On February 9, 2012, USCIS announced that eVerify Self Check, a free online service of E-Verify that allows workers to check their own US employment eligibility status, is now available in all 50 US states, Washington, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. more »

DHS will expand TSA PreCheck (TSA Pre√™), a passenger pre-screening initiative, to additional airports across the US following its success at seven pilot locations. TSA PreCheck has screened more than 336,000 passengers through PreCheck lanes. The program enhances security by enabling TSA to focus on passengers they know less about while providing expedited screening for travelers who volunteer information about themselves prior to flying. more »

Global Entry became a permanent program on February 6, 2012. Global Entry is a voluntary initiative of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allowing expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Its goal is to streamline the arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification. more »