Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023

HR 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023, makes significant changes to U.S. immigration policy. The bill revises asylum eligibility by requiring applicants to demonstrate they couldn't seek protection in countries they transited through, and establishes new rules for credible fear interviews. It creates a new employment eligibility verification system requiring employers to verify work authorization through a government system, with phased implementation based on business size. The bill also changes policies regarding unaccompanied children, requiring faster return to home countries unless they're victims of trafficking or have a credible fear of return. Additionally, it expands penalties for visa overstays and modifies parole policies for certain applicants.