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*Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status* "07/08/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status*

"Redesignation Allows Additional Newly Eligible Yemeni Nationals to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents"

WASHINGTON* – *Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026, due to country conditions in Yemen that prevent individuals from safely returning.

After consultation with interagency partners, Secretary Mayorkas determined that an 18-month extension and redesignation of Yemen for TPS is warranted because ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions continue to support Yemen’s TPS designation, and that the extension and redesignation are not contrary to the national interest of the United States.

“Yemen has been in a state of protracted conflict for the past decade, severely limiting civilians’ access to water, food, and medical care, pushing the country to the brink of economic collapse, and preventing Yemeni nationals living abroad from safely returning home,”* said Secretary Mayorkas. *“The steps the Department of Homeland Security has taken today will allow certain Yemenis currently residing in the United States to remain and work here until conditions in their home country improve.”

The redesignation of Yemen for TPS allows an estimated 1,700 Yemeni nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen) who have been continuously residing in the United States since July 2, 2024 to file initial applications for TPS, if they are otherwise eligible.

The extension of TPS for Yemen allows approximately 2,300 current beneficiaries to retain TPS through March 3, 2026, if they continue to meet TPS eligibility requirements. This extension and redesignation does not apply for anyone who was not already in the United States on July 3, 2024.

The corresponding Federal Register notice provides information about registering for TPS as a new or current beneficiary under Yemen’s extension and redesignation. The Federal Register notice explains eligibility criteria, timelines, and procedures necessary for current beneficiaries to re-register and renew EADs, and for new applicants to submit an initial application under the redesignation and apply for an EAD.

Accompanying this announcement is a Special Student Relief notice for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Yemen, or individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Yemen, so that eligible students may request employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school is in session, and reduce their course load while continuing to maintain F-1 status through the TPS designation period.

Current TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through March 3, 2026, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from July 10, 2024, through September 9, 2024, to ensure they keep their TPS and employment authorization. DHS recognizes that not all re-registrants may receive a new Employment Authorization Document before their current EAD expires and is automatically extending through September 3, 2025, the validity of EADs previously issued under Yemen’s TPS designation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will continue to process pending applications filed under previous TPS designations for Yemen. Individuals with a pending Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status [ http://www.uscis.gov/i-821 ], or a related Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-765 ], as of July 10, 2024 do not need to file either application again. If USCIS approves a pending Form I-821 or Form I-765 filed under the previous designation of TPS for Yemen, USCIS will grant the individual TPS through March 3, 2026, and issue an EAD valid through the same date.

Under the redesignation of Yemen, eligible individuals who do not have TPS may submit an initial Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status [ http://www.uscis.gov/i-821 ], during the initial registration period that runs from July 10, 2024 through March 3, 2026. Applicants also may apply for TPS-related EADs and for travel authorization. Applicants can request an EAD by submitting a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization [ https://www.uscis.gov/i-765 ], with their Form I-821, or separately later.

Since the Securing the Border Presidential Proclamation and Interim Final Rule was issued in early June, over 24,000 noncitizens have been removed or returned to more than 20 countries. All irregular migration journeys are extremely dangerous, unforgiving, and often result in loss of life. DHS will continue to enforce U.S. laws and will return noncitizens who do not establish a legal basis to remain in the United States.

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News Release: Homeland Security Awards Contracts to Six Startups to Identify, Develop, and Implement Privacy-Enhancing Digital Wallets Technologies [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/07/08/homeland-security-awards-contracts-six-startups-identify-develop-and-implement-privacy-enhancing-digital-wallets ]
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"Awardees will partner with DHS to meet Homeland Security mission needs."

*WASHINGTON *- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology ] (S&T) announced that Credence ID, Hushmesh, Netis d.o.o., Procivis, SpruceID, and Ubiqu have each won a government contract to develop technologies that protect the privacy of individuals using digital versions of credentials issued for immigration and travel. These digital credential users, including immigrants and travelers, could eventually store their information in privacy-enhanced digital wallets. Since DHS interacts more frequently on a daily basis with the American public than any other federal agency or department, maintaining secure, confidential digital interactions will have a tremendous impact on the privacy, security and safety of residents across the country.

“DHS is the authoritative source of some of the most highly valued credentials issued by the U.S. Federal Government for cross-border travel, demonstrating employment eligibility, residency status and citizenship,” said Anil John, Technical Director of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation program (SVIP). “The capabilities developed under this solicitation will ensure that those credentials can be stored securely and verified properly while preserving the privacy of individuals using openly developed standards that are globally acceptable, highly secure, and accessible to all.”

“U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the United States’ authoritative issuer of highly valued credentials related to citizenship and immigration. Supporting standards-based digital credentials and secure digital wallets for storing them enables us to meet our customer expectations of ease, convenience, privacy and security in an increasingly digital world,” said Jared X. Goodwin, Acting Chief Program Management and Data Division, Service Center Operations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

DHS provided the awards through its Privacy Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers solicitation [ https://sam.gov/opp/33b3b247777c4912b08c23ba97dc8af4/view ], which reflects the Department’s continued commitment to improving the delivery of its services in a way that both protects privacy and increases ease-of-use. The requirements included ensuring that DHS digital credential wallets and verifiers incorporated open, global standards that are not proprietary. These standards were established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), a global standards development organization that manages the development of open standards ensuring interoperability, accessibility, internationalization, privacy and security. DHS participates as a W3C member to ensure DHS-relevant security and privacy criteria are incorporated into the standards development process.

S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip ] issued the solicitation [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2023/06/22/st-seeks-solutions-privacy-preserving-digital-credential-wallets-verifiers ] in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the DHS Privacy Office. It builds on the success and global adoption of the open, standards-based digital credentialing solutions developed under its previous Preventing Forgery & Counterfeiting of Certificates and Licenses topic call, which aimed to address paper-based credentialing susceptible to loss, destruction, and counterfeiting.

Selected through a highly competitive process, each awardee is eligible for up to $1.7 million across four SVIP phases [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip ]. The awardees of this first phase presented innovative solutions that have the potential to provide immediate impact to DHS:

* DHS S&T awarded $199,140 to *Credence ID, an Oakland, California-based U.S. company*, which specializes in standards-based identity verification and authentication solutions for in-person and online use. The company plans to adapt their existing hardware and software credential verifier implementations to support W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards, requiring a simple software update to existing hardware readers.

* DHS S&T awarded $199,430 to *Hushmesh, a Falls Church, Virginia-based U.S. company*, to adapt their technology, the Mesh, incorporating built-in cryptographic security and universal zero trust. This adaptation aims to implement distributed, scalable, and privacy-preserving key management for digital wallets and verifiers supporting W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards. Their solution will provide assurance of provenance, authenticity, confidentiality, and privacy for all data.

* DHS S&T awarded $198,849 to *Netis d.o.o., a Ljubljana, Slovenia-based company*, to enhance its existing MIDVA platform to support W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards. MIDVA includes a Fleet Management Platform for organizational onboarding, alongside a Mobile Verifier App. It utilizes technology such as Policy-as-a-Code foundation and integrates seamlessly with trust frameworks. The Fleet Management Platform facilitates easy onboarding, authorization, and management of verifier apps across various environments, enabling configuration of supported credentials and integration of recognized trust frameworks. This enables authorized personnel to verify users' credentials using the Verifier App.

* DHS S&T awarded $187,285 to *Procivis, a Zurich, Switzerland-based company*, to enhance its existing Procivis One platform to better support W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards in digital wallets and verifiers. The platform provides flexible, privacy-respecting technology capable of accommodating various credentials, including E-IDs, mobile driver’s licenses, certificates, diplomas, and licenses.

* DHS S&T awarded $199,960 to *SpruceID, a New York, New York-based U.S. company*, to enhance its digital wallet and verifier capabilities to better support W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards for enterprise and public sector environments. Their software creates verifiable digital credentials prioritizing user privacy and security, ensuring safe usage across various digital wallets and interoperability across sectors like finance, healthcare, anti-fraud, and cross-border applications.

* DHS S&T awarded $197,961 to *Ubiqu, a Rotterdam, Netherlands-based company*, to integrate its Remote Secure Element (RSE) technology with digital wallets supporting W3C VCDM and W3C DID standards. This allows users to maintain sole control over their credentials, ensuring transparency and consent, while providing comprehensive recovery solutions. This approach facilitates a highly secure and convenient user experience for digital credential services.

*About SVIP*

On behalf of DHS components, SVIP invests in startup companies from across the nation and around the world, with viable technologies suitable for rapid prototyping projects to adapt, develop and harness cutting-edge capabilities that are commercially sustainable, while simultaneously meeting the needs of DHS components and programs. For more information on current and future SVIP solicitations, visit https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip ]

*About DHS S&T*

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) mission is to enable effective, efficient, and secure operations across all homeland security missions by applying scientific, engineering, analytic, and innovative approaches to deliver timely solutions and support departmental acquisitions. Created by Congress in 2003, S&T conducts basic and applied research, development, demonstration, testing and evaluation activities relevant to support Homeland Security and first responder operations and protect critical infrastructure. For more information about S&T, visit scitech.dhs.gov [ https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology ].

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*Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Record Three Million Screenings by TSA* "07/08/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Record Three Million Screenings by TSA*

"Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following yesterday’s record three million passenger screenings by the Transportation Security Administration."

