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January 2021
1. January 19, 2021
  POTUS issues 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans
2. January 19, 2021
  DOS designates Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization
3. January 19, 2021
  DHS signs labor agreement with AFGE National ICE Council 118, ceding unprecedented policy power to union
4. January 15, 2021
  USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form N-400
5. January 15, 2021
  DOL expands applicability to secondary employers of filing requirements for LCAs
6. January 15, 2021
  Reported: DHS signed agreements with states self-imposing six-month notice-and-comment period
7. January 14, 2021
  DOL issues rule restructuring prevailing wage system, increasing minimums
8. January 14, 2021
  Acting Attorney General issues a second Matter of A-B- to provide "additional guidance" on asylum
9. January 14, 2021
  DOS designates various organizations, individuals as terrorists
10. January 14, 2021
  USCIS issues policy guidance on discretionary EAD under adjustment or deferred action applications
11. January 14, 2021
  DHS updates penalties for employment violations in connection with D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B program
12. January 13, 2021
  DHS removes Mongolia, Samoa, and Tonga from countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas
13. January 13, 2021
  Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) creates Optional Practical Training Employment Compliance Unit
14. January 13, 2021
  EOIR announces Policy Manual, subsuming BIA and Immigration Court Practice Manuals
15. January 12, 2021
  USCIS replaces sticker that extends validity of permanent resident cards
16. January 12, 2021
  EOIR Director issues policy memo on rulemakings and federal court orders
17. January 12, 2021
  DHS issues delegation vesting authority in Secretary Wolf to act on final rules, regulations, and other matters
18. January 11, 2021
  DOL issues direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for ARB proceedings
19. January 11, 2021
  DOL announces proposed rulemaking and direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings
20. January 11, 2021
  DHS issues order designating the Order of Succession for DHS Secretary
21. January 8, 2021
  DHS issues rule for wage-based H-1B cap selection process
22. January 8, 2021
  EOIR Director gives additional guidance on continuances
23. January 7, 2021
  ORR proposes new information collection on mental health services for unaccompanied minors
24. January 6, 2021
  DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese, Indian, and Iranian individuals for Iranian petrolium business
25. January 5, 2021
  ORR proposes changes to application and agreement for sponsors of unaccompanied minors
26. January 5, 2021
  Presidential Memorandum calls for listing Antifa as a terrorist organization and inadmissibility of Antifa associates
27. January 4, 2021
  DHS and DOL issue direct final rule extending DOL discretionary review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases
28. January 4, 2021
  DHS waives laws, regulations to enable construction of barriers and roads in Imperial County
29. January 4, 2021
  USCIS provides guidance on Form I-9 for employees with extended work authorization under DACA
30. January 4, 2021
  SEVP issues reminders on enforcement of post-completion OPT and employer information requirement

Out of the 1064 Policies

329

329 were issued in 2020

72

72 are COVID-19 related

57

57 are Presidential Orders

December 2020
1. December 31, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order requires negative COVID-19 test from all passengers entering U.S.
2. December 31, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds two more OPPMs
3. December 29, 2020
  ACF reorganizes ORR, creates new division
4. December 29, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS provides update on Application Support Centers
5. December 29, 2020
  ICE further limits asylum relief for children
6. December 28, 2020
  USCIS proposes changes to Form I-131 following termination of Haitian Family Reunification and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole programs
7. December 28, 2020
  EOIR releases factsheet on "Myths vs. Facts About Immigration Proceedings"
8. December 23, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue communicable-disease security bars to asylum and withholding eligibility
9. December 22, 2020
  U.S. and El Salvador sign cooperation agreement in the examination of protection claims
10. December 22, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds five more OPPMs
11. December 18, 2020
  EOIR dramatically increases fees for appeals, applications, and motions
12. December 18, 2020
  EOIR Director issues policy memo on fees and fee waivers
13. December 18, 2020
  Department of State rescinds designation of Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism
14. December 18, 2020
  DHS finalizes Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) with Honduras
15. December 18, 2020
  ORR requests to continue information collection about placement and transfer of UACs into ORR facilities
16. December 18, 2020
  ORR requests to continue an information collection about services provided to unaccompanied minors
17. December 17, 2020
  DHS and DOJ issue joint third country asylum final rule
18. December 16, 2020
  New EOIR regs restrict admin closure, curtail BIA decisional authorities, and truncate briefing
19. December 16, 2020
  EOIR imposes tougher procedures for asylum and withholding of removal
20. December 16, 2020
  US and the UK sign the Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
21. December 15, 2020
  USCIS expands interview requirements for refugee/asylee adjustment of status
22. December 15, 2020
  DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese companies, individuals for Iranian oil dealings
23. December 15, 2020
  DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A herding and livestock range workers
24. December 15, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS updates stakeholders regarding significant delay in processing receipt notices at USCIS lockbox facilities
25. December 14, 2020
  DHS proposes new system of records "DHS/ALL-046 Counterintelligence Program"
26. December 11, 2020
  EOIR and DHS issue final rule significantly restricting asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protections
27. December 11, 2020
  ORR proposes 3-year extension, revisions to Report Forms ORR-3 and ORR-4
28. December 11, 2020
  EOIR Director instructs IJs and BIA on significant asylum reg
29. December 11, 2020
  DHS proposes modifications to system of records "ALL-047 Records Related to DHS Personnel, Long-Term Trainees, Contractors, and Visitors During a Declared Public Health Emergency"
30. December 10, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds and replaces OPPMs on pro bono representation
31. December 8, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual chart regarding citizenship for children born out of wedlock pre-1934
32. December 8, 2020
  USCIS migrates 245(i) policy from Adjudicators Field Manual to Policy Manual
33. December 8, 2020
  State Department proposes revisions to Refugee Biographic Data Sheet
34. December 7, 2020
  DHS issues supplemental guidance for "additional improvement" of MPP
35. December 7, 2020
  DHS provides information on I-9 completion for TPS beneficiaries of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
36. December 4, 2020
  EOIR proposes to mandate electronic filing, change procedures on law student representation
37. December 4, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies asylum processing and asylum clock, rescinds two OPPMs
38. December 3, 2020
  CBP announces pilot program to collect DNA samples will become fully operational
39. December 2, 2020
  DOS tightens visa restrictions for Chinese Communist Party members
40. December 2, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Schedule A pre-certification
41. December 2, 2020
  USCIS provides information on Invalid Document Numbers in E-Verify
42. December 1, 2020
  EOIR Director creates master calendar rules specifically for non-detained, represented cases
43. December 1, 2020
  ICE subpoenas BuzzFeed, demands journalists reveal sources

November 2020
1. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address
2. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship
3. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form I-905, Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers
4. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes sweeping changes to rules on motions to reopen/reconsider
5. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes regs to further narrow continuances in immigration court
6. November 25, 2020
  ORR proposes new data collection form for serious medical procedure requests
7. November 25, 2020
  DHS temporarily closes detention facility at Texas border
8. November 24, 2020
  DOS imposes bond pilot program for business, tourists visas from certain countries
9. November 24, 2020
  DHS provides Q&As on USCIS’s processing of concurrently pending Forms N-400 and I-751
10. November 23, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on disability accommodations for naturalization applicants
11. November 20, 2020
  State Department proposes new rule impacting intercountry adoption
12. November 20, 2020
  ICE announces modification of “External Investigations System of Records”
13. November 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS issues guidance to implement Court Order in National Association of Manufacturers v. DHS
14. November 20, 2020
  EOIR rescinds ten OPPMs deemed outdated
15. November 19, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to restrict employment authorization for noncitizens with final orders of removal
16. November 19, 2020
  ORR proposes new instruments for information collections
17. November 19, 2020
  DHS withdraws April 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking on biometrics collection
18. November 19, 2020
  CBP proposes expanding biometrics collection for noncitizen entries, departures
19. November 18, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual to clarify lawful admission requirements for naturalization
20. November 18, 2020
  EOIR requests comments on New FOIAXpress Public Access Link
21. November 18, 2020
  USCIS to require I-730 petitioners to appear for interview
22. November 17, 2020
  DHS issues statement regarding HSA/FVRA challenges to Acting Secretary's authority
23. November 17, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on job portability for some employment-based adjustment of status applicants
24. November 17, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on discretionary factors considered for adjustment of status
25. November 17, 2020
  USCIS announces proposed revisions to Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status for trafficking victims
26. November 16, 2020
  USCIS Provides Information on E-Verify TNC Requirements
27. November 13, 2020
  USCIS revises naturalization test, making civics portion more difficult
28. November 13, 2020
  USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form I-821D, Consideration of DACA
29. November 13, 2020
  DHS provides information on how to request case assistance from the CIS Ombudsman
30. November 12, 2020
  USCIS announces new form G-1558, Report of Request/Receipt of Benefits by Non-Citizens
31. November 10, 2020
  DOL announces new system for electronic filings of appeals
32. November 10, 2020
  DHS OIG issues report on major management and performance challenges facing DHS
33. November 9, 2020
  DHS requests suggestions from stakeholders
34. November 9, 2020
  ORR proposes 3-year extension and changes to State Plan for Grants to States for Refugee Resettlement form
35. November 6, 2020
  EOIR updates policy guidance on immigration court hearings conducted by telephone and VTC
36. November 6, 2020
  EOIR rescinds OPPMs based on ABT settlement agreement
37. November 6, 2020
  ICE puts up billboards in North Carolina featuring "at-large public safety threats"
38. November 5, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of Negusie, ruling there is no duress exception to "persecutor bar" for asylum and withholding of removal
39. November 5, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance for implementing Mendez Rojas settlement on recent border crossers and one-year asylum deadline
40. November 5, 2020
  DOS revokes designation of ETIM as a foreign terrorist organization
41. November 5, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata
42. November 5, 2020
  DOL issues final rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A agricultural laborers
43. November 4, 2020
  ORR proposes extending approval for data collection through ORR-5 form
44. November 3, 2020
  EOIR rule expands Director's authority over BIA and expands authority of EOIR Office of Policy
45. November 2, 2020
  IJ union decertified
46. November 2, 2020
  USCIS releases instructions on filing Form I-589 asylum applications with the Asylum Vetting Center
47. November 2, 2020
  DHS Office of Inspector General issues Management Alert about Federal Protective Service (FPS) improperly deploying DHS employees to protect federal properties

