Immigration Policy Tracking Project

January 2017
1. January 25, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13768, broadly expanding enforcement priorities and mandating enhancements to interior enforcement
  
  DetentionInteriorSanctuary Restrictions AGDOSICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 31, 2017
  EOIR announces revised case processing priorities
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

February 2017
1. February 9, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13773, prioritizing enforcement against transnational crime
  
  Enforcement DOSDOJICECBP Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. February 9, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13776, creating task force on "illegal immigration"
  
  Enforcement DOJAG Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. February 21, 2017
  AG Sessions rescinds order phasing out BOP-contracted private prisons
  
  Enforcement DOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

March 2017
1. March 6, 2017
  President issues memo implementing heightened vetting of visa applications and reporting requirements
  
  RefugeesNon-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular AffairsBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationORRUSCISDHSDOJ Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 17, 2017
  EOIR deploys IJs to implement Executive Orders re southern border
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. March 24, 2017
  EOIR announces new hearing locations: Cibola and Alvarado
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. March 27, 2017
  AG Sessions warns sanctuary jurisdictions to certify compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 or lose DOJ grants
  
  Sanctuary RestrictionsInterior DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. March 30, 2017
  AG Sessions expands IHP
  
  Interior EOIRCBPICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

April 2017
1. April 3, 2017
  DOJ and DOL warn H-1B employers not to discriminate against U.S. workers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedEmployment Verification IERDOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. April 5, 2017
  EOIR directs NGO to enter formal appearances in immigration court cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
3. April 11, 2017
  DOJ announces "streamlined" IJ hiring
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. April 11, 2017
  AG Sessions orders federal prosecutors to give greater priority to criminal immigration violations
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. April 21, 2017
  DOJ conditions grant funds on compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

May 2017
1. May 2, 2017
  DOJ requests comments on Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance before BIA
  
  HumanitarianHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. May 22, 2017
  AG Sessions implements Executive Order banning sanctuary city funding
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

July 2017
1. July 25, 2017
  DOJ issues new conditions for FY 2017 Byrne JAG grants to "sanctuary" jurisdictions
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions AGICEState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
2. July 31, 2017
  EOIR discourages IJs from granting continuances
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

August 2017
1. August 3, 2017
  DOJ announces it will withhold Public Safety Partnership funds from sanctuary jurisdictions
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. August 8, 2017
  EOIR data shows increase in removal orders in first six months of the Trump Administration
  
  EnforcementHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. August 16, 2017
  ORR announces Community Safety Initiative to review unaccompanied minor policies
  
  MinorsInterior ORRICEDOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 18, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

September 2017
1. September 19, 2017
  DOJ files denaturalization complaints against 3 U.S. citizens
  
  Citizenship USCISDOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

October 2017
1. October 8, 2017
  DOJ/DHS plan to hire additional immigration judges and ICE attorneys
  
  Interior ICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. October 8, 2017
  White House releases details on border security principles and policies
  
  Border CBPICEUSCISEOIR Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. October 10, 2017
  DOJ and DOS sign agreement on employer visa misconduct
  
  EnforcementWorkplace EnforcementEmployment Verification IERBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. October 12, 2017
  DOJ finds five jurisdictions not in compliance with § 1373, gives time to respond
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
5. October 24, 2017
  POTUS issues EO 13815, announcing resumption of refugee admissions with new extreme vetting procedures
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCISDOJ Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2017
1. November 15, 2017
  DOJ warns 29 jurisdictions about losing Byrne JAG funds for non-compliance with § 1373
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

December 2017
1. December 5, 2017
  DOJ provides backgrounder on EOIR’s strategic caseload reduction plan
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. December 5, 2017
  EOIR final rule allows IJs and BIA to deny cancellation and suspension applications after annual cap is reached
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. December 20, 2017
  EOIR cuts back on child-friendly practices in immigration court
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. December 20, 2017
  EOIR issues new guidance on cases subject to the cancellation/suspension cap
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. December 21, 2017
  AG Sessions rescinds 25 guidance documents, including publications on citizenship status discrimination and border enforcement
  
  Humanitarian DOJ Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

January 2018
1. January 17, 2018
  EOIR Director issues directives on case priorities and IJ performance metrics
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. January 17, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on change of venue
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. January 24, 2018
  DOJ demands documents from cities regarding information sharing with DHS and DOJ
  
  Interior AG Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. January 29, 2018
  DHS announces new extreme vetting measures for refugees
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCISDOJOther Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. January 29, 2018
  DOJ increases civil penalties, in line with inflation, for employers of undocumented immigrants
  
  Workplace EnforcementEmployment Verification ICEIER Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

February 2018
1. February 6, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ordering creation of a National Vetting Center
  
