Immigration Policy Tracking Project

January 2021
1. January 19, 2021
  POTUS issues 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans
  
  TPSHumanitarian DHS Final/ActualExpiredReplaced Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 19, 2021
  DHS signs labor agreement with AFGE National ICE Council 118, ceding unprecedented policy power to union
  
  EnforcementDetentionInterior ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 15, 2021
  USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form N-400
  
  Naturalization USCIS Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 9, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 15, 2021
  DOL expands applicability to secondary employers of filing requirements for LCAs
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. January 15, 2021
  Reported: DHS signed agreements with states self-imposing six-month notice-and-comment period
  
  BorderInterior DHS Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. January 14, 2021
  DOL issues rule restructuring prevailing wage system, increasing minimums
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. January 14, 2021
  Acting Attorney General issues a second Matter of A-B- to provide "additional guidance" on asylum
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. January 14, 2021
  DOS designates various organizations, individuals as terrorists
  
  EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor DOS Final/ActualRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. January 14, 2021
  USCIS issues policy guidance on discretionary EAD under adjustment or deferred action applications
  
  Immigrant VisasDACAEnforcement USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. January 13, 2021
  EOIR announces interactive Policy Manual to access BIA and Immigration Court Practice Manuals
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. January 11, 2021
  DOL issues direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for ARB proceedings
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. January 11, 2021
  DOL announces proposed rulemaking and direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. January 8, 2021
  DHS issues rule for wage-based H-1B cap selection process
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/ActualEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
14. January 8, 2021
  EOIR Director issues guidance to restrict continuances
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. January 5, 2021
  ORR proposes changes to application and agreement for sponsors of unaccompanied minors
  
  Minors ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
16. January 4, 2021
  DHS and DOL issue direct final rule extending DOL discretionary review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DHSDOL ProposedFinal/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

December 2020
1. December 31, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order requires negative COVID-19 test from all passengers entering U.S.
  
  Border CDCCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 29, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS provides update on Application Support Centers
  
  HumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. December 29, 2020
  ICE further limits asylum relief for children
  
  Minors ICE Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. December 23, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue communicable-disease security bars to asylum and withholding eligibility
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPDHSEOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. December 18, 2020
  EOIR Director issues policy memo on fees and fee waivers
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 7, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. December 16, 2020
  New EOIR regs restrict admin closure, curtail BIA decisional authorities, and truncate briefing
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR ProposedIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. December 15, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS updates stakeholders regarding significant delay in processing receipt notices at USCIS lockbox facilities
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. December 11, 2020
  EOIR and DHS issue final rule significantly restricting asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protections
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 29, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. December 11, 2020
  EOIR Director instructs IJs and BIA on significant asylum reg
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. December 10, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds and replaces OPPMs on pro bono representation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. December 4, 2020
  EOIR proposes to mandate electronic filing, change procedures on law student representation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  December 13, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. December 4, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies asylum processing and asylum clock, rescinds two OPPMs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. December 1, 2020
  EOIR Director creates master calendar rules specifically for non-detained, represented cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2020
1. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes sweeping changes to rules on motions to reopen/reconsider
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRICE Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes regs to further narrow continuances in immigration court
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. November 19, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to restrict employment authorization for noncitizens with final orders of removal
  
  Humanitarian USCISICE Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. November 19, 2020
  ORR proposes new instruments for information collections relating to the care of unaccompanied children
  
  Minors ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. November 19, 2020
  CBP proposes expanding biometrics collection for noncitizen entries, departures
  
  Border CBP Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. November 18, 2020
  EOIR requests comments on New FOIAXpress Public Access Link
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. November 18, 2020
  USCIS to require I-730 petitioners to appear for interview
  
  RefugeesAsylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  December 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. November 17, 2020
  USCIS announces proposed revisions to Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status for trafficking victims
  
  U/T/VAWA USCIS Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. November 13, 2020
  USCIS revises naturalization test, making civics portion more difficult
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. November 9, 2020
  ORR proposes 3-year extension and changes to State Plan for Grants to States for Refugee Resettlement form
  
  MinorsRefugees ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. November 5, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of Negusie, ruling there is no duress exception to "persecutor bar" for asylum and withholding of removal
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT AGEOIRICEUSCIS Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. November 5, 2020
  DOL issues final rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A agricultural laborers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. November 2, 2020
  IJ union decertified
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