October 2020
1. October 30, 2020
  CBP expelling migrant children from other countries into Mexico
2. October 30, 2020
  OIG releases report confirming CBP took steps to limit processing at ports of entry
3. October 30, 2020
  POTUS declares November 1, 2020 "National Day of Remembrance for Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens"
4. October 27, 2020
  POTUS reduces refugee admissions to 15,000 refugees for fiscal year 2021
5. October 26, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Status
6. October 23, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-7794, Electronic Medical Examination
7. October 22, 2020
  USCIS proposes revisions to the H-1B electronic registration tool
8. October 21, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue final rule expanding criminal bars to asylum and limiting review of discretionary denials of asylum
9. October 21, 2020
  DOS proposes rule ending "B-1 in lieu of H" policy
10. October 21, 2020
  ICE implements expanded scope for expedited removal
11. October 21, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
12. October 20, 2020
  DHS launches Center for Countering Human Trafficking
13. October 17, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13894, excluding individuals related to conflict in Syria, Turkish officials
14. October 16, 2020
  DHS 'ratifies' prior actions by former Acting Secretary and USCIS Deputy Director
15. October 15, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on nonimmigrant cultural visitor (Q) visas
16. October 13, 2020
  Unauthorized CBP operation in Guatemala relocates Honduran migrants to the Guatemala-Honduras border
17. October 9, 2020
  DOS announces immediate moratorium on au pair exchange visitor program growth
18. October 9, 2020
  Reported: DOJ cancels diversity training, including for immigration judges
19. October 8, 2020
  DHS issues interim final rule narrowing H-1B criteria
20. October 7, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to J-1 visa waiver recommendation application
21. October 7, 2020
  EOIR creates Chief ALJ position at OCAHO
22. October 7, 2020
  DOJ issues interim final rule on the issuance of guidance documents and their use in litigation
23. October 6, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on TPS and eligibility for adjustment of status
24. October 3, 2020
  COVID-19, Reported: VP Pence directed CDC to issue expulsion order
25. October 2, 2020
  USCIS proposes changes to affidavit of support requirements
26. October 2, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on inadmissibility based on membership in a totalitarian party
27. October 2, 2020
  ICE puts up billboards in Pennsylvania featuring "at-large immigration violators"
28. October 2, 2020
  HHS division announces restructuring of Office on Trafficking in Persons
29. October 1, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS provides information on national interest exceptions for certain travelers from Europe
30. October 1, 2020
  POTUS signs spending measure expanding USCIS premium processing, extending expiring immigration programs
31. October 1, 2020
  EOIR launches Immigration Court Online Resource (ICOR) and Pro Bono Portal

September 2020
1. September 30, 2020
  EOIR proposes reg change to allow form preparation
2. September 30, 2020
  DOS releases instructions for the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
3. September 29, 2020
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
4. September 25, 2020
  DOS announces changes to publicly available refugee admissions data
5. September 25, 2020
  ICE modifies enforcement efforts during COVID-19
6. September 25, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to establish fixed time admission for F, J and I nonimmigrants
7. September 24, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of A-C-A-A-, requiring BIA to review asylum grants more critically
8. September 23, 2020
  DHS issues a temporary rule requiring the use of USCIS-contracted telephonic interpreters in asylum interviews
9. September 23, 2020
  DHS 'ratifies' Acting Secretary's prior actions in response to GAO opinion
10. September 22, 2020
  EOIR proposes revisions to Form EOIR-27, Entry of Appearance as Attorney/Representative Before BIA
11. September 18, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on citizenship requirements for children of military members and government employees stationed abroad
12. September 18, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS releases Fact Sheet on measures on the border to limit the further spread of coronavirus
13. September 17, 2020
  USCIS issues policy alert updating guidance on O visas
14. September 15, 2020
  DOS publishes FAQ on J Visa Processing Under Presidential Proclamation 10052
15. September 15, 2020
  DOS releases guidance on DV-2020 adjudications after Gomez v. Trump ruling
16. September 12, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE reportedly resumes arrests after pausing due to pandemic
17. September 11, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC issues final rule expanding quarantine authority to prohibit "introduction" of noncitizens (except LPR's) into the U.S.
18. September 11, 2020
  DHS proposes rule to expand biometric data collection
19. September 10, 2020
  USCIS launches sponsor deeming and agency reimbursement information collection initiative
20. September 9, 2020
  CBP proposes raising Global Entry and NEXUS fees, adjusting SENTRI fee
21. September 8, 2020
  Whistleblower alleges that DHS lied about border threats and safety in Central America
22. September 2, 2020
  USCIS revises guidance regarding forms and fees to align with USCIS fee rule
23. September 1, 2020
  DOS suspends entry of certain Syrian persons allegedly connected to military action

August 2020
1. August 31, 2020
  DOS announces high prioritization of K visas
2. August 28, 2020
  ICE reviews SEVIS records for OPT students who have not reported employer information
3. August 27, 2020
  CBP proposes collecting passenger manifest data from buses and railroads
4. August 25, 2020
  DOS and DHS temporarily expand interview waiver eligibility
5. August 24, 2020
  State Department requires Confucius Institute U.S. to provide list of Chinese citizens
6. August 21, 2020
  USCIS updates its policy manual with guidance on terminating asylee status at adjustment of status
7. August 21, 2020
  USCIS implements DHS guidance to reject, restrict, and shorten DACA program
8. August 20, 2020
  USCIS designates decision in Matter of Z-R-Z-C- as adopted policy
9. August 20, 2020
  Trump Cabinet officials voted in 2018 White House meeting to separate migrant children
10. August 19, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS allows employees to use Form I-797 for Form I-9 verification during EAD production delays
11. August 3, 2020
  USCIS issues final rule increasing fees
12. August 3, 2020
  POTUS issues Executive Order requiring agencies to assess contractor use of temporary foreign workers
13. August 3, 2020
  EOIR authorizes use of settlement officers in OCAHO cases

July 2020
1. July 31, 2020
  DHS proposes new requirements for surety companies underwriting immigration bonds
2. July 30, 2020
  DOS amends Educational and Cultural Exchange Program Records system
3. July 30, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of Reyes, expanding what can qualify as an aggravated felony conviction
4. July 28, 2020
  DHS issues DACA memo rejecting initial DACA requests, restricting advance parole, and shortening renewals to one year
5. July 24, 2020
  USCIS issues new guidance regarding deployment of capital for EB-5 visas
6. July 24, 2020
  ORR proposes new information collection about release of unaccompanied minors from ORR custody
7. July 22, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE detains immigrant children in private hotels pending Title 42 expulsion
8. July 21, 2020
  POTUS issues memorandum excluding undocumented immigrants from apportionment base
9. July 21, 2020
  USCIS reduces capacity to print green cards and employment authorization documents
10. July 18, 2020
  Administration plans parent-child reunification after district court order
11. July 17, 2020
  EOIR proposes new Form EOIR-59 to allow for the release of records
12. July 15, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on applying discretion in adjudications
13. July 14, 2020
  POTUS issues Executive Order on Hong Kong, affecting visas
14. July 14, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of O-F-A-S-, clarifying when harm by a public official constitutes torture for CAT purposes
15. July 13, 2020
  Justice Department proposes revisions to EOIR-31A, Request for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative
16. July 13, 2020
  DOJ proposes revisions to Form EOIR-31 regarding recognition of non-profit organizations
17. July 8, 2020
  EOIR plans to revise regulations on UACs
18. July 8, 2020
  DHS proposes revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c)
19. July 7, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to medical examination form for refugees and visa applicants
20. July 7, 2020
  DOS publishes 60-day notice to grant panel physicians access to eMedical system
21. July 6, 2020
  ICE Chicago Field Office plans Citizens Academy for Enforcement and Removal Operations
22. July 2, 2020
  CBP designates autonomous surveillance towers along southern border a "program of record"
23. July 2, 2020
  EOIR rescinds two OPPMs deemed outdated
24. July 2, 2020
  EOIR Director issues second decision on Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., rebukes amicus curiae

June 2020
1. June 29, 2020
  USCIS updates filing location for Forms I-918 and I-485 for applicants filing for U nonimmigrant status
2. June 26, 2020
  DHS publishes final rule adopting one-year wait for asylum EADs
3. June 26, 2020
  Secretary of State announces visa restrictions on certain Chinese Communist Party officials
4. June 26, 2020
  DOS removes defunct immigrant visa classification regulation for certain former U.S. citizens
5. June 26, 2020
  Trump Administration designates ICE a "security/sensitive" agency
6. June 25, 2020
  USCIS proposes cost recovery surcharge
7. June 22, 2020
  DHS amends regulation to remove 30-day processing provision for asylum employment authorization applications
8. June 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation freezing certain nonimmigrant visas through the end of 2020
9. June 22, 2020
  CBP proposes revisions to Form I-736, Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information
10. June 17, 2020
  USCIS rescinds and replaces prior guidance on third party placements and contract/itinerary requirements for H-1Bs
11. June 17, 2020
  AG Barr certifies Matter of A-M-R-C-, a 15 years' closed asylum case
12. June 17, 2020
  COVID-19: DOE excludes certain noncitizen students from pandemic aid
13. June 16, 2020
  DOS codifies "exceptional circumstances" criteria in adjudicating special immigrant visas for former U.S. government employees
14. June 12, 2020
  DHS Inspector General finds that CBP struggled to meet detention standards in 2019
15. June 12, 2020
  EOIR rescinds five OPPMs deemed outdated
16. June 11, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13928, suspending entry of noncitizens working for the ICC
17. June 9, 2020
  DOJ "reassigns" pre-Trump BIA judges
18. June 8, 2020
  ICE informs SEVP-certified schools of a revised H-1B registration process and F-1 cap-gap extensions
19. June 4, 2020
  ICE begins testing all incoming detainees for COVID-19
20. June 4, 2020
  DHS deploys components to curb protests nationwide

May 2020
1. May 29, 2020
  POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of certain students and researchers from China
2. May 28, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Brazil
3. May 27, 2020
  Reported: DOJ offers financial incentives to pre-Trump BIA judges to retire or resign
4. May 26, 2020
  USCIS publishes instructions for electronic registration for H1-B cap sponsoring entities
5. May 24, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Brazil
6. May 22, 2020
  USCIS retires Adjudicator's Field Manual
7. May 22, 2020
  EOIR Director issues Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., rules on several R&A issues
8. May 20, 2020
  DOL issues rule granting Secretary of Labor discretionary review of ARB and BALCA decisions
9. May 15, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR postpones hearings for non-detained cases
10. May 14, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary final rule modifying H-2B requirements
11. May 14, 2020
  USCIS publishes interim final rule implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act
12. May 11, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary guidance for certain H-1B foreign medical graduates
13. May 11, 2020
  DHS restricts admission periods for Chinese journalists
14. May 6, 2020
  USCIS allows military personnel and veterans to file naturalization applications online
15. May 4, 2020
  National Visa Center no longer accepts inquiries by mail

April 2020
1. April 30, 2020
  EOIR extends bar for asylum in CNMI to 2030
2. April 29, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance on legal changes affecting individuals in the CNMI
3. April 27, 2020
  USCIS releases updated I-9 handbook for employers
4. April 27, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS postpones Entrance Status Check for Diversity Visa applicants
5. April 24, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on false claims of US citizenship
6. April 23, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE to test some immigrants for coronavirus before deportation
7. April 23, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS revises service process requirements for summonses, complaints, and subpoenas
8. April 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of designated immigrants for 60 days
9. April 22, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP temporarily closes Trusted Traveler Program enrollment, extends renewal period
10. April 20, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary final rule, lifting certain H-2A program limitations
11. April 17, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP offers extension for Visa Waiver Program travelers
12. April 16, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE releases hundreds of immigrants from detention amid spread of coronavirus
13. April 16, 2020
  ORR proposes information collection to allow UAC Program to monitor care provider facility compliance
14. April 15, 2020
  DHS notice that Acting Secretary has waived certain legal requirements to construct the border wall in Starr County, Texas.
15. April 13, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces delay in data entry and receipt notice generation for H-1B petitions
16. April 13, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility for nonimmigrants who cannot depart U.S. before their authorized stay expires
17. April 10, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS imposes visa sanctions on countries that refuse to accept return of foreign nationals
18. April 7, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness law
19. April 3, 2020
  EOIR begins accepting digital and electronic signatures
20. April 3, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS temporarily limits in-person passport services
21. April 1, 2020
  EOIR expands BIA to 23 judges

