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  1. November 2025

    1. November 3, 2025 2.0

      DHS proposes rule to expand collection and use of biometrics by USCIS

      USCIS ProposedComment Period Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 29, 2025 2.0

      DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

      Employment VerificationLabor USCIS Comment PeriodFinal/Actual Rule

      Current Status

    2. October 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS proposes changes to EB-5 fee filings and structure

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSUSCIS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

    3. October 15, 2025 2.0

      DHS announces implementation of parole fee required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill

      HumanitarianDetention DHSICECBPUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. September 2025

    1. September 29, 2025 2.0

      Trump administration increases number of immigration-related functions exempt or excepted from government shutdown

      Enforcement ICEDHSEOIRUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues guidance to revoke DACA for attempted purchase of a firearm

      Enforcement USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS restricts naturalization for noncitizen current and former military service members

      Naturalization USCISCBP Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    4. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues new naturalization guidance for noncitizen service members

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNaturalization USCISDHSDOD Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    5. September 24, 2025 2.0

      DHS proposes weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSUSCIS ProposedComment Period Change in PracticeRule

      Current Status

    6. September 20, 2025 2.0

      DHS adds second layer of review for Palestinian asylum seekers

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISDHS Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    7. September 19, 2025 2.0

      DHS Secretary terminates TPS designation for Syria

      TPS DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveProgram Termination

      Current Status

    8. September 19, 2025 2.0

      Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISBureau of Consular AffairsDOLCBP Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    9. September 19, 2025 2.0

      Executive Order: The Gold Card

      Immigrant Visas USCISDHSDOSOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    10. September 19, 2025 2.0

      USCIS reinstates and proposes changes to Form I-356, Request for Cancellation of a Public Charge Bond

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    11. September 17, 2025 2.0

      USCIS implements updated naturalization civics test

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    12. September 17, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues letter from President Trump at naturalization ceremonies

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    13. September 16, 2025 2.0

      USCIS reinstates and proposes changes to Form I-945, Public Charge Bond

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    14. September 12, 2025 2.0

      Reported: USCIS issuing denials due to lack of a valid signature

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS ReportedFinal/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    15. September 2, 2025 2.0

      AG Bondi issues Matter of S-S-F-M-, restricting asylum claims based on domestic violence

      Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT AGUSCISEOIRICE Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

    16. September 2, 2025 2.0

      AG Bondi issues Matter of R-E-R-M- & J-D-R-M-, narrowing family-based PSGs

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEAGEOIRUSCIS Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

    17. September 2, 2025 2.0

      DHS Secretary ratifies interim final rule on Asylum Cooperative Agreements

      EnforcementAsylum, Withholding and CATHumanitarian DHSUSCISEOIRDOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Rule

      Current Status

  1. August 2025

    1. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS transitions to electronic fee payments and will phase out check and money order payments

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS updates policy on false claims to U.S. citizenship, unlawful voter registration, and unlawful voting

      EnforcementNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS Updates Policy on Voter Registration at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS proposes revisions to N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

      Naturalization USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status