  Enforcement DOSDHSDOJDODOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. February 8, 2018
  ICE and CBP reportedly separating family members
  
  Border CBPAG Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. February 27, 2018
  EOIR expands BIA to 21 judges
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

March 2018
1. 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
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT AGEOIRICE Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. March 6, 2018
  DOJ files suit against California laws restricting immigration enforcement, prohibiting information-sharing, and requiring detention facility inspections as "sanctuary" laws
  
  Interior AG Final/ActualIn Litigation Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
3. March 7, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of A-B-, restricting asylum claims based on domestic or gang violence
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. March 19, 2018
  EOIR requests comments on proposed e-filing portal for OCAHO
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. March 26, 2018
  Commerce Department announces addition of citizenship question to 2020 Census
  
  Citizenship DOJOther In LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Change in PracticeData and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. March 27, 2018
  DOJ reaches agreement with West Palm Beach over 8 U.S.C. § 1373 compliance
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. March 30, 2018
  EOIR imposes IJ quotas and deadlines
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

April 2018
1. April 4, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ordering DHS to train National Guard troops to assist with border enforcement
  
  Border DODCBPAG Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. April 6, 2018
  POTUS issues memorandum ending "catch and release" at the border
  
  Border CBPICEUSCISORRAG Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. April 6, 2018
  DOJ announces "zero tolerance" policy on Southwest border
  
  Border CBPAG Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 26, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. April 11, 2018
  EOIR reportedly plans to halt LOP
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Program Termination
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. April 13, 2018
  DOJ demands evidence of compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 from three jurisdictions
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. April 17, 2018
  Whistleblowers allege DOJ blocks hiring of IJs and Board Members on ideological and political grounds
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. April 27, 2018
  CBP's metering policy is confirmed through litigation
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

May 2018
1. May 2, 2018
  DOJ announces additional prosecutors and IJs for southwest border
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. May 9, 2018
  EOIR releases immigration court statistics through Q2 of FY18
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATMinorsHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. May 11, 2018
  DOJ and USCIS increase cooperation to detect fraud by employers
  
  Workplace EnforcementEmployment Verification USCISIER Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. May 15, 2018
  HHS proposes expanded background checks and information sharing for sponsors of unaccompanied children
  
  MinorsInterior ORRICECBPDOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. May 17, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of Castro-Tum, restricting administrative closure
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGUSCISICE Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 15, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. May 22, 2018
  DOJ seeks comment on proposal that OVC grantees must use TIMS, an electronic database
  
  EnforcementHumanitarian DOJ Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

June 2018
1. June 7, 2018
  ICE reportedly transfers 1,600 detainees into federal prisons
  
  Detention ICEDOJ Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. June 20, 2018
  POTUS issues EO 13841, directing families to be detained together and seeking modification of Flores settlement.
  
  DetentionBorderMinors CBPICEORRDODEOIR Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. June 21, 2018
  DOJ requests relief from Flores settlement in order to detain children in family facilities
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DOJ In Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
4. June 21, 2018
  CBP announces end to family separations based on border prosecutions
  
  Border CBPICEEOIRORRDOD Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. June 23, 2018
  ICE designates special facility and policies for reunification and removal of separated families
  
  DetentionMinors EOIRICEORR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. June 25, 2018
  EOIR pilots electronic filing
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. June 28, 2018
  New Jersey IJs issue notices on asylum, withholding, and CAT relief applicants on Matter of A-B-
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRICE Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. June 28, 2018
  DOJ issues new immigration-related conditions for FY 2018 Byrne/JAG grants
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJICEState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

July 2018
1. July 3, 2018
  AG Sessions rescinds 24 guidance documents, including guidance discouraging employers from discriminating against asylees and refugees
  
  RefugeesAsylum, Withholding and CATSanctuary Restrictions DOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. July 10, 2018
  DHS issues a four-step process for family reunification to comply with court order
  
  EnforcementHearings and Adjudications AGICEORR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. July 11, 2018
  ICE issues guidance for OPLA attorneys on litigating asylum claims after Matter of A-B-
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. July 19, 2018
  EOIR launches electronic filing pilot program, starting with San Diego immigration court
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. July 20, 2018
  DOJ issues FY18 solicitation for Byrne JAG grants with new "conditions"
  
  Sanctuary Restrictions DOJState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. July 24, 2018
  DOJ directs public information offices to use the term "illegal alien"
  
  Enforcement DOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. July 31, 2018
  DOL and DOJ increase collaboration on employer discrimination and abuse
  
  Workplace EnforcementEmployment Verification IERDOL Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

August 2018
1. August 16, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of L-A-B-R-, restricting continuances
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICE Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. August 16, 2018
  DOJ proposes to collect human trafficking data from state and territory AG offices
  