March 2020
1. March 30, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS Continues Processing Applications for Employment Authorization Extension Requests Despite Closures
2. March 30, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility for applicants responding to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and other USCIS requests
3. March 26, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS informs medical professionals of continuing ability to request visa appointments
4. March 26, 2020
  COVID-19: SEVP issues guidance on electronic filing of Form I-20
5. March 24, 2020
  COVID-19: OFLC announces issuance of electronic PERM labor certifications
6. March 24, 2020
  USCIS changes intake process for Form I-914, rejects incomplete forms
7. March 23, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS and EOIR jointly announce rescheduling of MPP hearings
8. March 21, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary E-Verify policies
9. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces temporary suspension of premium processing for I-129 and I-140 petitions
10. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in physical presence requirements for employment eligibility verification
11. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DOL issues FAQ on Coronavirus effects, including extensions for filing periods
12. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Canada joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
13. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Mexico joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
14. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order authorizes Border Patrol expulsion of all persons arriving by land from Mexico or Canada without valid documents under title 42
15. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP issues memo on turning away migrants at borders, including unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers
16. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility in submitting required signatures during COVID-19 national emergency
17. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
18. March 19, 2020
  Reported, COVID-19: Trump administration temporarily pausing refugee admissions
19. March 19, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from the United Kingdom and Ireland
20. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS temporarily closes offices until at least April 7th
21. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR sets immigration court practices during outbreak
22. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE focuses removal and detention on public safety risks
23. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS suspends visa services worldwide
24. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE temporarily allows filing Form I-246 through mail; extends initial check-in deadline
25. March 17, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Schengen Area
26. March 17, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS temporarily suspends in-person services
27. March 15, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE medically screens detainees prior to removal flights
28. March 13, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE temporarily suspends family visitations in all detention centers
29. March 11, 2020
  DHS extends TPS for Somalia for eighteen months
30. March 11, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Schengen Area
31. March 10, 2020
  COVID-19: Unaccompanied children not being held in CA, WA shelters
32. March 10, 2020
  DHS proposes to modify and reissue "ALL-038 Insider Threat Program" System of Records
33. March 9, 2020
  DOJ eliminates DHS discretion to exempt certain detained noncitizens from DNA-sample collection
34. March 9, 2020
  COVID-19: SEVP issues guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students
35. March 6, 2020
  ICE requests redeployment of 500 HSI agents to increase arrests and surveillance in sanctuary cities
36. March 6, 2020
  USCIS requires FLAG system temporary labor certification final determination to be submitted with H-2A petition
37. March 6, 2020
  DOL delegates authority to the Secretary to review ARB decisions
38. March 5, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on submission of benefit requests
39. March 4, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Iran
40. March 3, 2020
  DOS changes case status updates on online portal for visa applicants

February 2020
1. February 29, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Iran
2. February 28, 2020
  USCIS publishes updated guidance on H-2A petitions for sheep/goat herders
3. February 27, 2020
  Reported: ICE, CBP and DOJ use Clearview AI, a facial recognition program to scan social media photos
4. February 26, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of R-A-F-, remanding BIA decision for reconsideration of "torture" determination
5. February 26, 2020
  DOJ announces OIL unit dedicated to denaturalization cases
6. February 26, 2020
  USCIS clarifies effect of breaks in continuity of residence on eligibility for naturalization
7. February 26, 2020
  SEVP Changes the Recertification Notification Process
8. February 24, 2020
  Reported: USCIS hiring freeze for positions related to programs for legal immigrants
9. February 24, 2020
  CBP introduces facial recognition at Brownsville, TX border crossing
10. February 20, 2020
  Update to Immigration Court Practice Manual imposes page limit on pre-trial briefs
11. February 20, 2020
  DHS waives laws to expedite construction of border wall
12. February 19, 2020
  USCIS opens application period for new status for long-term residents of CNMI
13. February 14, 2020
  ICE intends to open first holding facility in Maine
14. February 14, 2020
  USCIS Suspends H-1B Pre-Paid Mailer
15. February 13, 2020
  EOIR clarifies use of standing orders, relationship with Immigration Practice Manual
16. February 13, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies adjournment, call up, and case identification codes
17. February 10, 2020
  Trump's FY2021 budget proposal would double H-1B training fees
18. February 10, 2020
  Reported: DHS considers retaliating against states that deny immigration officials access to state driver records
19. February 10, 2020
  President Trump proposes further reduction in funding for E-verify
20. February 10, 2020
  DHS to collect social media information on certain CBP and USCIS forms
21. February 7, 2020
  Reported: DHS uses cellphone location data for immigration enforcement
22. February 5, 2020
  Reported: ICE begins fingerprinting unaccompanied children age 14 and over in ORR facilities
23. February 5, 2020
  DHS suspends access to Trusted Traveler Programs for NY residents
24. February 4, 2020
  Reported: Trump Administration designates CBP as a Security Agency
25. February 4, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from China

January 2020
1. January 31, 2020
  EOIR re-articulates policies on case management and docketing
2. January 31, 2020
  USCIS shifts to requiring citizens residing abroad to file Form I-130 online except in very limited circumstances
3. January 31, 2020
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation 9983, adding six new countries to Travel Ban
4. January 31, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in China
5. January 31, 2020
  USCIS announces new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
6. January 31, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Form I-130 filed abroad at U.S. embassies and consulates
7. January 30, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on biometrics services and fingerprint waivers
8. January 29, 2020
  DHS expands MPP to Brazilian nationals
9. January 29, 2020
  USCIS adjusts process for managing EB-5 visa petitions
10. January 24, 2020
  iCERT system transitions to read-only in initial phase of decommissioning
11. January 24, 2020
  State Department aims to limit 'birth tourism' with new visa rule
12. January 23, 2020
  USCIS rejects certain application forms for incompleteness if any fields are left blank
13. January 23, 2020
  USCIS announces Iranian nationals are no longer eligible for E-1 or E-2 visas due to treaty termination
14. January 21, 2020
  National Archives and Record Administration gives notice of ICE records disposal
15. January 17, 2020
  EOIR Director expands restrictions on immigration judges' public speaking
16. January 16, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on replacing permanent resident card
17. January 16, 2020
  USCIS proposes changes to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
18. January 15, 2020
  ICE issues subpoenas to law enforcement in CA, CT, NY, NV and OR
19. January 15, 2020
  DOL makes annual adjustment to penalties for certain visa violations
20. January 14, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13902, suspending entry of Iranians with certain industry connections
21. January 14, 2020
  State Department clarifies adoption policies for non-citizens living in the United States
22. January 13, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance on adjustment of status eligibility for certain Liberians under the NDAA
23. January 10, 2020
  State Department designates Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq as a foreign terrorist organization
24. January 6, 2020
  DOL relaxes Wagner-Peyser requirements for states
25. January 5, 2020
  CBP officers instructed to target Iranian and Iranian-American travelers following U.S. assassination of General Soleimani
26. January 3, 2020
  DHS extends TPS for Yemenis until September 3, 2021
27. January 2, 2020
  DHS begins implementing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) at Port of Nogales

December 2019
1. December 31, 2019
  Acting DHS Secretary requests review of state DMV laws for assessment of interference with immigration enforcement
2. December 30, 2019
  U.S. Census Bureau reports drop in net migration between U.S. and abroad in 2018-19
3. December 26, 2019
  USCIS begins accepting green card applications under Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness program
4. December 26, 2019
  CBP designates tribal card issued by Swinomish Indian Tribal Community as acceptable travel document
5. December 21, 2019
  Reported: ICE asking immigration courts to reopen DACA recipients' removal cases
6. December 20, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance to clarify the effect of travel by TPS beneficiaries with final orders
7. December 20, 2019
  EOIR to open another immigration court in Houston
8. December 19, 2019
  DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A herding and livestock range workers
9. December 19, 2019
  DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A agricultural laborers
10. December 19, 2019
  EOIR implements electronic system for legal providers to be included on List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
11. December 18, 2019
  USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form I-131A, Application for Carrier Documentation
12. December 18, 2019
  USCIS requests comments on new information collection, Form G-1552, regarding sponsor deeming and agency reimbursement
13. December 13, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on "unlawful acts" for good moral character evaluations
14. December 10, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance regarding post-sentencing changes and DUI convictions
15. December 9, 2019
  DOS clarifies passport regulations for applicants with delinquent tax debt
16. December 9, 2019
  CBP issues notice designating Puyallup tribal card as acceptable travel document
17. December 6, 2019
  Reported: EOIR expands use of "tent courts" along Southern Border
18. December 6, 2019
  USCIS proposes substantial changes to the USCIS motions and appeals process (Form I-290B)
19. December 3, 2019
  ICE opens new detention facility in Anson, TX
20. December 2, 2019
  ICE issues 2019 detention standards

November 2019
1. November 22, 2019
  EOIR General Counsel issues guidance on applying Asylum Eligibility and Procedural Modifications Rule to certain asylum seekers impacted by metering
2. November 21, 2019
  EOIR reaffirms amici cannot engage in legal advocacy before IJ
3. November 21, 2019
  EOIR final rule exempts OCAHO case management system from Privacy Act
4. November 21, 2019
  EOIR to open Van Nuys Immigration Court in Los Angeles
5. November 21, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on adjustment for terminated Conditional Permanent Residents
6. November 21, 2019
  Reported: USCIS threatens consequences for staff leaking information
7. November 19, 2019
  Interim final rule modifies existing regulations to implement the Asylum Cooperative Agreements
8. November 19, 2019
  EOIR memorializes policy regarding joint rule on the implementation of Asylum Cooperative Agreements
9. November 19, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Special Immigrant Juvenile classification
10. November 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidance regarding child advocates in UAC hearings
11. November 15, 2019
  DOL & USCIS final rule eliminates print ads for H-2B recruitment
12. November 14, 2019
  Internal DHS report makes recommendations regarding MPP implementation
13. November 8, 2019
  USCIS publishes final rule requiring $10 fee per registration for H-1B cap selection process
14. November 8, 2019
  DHS designates Poland as Visa Waiver Program country
15. November 7, 2019
  CBP issues NTAs with false court dates to migrants in MPP
16. November 7, 2019
  DOL authorizes electronic payment of H-2A violation penalties
17. November 7, 2019
  DHS seeks public input on technology to streamline applications for REAL ID-compliant licenses
18. November 6, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Humanitarian Asylum Review Program
19. November 4, 2019
  DHS announces continuation of documentation for beneficiaries of TPS designation for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
20. November 1, 2019
  POTUS reduces refugee admissions to 18,000 for Fiscal Year 2020