October 2020
1. October 23, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-7794, Electronic Medical Examination
  
  Immigrant Visas DOS Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  September 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. October 21, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue final rule expanding criminal bars to asylum and limiting review of discretionary denials of asylum
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and AdjudicationsInteriorBorder CBPICEUSCISEOIRBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. October 8, 2020
  DHS issues interim final rule narrowing H-1B criteria
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRenewed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. October 6, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on TPS and eligibility for adjustment of status
  
  TPSImmigrant Visas USCISAG Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. October 2, 2020
  USCIS proposes regulatory changes to affidavit of support requirements
  
  Immigrant Visas USCISDHS Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 19, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. October 1, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS provides information on national interest exceptions for certain travelers from Europe
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: StudentNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular AffairsUSCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectivePresidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. October 1, 2020
  POTUS signs spending measure expanding USCIS premium processing, extending expiring immigration programs
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedEmployment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Legislation
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

September 2020
1. September 30, 2020
  EOIR proposes regulatory change to allow some preparation assistance by representatives without a full appearance
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  September 14, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. September 30, 2020
  DOS releases instructions for the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
  
  Immigrant Visas: Diversity Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. September 25, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to establish fixed time admission for F, J and I nonimmigrants
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: StudentNon-Immigrant Visas DHSCBP Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. September 24, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of A-C-A-A-, requiring BIA to review asylum grants more critically
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 26, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. September 23, 2020
  DHS issues a temporary rule requiring the use of USCIS-contracted telephonic interpreters in asylum interviews
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications USCIS Final/ActualExpired Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. September 11, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to expand biometric data collection
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasEnforcementImmigrant Visas USCIS Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. September 2, 2020
  USCIS revises guidance regarding forms and fees to align with USCIS fee rule
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in PracticeForms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

August 2020
1. August 25, 2020
  DOS temporarily expands nonimmigrant visa interview waiver eligibility
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. August 20, 2020
  USCIS designates decision in Matter of Z-R-Z-C- as adopted policy
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. August 3, 2020
  USCIS issues final rule increasing fees
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

July 2020
1. July 24, 2020
  ORR proposes new information collection about release of unaccompanied minors from ORR custody
  
  MinorsDetention ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. July 24, 2020
  ORR submits emergency approval for an information collection about services provided to unaccompanied minors
  
  MinorsDetention ORRHHS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. July 21, 2020
  POTUS issues memorandum excluding undocumented immigrants from apportionment base
  
  Citizenship Other Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. July 21, 2020
  USCIS reduces capacity to print green cards and employment authorization documents
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 4, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. July 7, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to medical examination form for refugees and visa applicants
  
  RefugeesImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  September 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

June 2020
1. June 29, 2020
  USCIS updates filing location for Forms I-918 and I-485 for applicants filing for U nonimmigrant status
  
  U/T/VAWANon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. June 26, 2020
  DHS publishes final rule adopting one-year wait for asylum EADs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. June 25, 2020
  USCIS proposes cost recovery surcharge
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Proposed Legislation
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. June 22, 2020
  DHS amends regulation to remove 30-day processing provision for asylum employment authorization applications
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATLabor USCISDHS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. June 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation freezing certain nonimmigrant visas through the end of 2020
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCISDOLDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. June 17, 2020
  COVID-19: DOE excludes certain noncitizen students from pandemic aid
  
  HumanitarianCitizenship Other Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. June 16, 2020
  DOS codifies "exceptional circumstances" criteria in adjudicating special immigrant visas for former U.S. government employees
  
  Immigrant Visas: Special Immigrant DOS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  November 15, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. June 11, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13928, suspending entry of noncitizens working for the ICC
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. June 8, 2020
  ICE informs SEVP-certified schools of a revised H-1B registration process and F-1 cap-gap extensions
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 23, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

May 2020
1. May 28, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Brazil
  
  Enforcement CBPTSABureau of Consular Affairs Rescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. May 24, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Brazil
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. May 15, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR postpones hearings for non-detained cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. May 15, 2020
  DHS published notice waiving legal requirements related to the construction of barriers and roads in vicinity to the border.
  
