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*Apply for 2025 Homeland Security Startup Studio by January 15!* "12/16/2024" &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;!-- /*start reset css*/ div { line-height: 1; } body, table, td, p, a, li, blockquote { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; } body { -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; -ms-text-size-adjust: none; } table { border-spacing: 0; } table, td { mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } img { border: none !important; height: auto; line-height: 1; outline: none; text-decoration: none; } table td { border-collapse: collapse !important; } .preheader { display: none !important; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; color: transparent; height: 0; width: 0; } /*end reset css*/ a[x-apple-data-detectors] { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; line-height: inherit !important; } /* outlook.com line-height control */ .ExternalClass p, .ExternalClass span, .ExternalClass font, .ExternalClass td {line-height: 100%} /* Pagewatch Style */ .rss_item {margin:0 0 20px;} .rss_item .rss_title {text-align: left; color: #000000; margin: 0px; font-size: 17px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_title a { color:#00568c; text-decoration:none;} .rss_item .rss_description a { color:#00568c; text-decoration:underline;} .rss_item .rss_pub_date {text-align: left; color: #666666; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 13px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_description {text-align: left; color: #000000; margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_description p {margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.4;} .rss_item .rss_description li {margin:0 0 7px 0; line-height:1.2;} table#yahoo .govd_template_image { max-width: 100% !important; max-width:100%; } table#yahoo .govd_template_image, table#yahoo .govd_template_image img { height:auto !important; height:auto; } @media only screen and (max-device-width: 480px) { table#yahoo, table#yahoo table { position: relative; } table#yahoo .govd_header { max-width: 480px !important; } table#yahoo .govd_hr img, table#yahoo .govd_hr_inner img { display:none !important; } table#yahoo img { max-width: 400px !important; width: 100% !important; } table#yahoo .govd_template_image { height: auto !important; max-width: 400px !important; width: auto !important; margin:0 !important; } table#yahoo table.gd_combo_table .govd_template_image { margin:0 5px 5px 5px !important; } table#yahoo #main-header .govd_template_image { max-width: 480px !important; width: 100% !important; } table#yahoo .govd_content_container .govd_image_display { margin-left:0 !important; } table#yahoo .container-fill, table.gd_tbl_wrap, table.gd_tbl_wrap table { max-width: 480px !important; } .main-table, .mobile-footer, .mobile-tagline, table.gd_tbl_wrap, table.gd_tbl_wrap table { width:100% !important; min-width:100% !important; max-width:480px !important; } table#yahoo .tablecell, .tablecell { width:100% !important; display: block !important; } table#yahoo p, table#yahoo p span, table#yahoo .gd_p, table#yahoo li { font-size:13pt !important; } table#yahoo #view-in-browser p, table#yahoo #view-in-browser p span, table#yahoo #view-in-browser .gd_p, table#yahoo #view-in-browser li { font-size:8pt !important; } table#yahoo h1 { font-size:18pt !important; } table#yahoo h2 { font-size:16pt !important; } table#yahoo h3 { font-size:14pt !important; } table#yahoo #main-body .govd_hr {background:transparent none !important;} .mobile-hide {display:none !important;} .mobile-padding {padding:0 !important;} .mobile-columns {padding:10px 20px !important;} } --&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

HSSS 2025 Application

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/homeland-security-startup-studio ] is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort until January 15, 2025 [ https://www.fedtech.io/startup-studios/homeland-security-startup-studio ]. All aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply!

This innovative program is designed to accelerate and deliver commercial applications of technologies from U.S. laboratories, research centers, and universities to meet homeland security needs. Conducted in partnership with FedTech, HSSS forms teams of entrepreneurs around promising federally funded technologies to assess their market potential. Teams receive expert training and experiential learning from coaches and mentors to assist them in starting companies to license and commercialize the technologies.

*2025 Cohort*

The newest cohort will run from February to June 2025. Participants are expected to spend ~20 hours a week (evenings and weekends) on the program. In Phase I, entrepreneurs will participate in lectures on lean programming and spinout topics such as fundraising, intellectual property, business models, and customer outreach. Participants also conduct stakeholder interviews to learn how to navigate the startup ecosystem and help identify the problem-solution fit for their matched technology. In Phase II, participants will form early-stage companies with pragmatic and ambitious company goals. Entrepreneur teams will be guided by program mentors on how to navigate crucial formation steps from pitching to licensing technologies. Coaches help customize the content of this phase for each team.