October 2019
1. October 31, 2019
  State Department clarifies standard of review for blanket L visa applications
2. October 28, 2019
  DHS and El Salvador reach agreement on increased information sharing in exchange for extended work permits for Salvadorans with TPS
3. October 28, 2019
  DHS extends Migrant Protection Protocols to Eagle Pass, TX Port of Entry
4. October 25, 2019
  AG Barr issues Matter of Castillo-Perez, ruling that 2+ DUIs creates presumption of ineligibility for cancellation of removal
5. October 25, 2019
  AG Barr issues Matter of Thomas and Thompson, ruling on the immigration effect of modified criminal convictions
6. October 24, 2019
  USCIS updates AFM with sample notice of filing an Application for a Permanent Employment Certification
7. October 23, 2019
  OFLC issues FAQs on H-2A definition of "Agricultural Labor or Services"
8. October 16, 2019
  USCIS reopens comment period for 2011 proposed rule amending eligibility and procedures for Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
9. October 15, 2019
  USCIS clarifies requirements for Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification
10. October 15, 2019
  DHS issues final rule requiring REAL ID for official federal purposes beginning October 1, 2020
11. October 11, 2019
  State Department acts on 'Public Charge' changes, including issuing Interim Final Rule
12. October 7, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Prompt Asylum Claim Review program
13. October 4, 2019
  POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants unable to obtain health care
14. October 2, 2019
  EOIR Director issues guidance on the review of R&A denials
15. October 1, 2019
  EOIR Director modifies BIA case processing, creates internal deadlines
16. October 1, 2019
  DHS waives 31 environmental and historic preservation regulations to expedite border wall construction in Texas's Rio Grande Valley Sector

September 2019
1. September 30, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance for Matter of L-E-A-
2. September 27, 2019
  U.S. and Honduras sign agreements on immigration enforcement and H-2 visa programs
3. September 27, 2019
  Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issues guidance on reporting relationship between employment and area of study for F-1 OPT
4. September 26, 2019
  POTUS issues EO 13888, limiting refugee resettlement to state and localities consenting to receive refugees
5. September 26, 2019
  EOIR adds new courts' information to Immigration Court Practice Manual
6. September 25, 2019
  POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of certain members of the Maduro government in Venezuela
7. September 25, 2019
  POTUS suspends entry of Iranian senior officials
8. September 25, 2019
  DOL requests comment on proposed revisions to Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Monitoring Report and Complaint/Apparent Violation Form
9. September 25, 2019
  United States and Honduras sign "safe" third country agreement
10. September 23, 2019
  DHS extends TPS designation for Syria
11. September 20, 2019
  United States and El Salvador sign "safe" third country agreement
12. September 20, 2019
  DOL publishes final rule transitioning to electronic advertising for H-2A worker recruitment
13. September 13, 2019
  DHS releases joint statement with government of Honduras on countries' continuing border security discussions
14. September 12, 2019
  ICE Field Office Directors publish statement on enforcement and removal operations
15. September 6, 2019
  DHS and DOJ are erecting virtual immigration courtrooms for MPP cases along the Southern Border
16. September 4, 2019
  DHS makes citizens of Freely Associated States eligible for REAL IDs
17. September 3, 2019
  Pentagon approves diversion of military construction funds for border wall
18. September 3, 2019
  DHS rescinds parole into Guam and CNMI for Russians, restricting issuance to case-by-case determination
19. September 2, 2019
  USCIS resumes considering requests from immigrants seeking deferred action for medical treatment

August 2019
1. August 28, 2019
  U.S. and El Salvador sign letter of cooperation to reduce border migration
2. August 27, 2019
  DHS moves $155M from disaster relief to immigration enforcement
3. August 23, 2019
  Final Rule terminating Flores Agreement regarding detention of migrant children
4. August 21, 2019
  Reported: More than 2,000 migrants returned to Central American countries under "Assisted Voluntary Return" program.
5. August 20, 2019
  ICE Announces New Streamlined Removal Procedures for Return of Guatemalans
6. August 20, 2019
  Reported: DOS Changes Validity Of E Visas For French Citizens
7. August 19, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance on discretionary employment authorization for parolees
8. August 16, 2019
  EOIR Director restricts use of status dockets
9. August 16, 2019
  EOIR clarifies policy on judge misconduct complaints and ex parte communications
10. August 15, 2019
  US and Canada implement preclearance agreement
11. August 15, 2019
  Government bars use of Visa Waiver Program by persons who visited North Korea
12. August 14, 2019
  USCIS issues final rule on public charge inadmissibility grounds
13. August 14, 2019
  New Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, required for adjustment of status applications
14. August 14, 2019
  USCIS releases new forms, Form I-945 and I-356, to formalize the public charge bond process
15. August 14, 2019
  USCIS publishes revised forms consistent with the final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility
16. August 13, 2019
  EOIR opens immigration court in Sacramento
17. August 13, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on documentation for Cuban Adjustment Act cases
18. August 9, 2019
  USCIS announces closure of Seoul office
19. August 9, 2019
  USCIS plans to close several international field offices
20. August 8, 2019
  Detained noncitizens with small children released on humanitarian grounds in Mississippi
21. August 5, 2019
  POTUS imposes sanctions on Venezuela via EO
22. August 2, 2019
  USCIS to terminate Haitian Family Reunification Parole program and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole program
23. August 2, 2019
  Reported: MPP program expanded to easternmost southern border
24. August 2, 2019
  ICE releases Fact Sheet on Directive 11005.2 allowing ICE power to immediately remove U Visa Petitioners
25. August 1, 2019
  State Department designates additional aliases of Al-Shabaab

July 2019
1. July 31, 2019
  USCIS designates AG decision in Matter of H-G-G- as adopted policy
2. July 31, 2019
  USCIS publishes U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide
3. July 30, 2019
  United States and Guatemala sign agreements on H-2 nonimmigrant visas
4. July 29, 2019
  AG decides Matter of L-E-A-, narrowing family-based PSGs
5. July 26, 2019
  United States and Guatemala sign "safe" third country agreement
6. July 26, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance regarding asylum and internal relocation
7. July 26, 2019
  POTUS issues EO 13882, suspending entry of persons engaged in certain activities in Mali
8. July 26, 2019
  H-2B petitioners must include FLAG system temporary labor certification final determination with Form I-129
9. July 26, 2019
  DOL proposes rule that would change H-2A labor certification process
10. July 24, 2019
  USCIS makes significant changes to EB-5 immigrant investor program
11. July 24, 2019
  DHS begins conducting on-site inspections of F-1 STEM OPT employment
12. 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
13. July 23, 2019
  DOS imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians
14. July 23, 2019
  State Department issues final rule implementing Adoptive Family Relief Act
15. July 18, 2019
  DOJ removes probationary period for IJs hired as Board Members
16. July 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidelines regarding DHS/DOJ third country interim final rule
17. July 15, 2019
  ICE interim guidance for implementation of Matter of M-S-
18. July 11, 2019
  US/Canada begin Phase III of Entry/Exit Project
19. July 11, 2019
  POTUS issues EO 13880 on Collecting Information about Citizenship Status in Connection with 2020 Census
20. July 9, 2019
  Asylum seekers given less time to prepare for credible fear interviews
21. July 9, 2019
  Reported: ICE opens three new detention centers
22. July 8, 2019
  Report: Immigration Officials Use Secretive Gang Databases to Deny Asylum Claims
23. July 8, 2019
  The Under Secretary of State re-delegates authority to invoke privilege related to refugee vetting
24. July 7, 2019
  ICE reportedly mines state driver's license databases using facial recognition
25. July 3, 2019
  EOIR experiments with providing pre-recorded rights advisals at master calendar hearings
26. July 2, 2019
  EOIR final rule leaves AWOs intact but allows three Board Member review of complex cases
27. July 1, 2019
  HHS to fund 1,300 more beds in Carrizo Springs, Texas
28. July 1, 2019
  DHS waives certain legal regulations to expedite border wall construction in Texas
29. July 1, 2019
  DOL limits its discretionary power in certifying U, T visas

June 2019
1. June 30, 2019
  USCIS extends benefits for certain CNMI residents
2. June 28, 2019
  CBP opens temporary facility in Yuma, AZ
3. June 27, 2019
  CBP proposes construction of pedestrian barrier in the Rio Grande Valley
4. June 27, 2019
  USCIS Seeks Comments on Proposed H-1B Registration Tool Information Collection
5. June 25, 2019
  CBP removes certain restrictions on flights to and from Cuba
6. June 24, 2019
  ICE notice of intent to award contract to Cellebrite for smartphone hacking technology
7. June 21, 2019
  ICE awards new contract for rapid DNA testing at southwest border; expands pilot program
8. June 20, 2019
  CBP expands facility in Donna, TX to hold more unaccompanied children
9. June 19, 2019
  DOS seeks approval to collect information from A, G, or NATO visa applicants
10. June 17, 2019
  USCIS will transfer some green card and naturalization cases to field offices
11. June 11, 2019
  HUD announces DACA recipients are ineligible for U.S.-backed mortgages
12. June 10, 2019
  New Zealand Nationals Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classifications
13. June 7, 2019
  United States and Mexico sign joint statement on immigration enforcement
14. June 7, 2019
  United States and Mexico to discuss binding bilateral refugee agreement
15. June 7, 2019
  US recognizes five-year extension of validity for Venezuelan passports
16. June 5, 2019
  DOS requires Diversity Visa Program petitioners to provide more passport information
17. June 4, 2019
  USCIS updates rejection criteria for form I-129

May 2019
1. May 31, 2019
  USCIS updates procedures for unaccompanied children's asylum applications
2. May 30, 2019
  HHS cancels funding for recreational activities in unaccompanied minor shelters
3. May 28, 2019
  ICE seeks to implement Rapid DNA testing to identify fraudulent claims of family relationships
4. May 23, 2019
  POTUS issues memo ordering strict enforcement of sponsor-reimbursement laws
5. May 22, 2019
  DHS finalizes new & increased fees charged by SEVP
6. May 21, 2019
  State Department confirms effective date for final rule on Electronic Visa Update System
7. May 19, 2019
  ICE Plans to Expand “Alternative to Detention” Program
8. May 19, 2019
  HUD proposes rule to exclude undocumented immigrants from federal housing assistance
9. May 17, 2019
  USCIS renews matching programs in five states to detect benefits fraud
10. May 16, 2019
  State Department Imposes and Waives PLO and PA Visa Denials
11. May 15, 2019
  DHS waives laws, regulations to enable California and Arizona border wall construction
12. May 15, 2019
  DHS suspends flights to Venezuela
13. May 11, 2019
  Report: ICE relocates detainees by air to begin initial processing
14. May 10, 2019
  Continuation of TPS Documentation for Nepal, Honduras
15. May 9, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance on P-1S visa validity period
16. May 9, 2019
  ICE signs new contract with iPhone hacking company
17. May 7, 2019
  ICE limits Karnes detainees’ access to pro bono lawyers and volunteers
18. May 7, 2019
  DOJ seeks comments regarding revision of Form EOIR–26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge
19. May 6, 2019
  ICE launches Warrant Service Officer program, empowering local law enforcement
20. May 6, 2019
  State Department limits requirement to refer nonimmigrant inadmissibility waiver requests
21. May 3, 2019
  USCIS announces revision of the naturalization civics test and formalization of a decennial revision process
22. May 2, 2019
  Border Patrol agents will conduct and decide credible fear claims