  Border DHS Rescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 30, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. May 11, 2020
  DHS restricts admission periods for Chinese journalists
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas CBPUSCIS Final/ActualReplaced Rule
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  October 13, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. May 6, 2020
  USCIS allows military personnel and veterans to file naturalization applications online
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

April 2020
1. April 27, 2020
  USCIS releases updated I-9 handbook for employers
  
  Employment Verification ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. April 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of designated immigrants for 60 days
  
  Immigrant VisasBorderNon-Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. April 7, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness law
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

March 2020
1. March 30, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility for applicants responding to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and other USCIS requests
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 23, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS and EOIR jointly announce rescheduling of MPP hearings
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Canada joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
  
  BorderNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPDHS Final/ActualRenewedRescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Mexico joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
  
  BorderNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPDHS Final/ActualRenewed Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order under Title 42 authorizes CBP expulsion of persons arriving by land from Mexico or Canada without valid documents
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CATMinors CBPDHSCDC Final/ActualIn LitigationRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP issues memo on turning away migrants at borders, including unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPCDC Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
  
  Employment Verification ICE Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  January 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. March 19, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from the United Kingdom and Ireland
  
  Enforcement CBPTSA Rescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR sets immigration court practices during outbreak
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Replaced Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. March 17, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Schengen Area
  
  Enforcement CBPTSA Rescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. March 13, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE temporarily suspends family visitations in all detention centers
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 14, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. March 11, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Schengen Area
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOSDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. March 9, 2020
  COVID-19: SEVP issues guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 31, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
14. March 4, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Iran
  
  Enforcement CBPTSA Rescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

February 2020
1. February 29, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Iran
  
  EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. February 26, 2020
  USCIS clarifies effect of breaks in continuity of residence on eligibility for naturalization
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. February 13, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies adjournment, call up, and case identification codes
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualRescinded Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. February 10, 2020
  President Trump proposes further reduction in funding for E-verify
  
  Employment Verification USCIS Proposed Legislation
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. February 4, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from China
  
  Enforcement CBPTSA Rescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

January 2020
1. January 31, 2020
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation 9983, adding six new countries to Travel Ban
  
  Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 31, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in China
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 30, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on biometrics services and fingerprint waivers
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalizationHumanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 28, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 29, 2020
  USCIS adjusts process for processing EB-5 immigrant investor petitions
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. January 23, 2020
  USCIS rejects certain application forms for incompleteness if any fields are left blank
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATU/T/VAWA USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

December 2019
1. December 20, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance to clarify the effect of travel by TPS beneficiaries with final orders
  
  TPSImmigrant Visas USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 21, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 13, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on "unlawful acts" for good moral character evaluations
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. December 2, 2019
  ICE issues 2019 detention standards
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  April 5, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2019
1. November 21, 2019
  EOIR reaffirms amici cannot engage in legal advocacy before IJs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 5, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. November 19, 2019
  EOIR memorializes policy regarding joint rule on the implementation of Asylum Cooperative Agreements
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications USCISEOIRICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. November 19, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Special Immigrant Juvenile classification
  
  Immigrant Visas: Special ImmigrantMinorsHumanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 18, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. November 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidance regarding child advocates in UAC hearings
  
  MinorsHearings and Adjudications EOIRORRICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 5, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. November 6, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Humanitarian Asylum Review Program
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications USCISCBPEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

October 2019
1. October 15, 2019
  DHS issues final rule requiring REAL ID for official federal purposes beginning October 1, 2020
  
  Enforcement DHS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. October 11, 2019
  State Department acts on 'Public Charge' changes, including issuing Interim Final Rule
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. October 7, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Prompt Asylum Claim Review program
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderDetentionHearings and Adjudications CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. October 4, 2019
  POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants unable to obtain health care
  
  Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs In Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. October 1, 2019
  EOIR Director modifies BIA case processing, creates internal deadlines
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

September 2019
1. September 26, 2019
  POTUS issues EO 13888, limiting refugee resettlement to states and localities consenting to receive refugees
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCISORRState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. September 25, 2019
  United States and Honduras sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPUSCISDOJ Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. September 20, 2019
  United States and El Salvador sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DOJUSCISCBP Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. September 3, 2019
  Pentagon approves diversion of military construction funds for border wall
  
  Border CBPDOD Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

August 2019
1. August 19, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance on discretionary employment authorization for parolees
  
