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policies between January 2017 and February 2021

1064 Policies

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  1. January 2021

    1. January 29, 2021

      ICE further limits asylum relief for children

    2. January 19, 2021

      POTUS issues 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans

    3. January 19, 2021

      DOS designates Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization

    4. January 19, 2021

      DHS signs labor agreement with AFGE National ICE Council 118, ceding unprecedented policy power to union

    5. January 15, 2021

      USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form N-400

    6. January 15, 2021

      DOL expands applicability to secondary employers of filing requirements for LCAs

    7. January 15, 2021

      Reported: DHS signed agreements with states self-imposing six-month notice-and-comment period

    8. January 14, 2021

      DOL issues rule restructuring prevailing wage system, increasing minimums

    9. January 14, 2021

      Acting Attorney General issues a second Matter of A-B- to provide "additional guidance" on asylum

    10. January 14, 2021

      DOS designates various organizations, individuals as terrorists

    11. January 14, 2021

      USCIS issues policy guidance on discretionary EAD under adjustment or deferred action applications

    12. January 14, 2021

      DHS updates penalties for employment violations in connection with D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B program

    13. January 13, 2021

      DHS removes Mongolia, Samoa, and Tonga from countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas

    14. January 13, 2021

      Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) creates Optional Practical Training Employment Compliance Unit

    15. January 13, 2021

      EOIR announces Policy Manual, subsuming BIA and Immigration Court Practice Manuals

    16. January 12, 2021

      USCIS replaces sticker that extends validity of permanent resident cards

    17. January 12, 2021

      EOIR Director issues policy memo on rulemakings and federal court orders

    18. January 12, 2021

      DHS issues delegation vesting authority in Secretary Wolf to act on final rules, regulations, and other matters

    19. January 11, 2021

      DOL issues direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for ARB proceedings

    20. January 11, 2021

      DOL announces proposed rulemaking and direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings

    21. January 11, 2021

      DHS issues order designating the Order of Succession for DHS Secretary

    22. January 8, 2021

      DHS issues rule for wage-based H-1B cap selection process

    23. January 8, 2021

      EOIR Director gives additional guidance on continuances

    24. January 7, 2021

      ORR proposes new information collection on mental health services for unaccompanied minors

    25. January 6, 2021

      DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese, Indian, and Iranian individuals for Iranian petrolium business

    26. January 5, 2021

      ORR proposes changes to application and agreement for sponsors of unaccompanied minors

    27. January 5, 2021

      Presidential Memorandum calls for listing Antifa as a terrorist organization and inadmissibility of Antifa associates

    28. January 4, 2021

      DHS and DOL issue direct final rule extending DOL discretionary review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases

    29. January 4, 2021

      DHS waives laws, regulations to enable construction of barriers and roads in Imperial County

    30. January 4, 2021

      USCIS provides guidance on Form I-9 for employees with extended work authorization under DACA

    31. 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

  1. 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 28, 2020

      USCIS proposes changes to Form I-131 following termination of Haitian Family Reunification and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole programs

    6. December 28, 2020

      EOIR releases factsheet on "Myths vs. Facts About Immigration Proceedings"

    7. December 23, 2020

      EOIR and USCIS issue final rule adding public health-related "security" bars to asylum and withholding eligibility

    8. December 22, 2020

      U.S. and El Salvador sign cooperation agreement in the examination of protection claims

    9. December 22, 2020

      EOIR Director rescinds five more OPPMs

    10. December 18, 2020

      EOIR dramatically increases fees for appeals, applications, and motions

    11. December 18, 2020

      EOIR Director issues policy memo on fees and fee waivers

    12. December 18, 2020

      Department of State rescinds designation of Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism

    13. December 18, 2020

      DHS finalizes Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) with Honduras

    14. December 18, 2020

      ORR requests to continue information collection about placement and transfer of UACs into ORR facilities

    15. December 18, 2020

      ORR requests to continue information collection about services provided to unaccompanied minors

    16. December 17, 2020

      DHS and DOJ issue joint third country asylum final rule

    17. December 16, 2020

      New EOIR regs restrict admin closure, curtail BIA decisional authorities, and truncate briefing

    18. December 16, 2020

      EOIR imposes tougher procedures for asylum and withholding of removal

    19. December 16, 2020

      US and the UK sign the Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

    20. December 15, 2020

      USCIS expands interview requirements for refugee/asylee adjustment of status

    21. December 15, 2020

      DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese companies, individuals for Iranian oil dealings

    22. December 15, 2020

      DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A herding and livestock range workers

    23. December 15, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS updates stakeholders regarding significant delay in processing receipt notices at USCIS lockbox facilities