April 2019
1. April 30, 2019
  Asylum interviewers will no longer be trained to consider lack of asylum seekers' evidence
2. April 29, 2019
  President Trump issues memo proposing to tighten asylum rules
3. April 29, 2019
  Secretary of State excepts activities related to Kataeb militias from terrorism related inadmissibility grounds under INA 212(a)(3)(B)(i)
4. April 26, 2019
  DOJ proposes changes to cancellation of removal forms, Form EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
5. April 26, 2019
  Acting Defense Secretary authorizes waivers for 280 troops to interact with migrants
6. April 26, 2019
  USCIS proposes revisions to N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
7. April 25, 2019
  ICE signs contract with GEO Group to reopen Louisiana processing center
8. April 25, 2019
  CBP Further Restricts Canadian L-1 Applications at the Border
9. April 24, 2019
  CBP reportedly starts fingerprinting some children under age 14
10. April 24, 2019
  DHS waives certain regulations to expedite border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico
11. April 24, 2019
  DOS exempts some government entities and businesses from ineligibility based on terrorist activities
12. April 24, 2019
  Secretary of State clarifies INA “terrorist organization” definition as applied to foreign governments
13. April 22, 2019
  State Department and DHS announce reciprocal investor visa with Israel
14. April 22, 2019
  DOS instructs consular officers to "discontinue granting" visas in countries that do not accept their citizens when removed from the United States
15. April 22, 2019
  White House directs agencies to tighten B-1/B-2 visitor visa enforcement
16. April 19, 2019
  USCIS clarifies that marijuana offenses remain a conditional bar to establishing good moral character for naturalization applications
17. April 16, 2019
  AG Barr issues Matter of M-S-, holding that an asylum-seeker who establishes credible fear is ineligible for bond, even when transferred to removal proceedings
18. April 9, 2019
  Secretary of State delegates authority to waive visa bans for certain Burmese nationals
19. April 8, 2019
  DOS to designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Foreign Terrorist Organization
20. April 8, 2019
  DHS increases Greece ESTA validity to two years
21. April 5, 2019
  DOJ finalizes rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation
22. April 5, 2019
  CBP reportedly terminates Accenture hiring contract
23. April 4, 2019
  Reports that DHS considers instant DNA testing at border
24. April 4, 2019
  DHS threatens employees with legal consequences for leaking "nonpublic information"
25. April 3, 2019
  Reports that CBP reducing commercial lanes and services at Otay Mesa to reassign agents to border
26. April 1, 2019
  DHS orders personnel surge and expansion of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) at southern border
27. April 1, 2019
  CBP stops Sunday screening services for commercial trucks entering Nogales, Arizona
28. April 1, 2019
  USCIS launches H-1B data hub
29. April 1, 2019
  DOL publishes interim final rule on CW-1 visa
30. April 1, 2019
  USCIS denies H-1B petitions at higher rates

March 2019
1. March 29, 2019
  EOIR Director's "no dark courtrooms" policy to max out courtroom space
2. March 29, 2019
  State Department cuts aid to Northern Triangle countries
3. March 28, 2019
  POTUS extends period of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
4. March 28, 2019
  DHS Signs Regional Compact with key Central American Northern Triangle countries
5. March 27, 2019
  CBP temporarily reassigns CBP officers to Border Patrol Sectors
6. March 23, 2019
  El Paso Border Patrol reportedly closes inland checkpoints and reassigns agents to border
7. March 20, 2019
  EOIR relaxes rules on electronic devices in EOIR court space
8. March 20, 2019
  CBP reportedly releasing detained noncitizens en masse, citing space constraints
9. March 20, 2019
  Whistleblower report of inadequate medical treatment in ICE custody
10. March 19, 2019
  President Trump proposes cutting funding to E-Verify program
11. March 15, 2019
  DOL imposes new LCA electronic notice obligations on employers and end-clients
12. March 14, 2019
  ICE considers phasing out family detention at Karnes
13. March 13, 2019
  Press reports widespread ICE violations of warrant signature requirements and erroneous targeting of US citizens
14. March 13, 2019
  SSA creates information collection system to track beneficiaries' absences from the U.S. to combat improper payments
15. March 12, 2019
  USCIS to close most of its international field offices
16. March 11, 2019
  White House FY2020 Budget Proposal includes $8.6 billion in border wall funding
17. March 11, 2019
  DHS & ICE launch Global Trade Task Force to combat smuggling
18. March 8, 2019
  DHS extends TPS designation for South Sudan
19. March 8, 2019
  EOIR Director claims budget woes, gets scolded for not telling Congress
20. March 7, 2019
  DHS to share records with Census Bureau to produce citizenship data for 2020 Census
21. March 6, 2019
  CBP secretly targets non-profit immigration lawyers for interrogation at border
22. March 5, 2019
  Border Patrol reports arrests in February 2019 are highest since March 2009
23. March 5, 2019
  Report that HHS plans to ask DOD to identify military bases to house minor migrants
24. March 1, 2019
  DHS extends TPS documentation for Haiti, Sudan, El Salvador and Nicaragua to January 2, 2020
25. March 1, 2019
  USCIS makes unannounced Form I-730 processing changes, referring certain petitions to ICE

February 2019
1. February 26, 2019
  Thousands of migrant youth reported sexual abuse in U.S. immigration detention
2. February 26, 2019
  DOL plans to randomize processing of H-2B visa applications, rather than first-come-first-serve
3. February 15, 2019
  POTUS declares national emergency to "build the wall" along the southern U.S. border
4. February 15, 2019
  USCIS announces updated guidance for adjudicating spousal petitions involving minors
5. February 15, 2019
  USCIS proposes revision to Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities
6. February 15, 2019
  USCIS launches online tip form for reporting allegations of immigration fraud
7. February 14, 2019
  USCIS tightens legal marriage requirement for refugee RE-2 derivative spouses
8. February 12, 2019
  ICE issues guidance on Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
9. February 11, 2019
  USCIS requires biometrics for all applicants submitting Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
10. February 8, 2019
  DHS waives certain environmental regulations to expedite border wall construction in California
11. February 8, 2019
  ACF requests comment on a new information collection, Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program Data
12. February 5, 2019
  USCIS closes field office in Moscow, Russia
13. February 1, 2019
  USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
14. February 1, 2019
  USCIS requests comment on proposed revision to Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony
15. February 1, 2019
  USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

January 2019
1. January 31, 2019
  USCIS Imposes H-1B Pre-Registration Process for Cap Lottery; Prioritizes Advanced Degree Holders
2. January 31, 2019
  DHS and DOS impose visa sanctions on Ghana
3. January 29, 2019
  USCIS announces online filing for forms N-600 and N-600K
4. January 28, 2019
  USCIS issues guidance for implementing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
5. January 28, 2019
  CBP issues guidance for implementing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
6. January 28, 2019
  USCIS announces online case status feature for asylum applicants
7. January 25, 2019
  DHS issues policy guidance for implementation of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
8. January 24, 2019
  Reports of Trump Administration unlawfully detaining and deporting unaccompanied minor asylum-seekers
9. January 18, 2019
  DHS identifies countries whose workers are not eligible for H-2A and H-2B visa program
10. January 16, 2019
  USCIS updates guidance regarding secure identity documents
11. January 2, 2019
  Data from USCIS shows declining approvals and higher rates of requests for evidence (RFEs) for several key employer-sponsored nonimmigrant categories
12. January 1, 2019
  USCIS requests transfer of over $200 million to ICE for immigration enforcement purposes

December 2018
1. December 28, 2018
  CBP changes medical practices for children in detention centers
2. December 27, 2018
  USCIS terminates categorical CNMI parole programs
3. December 21, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on Pereira v. Sessions, announcing changes in NTA filings and case scheduling
4. December 21, 2018
  EOIR Director sets case completion goals for OCAHO
5. December 21, 2018
  USCIS eliminates certain Service Center e-mail addresses
6. December 21, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions of forms related to foreign adoptions
7. December 20, 2018
  DHS announces Migrant Protection Protocols
8. December 19, 2018
  HHS rolls back fingerprint requirements for adults living with migrant children
9. December 19, 2018
  EOIR issues IJ guidance on credible fear hearings following Grace v. Whitaker
10. December 19, 2018
  EOIR Director reinforces employees' duty to report suspected fraud in court proceedings
11. December 18, 2018
  EOIR Director orders more aggressive reporting of ineffective assistance of counsel and attorney misconduct
12. December 17, 2018
  Trump administration reportedly pressures Vietnam to dissolve a 2008 repatriation agreement, which would result in thousands of deportations
13. December 17, 2018
  CBP releases interim procedures on notification of a death in custody
14. December 17, 2018
  ACF seeks approval for extension of the information collection for the Annual Survey of Refugees
15. December 12, 2018
  DHS extends applicability of federal regulations to southern border property under CBP control
16. December 12, 2018
  USCIS revises guidance on medical certification requirements for English and civics exceptions to naturalization
17. December 11, 2018
  ICE reports increase in workplace investigations and arrests in 2018
18. December 11, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form G-639, FOIA/Privacy Act Request
19. December 11, 2018
  DOS proposes revision to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata
20. December 7, 2018
  USCIS states which asylum applicants qualify as Rosario v. USCIS class member in context of I-765 adjudications
21. December 6, 2018
  DOS revises Form DS-3077, Request for Entry into Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program
22. December 6, 2018
  DOS proposes revisions to Form DS-5506, Local U.S. Citizen Skills/Resources Survey
23. December 3, 2018
  USCIS proposes revision to Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal

November 2018
1. November 30, 2018
  ACIJ directs NYC IJs to complete family cases within 365 days
2. November 30, 2018
  USCIS revises interview waiver guidance for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
3. November 19, 2018
  EOIR Director orders IJs to adjudicate asylum claims within 180 days
4. November 19, 2018
  DOL explains differences in new revised Form ETA-9035/9035E
5. November 16, 2018
  EOIR Director orders courts to track 'family unit' cases, complete them within a year
6. November 16, 2018
  USCIS consolidates data on its website into one page entitled Immigration and Citizenship Data
7. November 15, 2018
  USCIS issues guidance on L-1 one-year foreign employment requirement
8. November 15, 2018
  USCIS begins requesting biometric information for Form N-565 applicants seeking Naturalization/Citizenship replacement documents
9. November 13, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on denying asylum to southern border EWIs
10. November 9, 2018
  DOJ and DHS issue interim final rule restricting access to asylum for individuals who enter outside recognized POEs
11. November 9, 2018
  POTUS issues Proclamation 9822 suspending entry across southern border outside ports of entry to bar asylum access
12. November 9, 2018
  USCIS announces plans to issue NTA's to certain foreign nationals whose humanitarian petitions or associated adjustment applications are denied
13. November 9, 2018
  USCIS issues guidance to asylum officers implementing asylum ban proclamation and regulation
14. November 9, 2018
  USCIS amends guidance on suitability of prospective parents for intercountry adoption
15. November 8, 2018
  USCIS announces continued implementation of policy memo on NTAs
16. November 8, 2018
  EOIR Director issues guidance on new regs implementing the "proclamation-based asylum bar"
17. November 7, 2018
  EOIR Director to review all standing policy memos, rescinds four OPPMs
18. November 6, 2018
  CBP partners with DOD for Operation Secure Line at southwest border
19. November 2, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of LPR Status