  HumanitarianEmployment VerificationEnforcement CBPICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. August 14, 2019
  USCIS issues final rule on public charge inadmissibility grounds
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. August 14, 2019
  New Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, required for adjustment of status applications
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. August 14, 2019
  USCIS releases new forms, Form I-945 and I-356, to formalize the public charge bond process
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. August 14, 2019
  USCIS publishes revised forms consistent with final rule on public charge ground of inadmissibility
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. August 2, 2019
  USCIS to terminate Haitian Family Reunification Parole program and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole program
  
  Humanitarian USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency DirectiveProgram Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 22, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. August 2, 2019
  ICE releases Fact Sheet on Directive 11005.2 allowing ICE power to immediately remove U Visa Petitioners
  
  U/T/VAWANon-Immigrant Visas ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

July 2019
1. July 29, 2019
  AG decides Matter of L-E-A-, narrowing family-based PSGs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRICEAGUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. July 26, 2019
  United States and Guatemala sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder DOJCBPUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. July 26, 2019
  DOL proposes rule that would change H-2A labor certification process
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. July 23, 2019
  DHS designates new categories of migrants for expanded expedited removal to cover persons inside the US more than 100 miles from border
  
  Interior ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 21, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. July 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidelines regarding DHS/DOJ third country interim final rule
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. July 11, 2019
  POTUS issues EO 13880 on Collecting Information about Citizenship Status in Connection with 2020 Census
  
  Citizenship DHSDOSHHSSSA Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. July 1, 2019
  DHS waives certain legal regulations to expedite border wall construction in Texas
  
  Border CBPDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  July 17, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. July 1, 2019
  DOL limits its discretionary power in certifying U, T visas
  
  U/T/VAWA DOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

June 2019
1. June 30, 2019
  USCIS extends benefits for certain CNMI residents
  
  HumanitarianCitizenship USCIS Final/ActualRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. June 5, 2019
  DOS requires Diversity Visa Program petitioners to provide more passport information
  
  Immigrant Visas: Diversity DOS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  December 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

May 2019
1. May 24, 2019
  CBP issues memo addressing transport, escort, and detention standards and clarifying hold room monitoring provisions for at-risk populations.
  
  BorderDetention CBP Reported Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  November 30, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. May 23, 2019
  POTUS issues memo ordering strict enforcement of sponsor-reimbursement laws
  
  Humanitarian DOJDHSHHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. May 19, 2019
  ICE Plans to Expand “Alternatives to Detention” Program
  
  DetentionInterior ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  April 24, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. May 19, 2019
  HUD proposes rule to exclude undocumented immigrants from federal housing assistance
  
  Humanitarian OtherUSCIS Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. May 3, 2019
  USCIS announces revision of the naturalization civics test and formalization of a decennial revision process
  
  Naturalization USCIS Proposed Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 19, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

April 2019
1. April 26, 2019
  USCIS proposes revisions to N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 19, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. April 22, 2019
  State Department and DHS announce reciprocal investor visa with Israel
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISBureau of Consular AffairsDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. April 22, 2019
  White House directs agencies to tighten B-1/B-2 and Visa Waiver Program enforcement
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas ICEDOSDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  September 29, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

March 2019
1. March 28, 2019
  POTUS extends period of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
  
  Humanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 11, 2019
  White House FY2020 Budget Proposal includes $8.6 billion in border wall funding
  
  InteriorBorder CBPICEUSCISOther Proposed Legislation
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

February 2019
1. February 15, 2019
  POTUS declares national emergency to "build the wall" along the southern U.S. border
  
  Border CBPDOD In Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. February 14, 2019
  USCIS tightens legal marriage requirement for refugee RE-2 derivative spouses
  
  Refugees USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 14, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. February 12, 2019
  ICE issues guidance on Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. February 11, 2019
  USCIS requires biometrics for all applicants submitting Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 13, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

January 2019
1. January 29, 2019
  USCIS announces online filing for forms N-600 and N-600K
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. January 28, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance for implementing the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 28, 2019
  CBP issues guidance for implementing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

December 2018
1. December 21, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions of forms related to foreign adoptions
  
  Immigrant Visas: Family-Based USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 26, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 20, 2018
  DHS promulgates the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. December 11, 2018
  ICE reports increase in workplace investigations and arrests in 2018
  