Apply today for the HSSS 2025 cohort [ https://www.fedtech.io/startup-studios/homeland-security-startup-studio ] or visit the HSSS website [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/homeland-security-startup-studio ] to learn more about this program!

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DHS S&T

*DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Joint Statement on Ongoing Response to Reported Drone Sightings* "12/16/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Joint Statement on Ongoing Response to Reported Drone Sightings*

There are more than one million drones lawfully registered with the FAA in the United States and there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones lawfully in the sky on any given day. With the technology landscape evolving, we expect that number to increase over time.

FBI has received tips of more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in the last few weeks with approximately 100 leads generated, and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports. Consistent with each of our unique missions and authorities, we are quickly working to prioritize and follow these leads. We have sent advanced detection technology to the region. And we have sent trained visual observers.

Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones. We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the northeast.

That said, we recognize the concern among many communities. We continue to support state and local authorities with advanced detection technology and support of law enforcement. We urge Congress to enact counter-UAS legislation when it reconvenes that would extend and expand existing counter-drone authorities to identify and mitigate any threat that may emerge.

Additionally, there have been a limited number of visual sightings of drones over military facilities in New Jersey and elsewhere, including within restricted air space. Such sightings near or over DoD installations are not new. DoD takes unauthorized access over its airspace seriously and coordinates closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities, as appropriate. Local commanders are actively engaged to ensure there are appropriate detection and mitigation measures in place.

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*DHS Strengthens H-1B Program, Allowing U.S. Employers to More Quickly Fill Critical Jobs  * "12/17/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS Strengthens H-1B Program, Allowing U.S. Employers to More Quickly Fill Critical Jobs*

"Rule will provide greater benefits and flexibilities for U.S. employers and specialty occupation workers, helping to meet U.S. labor needs"

*WASHINGTON* – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule [ https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-29354/modernizing-h-1b-requirements-providing-flexibility-in-the-f-1-program-and-program-improvements ] that will significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, strengthening our economy. The new rule modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approvals process, increasing its flexibility to better allow employers to retain talented workers, and improving the integrity and oversight of the program. The rule builds on previous efforts by the Administration to ensure the labor needs of American businesses are met, while reducing undue burdens on employers and adhering to all U.S. worker protections under the law.

“American businesses rely on the H-1B visa program for the recruitment of highly-skilled talent, benefitting communities across the country,”* said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas*. “These improvements to the program provide employers with greater flexibility to hire global talent, boost our economic competitiveness, and allow highly skilled workers to continue to advance American innovation.”

“The H-1B program was created by Congress in 1990, and there’s no question it needed to be modernized to support our nation’s growing economy,”* said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou.* “The changes made in today’s final rule will ensure that U.S. employers can hire the highly skilled workers they need to grow and innovate while enhancing the integrity of the program.”

H-1B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, defined by statute as occupations that require highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. The final rule aims to provide greater flexibilities for employers and workers by modernizing the definition and criteria for specialty occupation positions as well as for nonprofit and governmental research organizations that are exempt from the annual statutory limit on H-1B visas. These changes will help U.S. employers hire the employees they need to meet their business needs and remain competitive in the global marketplace. The rule also extends certain flexibilities for students on an F-1 visa seeking to change their status to H-1B to avoid disruptions in lawful status and employment authorization for those F-1 students. To improve program efficiency, the final rule will allow USCIS to more quickly process applications for most individuals who had previously been approved for an H1B visa. It will also allow H1B beneficiaries with a controlling interest in the petitioning organization to be eligible for H-1B status subject to reasonable conditions.

Finally, the rule strengthens program integrity by codifying USCIS’ authority to conduct inspections and impose penalties for failure to comply; requiring that the employer must establish that it has a bona fide position in a specialty occupation available for the worker as of the requested start date; clarifies that the Labor Condition Application must support and properly correspond with the H-1B petition; and requires that the petitioner have a legal presence and be subject to legal processes in court in the United States.

In order to implement this rule, a *new edition of **Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker* [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-129 ]* will be required for all petitions beginning Jan. 17, 2025*, which is the rule’s effective date. Because there cannot be a grace period for accepting prior form editions, USCIS will soon publish a preview version of the new Form I-129 edition on uscis.gov [ https://uscis.gov/ ].

Today’s rule builds on a previous final rule, announced [ https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-announces-strengthened-integrity-measures-for-h-1b-program ] in January 2024, which has already dramatically improved the H-1B registration and selection process.