    24. December 14, 2020

      DHS proposes new system of records "DHS/ALL-046 Counterintelligence Program"

    25. December 11, 2020

      EOIR and DHS issue final rule significantly restricting asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protections

    26. December 11, 2020

      ORR proposes 3-year extension, revisions to Report Forms ORR-3 and ORR-4

    27. December 11, 2020

      EOIR Director instructs IJs and BIA on significant asylum reg

    28. 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"

    29. December 10, 2020

      EOIR Director rescinds and replaces OPPMs on pro bono representation

    30. December 8, 2020

      USCIS updates Policy Manual chart regarding citizenship for children born out of wedlock pre-1934

    31. December 8, 2020

      USCIS migrates 245(i) policy from Adjudicators Field Manual to Policy Manual

    32. December 8, 2020

      State Department proposes revisions to Refugee Biographic Data Sheet

    33. December 7, 2020

      DHS issues supplemental guidance for "additional improvement" of MPP

    34. December 7, 2020

      DHS provides information on I-9 completion for TPS beneficiaries of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan

    35. December 4, 2020

      EOIR proposes to mandate electronic filing, change procedures on law student representation

    36. December 4, 2020

      EOIR Director modifies asylum processing and asylum clock, rescinds two OPPMs

    37. December 3, 2020

      CBP announces pilot program to collect DNA samples will become fully operational

    38. December 2, 2020

      DOS tightens visa restrictions for Chinese Communist Party members

    39. December 2, 2020

      USCIS issues policy guidance on Schedule A pre-certification

    40. December 2, 2020

      USCIS provides information on Invalid Document Numbers in E-Verify

    41. December 1, 2020

      EOIR Director creates master calendar rules specifically for non-detained, represented cases

    42. December 1, 2020

      ICE subpoenas BuzzFeed, demands journalists reveal sources

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

      AG Barr certifies Matter of A-M-R-C-, a 15 years' closed asylum case

    7. July 24, 2020

      ORR proposes new information collection about release of unaccompanied minors from ORR custody

    8. July 22, 2020

      COVID-19: ICE detains immigrant children in private hotels pending Title 42 expulsion

    9. July 21, 2020

      POTUS issues memorandum excluding undocumented immigrants from apportionment base

    10. July 21, 2020

      USCIS reduces capacity to print green cards and employment authorization documents

    11. July 18, 2020

      Administration plans parent-child reunification after district court order

    12. July 17, 2020

      EOIR proposes new Form EOIR-59 to allow for the release of records

    13. July 15, 2020

      USCIS updates policy on applying discretion in adjudications

    14. July 14, 2020

      POTUS issues Executive Order on Hong Kong, affecting visas

    15. July 14, 2020

      AG Barr issues Matter of O-F-A-S-, clarifying when harm by a public official constitutes torture for CAT purposes

    16. July 13, 2020

      Justice Department proposes revisions to EOIR-31A, Request for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative

    17. July 13, 2020

      DOJ proposes revisions to Form EOIR-31 regarding recognition of non-profit organizations

    18. July 8, 2020

      EOIR plans to revise regulations on UACs

    19. July 8, 2020

      DHS proposes revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c)

    20. July 7, 2020

      DOS proposes revisions to medical examination form for refugees and visa applicants

    21. July 7, 2020

      DOS publishes 60-day notice to grant panel physicians access to eMedical system

    22. July 6, 2020

      ICE Chicago Field Office plans Citizens Academy for Enforcement and Removal Operations

    23. July 2, 2020

      CBP designates autonomous surveillance towers along southern border a "program of record"

    24. July 2, 2020

      EOIR rescinds two OPPMs deemed outdated

    25. July 2, 2020

      EOIR Director issues second decision on Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., rebukes amicus curiae

  1. 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 16, 2020

      DOS codifies "exceptional circumstances" criteria in adjudicating special immigrant visas for former U.S. government employees

    12. June 12, 2020

      DHS Inspector General finds that CBP struggled to meet detention standards in 2019

    13. June 12, 2020

      EOIR rescinds five OPPMs deemed outdated

    14. June 11, 2020

      POTUS issues EO 13928, suspending entry of noncitizens working for the ICC

    15. June 9, 2020

      DOJ "reassigns" pre-Trump BIA judges

    16. June 8, 2020

      ICE informs SEVP-certified schools of a revised H-1B registration process and F-1 cap-gap extensions

    17. June 4, 2020

      ICE begins testing all incoming detainees for COVID-19

    18. June 4, 2020

      DHS deploys components to curb protests nationwide

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 23, 2020

      COVID-19: DHS and EOIR jointly announce rescheduling of MPP hearings

    7. March 21, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary E-Verify policies

    8. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS announces temporary suspension of premium processing for I-129 and I-140 petitions

    9. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in physical presence requirements for employment eligibility verification

    10. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: DOL issues FAQ on Coronavirus effects, including extensions for filing periods

    11. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: US-Canada joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings

    12. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: US-Mexico joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings

    13. 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

    14. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: CBP issues memo on turning away migrants at borders, including unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers

    15. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility in submitting required signatures during COVID-19 national emergency

    16. March 20, 2020

      COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance

    17. March 19, 2020

      Reported, COVID-19: Trump administration temporarily pausing refugee admissions

    18. March 19, 2020

      COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from the United Kingdom and Ireland

    19. March 18, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS temporarily closes offices until at least April 7th

    20. March 18, 2020

      COVID-19: EOIR sets immigration court practices during outbreak

    21. March 18, 2020

      COVID-19: ICE focuses removal and detention on public safety risks

    22. March 18, 2020

      COVID-19: DOS suspends visa services worldwide

    23. March 18, 2020

      COVID-19: ICE temporarily allows filing Form I-246 through mail; extends initial check-in deadline

    24. March 17, 2020

      COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Schengen Area

    25. March 17, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS temporarily suspends in-person services

    26. March 16, 2020

      USCIS changes intake process for Form I-914, rejects incomplete forms

    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

      DHS announces additional H-2B 35,000 visas for second half of FY2020

    39. March 5, 2020

      USCIS issues policy guidance on submission of benefit requests

    40. March 4, 2020

      COVID-19: CBP/TSA restrict arrivals of flights carrying persons traveling from Iran

    41. March 3, 2020

      DOS changes case status updates on online portal for visa applicants

    42. March 3, 2020

      USCIS launches online tip form for reporting allegations of immigration fraud

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

    19. December 3, 2019

      ICE opens new detention facility in Anson, TX

    20. December 2, 2019

      ICE issues 2019 detention standards

  1. 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

  1. 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

      ICE rescinding fines on immigrants living in sanctuary churches

    8. October 23, 2019

      OFLC issues FAQs on H-2A definition of "Agricultural Labor or Services"

    9. October 16, 2019

      USCIS reopens comment period for 2011 proposed rule amending eligibility and procedures for Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions

    10. October 15, 2019

      USCIS clarifies requirements for Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification

    11. October 15, 2019

      DHS issues final rule requiring REAL ID for official federal purposes beginning October 1, 2020

    12. October 11, 2019

      State Department acts on 'Public Charge' changes, including issuing Interim Final Rule

    13. October 7, 2019

      DHS begins implementing the Prompt Asylum Claim Review program

    14. October 4, 2019

      POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants unable to obtain health care

    15. October 2, 2019

      EOIR Director issues guidance on the review of R&A denials

    16. October 1, 2019

      EOIR Director modifies BIA case processing, creates internal deadlines

    17. October 1, 2019

      DHS waives 31 environmental and historic preservation regulations to expedite border wall construction in Texas's Rio Grande Valley Sector

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 25, 2019

      CBP removes certain restrictions on flights to and from Cuba

    5. June 24, 2019

      ICE notice of intent to award contract to Cellebrite for smartphone hacking technology

    6. June 21, 2019

      ICE awards new contract for rapid DNA testing at southwest border; expands pilot program

    7. June 20, 2019

      CBP expands facility in Donna, TX to hold more unaccompanied children

    8. June 19, 2019

      DOS seeks approval to collect information from A, G, or NATO visa applicants

    9. June 17, 2019

      USCIS will transfer some green card and naturalization cases to field offices

    10. June 11, 2019

      HUD announces DACA recipients are ineligible for U.S.-backed mortgages

    11. June 10, 2019

      New Zealand Nationals Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classifications

    12. June 7, 2019

      United States and Mexico sign joint statement on immigration enforcement

    13. June 7, 2019

      United States and Mexico to discuss binding bilateral refugee agreement

    14. June 7, 2019

      US recognizes five-year extension of validity for Venezuelan passports

    15. June 5, 2019

      DOS requires Diversity Visa Program petitioners to provide more passport information

    16. June 4, 2019

      USCIS updates rejection criteria for form I-129

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

      Press reports that U.S. government agencies kept secret database of journalists and activists

    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

  1. 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 14, 2019

      USCIS tightens legal marriage requirement for refugee RE-2 derivative spouses

    7. February 12, 2019

      ICE issues guidance on Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)

    8. February 11, 2019

      USCIS requires biometrics for all applicants submitting Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

    9. February 8, 2019

      DHS waives certain environmental regulations to expedite border wall construction in California

    10. February 8, 2019

      ACF requests comment on a new information collection, Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program Data

    11. February 5, 2019

      USCIS closes field office in Moscow, Russia

    12. February 1, 2019

      USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

    13. February 1, 2019

      USCIS requests comment on proposed revision to Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony

    14. February 1, 2019

      USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

  1. 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

  1. 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 proposes revisions to 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 comment 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 suspension of family separation at border

    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

  1. 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 29, 2018

      USCIS proposes rescission of International Entrepreneur Rule

    9. May 25, 2018

      CBP proposes to include biometrics from vehicles as part of entry / exit system

    10. May 23, 2018

      USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Child Status Protection Act

    11. May 22, 2018

      DOJ seeks comment on proposal that OVC grantees must use TIMS, an electronic database

    12. May 18, 2018

      ICE clarifies that certain F-1 student volunteer positions are disqualified from OPT

    13. May 17, 2018

      AG Sessions issues Matter of Castro-Tum, restricting administrative closure

    14. May 15, 2018

      HHS proposes expanded background checks and information sharing for sponsors of unaccompanied children

    15. May 15, 2018

      USCIS rescinds tenant occupancy methodology for EB-5 visas

    16. May 15, 2018

      USCIS no longer waives interviews for employment-based and fiancé-based adjustment cases

    17. May 11, 2018

      DOJ and USCIS increase cooperation to detect fraud by employers

    18. May 11, 2018

      State Department issues final rule with statutory passport denial and revocation requirements, procedural changes for certain sex offenders

    19. May 11, 2018

      CDC gives notice of information collection worksheet for newly-arrived persons with tuberculosis

    20. May 9, 2018

      EOIR releases immigration court statistics through Q2 of FY18

    21. May 8, 2018

      DHS gives notice of modifying the Alien Criminal Response Information Management System of Records to add UAC sponsors/household members

    22. May 8, 2018

      DHS proposes to exempt Criminal History and Immigration Verification System of Records from Privacy Act

    23. May 5, 2018

      DOS announces end of bilateral investment treaty with Ecuador and limits future E-2 visas for Ecuadorians

    24. May 2, 2018

      DOJ announces additional prosecutors and IJs for southwest border

    25. May 2, 2018

      USCIS clarifies extension of EB-5 CPR status with pending Form I-829

    26. May 2, 2018

      USCIS uses lottery to allocate FY19 CW-1 visas for Northern Mariana Islands

    27. May 1, 2018

      Report that U.S. Border Patrol testing the use of body cameras at nine of its locations

    28. May 1, 2018

      USCIS gives notice of updating its Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository

    29. May 1, 2018

      FY2017 ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations report shows increase in arrests

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 Bellize, 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. June 2017

    1. June 30, 2017

      DHS changes Affidavit of Support sponsorship forms to reflect Public Charge Rule

    2. June 28, 2017

      USCIS provides guidance on voter registration services in conjunction with naturalization ceremonies

    3. June 28, 2017

      DOS implements Travel Ban after preliminary injunctions lifted

    4. June 26, 2017

      USCIS publishes new version of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

    5. June 21, 2017

      DOD removes prohibition on MAVNI enlistees to be considered for security clearances until completion of first enlistment

    6. June 21, 2017

      POTUS issues EO 13802, removing three-week timeline requirement for consular non-immigrant visa interviews

    7. June 15, 2017

      DHS formally rescinds DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents) Program

    8. June 14, 2017

      ICE announces MS-13 arrests and specifies grounds for alleging gang membership

    9. June 14, 2017

      USCIS changes "at risk" requirements for EB-5 investor visas

    10. June 9, 2017

      Report that ICE ends Family Case Management Program, an alternative to detention (ATD) program

    11. June 6, 2017

      DOL announces increased civil and criminal immigration enforcement

  1. May 2017

    1. May 24, 2017

      DHS extends TPS for Haiti for six months

    2. May 23, 2017

      USCIS clarifies school criteria for H-1B master's cap-exempt petitions

    3. May 22, 2017

      AG Sessions implements Executive Order banning sanctuary city funding

    4. May 16, 2017

      USCIS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion

    5. May 15, 2017

      USCIS requests public comment on a new Form G-1503, Independent Evaluation of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program

    6. May 5, 2017

      ICE will no longer automatically stay removal during pendency of congressional private-bill investigative report

    7. May 4, 2017

      DOS issues new supplemental questionnaire (Form DS-5535) for enhanced vetting

    8. May 2, 2017

      DOJ requests comments on Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance before BIA

  1. 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

  1. 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)

  1. 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"

  1. 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

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