  InteriorWorkplace Enforcement ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2018
1. November 19, 2018
  EOIR Director orders IJs to adjudicate asylum claims within 180 days
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. November 16, 2018
  EOIR Director orders courts to track 'family unit' cases, complete them within a year
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. November 13, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on denying asylum to southern border EWIs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. November 9, 2018
  DOJ and DHS issue interim final rule restricting access to asylum for individuals who enter outside recognized POEs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder USCISCBPICEDHSEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. November 8, 2018
  EOIR Director issues guidance on new regs implementing the "proclamation-based asylum bar"
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

October 2018
1. October 16, 2018
  USCIS revises validity of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. October 1, 2018
  USCIS issues guidance for certain H-2B foreign workers in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 13, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

September 2018
1. September 24, 2018
  CBP announces facial recognition technology demonstration at Port San Luis
  
  Enforcement CBP Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. September 21, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds
  
  Refugees USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. September 16, 2018
  Report that ICE issues NTAs with incorrect hearing dates
  
  InteriorHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

August 2018
1. August 30, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. August 28, 2018
  DOS adds social media questions to Forms DS-156 and DS-160, Applications for Nonimmigrant Visa
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. August 27, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Somalia through March 17, 2020
  
  TPS USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  July 19, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. August 15, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 18, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. August 14, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Yemen
  
  TPS USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  July 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. August 9, 2018
  DOS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence for Birth Abroad
  
  Citizenship DOS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 22, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

July 2018
1. July 30, 2018
  USCIS backlog of citizenship applications reportedly grows
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 29, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. July 26, 2018
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Registration
  
  HumanitarianImmigrant Visas: Family-Based DOS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  September 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. July 13, 2018
  USCIS directs adjudicators to deny more applications without issuing a Request for Evidence
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. July 11, 2018
  Reports of possible safe-third country agreement with Mexico
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISDOS Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. July 10, 2018
  DHS imposes visa sanctions on Laos and Burma (Myanmar) for failure to accept nationals.
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 7, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. July 1, 2018
  DOS advises it is processing visas according to Travel Ban post-Supreme Court decision
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

June 2018
1. June 28, 2018
  USCIS expands grounds for issuance of NTAs
  
  InteriorHearings and AdjudicationsImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. June 28, 2018
  USCIS retains NTA policy for DACA requestors
  
  EnforcementDACA ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. June 27, 2018
  DOS issues guidance for addressing citizenship claims for children of U.S. Citizen gestational mothers.
  
  Citizenship USCISDOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 18, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. June 21, 2018
  CBP announces end to family separations based on border prosecutions
  
  Border CBPICEEOIRORRDOD Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. June 21, 2018
  DOD prepares to house 20,000 unaccompanied minors at military bases
  
  DetentionMinors ORRDOD Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 30, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. June 20, 2018
  POTUS issues EO 13841, directing families to be detained together and seeking modification of Flores settlement.
  
  DetentionBorderMinors CBPICEORRDODEOIR Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. June 19, 2018
  ICE uses civil fines to target people in sanctuary
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. June 5, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for Honduras
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

May 2018
1. May 31, 2018
  DHS authorizes temporary 15,000 increase in H-2B visas
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  April 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. May 23, 2018
  USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Child Status Protection Act
  
  Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 14, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. May 17, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of Castro-Tum, restricting administrative closure
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGUSCISICE Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 15, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

April 2018
1. April 26, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for Nepal
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Agency DirectiveProgram Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. April 13, 2018
  Increased processing delays reported
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 29, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. April 10, 2018
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation, removing Chad from Travel Ban
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorImmigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. April 6, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ending "catch and release" at the border
  
  Border CBPICEUSCISORRAG Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. April 6, 2018
  DOJ announces "zero tolerance" policy on Southwest border
  
  Border CBPAG Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 26, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

March 2018
1. March 30, 2018
  EOIR imposes IJ quotas and deadlines
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  October 19, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 30, 2018
  DOS adds social media questions to Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: DiversityImmigrant Visas: Special Immigrant DOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. March 7, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of A-B-, restricting asylum claims based on domestic or gang violence
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. March 6, 2018
  Reported: State Dept. grants few travel ban waivers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

February 2018
1. February 22, 2018
  USCIS eliminates "nation of immigrants" language and reference to "customers" from new mission statement
  
  USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 9, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. February 22, 2018
  USCIS changes third party placement and contract/itinerary requirements for H-1Bs
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationReplaced Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 23, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. February 8, 2018
  ICE and CBP reportedly separating family members
  