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*DHS Helps Companies Fill More Jobs, Strengthens Worker Protections in the H-2 Programs with Final Rule* "12/17/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS Helps Companies Fill More Jobs, Strengthens Worker Protections in the H-2 Programs with Final Rule*

"Final Rule strengthens worker protections and program integrity, increases flexibility for workers, and improves program efficiency"

*WASHINGTON* – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule [ https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-29353/modernizing-h-2-program-requirements-oversight-and-worker-protections ] that will allow U.S. companies that need seasonal workers to more quickly and efficiently fill those jobs. The rule will modernize and improve the H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs, which allow qualified U.S. employers who are unable to hire qualified U.S. workers to petition for foreign nationals to fill temporary or seasonal agricultural and nonagricultural jobs. The final rule significantly strengthens worker protections by, among other things, imposing new consequences on companies that charge prohibited fees or violate our labor laws, and provides greater flexibility for H-2A and H-2B workers.

“The H-2 programs strengthen our nation’s economy by supporting the seasonal labor needs of employers that rely on temporary workers,” *said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas*. “By modernizing and improving this program, we increase protections for our nation’s workers, help maintain economic growth, and better meet the labor demands of American businesses.”

“Our H-2 programs are very important to the U.S. economy. Many employers across the country need additional labor on a temporary or seasonal basis, whether it’s on our farms or in other industries,” *said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou.* “This final rule makes us more efficient in helping U.S. employers fill their temporary or seasonal positions, while also making sure we’re protecting both U.S. workers and the noncitizen workers who help fuel our economy.”

The rule’s provisions span three areas:

*Improving Program Efficiency*

This final rule removes the requirement that USCIS may generally only approve petitions for H-2 nonimmigrant status for nationals of countries designated as eligible to participate in the H-2 programs, eliminating the need for DHS to compile and publish annual lists of designated countries.

It also simplifies the rules regarding the effect of a departure from the United States on the 3-year maximum period of stay for workers participating in the H-2 programs, by eliminating the “interrupted” stay provisions and instead providing a uniform period of absence from the United States (at least 60 days) to reset the 3-year clock.

*Strengthening Worker Protections and Increasing Program Integrity

*This final rule revises and clarifies provisions regarding prohibited fees by strengthening the existing bar on charging certain fees to H-2A and H-2B workers, including by imposing new consequences for companies that charge these fees and denying their H-2 petitions in certain circumstances.

The final rule also institutes certain mandatory and discretionary grounds for denying an H-2A or H-2B petition filed by a petitioner who, among other things, has been found to have committed certain labor or other legal violations or misused the H-2 programs.

Under the rule, H-2A and H-2B workers will now have whistleblower protections comparable to the protections that are currently offered to H-1B workers.

The final rule clarifies requirements for petitioners and employers to consent to, and fully comply with, USCIS compliance reviews and inspections. It also clarifies USCIS’ authority to deny or revoke the approval of a petition if USCIS is unable to verify information related to the petition, including where such inability is due to lack of cooperation from a petitioner or an employer during a site visit or other compliance review.

*Enhancing Worker Flexibility

*The final rule harmonizes and adds new grace periods. Specifically, it:

* Adds a new grace period for up to 60 days following a cessation of employment, during which an H-2 worker may seek new qualifying employment or prepare for departure from the United States without violating their H-2 status or accruing unlawful presence.
* Extends the existing 30-day grace period following certain revocations to a period of up to 60 days and expands the provision to cover all revocations of H-2 petition approvals.
* Affirms that H-2A and H-2B workers are considered to be maintaining their H-2 status for a period of up to 10 days before the petition’s validity period and up to 30 days following the expiration of that period.

The final rule allows for “portability,” meaning that eligible H-2 nonimmigrants can immediately begin to work with a new employer as soon as the employer properly files an extension of stay petition, rather than requiring them to wait until the petition is approved.

The final rule clarifies that H-2 workers will not be considered to have failed to maintain their H-2 status and will not be denied H-2 classification on the sole basis of having taken certain steps toward becoming lawful permanent residents of the United States.

In order to implement this rule, a *new edition of **Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker* [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-129 ]* will be required for all petitions beginning Jan. 17, 2025*, which is the rule’s effective date.

