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Understanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Established in 2003, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was formed following the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Merging the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE became the chief investigative branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As the second largest investigative agency in the United States, ICE focuses on identifying and eliminating security vulnerabilities across borders, economic sectors, transportation networks, and infrastructure.

As a crucial component of national security, staying informed about ICE's activities and regulations is essential for various stakeholders. Recent trends indicate an increased focus on regulating and enforcing immigration laws, which directly impacts businesses and organizations that employ foreign nationals or engage in international transactions.

Industries and Professionals Who Should Monitor ICE

Several industries and professionals benefit from monitoring ICE-related updates, including:

Legal Experts & Compliance Officers: Keeping updated on new rulings and regulatory changes is essential to guide clients and organizations in maintaining compliance with federal laws.
Human Resource Managers: HR professionals responsible for hiring have to stay informed about visa regulations and employment eligibility verification to avoid penalties.
Government Contractors: These entities must ensure all operations and employee statuses align with federal standards to safeguard their contracts and avoid legal repercussions.
Risk Managers: With shifting regulations, risk management professionals need to assess the impacts of ICE announcements to mitigate potential business risks.

Why Monitor ICE Announcements?

Avoid Regulatory Penalties: Frequent changes in immigration policies mean that non-compliance, even unintentionally, can lead to hefty fines or sanctions.
Simplify Monitoring Efforts: Real-time updates allow stakeholders to effortlessly track changes without being overwhelmed by irrelevant data.
Respond to Open Comment Periods: Engaging in the federal public comment process can advance your industry's interests and clarify regulatory intentions.
Mitigate Risks from Rule Changes: Understanding rule updates can help avoid disruptions in business operations, workforce management, and contract obligations.

The Role of AI-Powered Monitoring

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By leveraging FedMonitor's capabilities, you can ensure timely compliance, reduce risks of legal infractions, and maintain the operational integrity necessary for industries vulnerable to policy shifts.

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"Staying informed allows organizations to align their strategies effectively, ensuring compliance and minimizing potential disruptions." — Department of Homeland Security

Agency Details

Status: Active
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is presently operational as a sub-agency of the Department of Homeland Security. It continues to fulfill its primary responsibility of addressing security vulnerabilities related to immigration and customs. There is no current indication of it being disbanded, superseded, reorganized, or undergoing any form of status change.
Acronym: ICE
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Latest Documents

Title	Type	Published
Homeland Security Department > ICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Training Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Bud...	Notice	Mar 20, 2025
Homeland Security Department > ICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Obligor Change of Address In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budg...	Notice	Dec 02, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Lebanese F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Lebanon The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Lebanon who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Lebanon. The Secretary is pro...	Notice	Nov 27, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Certain Lebanese F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for certain Lebanese F-1 nonimmigrant students who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. The...	Notice	Oct 18, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Obligor Change of Address The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Pap...	Notice	Sep 18, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Update to the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is amending the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List by adding one qualifying field of study and a corresponding Department of Education Classification of Instructional Prog...	Notice	Jul 23, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Somali F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Somalia The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Somalia who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Somalia. The Secretary is pro...	Notice	Jul 22, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Yemeni F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Yemen The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Yemen who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Yemen. The Secretary is providi...	Notice	Jul 10, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Haitian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Haiti The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Haiti who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current crisis in Haiti. The Secretary of Homelan...	Notice	Jul 01, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Ethiopian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and the Current Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia The Department of Homeland Security is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Ethiopia who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current armed conflict and the current humanitarian...	Notice	Apr 15, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Certain Palestinian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Humanitarian Crisis in the Palestinian Territories The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for certain Palestinian F-1 nonimmigrant students who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the current humanitarian crisis in the Pales...	Notice	Apr 15, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J, and M Nonimmigrants On December 12, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule, which amended regulations to update information that was no longer accurate since the creation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS...	Rule	Apr 03, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Nationals of Burma F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of Current Armed Conflict and the Current Humanitarian Crisis in Burma (Myanmar) The Department of Homeland Security is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Burma who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of current armed conflict and the current humanitarian crisis...	Notice	Mar 25, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Venezuelan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Crisis in Venezuela This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Venezuela, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having no...	Notice	Mar 11, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Syrian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Current Humanitarian Crisis in Syria This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Syria, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having no nati...	Notice	Jan 29, 2024
Homeland Security Department > ICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse and Assault in Confinement Facilities In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budg...	Notice	Oct 12, 2023
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Cameroonian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Current Humanitarian Crisis in Cameroon This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Cameroon, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having no n...	Notice	Oct 10, 2023
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for Afghan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Current Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Afghanistan, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having n...	Notice	Sep 25, 2023
Homeland Security Department > ICE Employment Authorization for South Sudanese F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Armed Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is South Sudan, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having n...	Notice	Sep 06, 2023
Homeland Security Department > ICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budg...	Notice	Aug 22, 2023

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