  Border CBPAG Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

January 2018
1. January 31, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Syria
  
  TPS USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  January 29, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 18, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for Haiti
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  August 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 18, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for El Salvador
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 10, 2018
  ICE establishes enforcement policy at courthouses
  
  Interior ICECBP Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

December 2017
1. December 22, 2017
  USCIS updates procedures for Cubans following suspension of operations at Havana field office
  
  Immigrant VisasCitizenship USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 10, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 20, 2017
  EOIR cuts back on child-friendly practices in immigration court
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  December 21, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. December 14, 2017
  ICE ends presumption of release for pregnant detainees
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. December 14, 2017
  DHS plans to propose rule to rescind work authorization for H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2017
1. November 15, 2017
  DOJ warns 29 jurisdictions about losing Byrne JAG funds for non-compliance with § 1373
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. November 6, 2017
  DHS terminates TPS for Nicaragua
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Agency DirectiveProgram Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

October 2017
1. October 24, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13815, announcing resumption of refugee admissions with new extreme vetting procedures
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCISDOJ Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. October 23, 2017
  USCIS ceases deference to past decisions for nonimmigrant petition extension requests
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. October 17, 2017
  ICE directs increase in worksite enforcement investigations
  
  Workplace Enforcement ICE Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. October 12, 2017
  USCIS begins requiring I-129 petitioners to file in the location of the company's primary office
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  August 14, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

September 2017
1. September 24, 2017
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation 9645, restricting visas as part of travel ban Executive Order 13780
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

August 2017
1. August 29, 2017
  ICE replaces policies for noncitizen parents/legal guardians and their minor children
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  July 14, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. August 16, 2017
  DHS terminates Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program
  
  Minors USCISBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationDOSDHS Final/ActualIn Litigation Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. August 16, 2017
  ORR announces Community Safety Initiative to review unaccompanied minor policies
  
  MinorsInterior ORRICEDOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 18, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. August 15, 2017
  ICE issues enforcement guidance to OPLA attorneys implementing EO 13768
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

July 2017
1. July 11, 2017
  DHS delays International Entrepreneur Rule
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCIS ProposedIn Litigation Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

June 2017
1. June 28, 2017
  DOS implements Travel Ban after preliminary injunctions lifted
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

May 2017
1. May 5, 2017
  ICE will no longer automatically stay removal during pendency of congressional private-bill investigative report
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  November 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

April 2017
1. April 26, 2017
  DHS creates Victims of Immigration Crime Enforcement Office
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. April 26, 2017
  DOS requests comment on revisions to Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras
  
  MinorsRefugees DOSBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Rescinded Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. April 18, 2017
  POTUS issues "Buy American and Hire American" EO 13788, calling for H-1B reform proposals
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOLBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. April 10, 2017
  USCIS recommends termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. April 5, 2017
  USCIS issues guidance on changing from B-1 or B-2 status
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas: Student USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  July 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. April 3, 2017
  USCIS increases "targeting" of site visits to detect H-1B fraud
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 23, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

March 2017
1. March 31, 2017
  USCIS restricts H-1B eligibility for computer programmers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 10, 2017
  DOS issues guidance for issuing visas under EO 13780 (Travel Ban 2)
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. March 6, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13780, extending travel ban and instructing agencies to enhance screening of certain foreign nationals
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. March 6, 2017
  President issues memo implementing heightened vetting of visa applications and reporting requirements
  
  RefugeesNon-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular AffairsBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationORRUSCISDHSDOJ Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

February 2017
1. February 21, 2017
  CBP issues memo to Field Operations implementing EO 13767 and EO 13768
  
  InteriorBorder CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. February 20, 2017
  DHS implements EO 13767 on "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements"
  
  HumanitarianInteriorBorderDetention USCISCBPICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. February 20, 2017
  DHS memo implementing EO 13768 on "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior"
  
  InteriorDetentionSanctuary RestrictionsBorder CBPICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

January 2017
1. January 27, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13769, implementing travel ban and limiting refugee admissions
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasRefugees USCISBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2020
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 25, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13768, broadly expanding enforcement priorities and mandating enhancements to interior enforcement
  
  DetentionInteriorSanctuary Restrictions AGDOSICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 25, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13767 on border security and immigration enforcement
  
  DetentionInteriorBorder CBPICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

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