News from 2023
DHS Conducts Dozens of Removal Flights Every Week
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: DHS conducted over 1.2 million expulsions, removals and returns in first half of fiscal year 2023
Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.
Feature Article: Reimagining Gunshot Detection for Enhanced Community Safety
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: New portable system employs two methods of detection for increased accuracy and reduced false positives.
Temporary TSA PreCheck enrollment center set for week of May 1-5 in Norwalk
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: NORWALK, Conn. Residents in the Norwalk area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program through enrollment provider, IDEMIA, at the AAA office in Norwalk from May 1 to 5, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked truck in the AAA parking lot at 495 Westport Ave. Norwalk, CT.
Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported for Sale discussed on April 27 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at the Traverse City Michigan Works
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) who work at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
USCIS has extended the temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status.
USCIS Releases New Strategic Plan Aimed at Strengthening a Diverse Workforce
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released its 2023-2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.28 MB), marking the agency’s first comprehensive strategy to incorporate a culture of DEIA principles as a foundational element of its daily work.
USCIS Clarifies Guidance on Citizenship and Naturalization for Adopted Children
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Effective immediately, we are updating Volumes 5 and 12 of the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how U.S. citizenship and naturalization provisions apply to adopted children.
HSI Houston teams up with federal partners to host cybersecurity training for Texas Medical Center
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Texas, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and FBI Houston hosted cybersecurity training for leaders from the Texas Medical Center April 13 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Texas security guard detained for attempted human smuggling following HSI, federal partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A South Texas man was ordered to remain in custody for his role in attempting to smuggle a noncitizen woman following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol in McAllen and the Federal Air Marshal Service.
ERO Boston removes fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Brazil
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Brazil April 14. Officials flew Eduardo Rocha Dos Santos, 41, a citizen of Brazil, from Massachusetts to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he was turned over to the proper authorities.
ERO Boston arrests Colombian citizen charged with rape in East Boston
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present citizen of Colombia charged with felony rape in East Boston on April 4.
California man indicted for importing methamphetamine from Mexico following HSI Yuma case
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A federal grand jury indicted a California man last week for importation of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), assisted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
ERO Baltimore apprehends 2 Salvadoran citizens convicted of sex offenses in Maryland
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A recent Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore operation apprehended two unlawfully present noncitizens who were convicted of sex offenses in Maryland. Deportation officers arrested the individuals, both citizens of El Salvador, on April 4 in Montgomery County.
Former Venezuelan national treasurer and husband sentenced in money laundering, international bribery scheme
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The former National Treasurer of Venezuela and her husband were each sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for their roles in a multibillion-dollar bribery and money laundering scheme.
Tucson man sentenced to 10 years for human smuggling after HSI Sells investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
On April 6, a judge sentenced a Southern Arizona man to 120 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling.
ERO Boston arrests Brazilian citizen facing firearms charges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Brazilian national in Holbrook on April 4.
Unlawfully present Mexican national sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking after HSI Kansas City probe
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Acting Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City Taekuk Cho and U.S. Attorney Steven Russell announced that Bartolo Roman-Tapia, 23, of Mexico, was sentenced on April 19, 2023, in federal court in Omaha for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an HSI probe.
HSI Washington, D.C. investigation lands Virginia man in federal prison for 19 years for child pornography charges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington, D.C. resulted in a 19-year federal prison sentence, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for Chad Michael Lehofer, 37, of Fredericksburg, Virginia.