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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.

2025-21069 — Termination of the Designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Burma (Myanmar) starting January 26, 2026. This means Burmese nationals who had TPS will lose their special protection and work permits after that date. The decision follows a review showing conditions in Burma have changed, so TPS is no longer needed.

Previous: 2026-00044 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on its paperwork for farm loans that help family farmers buy land and equipment. They want to make sure the forms are useful, clear, and not too much work to fill out. Comments are open until February 6, 2026, so farmers and others affected should speak up soon!

Next: 2026-00047 — Proposed Renewal of Information Collection Request; U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Recordkeeping Requirements-38 U.S.C. 4212 Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended

The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info from federal contractors about how they support Vietnam Era veterans, making sure the paperwork stays simple and clear. This renewal affects companies working with the government and asks for public feedback by March 9, 2026. No big changes or extra costs are expected, just a smooth continuation of current recordkeeping rules.