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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Transcript Order

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Transcript Order

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): ~Util - Set Deadlines

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: ~Util - Set Deadlines

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Notice (Other)

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Notice (Other)

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Clerk's Notice

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Clerk's Notice

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Notice (Other)

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Notice (Other)

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Announcing Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on 32 Individuals Connected to Prince Group TCO & Others Scamming Americans

Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, SpokesmanOffice of the Spokesman Announcing Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on 32 Individuals Connected to Prince Group TCO & Others Scamming Americans Press Statement September 21, 2026 Today, the Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on 32 individuals responsible for or complicit in defrauding Americans through cybercrime, cyber-enabled crime, a

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Status Report

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Status Report

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Notice (Other)

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Notice (Other)

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Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Clerk's Notice

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Clerk's Notice

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Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens

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Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2027 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology

In accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is proposing pilotage rates for the 2027 shipping season. We are conducting a full ratemaking for 2027. We are requesting comments on the Great Lakes pilotage ratemaking methodology, including one proposed update to that methodology. We also propose the pilotage rate for the Straits of Mackinac, newly designated for pilotage

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2026-10-21

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DHS, Coast Guard

Public Access to Information

The Department of State revises its regulations governing the availability to the public of information that is under the control of the Department. This rule reflects changes in the Department's organization and procedures since the last revision of the Department's regulations on public access to information, including relating to the use of email to submit requests for information under this pa

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2026-10-21

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DOS

Medani v. Trump (H-1B proclamation): Notice (Other)

5:26-cv-06332 Medani et al v. Trump et al — docket entry: Notice (Other)

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De La Cruz v. Warden — 5:26-cv-00855 (District Court, S.D. Mississippi)

463 Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee · 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)

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HERNANDEZ ALDABA v. Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security — 5:26-cv-02453 (District Court, N.D. Ohio)

465 Other Immigration Actions · 28:1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus

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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-864E, Request for Exemption From Immigrant Visa Applicant's Affidavit of Support

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

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2026-11-17

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

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2026-10-19

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Collection of Qualitative Feedback Through Focus Groups

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

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2026-10-19

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DHS, USCIS

Cruz Gonzalez v. Winn Correctional Center — 1:26-cv-03610 (District Court, W.D. Louisiana)

463 Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee · 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa

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Registration of Lawful Permanent Residence for Children Born to Foreign Government Employees in the United States; Correction

This document corrects the interim final rule (IFR) that published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2026. The IFR amends its regulations to permit children born in the United States to "foreign government employees" who are not U.S. citizens to register for permanent residence. DHS also made corresponding changes to Form I- 485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status a

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2026-09-16

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DHS

Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program; Data Availability

The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is issuing this final rule to require the disclosure of confidential unemployment compensation (UC) information to Federal officials for purposes of UC program oversight and audits. This rule will ensure that Federal officials, including the Department's Office of Inspector General (DOL- OIG), are able to obtain the information needed from State UC a

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2026-11-16

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DOL

Delegation of Authority for Visa Bond Waivers

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DOS

(HC) Ahmed v. Warden, California City Detention Center — 1:26-cv-07477 (District Court, E.D. California)

463 Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee · 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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GONZALEZ v. USCIS — 7:26-cv-00424 (District Court, S.D. Texas)

540 Mandamus & Other · 28:1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection;)): Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information or new collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Regist

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Carrier Documentation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition To Remove the Conditions on Residence

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

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2026-10-14

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the cate

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Family Unity Benefits

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the cate

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the cate

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Certificate of Citizenship

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the cate

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Interagency Record of Request A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, or NATO Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the cate

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2026-11-13

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DHS, USCIS