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  1. July 2026

    1. July 16, 2026 2.0

      Secretary of State announces visa-restriction policy targeting "far-left terrorist groups"

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. June 2026

    1. June 1, 2026 2.0

      Reported: DOS Plans to Reduce Embassies in Africa that Process Visas to 20

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

  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

    2. May 18, 2026 2.0

      CDC order under Title 42 imposes entry restrictions on certain noncitizens recently present in three countries in response to Ebola outbreak

      HumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas CBPDHSCDC Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. April 2026

    1. April 28, 2026 2.0

      Reported: DOS orders consular officers to deny nonimmigrant visas to applicants who fear returning to their home country

      Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

  1. March 2026

    1. March 25, 2026 2.0

      DHS expands online presence review to additional nonimmigrant visa applicants

      Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

  1. December 2025

    1. December 31, 2025 2.0

      DOL and DHS announce additional H-2B visas for FY2026

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOLDHS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveRule

      Current Status

    2. December 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS pauses processing of immigration requests from Afghans

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian USCIS ReportedFinal/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. December 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS announces new Vetting Center

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. December 3, 2025 2.0

      State Department expands "online presence reviews" to H-1B and certain H-4 applicants

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Student DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. November 2025

    1. November 29, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Department of State orders a halt to visas for Afghans

      Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas: Special ImmigrantNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. November 6, 2025 2.0

      DOS cable expands considerations for denying visa applications on public charge grounds

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. September 2025

    1. September 19, 2025 2.0

      DOL announces H-1B enforcement initiative "Project Firewall"

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DOLDOJOther Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    2. September 18, 2025 2.0

      DHS increases Hungary ESTA validity to two years

      Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSDOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. August 2025

    1. August 28, 2025 2.0

      CBP implements immigration fees required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill

      Immigrant VisasInteriorNon-Immigrant Visas DHSCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. August 16, 2025 2.0

      DOS pauses all visitor visas for Palestinians

      Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. August 4, 2025 2.0

      USCIS restricts visa eligibility for transgender athletes

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. July 2025

    1. July 31, 2025 2.0

      State Department sanctions officials of the Palestinian Authority and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. June 2025

    1. June 12, 2025 2.0

      USCIS Updates Policy Manual with Guidance on Disclosure of Derogatory Information

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. June 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS rescinds statelessness policy guidance

      HumanitarianImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. June 4, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues policy alert on professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

      Non-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      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

    2. Current Status

    3. May 28, 2025 2.0

      DOS announces visa revocations for Chinese students and scrutiny of future visa applications from China and Hong Kong

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOSDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. May 22, 2025 2.0

      DHS blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive

      Current Status

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