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*K-12 School Safety Issue Briefs* "12/18/2024"

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K-12 School Safety Issue Briefs

Winter break and the start of the second half of the school year can be a good time to revisit your school or district’s school safety plans. Over the course of 2024, SchoolSafety.gov released nine new issue briefs [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/school-safety-communications-center/one-pagers-issue-briefs ] that can support these planning efforts. Each brief highlights a specific school safety issue and aligned strategies and resources available through SchoolSafety.gov. These briefs can help you learn more about topics of interest to your school or district and identify actions and resources to enhance your school safety programs.

Read more about some of the issue briefs below and review them all [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/school-safety-communications-center/one-pagers-issue-briefs ] as you prepare for a safe and supportive remainder of the school year in 2025.

*Inclusive Emergency Planning* [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/SchoolSafety.gov_Inclusive%20Emergency%20Planning_508.pdf ] – Emergency planning should account for the diverse needs of the entire school community, including individuals with disabilities and students and staff requiring special accommodations. This issue brief highlights strategies and resources to support inclusive and comprehensive school emergency planning. It includes specific information on the value of training, exercises, and drills and planning for individuals with access and functional needs.

*School Safety and Reporting Programs* [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/SchoolSafety.gov_School%20Safety%20and%20Reporting%20Resources_508c.pdf ] – Reporting programs for K-12 schools and districts can serve as vital channels for students and school community members to report concerns regarding student wellness and safety. This issue brief outlines actions and resources schools can use to enable, improve, and sustain reporting systems and create an environment that empowers students to share concerns.

*Trauma-Informed Schools* [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/SchoolSafety%20Issue%20Brief_Strategies%20and%20Resources%20to%20Support%20Trauma-Informed%20Schools_508c.pdf ] – Trauma and traumatic stress can have significant effects on many aspects of a child’s life, including their emotional well-being, mental health, and academic experiences at school. This issue brief describes the impact of trauma and offers strategies and resources to build trauma-informed schools that promote student well-being and safe, supportive learning environments.

*Additional SchoolSafety.gov issue briefs from 2024 include*:

* Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/SchoolSafety.gov_Bullying%20and%20Cyberbullying%20Prevention%20Strategies%20and%20Resources_508.pdf ]
* Cybersecurity [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/SchoolSafety.gov%20Cybersecurity%20Resources_508-C.pdf ]
* Human Trafficking [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/Human%20Trafficking%20Resources.pdf ]
* School Climate [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/SchoolSafety.gov_School%20Climate%20Resources_Infographic.pdf ]
* SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Checklist [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SchoolSafety.gov_Back-to-School%20Checklist_August%202024_508c.pdf ]
* SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Reading List [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/SchoolSafety.gov_Back-to-School%20Reading%20List_August%202024_508c.pdf ]

*Explore Issue Briefs* [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/school-safety-communications-center/one-pagers-issue-briefs ]

These briefs highlight some of the issues, strategies, and resources available to support schools in creating safe and supportive learning environments and are not inclusive of the full set of materials and guidance accessible through SchoolSafety.gov. To find all available issue briefs and one-pagers, please visit SchoolSafety.gov's Communications Center [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/school-safety-communications-center ].

If you have any questions, please contact us at SchoolSafety@mail.cisa.dhs.gov.

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*CIS Ombudsman Issues Formal Recommendation to USCIS on Improving Family-Based Petition Routing Procedures and Preventing Delays Post-Approval * "12/18/2024"

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December 18, 2024

CIS Ombudsman Issues Formal Recommendation to USCIS on Improving Family-Based Petition Routing Procedures and Preventing Delays Post-Approval

Dear Stakeholder,

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) issued a formal recommendation [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/cis-ombudsmans-recommendations-uscis-2024 ] to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on revising Form I-130", Petition for Alien Relative" [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 ] and improving how it processes these forms after approving them.

The Issue

If U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) want to sponsor an eligible family member for a Green Card, they must start by filing Form I-130. Once USCIS approves the form, the family member must then either “adjust” their immigration status to LPR status (referred to as adjustment of status) or apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad (known as consular processing). Based on the responses provided on the form, USCIS will either retain the approved Form I-130 for adjustment of status or send it to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing.

