EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Agents, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), discovered a man-made cross-border tunnel coming from Mexico on Thursday.
On January 9, U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the…
CBP officers intercept over $21.2 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatillo.
“This massive load of…
Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the First Half of FY 2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025 with start dates on or before March 31, 2025, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final...
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Jan. 10
Those included removal flights to Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, and the People's Republic of China. If a noncitizen arrives and has no legal basis to remain in the United States, they are processed and removed quickly, consistent with U.S. law.
CBP officers at El Paso port make large cocaine seizure
EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte international crossing at the El Paso port of entry seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine January 9. The drugs were hidden in the quarter panels and dashboard of a…
CBP officers intercept over $7 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7,770,000 in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as Persian limes. …
Extension of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status
As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension, the secretary of homeland security, after consultation with appropriate government agencies, must review the conditions in the foreign state to determine...
ERO Boston removes Peruvian national charged with counterfeit offenses, accused of aggravated robbery in his home country
ICE's ERO Boston removed Juan Carlos Contreras Perez, a 30-year-old, unlawfully present Peruvian national, to his home country Dec. 19. Contreras was accused of counterfeit crimes in Milford and was wanted in Peru for aggravated robbery.
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
The Department of Homeland Security announced today the extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador for 18 months, from March 10, 2025, to Sept. 9, 2026, due to environmental conditions in El Salvador that prevent individuals from safely returning.
CBP officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry discover 152 pounds of methamphetamine inside a pick-up truck
CBP Officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry discover methamphetamine concealed under the rear seats of a pickup truck.
CALEXICO, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry intercept 152.…
Salt Lake City ERO removes fugitive wanted for domestic violence in Mexico
ICE's ERO Salt Lake City officers removed Iker Daniel Castillo Sarabia, 22, a citizen of Mexico wanted by law enforcement authorities in Mexico for domestic violence and harmful injuries, to Mexico Jan. 7.
Statement from Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Pete Flores on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON – Ahead of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Thursday, Jan. 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) joins partner agencies across the country in recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law…
ERO Boston arrests convicted child molester in Rhode Island
ICE's ERO Boston arrested Jorge Armando Jacinto on Dec. 15, 2024. Jacinto, aka Jorge Jacinto Masariego, was arrested immediately following his release from the Adult Correctional Institution in Cranston, Rhode Island, after serving 14 years for child molestation.
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadoran national accused of human trafficking
ICE's ERO Boston arrested an Ecuadoran national Jan. 2 who has been accused of human trafficking and migrant smuggling in his home country.
Updated Policy Manual Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants of Extraordinary Ability
On Jan. 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, including adding examples of...
ERO Boston arrests Brazilian national facing felony charges of rape, extortion
This was the second time ERO arrested Agnaldo Moreira da Cruz, 29, after two separate incidents where the Barnstable County Correctional Facility and subsequently the Barnstable Superior Court released him from custody, not honoring an ICE detainer and the conditions of a Writ of Habeas Corpus...
ERO Boston arrests Guatemalan national accused of kidnapping, indecencies with a child after local jail honors immigration detainer
ICE's ERO Boston arrested Rudy Salvador-Perez, a 20-year-old Guatemalan national, on Dec. 13 after the Essex County House of Corrections released him into ICE custody. Salvador is accused of kidnapping, indecent assault and battery on a child, indecent exposure, and assault and battery.
ICE removes Salvadoran gang member wanted in home country for aggravated homicide
Walter Jose Galeas Sanchez, 40, a documented MS-13 gang member, was removed from the United States Dec. 13.
Policy Manual Update: Customer Service Options for Form I-589 and Form I-881 Applicants and Certain Other Protected Populations
On Jan. 7, 2025, USCIS updated guidance in the Policy Manual to clarify the customer service options available to certain applicants and their representatives and certain protected population groups and their representatives.
USCIS Offices Closed Jan. 9, 2025
President Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9, a National Day of Mourning to remember the life and legacy of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States, and has issued an Executive Order Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on...
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 01/06/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents locate missing child
CAMPO, Calif. — San Diego Border Patrol agents stopped a suspicious vehicle while on patrol this week. The driver was wanted for an alleged child abduction.
The stop occurred Wednesday morning around 9:00 a.m. when Border Patrol agents…
Progreso CBP officers apprehend man wanted on felony warrant for failure to appear on sexual assault of a child charge
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry yesterday encountered a man wanted in the Hidalgo County area on an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of sexual assault of a…
ICE conducts single adult, family unit removal flights Jan. 3
Those included removal flights to Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Mexico.
ERO Denver arrests 22 noncitizen at-large criminal offenders in local operation
ICE's ERO Denver officers apprehended 22 unlawfully present noncitizens who have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges between Dec 9 and 20, 2024.
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