October 2018
1. October 31, 2018
  DHS issues notice of compliance with preliminary injunction maintaining TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Sudan, and Haiti
2. October 30, 2018
  DOL updates H-1B labor condition application form
3. October 30, 2018
  USCIS clarifies EB-5 eligibility of redemption agreement-financed investments
4. October 30, 2018
  USCIS phases out self-scheduled Infopass appointments
5. October 30, 2018
  Reports that President will attempt to void birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents via Executive Order
6. October 30, 2018
  USCIS announces expansion of InfoMod program
7. October 26, 2018
  ICE changes unemployment calculations for students while on post-completion/STEM OPT
8. October 25, 2018
  USCIS alters use of Form G-325A in USCIS Policy Manual
9. October 25, 2018
  DOL proposes revisions to forms associated with H-2A temporary agricultural employment-based visa program
10. October 24, 2018
  DOL modifies iCERT application process for H-2A/H-2B
11. October 19, 2018
  DOL plans to propose a rule amending H-2B regulations on certain jobs
12. October 19, 2018
  DOL plans to propose a rule treating foreign labor certifications as covered nonprocurement transactions
13. October 18, 2018
  EOIR plans to modify departure bar rule on motions to reopen / reconsider
14. October 18, 2018
  DOJ plans to expand AG certification authority
15. October 18, 2018
  EOIR plans change to background check regulations
16. October 18, 2018
  EOIR to proceed with venue and jurisdiction rule
17. October 16, 2018
  Update to BIA Practice Manual imposes page limits on briefs and motions, time limit on briefing extensions
18. October 16, 2018
  USCIS revises validity of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
19. October 15, 2018
  IJ complaint processing moves from EOIR courts to EOIR Director's office
20. October 12, 2018
  U.S. allegedly working with Mexican officials to restrict asylum seekers' access to U.S. border
21. October 12, 2018
  AG Sessions drops Matter of M-G-G-
22. October 12, 2018
  USCIS clarifies marriage and marital union requirements for naturalization
23. October 11, 2018
  DHS waives environmental laws to expedite border wall construction in Rio Grande Valley
24. October 10, 2018
  ICE ends practice of coordinating release plans for undocumented families in Arizona
25. October 9, 2018
  CBP says enforcement not altered by Canada's legalization of marijuana
26. October 4, 2018
  POTUS caps refugee admissions at 30,000 for Fiscal Year 2019
27. October 4, 2018
  DHS Secretary creates panel to examine best practices for families and children in CBP custody
28. October 3, 2018
  USCIS begins administering naturalization test through digital tablet
29. October 1, 2018
  USCIS issues guidance for certain H-2B foreign workers in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
30. October 1, 2018
  DOS stops issuing diplomatic visas to unmarried same-sex partners

September 2018
1. September 28, 2018
  USCIS warns students about accrual of unlawful presence if they work after "cap gap" period
2. September 28, 2018
  USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
3. September 27, 2018
  DHS Office of Inspector General releases a “Management Alert" addressing "Issues Requiring Action at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center"
4. September 26, 2018
  USCIS clarifies naturalization eligibility for children
5. September 24, 2018
  CBP announces facial recognition technology demonstration at Port San Luis
6. September 21, 2018
  Report that ICE arrests sponsors of unaccompanied minors
7. September 21, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds
8. September 21, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
9. September 18, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of S-O-G- & F-D-B-, truncating IJs' authority to terminate proceedings
10. September 17, 2018
  USCIS revises Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
11. September 16, 2018
  Report that ICE issues NTAs with incorrect hearing dates
12. September 14, 2018
  USCIS accepts negative consultation letters for O visa petitions directly from unions
13. September 13, 2018
  AG Sessions issues litigation guidelines for opposing nationwide injunctions
14. September 13, 2018
  USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Forms I-924 and I-924A, Application for Regional Center Designation and Supplemental
15. September 12, 2018
  State Department certifies immigration enforcement cooperation agreements with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
16. September 12, 2018
  DHS transfers $10 million from FEMA to ICE to fund expanded immigration detention
17. September 12, 2018
  Report that State Department plans to pay Mexico $20 million to deport unauthorized immigrants
18. September 11, 2018
  ICE is reportedly increasing use of video conferencing at immigration court
19. September 7, 2018
  DOL requests comment on revisions to H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program Forms ETA-9165, 9142B, and 9155
20. September 5, 2018
  DOL begins new nationwide H-2B enforcement initiative
21. September 1, 2018
  EOIR issues revised Uniform Docketing System Manual

August 2018
1. August 31, 2018
  DOJ subpoenas North Carolina voting records at ICE request
2. August 31, 2018
  USCIS increases premium processing fee for applications postmarked after October 1, 2018
3. August 30, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
4. August 29, 2018
  Reports of denials of passports to US citizens born near Mexican border
5. August 28, 2018
  DOS adds social media questions to Forms DS-156 and DS-160, Applications for Nonimmigrant Visa
6. August 27, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Somalia through March 17, 2020
7. August 18, 2018
  Reports: ICE turns to CBP for extra detention space
8. August 16, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of L-A-B-R-, restricting continuances
9. August 16, 2018
  DOJ proposes to collect human trafficking data from state and territory AG offices
10. August 15, 2018
  USCIS seeks comments on proposed revisions to Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
11. August 15, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form G-845, Document Verification Request and Supplement
12. August 14, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Yemen
13. August 14, 2018
  DHS launches data analytics program "Igloo" to target human smugglers
14. August 13, 2018
  USCIS coordinates with ICE to arrest individuals at interviews
15. August 9, 2018
  USCIS changes policy on when F, J, and M nonimmigrants start accruing unlawful presence
16. August 9, 2018
  DOS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence for Birth Abroad
17. August 7, 2018
  DHS adopts enforcement measures targeting visa overstays
18. August 2, 2018
  DHS publishes determination of waiver to begin building a border wall near San Diego

July 2018
1. July 31, 2018
  DOL and DOJ increase collaboration on employer discrimination and abuse
2. July 30, 2018
  USCIS backlog of citizenship applications reportedly grows
3. July 26, 2018
  DOS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-230 to determine Cuban Family Reunification Parole eligibility
4. July 25, 2018
  Report that USCIS has increased rates of RFEs and denials of H-1B and L-1 petitions.
5. July 25, 2018
  USCIS offers grants to support citizenship preparation
6. July 24, 2018
  DOJ directs public information offices to use the term "illegal alien"
7. July 20, 2018
  DOJ issues FY18 solicitation for Byrne JAG grants with new "conditions"
8. July 20, 2018
  Report: DHS increasing deportation and detention of U-1 status applicants
9. July 20, 2018
  Agencies seek comment on proposed revisions to forms related to combating trafficking in persons
10. July 19, 2018
  EOIR launches electronic filing pilot program, starting with San Diego immigration court
11. July 13, 2018
  USCIS directs adjudicators to deny more applications without issuing a Request for Evidence
12. July 11, 2018
  ICE issues guidance for OPLA attorneys on litigating asylum claims after Matter of A-B-
13. July 11, 2018
  Reports of possible safe-third country agreement with Mexico
14. July 10, 2018
  DHS issues a four-step process for family reunification to comply with court order
15. July 10, 2018
  DHS imposes visa sanctions on Laos and Myanmar for failure to accept nationals.
16. July 6, 2018
  DHS eliminates H-2A visa exemption for certain Caribbean residents
17. July 5, 2018
  ICE reportedly to open new detention center (Texas)
18. July 5, 2018
  Reports that U.S. Army is discharging immigrant recruits
19. July 3, 2018
  AG Sessions rescinds 24 guidance documents, including guidance discouraging employers from discriminating against asylees and refugees
20. July 3, 2018
  DOS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card
21. July 1, 2018
  SSA announces return of "no-match" letters
22. July 1, 2018
  DOS advises it is processing visas according to Travel Ban post-Supreme Court decision

June 2018
1. June 28, 2018
  New Jersey IJs issue notices on asylum, withholding, and CAT relief applicants on Matter of A-B-
2. June 28, 2018
  DOJ issues new immigration-related conditions for FY 2018 Byrne/JAG grants
3. June 28, 2018
  USCIS expands grounds for issuance of NTAs
4. June 28, 2018
  USCIS retains NTA policy for DACA requestors
5. June 28, 2018
  DHS extends employment authorization for Nepali F-1 nonimmigrant students for one year
6. June 27, 2018
  DHS temporarily guards areas close to border wall
7. June 27, 2018
  ICE reportedly uses AB-60 driver licenses to conduct arrests in CA
8. June 27, 2018
  DOS issues guidance for addressing citizenship claims for children of U.S. Citizen gestational mothers.
9. June 26, 2018
  DHS OIG report finds ICE inspections of detention facilities ineffective.
10. June 26, 2018
  Notice of information collection for HHS Certification for Foreign Adult Victims of Human Trafficking
11. June 25, 2018
  EOIR pilots electronic filing
12. June 25, 2018
  State Department requires electronic filing for EB-5 applications
13. June 23, 2018
  ICE designates special facility and policies for reunification and removal of separated families
14. June 22, 2018
  ICE seeks up to 15,000 beds to detain families
15. June 22, 2018
  DHS updates DACA rescission memo
16. June 21, 2018
  DOJ requests relief from Flores settlement in order to detain children in family facilities
17. June 21, 2018
  CBP announces end to family separations based on border prosecutions
18. June 21, 2018
  DOD prepares to house 20,000 unaccompanied minors at military bases
19. June 21, 2018
  Orlando airport becomes first in U.S. to commit to processing all international travelers with facial recognition technology
20. June 20, 2018
  POTUS issues EO 13841, directing families to be detained together and seeking modification of Flores settlement.
21. June 19, 2018
  DHS reportedly increasing its use of medical records in asylum determinations in children's cases
22. June 19, 2018
  ORR gives notice of proposed information collection to evaluate services provided to repatriates
23. June 19, 2018
  ICE uses civil fines to target people in sanctuary
24. June 18, 2018
  USCIS releases criminal record data about DACA requestors
25. June 15, 2018
  DHS establishes hotline for separated parents to locate children
26. June 14, 2018
  DOS proposed revisions to Form DS-7655, Iraqi Citizens and Nationals Employed by Federal Contractors and Grantees
27. June 12, 2018
  Reports that military posts to be used to house detained unaccompanied minors
28. June 12, 2018
  DHS announces new Northern Border Strategy
29. June 11, 2018
  USCIS reportedly launches a large-scale denaturalization operation
30. June 11, 2018
  USCIS extends duration for which I-751 and I-829 form receipts can be used as evidence of continued status from 12 months to 18 months
31. June 11, 2018
  Reported: Visas for Chinese students and researchers in sensitive areas restricted
32. June 7, 2018
  ICE reportedly transfers 1,600 detainees into federal prisons
33. June 5, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for Honduras
34. June 5, 2018
  USCIS redesigns certificates of citizenship and naturalization
35. June 4, 2018
  CBP announces third U.S. border wall construction project
36. June 1, 2018
  DOL clarifies H-2B labor certification receipt time

May 2018
1. May 31, 2018
  DHS authorizes temporary 15,000 increase in H-2B visas
2. May 31, 2018
  USCIS announces lottery for H-2B visas
3. May 31, 2018
  Secretary of State delegates Special Immigrant authority
4. May 30, 2018
  USCIS launches first phase of new FOIA request system allowing digital access to records
5. May 29, 2018
  USCIS removes asylum officer training documents from USCIS website
6. May 29, 2018
  CDC proposes revisions to tuberculosis information collection from U.S. panel physicians
7. May 29, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
8. May 25, 2018
  CBP proposes to include biometrics from vehicles as part of entry / exit system
9. May 23, 2018
  USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Child Status Protection Act
10. May 22, 2018
  DOJ seeks comment on proposal that OVC grantees must use TIMS, an electronic database
11. May 18, 2018
  ICE clarifies that certain F-1 student volunteer positions are disqualified from OPT
12. May 17, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of Castro-Tum, restricting administrative closure
13. May 15, 2018
  HHS proposes expanded background checks and information sharing for sponsors of unaccompanied children
14. May 15, 2018
  USCIS rescinds tenant occupancy methodology for EB-5 visas
15. May 15, 2018
  USCIS no longer waives interviews for employment-based and fiancé-based adjustment cases
16. May 11, 2018
  DOJ and USCIS increase cooperation to detect fraud by employers
17. May 11, 2018
  State Department issues final rule with statutory passport denial and revocation requirements, procedural changes for certain sex offenders
18. May 11, 2018
  CDC gives notice of information collection worksheet for newly-arrived persons with tuberculosis
19. May 9, 2018
  EOIR releases immigration court statistics through Q2 of FY18
20. May 8, 2018
  DHS gives notice of modifying the Alien Criminal Response Information Management System of Records to add UAC sponsors/household members
21. May 8, 2018
  DHS proposes to exempt Criminal History and Immigration Verification System of Records from Privacy Act
22. May 5, 2018
  DOS announces end of bilateral investment treaty with Ecuador and limits future E-2 visas for Ecuadorians
23. May 2, 2018
  DOJ announces additional prosecutors and IJs for southwest border
24. May 2, 2018
  USCIS clarifies extension of EB-5 CPR status with pending Form I-829
25. May 2, 2018
  USCIS uses lottery to allocate FY19 CW-1 visas for Northern Mariana Islands
26. May 1, 2018
  Report that U.S. Border Patrol testing the use of body cameras at nine of its locations
27. May 1, 2018
  USCIS gives notice of updating its Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository
28. May 1, 2018
  FY2017 ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations report shows increase in arrests

April 2018
1. April 27, 2018
  CBP's metering policy is confirmed through litigation
2. April 27, 2018
  USCIS begins to use "Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery" service
3. April 26, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for Nepal
4. April 25, 2018
  DHS adds Border Enforcement Security Task Forces (BEST)
5. April 24, 2018
  USCIS Phoenix Lockbox begins accepting Form N-565
6. April 24, 2018
  DHS gives notice of a new records system for biometric data
7. April 24, 2018
  DHS proposes rule to exempt a new External Biometric Records System of Records from Privacy Act
8. April 23, 2018
  DHS agencies reportedly advocate detention and prosecution of parents
9. April 18, 2018
  USCIS clarifies parental physical presence requirements for child born abroad
10. April 17, 2018
  Whistleblowers allege DOJ blocks hiring of IJs and Board Members on ideological and political grounds
11. April 17, 2018
  USCIS authorizes DNA tests to establish sibling relationships
12. April 13, 2018
  DOJ demands evidence of compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 from three jurisdictions
13. April 13, 2018
  ICE checking criminal backgrounds of each adult in the household of unaccompanied minors' sponsors
14. April 13, 2018
  DHS agrees that HHS will share information about unaccompanied children, sponsors, and household members
15. April 13, 2018
  Increased processing delays reported
16. April 11, 2018
  California agrees to deploy National Guard to the border
17. April 11, 2018
  EOIR reportedly plans to halt LOP
18. April 10, 2018
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation, removing Chad from Travel Ban
19. April 10, 2018
  POTUS issues EO 13828, ordering several agencies to restrict immigrant access to public assistance programs
20. April 10, 2018
  ICE announces MOU with Nicaragua as participating partner in eTD system
21. April 10, 2018
  USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form G-884, Request for Return of Original Documents
22. April 9, 2018
  Arizona deploys state National Guard to the border
23. April 9, 2018
  CBP announces start of border wall replacement program in New Mexico
24. April 6, 2018
  CBP issues Use of Force Statistics for Fiscal Year 2018
25. April 6, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ending "catch and release" at the border
26. April 6, 2018
  DOJ announces "zero tolerance" policy on Southwest border
27. April 4, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ordering DHS to train National Guard troops to assist with border enforcement
28. April 4, 2018
  USCIS reports efforts to narrow eligibility for nonimmigrant worker programs
29. April 3, 2018
  USCIS issues directive to destroy documents returned as undeliverable after 60 days

March 2018
1. March 30, 2018
  EOIR imposes IJ quotas and deadlines
2. March 30, 2018
  USCIS and CBP establish pilot program on immediate admissibility determination for Canadian L-1 applicants
3. March 30, 2018
  DOS adds social media questions to Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application
4. March 27, 2018
  POTUS terminates DED for Liberia
5. March 27, 2018
  DOJ reaches agreement with West Palm Beach over 8 U.S.C. § 1373 compliance
6. March 26, 2018
  Commerce Department announces addition of citizenship question to 2020 Census
7. March 23, 2018
  USCIS expands prohibition on multiple H-1B cap-subject filings by "related entities"
8. March 22, 2018
  USCIS redesigns processing times webpage and tests new way of calculating processing times
9. March 20, 2018
  USCIS suspends premium processing for H-1B cap-subject petitions
10. March 19, 2018
  EOIR requests comments on proposed e-filing portal for OCAHO
11. March 19, 2018
  USCIS restricts multinational employment exception, requires an additional year of qualifying employment abroad
12. March 19, 2018
  ICE gives notice of modifying and reissuing the DHS/ICE-013 Alien Health Records System
13. March 16, 2018
  Reports that USCIS plans to establish internal office to police and reprimand employees
14. March 12, 2018
  ICE reportedly declines to renew orders of supervision and stays of removal
15. March 12, 2018
  DOS updates language on inadmissibility for application denials.
16. March 10, 2018
  State Department announces New Delhi consulate will cease to issue certain family-related visas
17. March 7, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of A-B-, restricting asylum claims based on domestic or gang violence
18. March 6, 2018
  DOJ files suit against California laws restricting immigration enforcement, prohibiting information-sharing, and requiring detention facility inspections as "sanctuary" laws
19. March 6, 2018
  Reported: State Dept. grants few travel ban waivers
20. March 5, 2018
  AG Sessions vacates Matter of E-F-H-L-, which had held that asylum applicants were entitled to a full evidentiary hearing
21. March 1, 2018
  USCIS begins denying SIJ status to 18-20 year olds
22. March 1, 2018
  State Dept. plans to propose rule creating a presumption against waiver of J-visa two-year return requirement
23. March 1, 2018
  State Dept. considers amending regulation to include medical examinations for all K Visa applicants
24. March 1, 2018
  USCIS Service Center Operations Directorate removes public email address from webpage

February 2018
1. February 28, 2018
  DHS rescinds duplicative systems of records notices for several USCIS databases
2. February 27, 2018
  EOIR expands BIA to 21 judges
3. February 27, 2018
  State Department publishes FAQ on terrorism designations
4. February 27, 2018
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form I-192 for T or U visa applicants
5. February 22, 2018
  USCIS eliminates "nation of immigrants" language and reference to "customers" from new mission statement
6. February 21, 2018
  Reports that CBP conducts transportation searches up to 100 air miles away from borders
7. February 15, 2018
  USCIS issues new DACA guidelines after federal judge reinstates DACA
8. February 15, 2018
  CBP announces updates on use of force policies
9. February 15, 2018
  DHS issues statement condemning Flores Agreement and TVPRA as providing legal loopholes
10. February 15, 2018
  USCIS restricts employers' outside counsel from signing H-1B petitions
11. February 8, 2018
  ICE and CBP reportedly separating family members
12. February 8, 2018
  ORR/ACF seek comments on Form ORR-6 regarding effectiveness of state benefits and social services
13. February 8, 2018
  USCIS revises Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization to include question about prior arrests and convictions
14. February 6, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ordering creation of a National Vetting Center
15. February 5, 2018
  DHS report calls for surveillance and vetting of Sunni Muslims
16. February 1, 2018
  USCIS announces additional extreme vetting measures for "following-to-join" refugees

January 2018
1. January 31, 2018
  DHS extends TPS for Syria
2. January 29, 2018
  DHS announces new extreme vetting measures for refugees
3. January 29, 2018
  DOJ increases civil penalties, in line with inflation, for employers of undocumented immigrants
4. January 26, 2018
  USCIS announces "last in-first out" processing for affirmative asylum interviews
5. January 26, 2018
  State Department issues guidance on issuing visas for less than full reciprocity period
6. January 26, 2018
  ORR seeks comment on a proposed new Medical Complaint Form
7. January 24, 2018
  DOJ demands documents from cities regarding information sharing with DHS and DOJ
8. January 24, 2018
  USCIS disallows OPT work at third-party locations
9. January 22, 2018
  DHS waives statutory requirements for NM border wall project
10. January 22, 2018
  USCIS will now email notifications for receipt and approval to H-2A petitioners and will use pre-paid mailers provided by H-2A applicants to send requests for evidence.
11. January 18, 2018
  DHS formally terminates TPS for Haiti
12. January 18, 2018
  DHS terminates TPS for El Salvador
13. January 18, 2018
  DHS removes Belize, Haiti and Samoa from countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas
14. January 17, 2018
  EOIR Director issues directives on case priorities and IJ performance metrics
15. January 17, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on change of venue
16. January 17, 2018
  ICE enters into Basic Ordering Agreements with Florida sheriffs
17. January 10, 2018
  ICE establishes enforcement policy at courthouses
18. January 10, 2018
  ICE publishes three-prong policy to enforce compliance with employment requirements
19. January 5, 2018
  USCIS requires federal contractors with a FAR requirement to provide their DUNS system during E-verify enrollment
20. January 5, 2018
  CBP expands website feature on Visa Waiver Program
21. January 5, 2018
  State Department expands travel restrictions for Eritreans
22. January 4, 2018
  CBP issues new directive on border search of electronic devices
23. January 4, 2018
  DHS issues Privacy Impact Assessment Update on seaches of electronic devices
24. January 4, 2018
  Visa approvals for family preference categories fall signifcantly in FY 2017

December 2017
1. December 29, 2017
  USCIS clarifies requirements for establishing corporate relationship for L-1 visa
2. December 22, 2017
  ICE gains access to nationwide license plate reader database
3. December 22, 2017
  USCIS updates procedures for Cubans following suspension of operations at Havana field office
4. December 21, 2017
  AG Sessions rescinds 25 guidance documents, including publications on citizenship status discrimination and border enforcement
5. December 21, 2017
  U.S. Commission on Civil Rights reports allegations of abusive labor practices at immigration detention centers
6. December 20, 2017
  EOIR cuts back on child-friendly practices in immigration court
7. December 20, 2017
  EOIR issues new guidance on cases subject to the cancellation/suspension cap
8. December 15, 2017
  DHS adds requirements for countries to participate in Visa Waiver Program
9. December 14, 2017
  ICE ends presumption of release for pregnant detainees
10. December 14, 2017
  DHS plans to propose rule to rescind work authorization for H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders
11. December 5, 2017
  DOJ provides backgrounder on EOIR’s strategic caseload reduction plan
12. December 5, 2017
  EOIR final rule allows IJs and BIA to deny cancellation and suspension applications after annual cap is reached
13. December 2, 2017
  U.S. ends participation in Global Compact on Migration

November 2017
1. November 22, 2017
  Administration drastically reduces transitional worker visa allotments for Northern Mariana Islands for FY 2017-2019
2. November 21, 2017
  USCIS bars consular certificates as proof of Cuban citizenship
3. November 20, 2017
  USCIS restricts eligibility for TN economist category to professional economists
4. November 20, 2017
  USCIS issues new standards for adoption from Hague Convention countries.
5. November 16, 2017
  DOS restricts visas for certain Cambodian officials
6. November 15, 2017
  DOJ warns 29 jurisdictions about losing Byrne JAG funds for non-compliance with § 1373
7. November 11, 2017
  USCIS provides that beneficiaries of employment-based immigrant petitions may participate in revocation proceedings
8. November 8, 2017
  USCIS adopts test for identifying "function managers"
9. November 6, 2017
  DHS terminates TPS for Nicaragua
10. November 6, 2017
  DHS delays decision on TPS for Honduras, triggering six-month extension
11. November 1, 2017
  ICE opposes administrative closure for provisional unlawful presence waiver applicants

October 2017
1. October 27, 2017
  DOL allows State Workforce Agency (SWA) to upload responsive documents for H-2A or H-2B applications
2. October 27, 2017
  DHS and SSA reauthorize a computer matching program to identify noncitizens who have left voluntarily or have been removed
3. October 26, 2017
  ICE imposes new removal deadline on noncitizens with pending U visa applications
4. October 26, 2017
  CBP to evaluate eight border wall prototypes constructed by private industry
5. October 24, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13815, announcing resumption of refugee admissions with new extreme vetting procedures
6. October 23, 2017
  USCIS ceases deference to past decisions for nonimmigrant petition extension requests
7. October 19, 2017
  USCIS rescinds "hold" policy for alleged terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds (TRIG)
8. October 17, 2017
  ICE directs increase in worksite enforcement investigations
9. October 13, 2017
  DOD increases naturalization requirements for military service
10. October 12, 2017
  DOJ finds five jurisdictions not in compliance with § 1373, gives time to respond
11. October 12, 2017
  ICE seeks to identify new detention sites in Midwest and Utah
12. October 12, 2017
  USCIS begins requiring I-129 petitioners to file in the location of the company's primary office
13. October 11, 2017
  DHS terminates TPS for Sudan
14. October 10, 2017
  DOJ and DOS sign agreement on employer visa misconduct
15. October 8, 2017
  DOJ/DHS plan to hire additional immigration judges and ICE attorneys
16. October 8, 2017
  White House releases details on interior enforcement principles and policies
17. October 8, 2017
  White House releases details on border security principles and policies
18. October 6, 2017
  ICE threatens to increase arrests in California and other sanctuary jurisdictions in response to California becoming a sanctuary state
19. October 4, 2017
  USCIS permits concurrent application for employment authorization and Social Security Number

September 2017
1. September 29, 2017
  POTUS caps refugee admissions at 45,000 for Fiscal Year 2018
2. September 28, 2017
  ICE targets enforcement in "sanctuary" jurisdictions in Operation "Safe City"
3. September 24, 2017
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation 9645, restricting visas as part of travel ban Executive Order 13780
4. September 21, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13810, barring categories of North Koreans from entry
5. September 21, 2017
  DHS establishes new CBP database and proposes privacy exemptions
6. September 19, 2017
  Report that USCIS increases RFEs for H-1B petitions
7. September 19, 2017
  DOJ files denaturalization complaints against 3 U.S. citizens
8. September 18, 2017
  ICE solicits comments on 287(g) information collection
9. September 18, 2017
  DHS publishes notice of DACA rescission in Federal Register
10. September 18, 2017
  Immigration attorneys report that USCIS is now conducting site visits for L-1B visa holders
11. September 18, 2017
  DHS expands recordkeeping to include social media information
12. September 15, 2017
  USCIS proposes revisions to Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention
13. September 13, 2017
  DHS imposes visa sanctions on four countries for failure to accept return of nationals
14. September 12, 2017
  DHS waives rules to expedite building border wall in California
15. September 6, 2017
  CBP issues guidance on implementing DACA termination
16. September 5, 2017
  DHS terminates DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Program
17. September 5, 2017
  USCIS issues guidelines that information on DACA requests will not be proactively provided to ICE or CBP
18. September 5, 2017
  DOS allows CBP to waive visa requirements in emergencies

August 2017
1. August 31, 2017
  CBP awards contracts for border wall prototypes
2. August 29, 2017
  ICE replaces policies for noncitizen parents/legal guardians and their minor children
3. August 28, 2017
  USCIS expands required in-person interviews for certain permanent residency applicants
4. August 27, 2017
  Reported: Administration considers removing programs from J-1 visa eligibility
5. August 25, 2017
  CBP keeps checkpoints open for Hurricane Harvey
6. August 17, 2017
  Army withholds honorable service certification (required for naturalization) from soldiers who have not yet completed Initial Entry Training
7. August 16, 2017
  DHS terminates Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program
8. August 16, 2017
  ORR announces Community Safety Initiative to review unaccompanied minor policies
9. August 15, 2017
  ICE issues enforcement guidance to OPLA attorneys implementing EO 13768
10. August 15, 2017
  ICE implements telephonic mental-health evaluation for certain detainees pursuant to Dilley settlement
11. August 14, 2017
  DHS expands eligibility for Global Entry Program
12. August 9, 2017
  USCIS redefines "affiliate" and "subsidiary" for ACWIA Fee
13. August 8, 2017
  EOIR data shows increase in removal orders in first six months of the Trump Administration
14. August 3, 2017
  DOJ announces it will withhold Public Safety Partnership funds from sanctuary jurisdictions
15. August 1, 2017
  DHS waives environmental requirements for border wall projects
16. August 1, 2017
  DOS expands presumption of misrepresentation for nonimmigrants
17. August 1, 2017
  Reported: USCIS denies applications for advance parole where applicant leaves U.S. while application pending

July 2017
1. July 31, 2017
  EOIR discourages IJs from granting continuances
2. July 31, 2017
  USCIS announces new requirements for organizations applying for USCIS grants to provide citizenship application services
3. July 27, 2017
  DHS creates new record system to monitor foreigners' information access to DHS and other government entities
4. July 26, 2017
  USCIS expands naturalization fingerprinting requirements to applicants over 75
5. July 25, 2017
  DOJ issues new conditions for FY 2017 Byrne JAG grants to "sanctuary" jurisdictions
6. July 24, 2017
  USCIS resumes premium processing for certain cap-exempt H1B visas
7. July 24, 2017
  DHS and TSA collect data from TSA facility visitors
8. July 21, 2017
  Reports that ICE targets teenagers with alleged gang affiliations and articulates gang criteria
9. July 19, 2017
  DHS & DOL allocate additional non-agricultural H-2B visas for FY 2017
10. July 14, 2017
  DOS issues expanded definition of "close familial relationship" under EO 13780
11. July 14, 2017
  ICE seeks to destroy records relating to immigrant abuse in detention centers
12. July 12, 2017
  DOS issues vetting standards for countries under EO 13780 Travel Ban
13. July 11, 2017
  DHS delays International Entrepreneur Rule

June 2017

May 2017

April 2017
1. April 27, 2017
  DHS rescinds the Privacy Act protections of non-citizens and non-LPRs
2. April 26, 2017
  DHS creates Victims of Immigration Crime Enforcement Office
3. April 26, 2017
  DOS requests comment on revisions to Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras
4. April 25, 2017
  DHS increases capacity for Asylum Division to lead fraud investigations and evaluate national security threats
5. April 21, 2017
  DOJ conditions grant funds on compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373
6. April 18, 2017
  POTUS issues "Buy American and Hire American" EO 13788, calling for H-1B reform proposals
7. April 17, 2017
  USCIS issues new guidance re establishing satisfaction of educational eligibility requirements for visas
8. April 13, 2017
  DOL issues notice re food and lodging expenses for H-2A and H-2B workers
9. April 12, 2017
  Draft DHS progress report on EO 13767 implementation
10. April 12, 2017
  CBP establishes pilot program for electronic review of erroneous I-94s
11. April 11, 2017
  DOJ announces "streamlined" IJ hiring
12. April 11, 2017
  AG Sessions orders federal prosecutors to give greater priority to criminal immigration violations
13. April 11, 2017
  Report that ICE is detaining people at their check-ins
14. April 10, 2017
  USCIS recommends termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
15. April 7, 2017
  DOS accepts EU Laissez-Passer as "passport"
16. April 5, 2017
  EOIR directs NGO to enter formal appearances in immigration court cases
17. April 5, 2017
  USCIS issues guidance on changing from B-1 or B-2 status
18. April 3, 2017
  USCIS increases "targeting" of site visits to detect H-1B fraud
19. April 3, 2017
  DOJ and DOL warn H-1B employers not to discriminate against U.S. workers
20. April 3, 2017
  USCIS creates email address for reporting H-1B fraud

March 2017
1. March 31, 2017
  USCIS restricts H-1B eligibility for computer programmers
2. March 30, 2017
  AG Sessions expands IHP
3. March 27, 2017
  AG Sessions warns sanctuary jurisdictions to certify compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 or lose DOJ grants
4. March 24, 2017
  EOIR announces new hearing locations: Cibola and Alvarado
5. March 24, 2017
  ICE revises policies and procedures regarding issuance of civil immigration detainers
6. March 20, 2017
  USCIS launches EB-5 regional center Compliance Audit Program
7. March 17, 2017
  EOIR deploys IJs to implement Executive Orders re southern border
8. March 17, 2017
  CBP requests proposals for border wall prototypes
9. March 17, 2017
  DHS updates civil monetary penalties for employment violations in connection with H-2B program
10. March 17, 2017
  DOS issues new guidance for heightened vetting of visa applicants
11. March 16, 2017
  CA Chief Justice writes letter to DHS and DOJ about immigration agents in California courthouses
12. March 10, 2017
  DOS issues guidance for issuing visas under EO 13780 (Travel Ban 2)
13. March 6, 2017
  USCIS extends Work Authorization for TPS Holders from El Salvador
14. March 6, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13780, extending travel ban and instructing agencies to enhance screening of certain foreign nationals
15. March 6, 2017
  President issues memo implementing heightened vetting of visa applications and reporting requirements
16. March 4, 2017
  Office of Refugee Resettlement requires director's approval of abortions for unaccompanied children in detention shelters
17. March 1, 2017
  USCIS releases new Form I-864P (Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support)

February 2017
1. February 22, 2017
  DOS changes guidance for B-1 Visa eligiblity for noncitizens seeking E-2 or EB-5 visas.
2. February 21, 2017
  AG Sessions rescinds order phasing out BOP-contracted private prisons
3. February 21, 2017
  ICE implements EO 13767 and 13768; directs enforcement against all removable noncitizens and revises detention policy
4. February 21, 2017
  DHS issues extensive Q&A on EO 13767, including on the border wall, targeting child smuggling, and increasing ICE's detention capacity
5. February 21, 2017
  DHS proposes adding social media question to Electronic Visa Update System
6. February 21, 2017
  CBP issues memo implementing EO 13767 and EO 13768
7. February 20, 2017
  DHS implements EO 13767 on "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements"
8. February 20, 2017
  DHS memo implementing EO 13768 on "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior"
9. February 17, 2017
  CBP issues memo on hiring to comply with EO 13767
10. February 13, 2017
  USCIS raises standard for initial credible fear and reasonable fear interviews
11. February 9, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13773, prioritizing enforcement against transnational crime
12. February 9, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13776, creating task force on "illegal immigration"

January 2017
1. January 31, 2017
  EOIR announces revised case processing priorities
2. January 27, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13769, implementing travel ban and limiting refugee admissions
3. January 27, 2017
  DOS revokes nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for seven countries subject to Travel Ban
4. January 25, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13768, broadly expanding enforcement priorities and mandating enhancements to interior enforcement
5. January 25, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13767, regarding border security and immigration enforcement
6. January 24, 2017
  DOS amends FAM to allow for DNA tests to establish sibling relationships