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  1. May 2026

    1. May 26, 2026 2.0

      DHS directs ICE attorneys to pursue asylum-fraud cases

      EnforcementAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSICE ReportedFinal/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. February 2026

    1. February 18, 2026 2.0

      ICE and USCIS issue new detain-and-inspect requirement for refugees after one year of admission

      Refugees USCISICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. January 2026

    1. January 9, 2026 2.0

      USCIS and DHS launch Operation PARRIS targeting refugees

      Refugees USCISDHSICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 15, 2025 2.0

      DHS implements parole fee required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill

      HumanitarianDetention DHSICECBPUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. October 1, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues interim guidance on age-out custody determinations

      Minors ICEORR Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. September 2025

    1. September 3, 2025 2.0

      United States and Uganda sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPEOIRICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. July 2025

    1. July 2, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues directive regarding detention and removal of noncitizen parents and legal guardians of minor children

      Minors ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. February 2025

    1. February 18, 2025 2.0

      ICE directs ERO officers to consider expedited removal for large categories of noncitizens

      BorderInteriorEnforcementHumanitarian ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. February 18, 2025 2.0

      ICE directs review of non-detained docket for redetention and removal

      DetentionInteriorAsylum, Withholding and CAT ICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 27, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues "Unaccompanied Alien Children Joint Initiative Field Implementation" memo

      MinorsEnforcement ORRICEHHS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. January 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS provides guidance for use of expanded expedited removal, including for parolees

      EnforcementInteriorHumanitarianAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSCBPICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. December 2020

    1. December 29, 2020

      ICE further limits asylum relief for children

      Minors ICE Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  1. October 2020

    1. October 20, 2020

      DHS launches Center for Countering Human Trafficking

      HumanitarianU/T/VAWA ICEDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. August 2020

    1. August 21, 2020

      USCIS updates its policy manual with guidance on terminating asylee status at adjustment of status

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. February 2020

    1. February 5, 2020

      Reported: ICE begins fingerprinting unaccompanied children age 14 and over in ORR facilities

      InteriorMinors ORRICEUSCIS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. December 2019

    1. December 20, 2019

      USCIS issues guidance to clarify the effect of travel by TPS beneficiaries with final orders

      TPSImmigrant Visas USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. November 2019

    1. November 19, 2019

      EOIR memorializes policy regarding joint rule on the implementation of Asylum Cooperative Agreements

      Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications USCISEOIRICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
    2. November 15, 2019

      EOIR issues guidance regarding child advocates in UAC hearings

      MinorsHearings and Adjudications EOIRORRICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. October 2019

    1. Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. September 2019

    1. September 30, 2019

      USCIS issues policy guidance for Matter of L-E-A-

      Asylum, Withholding and CATRefugees USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. August 2019

    1. August 19, 2019

      USCIS issues guidance on discretionary employment authorization for parolees

      HumanitarianEmployment VerificationEnforcement CBPICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
    2. August 2, 2019

      ICE releases Directive 11005.2 allowing ICE power to immediately remove U Visa Petitioners

      U/T/VAWANon-Immigrant Visas ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. July 2019

    1. July 15, 2019

      EOIR issues guidelines regarding DHS/DOJ third country interim final rule

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
    2. July 15, 2019

      ICE interim guidance for implementation of Matter of M-S-

      Asylum, Withholding and CATDetention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. June 2019

    1. June 7, 2019

      United States and Mexico to discuss binding bilateral refugee agreement

      BorderRefugees USCISICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect