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  1. May 2026

    1. May 21, 2026 2.0

      USCIS issues policy memorandum characterizing adjustment of status as a form of extraordinary discretionary relief

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCISDHS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. February 2026

    1. February 24, 2026 2.0

      Reported: USCIS denying I-829s on national security grounds

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Reported AdjudicationChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. January 2026

    1. January 14, 2026 2.0

      State Department pauses issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries

      Immigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 17, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Trump administration develops and deploys extensive surveillance program targeting noncitizens

      InteriorImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOSICEUSCIS In Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. October 17, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues guidance on spousal relationships for family-based immigrant visas

      Immigrant Visas: Family-Based USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. September 2025

    1. 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

    2. September 11, 2025 2.0

      DOS directs consular officers to take "appropriate action" regarding noncitizens' speech about Charlie Kirk assassination

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOSBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. September 6, 2025 2.0

      State Department requires visa applicants to schedule interview appointments in their country of nationality or residence

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasImmigrant Visas: Diversity DOS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      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 21, 2025 2.0

      Reported: DOS flags 55 million visas for potential violations

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. August 8, 2025 2.0

      USCIS revises age calculation under the Child Status Protection Act for adjustment of status applications

      Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    4. August 1, 2025 2.0

      USCIS expands interview criteria for refugee and asylee adjustment of status applications

      RefugeesAsylum, Withholding and CATImmigrant Visas: Family-Based Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCIS Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    5. August 1, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues new Policy Manual language on family-based immigrant visa petitions

      Immigrant Visas: Family-Based USCIS Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. June 2025

    1. June 11, 2025 2.0

      USCIS revises policy concerning the validity of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

      Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    2. June 6, 2025 2.0

      USCIS reverses policy providing automatic consideration of deferred action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

      Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. May 2025

    1. May 30, 2025 2.0

      DOS orders enhanced vetting for all Harvard visa applicants

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOSBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. April 2025

    1. April 18, 2025 2.0

      Palantir granted $30 million to build "ImmigrationOS" surveillance platform for ICE

      EnforcementImmigrant Visas ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 11, 2025 2.0

      DOS and CDC remove COVID-19 vaccination requirement for immigrant visa applicants

      Immigrant Visas DOSCDC Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. January 2021

    1. January 12, 2021

      USCIS replaces sticker that extends validity of permanent resident cards

      Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  1. December 2020

    1. December 15, 2020

      USCIS expands interview requirements for refugee/asylee adjustment of status

      Asylum, Withholding and CATRefugeesImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. November 2020

    1. November 10, 2020

      DOL announces new system for electronic filings of appeals

      Hearings and AdjudicationsImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. October 2020

    1. October 6, 2020

      USCIS issues guidance on TPS and eligibility for adjustment of status

      TPSImmigrant Visas USCISAG Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  1. September 2020

    1. September 2, 2020

      USCIS revises guidance regarding forms and fees to align with USCIS fee rule

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in PracticeForms and Information CollectionRule
  1. July 2020

    1. July 21, 2020

      USCIS reduces capacity to print green cards and employment authorization documents

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  1. May 2020

    1. May 4, 2020

      National Visa Center no longer accepts inquiries by mail

      Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Special Immigrant Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect