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ERO Boston arrests man wanted in El Salvador for extortion
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
On April 4, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Salvadoran national wanted by law enforcement authorities in El Salvador on charges of aggravated extortion in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
HSI Baltimore investigation leads to coach’s guilty plea on federal child pornography charges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigation resulted in a former youth football coach’s guilty plea to child pornography charges April 18.
ICE launches online CeBONDS capability to automate bond payments
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today the implementation of Cash Electronic Bonds Online (CeBONDS) – another step toward the modernization of the agency’s immigration processes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
CBP Updates Operational Hours at North Troy and West Berkshire Ports of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
CBP Updates Operational Hours at North Troy and West Berkshire Ports of Entry
HSI investigation results in actions against international diamond/art organization for money laundering with ties to Hizballah
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
HSI investigation results in actions against international diamond/art organization for money laundering with ties to Hizballah
Foreign fugitive wanted for arms trafficking removed to Nicaragua
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Foreign fugitive wanted for arms trafficking removed to Nicaragua