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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. Feb. 25, 2022,
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FLETC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Australian Federal Police

On February 23, 2022, Thomas J. Walters, Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), and Reece Kershaw, Commissioner of Australian Federal Police (AFP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate as training partners in professional exchanges.
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Revision of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Airspace Waiver Program discussed on March 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on March 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 25

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H1145-H1147 on Feb. 25
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Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Temporary Protected Status on March 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Security Zones; Anacostia River, Washington, DC, and Susquehanna River, Between Cecil and Harford Counties, MD discussed on March 1 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA discussed on Feb. 28 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security complete one-year assessment of crucial software and hardware supply chains

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas recently announced the completion of a one-year assessment of crucial supply chains that support the U.S.' information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
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DHS officials partner with Seattle emergency response authorities to practice 'life-saving countermeasures in the event of a biological attack'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently partnered with Seattle officials to conduct virtual exercises testing their preparedness for bioterrorist incidents.
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DHS proposes fair and humane changes to public charge rule

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule which would likely regulate how the department applies the public charge ground of inadmissibility in cases, a Feb. 17 news release said.
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TSA officers at Norfolk Airport catch second gun in two days

Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport stopped a Windsor, Va., woman from carrying a loaded gun onto her flight on Friday, Feb. 25, just one day after stopping a Virginia Beach woman who also had a loaded gun when she attempted to pass through the security checkpoint.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Mayor Bowser and Chief Contee

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N.
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Creating a more diverse academy class through mentoring

Inclusivity is the key factor in the Coast Guard’s excellence.
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Iowa man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography convictions following an ICE HSI investigation

 A man who illegally possessed child pornography was sentenced Thursday to 4 years in federal prison following an investigation by U.S.
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2022 H-1B Cap

USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2022.
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TSA officers at Norfolk Airport catch second gun in two days

Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport stopped a Windsor, Va., woman from carrying a loaded gun onto her flight on Friday, Feb. 25, just one day after stopping a Virginia Beach woman who also had a loaded gun when she attempted to pass through the security checkpoint.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Request for Information (CBP Form 28) on Feb. 28

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA to host hiring event for Toledo Express Airport

Release: TOLEDO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, March 2 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL).
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