USCIS changed its methodology for processing approved Form I-130 petitions in 2022, impacting the way in which it reviewed the responses to the somewhat confusing questions that determine where the agency sends the approved form. This resulted in tens of thousands of cases being misrouted. The CIS Ombudsman worked with both the Department of State and USCIS on this issue. While USCIS has updated its policy guidance to allow officer discretion in determining where to route approved Forms I-130 when the petitioner’s responses are unclear, this action did not fix key issues, such as the need for a clearer version of the form and instructions, more flexibility in ensuring a correct response, and more interagency coordination in the handling of petition routing. Nor does it fix the many petitions still awaiting agency action.

The Recommendation

To improve the customer experience and streamline processing, we recommend that USCIS:

* Revise Form I-130 and its instructions.
* Use conditional logic in the online Form I-130 to obtain more accurate responses.
* Implement a self-service tool in petitioners’ online accounts to streamline transfer requests and automate the movement of approved petitions.
* Provide the NVC with a mechanism to request and obtain approved petitions from USCIS.
* Provide relief for beneficiaries impacted by the previous routing procedures.

The formal recommendation also provides an overview of the transfer process for approved Forms I‑130, outlines key concerns, and explains how our recommendations address those concerns.

*Why This Matters*

As part of our mission, we recommend changes in USCIS’ administrative practices to mitigate problems and enhance processes. Since 2021, our office has submitted two informal proposals to USCIS about this issue, which led the agency to implement procedural changes. While we appreciate the steps USCIS has taken to tackle the problem so far, there is more the agency can do to address the remaining issues. These recommendations, if implemented by USCIS, will help petitioners complete the form more accurately while helping the agency reduce misdirected petitions, increase efficiency, and avoid unintentional burdens on the public.

After we make a formal recommendation, USCIS is required by statute to respond within three months. We look forward to receiving the agency’s response.  

*More Information*

For more information on how USCIS processes approved petitions, go to USCIS’ Form I-130 [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 ] page.

Go to our Recommendations [ https://www.dhs.gov/recommendations ] page to see our past recommendations and USCIS’ responses. You can also visit our Informal Proposals Shared with USCIS [ https://www.dhs.gov/cis-ombudsman-informal-proposals ] page to see a select list of informal proposals we have provided to the agency.

The CIS Ombudsman is dedicated to assisting individuals and employers seeking to resolve problems with USCIS. For more information on our office, please visit dhs.gov/cisombudsman [ http://dhs.gov/cisombudsman ] or follow us on Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/cisombudsman/ ], LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisombudsman ], and X [ https://x.com/cisombudsman ].

Resources

* Public Engagement [ https://www.dhs.gov/outreach ]
* Case Assistance [ https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance ]
* Annual Report [ https://www.dhs.gov/annual-report-congress ]
* FAQs [ https://www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman-frequentlyaskedquestions ]
* Case Assistance Alerts [ https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance-alerts ]
* Immigration Resources [ https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-resources-help-you-navigate-citizenship-and-immigration-services-process ]

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*CP3 Brief: Outreach Achievements and Key Takeaways from the Safe and Sound Schools Summit* "12/19/2024"

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Outreach Achievements and Key Takeaways from the Safe and Sound Schools Summit

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) team would like to share notable events with you. Check out our latest news below!

Award-Winning Outreach

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Award: Excellence in Outreach – Public Health

CP3 Director, William Braniff leads a multidisciplinary team in a groundbreaking, public health-informed approach that goes beyond traditional security measures. Director Braniff accepted the HSToday Holiday Hero award on behalf of CP3 and its staff. Director Braniff joined many DHS award winners to include the HSToday Person of the Year, Ken Wainstein, Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read more about the award here [ https://www.hstoday.us/featured/hstoday-holiday-hero-awards-2024-national-awardees/ ].

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Safe and Sound Schools Summit

Recently, CP3 Deputy Director Kareem Shora had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion at the Safe and Sound Schools [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-and-sound-schools?trk=public_post-text ] Summit about the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in school safety and security. Safe and Sound Schools is an organization dedicated to empowering safer school communities with education, resources, and programs for crisis prevention, response, and recovery. Click here to learn more about the event [ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/us-department-of-homeland-security_safeandsoundsummits-activity-7272668207100891136-QyCK? ].

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Until Next Time

For more information on CP3 programs and initiatives, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/cp3
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News Release: DHS S&T Announces Award to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for Counter-Fentanyl Efforts [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/12/19/st-announces-award-pacific-northwest-national-laboratory-counter-fentanyl-efforts ]
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*WASHINGTON* – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ ] is further strengthening its counter-fentanyl partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) with a three-year, $2.8 million contract award. This award tasks PNNL with researching and

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