DHS Pulls Safety Net from Myanmar Refugees

2026-05942 — Notice of Approval of New Credentialing Organization for Health Care Workers for Certain Immigration Purposes

Starting March 27, 2026, a new group called The Evaluation Company can officially check and certify health care workers’ credentials for U.S. immigration. This means health care workers applying to work in the U.S. can now get their paperwork approved through this new organization, making the process smoother and more options available. If you’re a health care worker or employer, this update could speed up hiring and immigration steps without extra costs.

2026-04603 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program

If you’re applying for the Gold Card immigrant program, USCIS is updating the form you use to apply. They want your feedback on these changes by May 11, 2026, so they can make the process smoother and clearer. This update might save you time and effort, but no new fees are involved.

2025-22744 — Termination of Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombians, Cubans, Ecuadorians, Guatemalans, Haitians, Hondurans, and Salvadorans

Starting December 15, 2025, the government is ending special family reunification parole programs for people from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and El Salvador. This means those allowed to enter the U.S. under these programs will have their parole end by January 14, 2026, unless they’ve applied to stay permanently or get special approval. If not, they’ll need to leave the U.S. by then—so it’s a big change with important deadlines!

2025-22746 — Termination of the Designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Ethiopia starting February 13, 2026, because conditions there have improved. This means Ethiopian nationals with TPS will need to find other ways to stay in the U.S. or prepare to leave. The TPS designation officially expires on December 12, 2025, so affected individuals should act fast to understand their options.

2025-21379 — Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Haiti on February 3, 2026. This means Haitian nationals who had TPS will no longer have that special protection after this date. The decision comes after reviewing Haiti’s situation and means affected individuals should prepare for changes in their immigration status and work permissions.

2025-19800 — Termination of the Designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from South Sudan starting January 5, 2026. This means South Sudanese nationals who had TPS will lose their special protection and work permits after that date. The change comes because conditions in South Sudan have improved enough that TPS is no longer needed.

Previous: 2025-21068 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 14, 2026, to review cancer research grant applications. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info. Researchers applying for grants and NIH staff are the main players, with no new costs or deadlines announced.

Next: 2025-21070 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 21-22, 2026, to review cancer research grant applications. These private sessions protect sensitive info like trade secrets and personal details. Researchers applying for funding should note this important review step, but no new costs or deadlines are introduced.