies on the UFLPA Entity List

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of textile companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.

DHS Conducts Removal Flight to the Republic of India

On October 22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a large-frame charter removal flight to the Republic of India of Indian nationals who did not establish legal basis to remain in the United States.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 325 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Washington D.C.

On October 22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted at DHS headquarters located at St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast Washington, D.C. where 325 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission.