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DHS formally bans separations for illicit border crossings.

 DHS officials formally banned separating children from parents who are caught illegally crossing U.S. border, as part of an effort by the Biden administration to revert the effects of Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy. CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller issued a memo to the heads of Border Patrol and CBP’s Office of Field Operations prohibiting the separation of children from their parents or guardians for convictions on illegal entry to the U.S., and banning the referral of parents for prosecution exclusively on the grounds of illegal entry to the country. Miller’s memo added an exception on national security grounds, allowing CBP and Border Patrol agents to refer illegal entry for prosecution with approval of higher-ranking officials and local counsel.

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ICE rescinds civil penalties for failure to depart.

DHS announced that ICE has rescinded two delegation orders related to the collection of civil financial penalties for noncitizens who fail to depart the U.S. ICE had initiated enforcement of civil penalties in 2018, but as of January 20, 2021, ICE ceased issuing these fines. The rescission marks ICE’s latest move toward focusing its limited resources on those posing the greatest risk to national security and public safety in accordance with the current guidance on civil immigration enforcement and removal priorities, which were issued on Feb. 18, 2021.

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DHS announces continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program

USCIS announced that DHS is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) program from DHS regulations. The IE parole program, first introduced in 2017, will remain a viable program for foreign entrepreneurs to create and develop start-up entities with high growth potential in the United States. USCIS says the program will help to strengthen and grow the nation’s economy through increased capital spending, innovation, and job creation.

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DHS Extends Flexibility in Requirements Related to Form I-9 Compliance

ICE announced that it has extended the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic until August 31, 2021. The extension includes guidance for employees hired on or after June 1, 2021, and work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19-related precautions.

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DHS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on the ICE Electronic Surveillance System (ELSUR)

DHS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on the ICE Electronic Surveillance System (ELSUR) used to track and search for ICE applications for court orders that authorize ICE to intercept oral, wire, or electronic communications during the course of a criminal investigation.

DHS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on the Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems (IBBCS)

DHS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on the Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems (IBBCS) used by USCIS to conduct background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits.