News from April 2023


Carter Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for Army Military Construction and Family Housing (As Prepared)

Release: Good afternoon. Welcome. Today’s hearing is on the Army’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for military construction and family housing. It is a great pleasure to be here today with the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment and Lieutenant...


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on Feb. 21, 2023, and continuing.



Public press releases: House Committee on Homeland Security publishes 58 in March

There were 58 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in March.


U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March

There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.


Homeland Security Advisory Council discussed on April 4 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Criswell Speaks at the 2023 National Hurricane Conference

News Release: WASHINGTON --- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the emergency management community on Monday at the opening of the 2023 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans.


FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season Updates

H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed



Provision Allowing Special Immigrant Juveniles to File Form I-360 in Person Before Their 21st Birthday

Provision Allowing Special Immigrant Juveniles to File Form I-360 in Person Before Their 21st Birthday


New Filing Address for Courier Delivery Services to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

New Filing Address for Courier Delivery Services to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox


USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693


USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Self-Selecting a Gender Marker on Forms and Documents

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Self-Selecting a Gender Marker on Forms and Documents


Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2023

Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2023


ERO returns MS-13 gang member wanted for 3 murders in El Salvadorv

ERO returns MS-13 gang member wanted for 3 murders in El Salvador


Grand Island woman sentenced for distribution of meth following HSI investigation

Grand Island woman sentenced for distribution of meth following HSI investigation


USCIS Updates Guidance on Administrative Naturalization Ceremony Venues

USCIS Updates Guidance on Administrative Naturalization Ceremony Venues


ERO Washington, D.C. operation nets indictments for 12 gang members in alleged RICO conspiracy

ERO Washington, D.C. operation nets indictments for 12 gang members in alleged RICO conspiracy


HSI Washington, D.C. investigation leads to 28-month sentence for man who attempted to acquire military, dual-use technologies

HSI Washington, D.C. investigation leads to 28-month sentence for man who attempted to acquire military, dual-use technologies


HSI Houston cautions consumers to beware of counterfeit merchandise, tickets during 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four

HSI Houston cautions consumers to beware of counterfeit merchandise, tickets during 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four