“Yesterday, for the first time since its founding in November 2001, Transportation Security Administration officers screened more than three million travelers on a single day at airports across the country. It was an extraordinary achievement: TSA fully, unerringly, and efficiently checked 35 passengers every second, along with all their luggage and carry-on baggage, while demonstrating unwavering professionalism and respect for travelers during the intensely busy holiday weekend. Congratulations to the entire TSA workforce and Administrator David Pekoske.

“Every day, the men and women of TSA enable millions of travelers to reach their destinations safely and securely. Yet, for decades, TSA officers received less pay for their service than their government counterparts did. One year ago, our Department, together with our partners in Congress, finally ended this injustice and secured long-overdue pay fairness. Its impact is already evident: In just the last year, TSA workforce attrition has been cut in half, recruitment rates are rising, and surveys report improved morale and job satisfaction across the agency.

“Now, with record-breaking travel spurred by our nation’s strong economy expected to continue in the months ahead, it is imperative that Congress ensure pay fairness for TSA permanently. It is the smart thing to do for everyone who depends on TSA to keep our skies and our country safe, and it is the right thing to do for these great public servants.”

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*Updated Report: Immigration Enforcement and Legal Processes Monthly Tables - March 2024* "07/08/2024"

Updated Report: Immigration Enforcement and Legal Processes Monthly Tables - March 2024

Good day,

We are pleased to announce the monthly update of our Immigration Enforcement and Legal Processes monthly tables [ https://ohss.dhs.gov/topics/immigration/legal-processes-monthly-tables ].

The report includes 34 downloadable tables on key aspects of immigration enforcement, CBP One appointments, and CHNV parolees.

Today’s release includes data through March 2024. We will update the tables again August 9, 2024.

This month, we also released our new OHSS website [ https://ohss.dhs.gov/ ] with an interactive map with our state immigration data [ https://ohss.dhs.gov/topics/immigration/state-immigration-data-sheets/state-immigration-statistics ]. We will continue to work on the site to improve how you access our data and reports. So, please email us <ohssweb@hq.dhs.gov> if you have feedback.

*View Updated Report* [ https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/24-0705_ohss_immigration-enforcement-and-legal-processes-tables-march-2024.xlsx ]

Best regards,

*DHS Office of Homeland Security Statistics*

https://www.dhs.gov/ohss [ https://www.dhs.gov/ohss ]

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*Reserve your spot for this week's Prevention Forum: Cities as Partners in Prevention* "07/09/2024"

Header July Prevention Forum [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

*DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, the Strong Cities Network, and the National League of Cities Present: Cities as Partners in Prevention*

Join us for our Prevention Forum on July 11th [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] to hear from state and city leaders about how they have sought to prevent targeted violence and terrorism and build resilience.

Presented with the Strong Cities Network [ https://strongcitiesnetwork.org/ ] and the National League of Cities [ https://nlc.org/ ], panelists will discuss Illinois cities as examples of the unique role of cities in targeted violence and terrorism prevention.

*Who Should Attend?**  *

* State and local elected officials (e.g. mayors, city council members)
* City managers and staff
* Community leaders
* Any skilled and knowledgeable professional who directly or indirectly prevents violence by helping people develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to achieve safe, positive, healthy outcomes

*Register Here* [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

While run and moderated by our multidisciplinary team at CP3, the core of the information will be provided by our panel:

* *Eric Arnold*, Program Director of the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program & Co-chair of the Targeted Violence Prevention Subcommittee of the Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council
* *Katrina Thompson*, Mayor, Broadview, Illinois
* *Nancy Rotering*, Mayor, City of Highland Park, Illinois
* *Keshia Ellis*, Director of Violence Prevention, Joliet Township, Illinois

There are a limited number of spots for this forum. Please RSVP [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] as soon as possible. We encourage you to forward this public event to your colleagues and stakeholders. Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event

*RSVP Here* [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c627087-1123-4a01-98a6-d6c2827926fe@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

We value your partnership in prevention and look forward to your RSVP.

"For more information or if you would like to request to be a panelist, please email cp3preventionevents@hq.dhs.gov. The content presented by the speakers and moderators who will appear at these events are for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute an official endorsement of the speaker, their organization, its work, or any products or services by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or Federal Government. By attending this event, you agree to be respectful of the speakers, moderators, and fellow attendees. Please note that the event organizers reserve the right to remove participants whose behavior is disrespectful, is disrupting, or interferes with the event experience for other participants." "This event will be recorded. By attending this event, you consent to being recorded if you participate, and could be identified with any comments you have made on a public-facing website."

""CP3 prioritizes privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties within DHS legal authorities and policy. CP3 works to ensure that its programs include fundamental constitutional and legal protections. CP3 does not engage in widespread data collection or activities like law enforcement investigations or intelligence gathering. CP3 does not engage in censorship or encourage or facilitate any censorship. Government censorship of viewpoints not only infringes on individuals’ constitutional rights, but it is also an ineffective tactic to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.""

*Feature Article: The Question of Who You Are* "07/09/2024"

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