News from 2023
Somervell County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Somervell County, Texas.
Johnson County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Johnson County, Texas.
Work Underway to Rebuild Sanitary Pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The sanitary trunk main that serves the communities of Vistamar, Los Angeles and Loíza Pueblo, in Carolina and Loíza, respectively, is already in the construction stages following an allocation of about $8.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Chippewa County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Chippewa County, Minnesota, on April 5, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. CT.
Work Underway to Rebuild Sanitary Pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The sanitary trunk main that serves the communities of Vistamar, Los Angeles and Loíza Pueblo, in Carolina and Loíza, respectively, is already in the construction stages following an allocation of about $8.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Long-Term Recovery Groups Help Communities Affected by Disaster
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
In July 2022, Kentucky faced destructive straight-line winds, flooding and mudslides that impacted communities in Eastern Kentucky. Now, seven months later, survivors are working toward recovery.
FEMA Awards UVM Medical Center Over $4 Million For COVID Equipment Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the University of Vermont Medical Center for the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the hospital’s staff and other medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
EMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 23-24, 2022.
FEMA Releases Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants Process
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA released an updated and consolidated guidance to help grant applicants successfully navigate our mitigation grant programs to enhance climate resiliency.
FEMA Approves $14 Million for Lee County Schools, Sheriff
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA Public Assistance has approved two grants to reimburse the Lee County School District and Lee County Sheriff for emergency costs responding to Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Awards State of Vermont Over $3.1 Million For COVID Hospital Staffing Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.1 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the costs of providing extra staff for hospitals to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA approved an extension for Transitional Sheltering Assistance for survivors who still need time finding housing and continue to qualify for the program.
Maryland Defense Contractor Convicted for Procurement Fraud after Nine-Day Trial
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Misrepresented to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Labor the Condition of the Equipment and Provided Fraudulent Documentation Concerning His Company’s Certifications
Hampstead Woman Sentenced to Prison for Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
A Hampstead woman was sentenced today to 12 months and 1 day in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for fraudulent disaster assistance claims following Hurricane Florence.
USCIS Issues Guidance on Analyzing Employers’ Ability to Pay Wages
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance (PDF, 313.21 KB) on how we analyze an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications.
USCIS Extends Rule Providing Interpreters at Affirmative Asylum Interviews
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today a fourth extension to a temporary final rule (TFR) requiring use of a USCIS interpreter at certain affirmative asylum interviews.
USCIS Removes Biometrics Requirement for Form I-526E Petitioners
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Beginning March 15, we are removing the biometrics submission requirement and $85 fee requirement for petitioners filing Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor. Petitioners no longer need to submit the fee for biometrics services with their Form I-526E.
USCIS Announces Additional Mail Delivery Process for Receiving ADIT Stamp
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Lawful permanent residents may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail rather than physically visiting a field office to receive an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as an I-551 stamp).
Update to Filing Location for U Nonimmigrant-Based Form I-485
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, only at the Nebraska Service Center and not at the Vermont Service Center.
USCIS Relocates Lockbox From Phoenix To Tempe, Arizona for Courier Delivery Services
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
On March 31, applicants and petitioners filing at the Phoenix lockbox will see a new filing location for courier delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. We will move our Phoenix lockbox to Tempe, AZ, for courier delivery services.