Joe Biden To Sign Order To Modernize US Immigration System On Tuesday
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 30, 2021
President Joe Biden plans to sign a directive modernizing the US immigration system on Tuesday, later than previously expected due to delays in confirming a new secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, the White House said on Friday.
US Issues Terror Alert Over Anti-Government Extremists
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 27, 2021
The US Department of Homeland Security declared a nationwide terrorism alert Wednesday, citing the potential threat from domestic anti-government extremists after Joe Biden was sworn in as president.
US Homeland Security Chief Quits Ahead Of Joe Biden Inauguration
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2021
Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced he was resigning Monday as worries rose over more violence during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
US Department Of Homeland Security 3rd Target In Big Cyberattack: Reports
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 15, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security was the third federal department to be targeted in a major cyberattack, US media reported Monday, a day after Washington revealed the hack which may have been coordinated by a foreign government.
Biden Picks Secretary Of State, People For Top Cabinet, White House Posts
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 24, 2020
US President-elect Joe Biden announced on Monday key figures for his cabinet, picking longtime foreign policy advisor Antony Blinken to be his secretary of state and former US chief diplomat John Kerry as his special climate envoy.
Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping Computerised Draw For H-1B Visas
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 29, 2020
The Trump administration has proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level-based selection process, a move that is expected to counter the downward pressure on the wages of US workers.
Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US
World News | ANI | Friday September 25, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program compliance and enhance national security."
US Government Asks Tech CEOs to Ensure Online Platforms Not Used to Spur Violence
Reuters | Saturday June 27, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to chief executives of five large tech companies asking them to ensure social media platforms are not used to incite violence in the wake of nationwide protests following George Floyd's death.
Zoom: US Authorities Reportedly Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Surveillance
Vineet Washington | Wednesday April 29, 2020
Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.
"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 29, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.
Video Service Zoom Taking Security Concerns Seriously: US Government Memo
World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 8, 2020
Video conferencing company Zoom has been responsive to concerns over its software, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a memo recently distributed to top government cybersecurity officials and seen by Reuters.
The Other Virus Threat: Surge in COVID-Themed Cyber-Attacks
Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 19, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security issued an alert this month warning that the COVID epidemic has increased threats and that "cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information."
US Plans To Collect DNA Of All Undocumented Migrants
World News | AFP | Thursday October 3, 2019
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is developing a plan to take DNA samples from each of the undocumented immigrants and store it in a national database for criminal DNA profiles, they said.
US Border Detentions Plunge In July After Mexico Deal
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019
US southern border detentions plunged for the second straight month in July after a deal with Mexico to block Central American migrants, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday.
US Lawmakers Seek To Protect Work Visa Of Spouses Of H-1B Holders
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2019
Two influential lawmakers from California have introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives to protect work authorisation of H-4 visa workers, a significant number of whom are Indian-American women.
Joe Biden To Sign Order To Modernize US Immigration System On Tuesday
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 30, 2021
President Joe Biden plans to sign a directive modernizing the US immigration system on Tuesday, later than previously expected due to delays in confirming a new secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, the White House said on Friday.
US Issues Terror Alert Over Anti-Government Extremists
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 27, 2021
The US Department of Homeland Security declared a nationwide terrorism alert Wednesday, citing the potential threat from domestic anti-government extremists after Joe Biden was sworn in as president.
US Homeland Security Chief Quits Ahead Of Joe Biden Inauguration
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2021
Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced he was resigning Monday as worries rose over more violence during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
US Department Of Homeland Security 3rd Target In Big Cyberattack: Reports
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 15, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security was the third federal department to be targeted in a major cyberattack, US media reported Monday, a day after Washington revealed the hack which may have been coordinated by a foreign government.
Biden Picks Secretary Of State, People For Top Cabinet, White House Posts
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 24, 2020
US President-elect Joe Biden announced on Monday key figures for his cabinet, picking longtime foreign policy advisor Antony Blinken to be his secretary of state and former US chief diplomat John Kerry as his special climate envoy.
Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping Computerised Draw For H-1B Visas
World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 29, 2020
The Trump administration has proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level-based selection process, a move that is expected to counter the downward pressure on the wages of US workers.
Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US
World News | ANI | Friday September 25, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program compliance and enhance national security."
US Government Asks Tech CEOs to Ensure Online Platforms Not Used to Spur Violence
Reuters | Saturday June 27, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to chief executives of five large tech companies asking them to ensure social media platforms are not used to incite violence in the wake of nationwide protests following George Floyd's death.
Zoom: US Authorities Reportedly Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Surveillance
Vineet Washington | Wednesday April 29, 2020
Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.
"Straining Credulity": US Reveals Details Of Sunlight Study On COVID-19
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 29, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security revealed to AFP on Tuesday new technical details regarding its highly anticipated study into how ultraviolet radiation destroys the new coronavirus, saying that its experiment had accurately mimicked natural sunlight.
Video Service Zoom Taking Security Concerns Seriously: US Government Memo
World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 8, 2020
Video conferencing company Zoom has been responsive to concerns over its software, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a memo recently distributed to top government cybersecurity officials and seen by Reuters.
The Other Virus Threat: Surge in COVID-Themed Cyber-Attacks
Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 19, 2020
The US Department of Homeland Security issued an alert this month warning that the COVID epidemic has increased threats and that "cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information."
US Plans To Collect DNA Of All Undocumented Migrants
World News | AFP | Thursday October 3, 2019
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is developing a plan to take DNA samples from each of the undocumented immigrants and store it in a national database for criminal DNA profiles, they said.
US Border Detentions Plunge In July After Mexico Deal
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019
US southern border detentions plunged for the second straight month in July after a deal with Mexico to block Central American migrants, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday.
US Lawmakers Seek To Protect Work Visa Of Spouses Of H-1B Holders
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2019
Two influential lawmakers from California have introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives to protect work authorisation of H-4 visa workers, a significant number of whom are Indian-American women.
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