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PERSPECTIVE: Wearing Badges, Not Capes, in the Age of Coronavirus
As you begin your patrol along the Rio Grande, your mind wanders briefly to the challenges that await you. Keep Reading
GAO Addresses Uncertainties Over H-2B Visas
The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor have identified possible ways to reduce visa uncertainty, but the Government Accountability Office found they haven’t determined what can be done under current law. Keep Reading
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USCIS to Continue Processing Applications for Employment Authorization Extension Requests Despite Application Support Center Closures
Applicants who had an appointment scheduled with an ASC on or after the March 18 closure or has filed an I-765 extension will have their application processed using previously submitted biometrics. Keep Reading
USCIS Temporary Office Closure Extended Until at Least May 3
Employees in these offices are continuing to perform mission-essential services that do not require face-to-face contact with the public. USCIS will continue to provide limited emergency services. Keep Reading
CBP Field Operations Seizes Nearly $37 Million in Methamphetamine Within Tomato Shipment
The seizure occurred on Wednesday, March 25, when CBP officers assigned to the cargo facility encountered a commercial shipment of fresh tomatoes arriving from Mexico. Keep Reading
FY 2021 H-1B Cap Petitions May Be Filed as of April 1
The H-1B electronic registration process was well-received by users, who provided a high satisfaction score with the system. Nearly 275,000 unique registrations were submitted during the initial registration period. Keep Reading
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CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 10 tentative selections for new reimbursable services agreements that will promote cross-border trade and facilitate essential travel to the United States. Keep Reading
Port of Laredo Announces Temporary Modifications to Vehicular Traffic at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge
The impact of COVID-19 has altered cross border activity, which has seen a significant decrease in vehicular traffic as travelers have adjusted to new norms. Keep Reading
Baltimore CBP Detects Destructive Japanese Gypsy Moth Egg Mass on Coal Ship
The vessel, which arrived from the United Kingdom to take on coal, previously called on ports in China and Japan during the summer of 2019. Ports in Asia are high-risk ports for AGM. Keep Reading
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CBP Reminds Boaters of Reporting Requirements in the Caribbean to Slow COVID-19 Spread
CBP officers use a combination of traveler history records, officer questioning and observation, and self-declarations to identify arriving individuals who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 travel history and screening guidelines. Keep Reading