  U/T/VAWA DOJ Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. August 31, 2018
  DOJ subpoenas North Carolina voting records at ICE request
  
  Enforcement ICEDOJ Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

September 2018
1. September 1, 2018
  EOIR issues revised Uniform Docketing System Manual
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. September 11, 2018
  ICE is reportedly increasing use of video conferencing at immigration court
  
  InteriorHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. September 13, 2018
  AG Sessions issues litigation guidelines for opposing nationwide injunctions
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. September 16, 2018
  Report that ICE issues NTAs with incorrect hearing dates
  
  InteriorHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. September 18, 2018
  AG Sessions issues Matter of S-O-G- & F-D-B-, truncating IJs' authority to terminate proceedings
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAGICE Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

October 2018
1. October 12, 2018
  AG Sessions drops Matter of M-G-G-
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRAG Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. October 15, 2018
  IJ complaint processing moves from EOIR courts to EOIR Director's office
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. October 16, 2018
  Update to BIA Practice Manual imposes page limits on briefs and motions, time limit on briefing extensions
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. October 18, 2018
  EOIR plans to modify departure bar rule on motions to reopen / reconsider
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. October 18, 2018
  DOJ plans to expand AG certification authority
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. October 18, 2018
  EOIR plans change to background check regulations
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. October 18, 2018
  EOIR to proceed with venue and jurisdiction rule
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

November 2018
1. November 7, 2018
  EOIR Director to review all standing policy memos, rescinds four OPPMs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Rescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. November 8, 2018
  USCIS announces continued implementation of policy memo on NTAs
  
  Interior USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. November 8, 2018
  EOIR Director issues guidance on new regs implementing the "proclamation-based asylum bar"
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. November 9, 2018
  DOJ and DHS issue interim final rule restricting access to asylum for individuals who enter outside recognized POEs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder USCISCBPICEDHSEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. November 9, 2018
  POTUS issues Proclamation 9822 suspending entry across southern border outside ports of entry to bar asylum access
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. November 13, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on denying asylum to southern border EWIs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. November 16, 2018
  EOIR Director orders courts to track 'family unit' cases, complete them within a year
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. November 19, 2018
  EOIR Director orders IJs to adjudicate asylum claims within 180 days
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. November 30, 2018
  ACIJ directs NYC IJs to complete family cases within 365 days
  
  Hearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

December 2018
1. December 18, 2018
  EOIR Director orders more aggressive reporting of ineffective assistance of counsel and attorney misconduct
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. December 19, 2018
  EOIR issues IJ guidance on credible fear hearings following Grace v. Whitaker
  
  Hearings and Adjudications USCISEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. December 19, 2018
  EOIR Director reinforces employees' duty to report suspected fraud in court proceedings
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. December 21, 2018
  EOIR issues guidance on Pereira v. Sessions, announcing changes in NTA filings and case scheduling
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRUSCISICECBP Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. December 21, 2018
  EOIR Director sets case completion goals for OCAHO
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

January 2019
1. January 25, 2019
  DHS issues policy guidance for implementation of Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPEOIRICE Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

February 2019
1. February 12, 2019
  ICE issues guidance on Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

March 2019
1. March 8, 2019
  EOIR Director claims budget woes, gets scolded for not telling Congress
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. March 20, 2019
  EOIR relaxes rules on electronic devices in EOIR court space
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. March 29, 2019
  EOIR Director's "no dark courtrooms" policy to max out courtroom space
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

April 2019
1. April 5, 2019
  DOJ finalizes rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. April 8, 2019
  DOS to designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Foreign Terrorist Organization
  
  Enforcement DHSDOSAG Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. 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
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATDetention EOIRICEAG Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. April 22, 2019
  White House directs agencies to tighten B-1/B-2 visitor visa enforcement
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular AffairsUSCISICECBPAG Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. April 26, 2019
  DOJ proposes changes to cancellation of removal forms, Form EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. April 29, 2019
  President Trump issues memo proposing to tighten asylum rules
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder EOIRUSCISCBPAG Proposed Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

May 2019
1. May 7, 2019
  DOJ seeks comments regarding revision of Form EOIR–26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. May 23, 2019
  POTUS issues memo ordering strict enforcement of sponsor-reimbursement laws
  
  Humanitarian DOJDHSHHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

July 2019
1. July 2, 2019
  EOIR final rule leaves AWOs intact but allows three Board Member review of complex cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. July 3, 2019
  EOIR experiments with providing pre-recorded rights advisals at master calendar hearings
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR ReportedRescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
3. July 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidelines regarding DHS/DOJ third country interim final rule
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT ICEEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. July 18, 2019
  DOJ removes probationary period for IJs hired as Board Members
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. July 26, 2019
  United States and Guatemala sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder DOJCBPUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. July 29, 2019
  AG decides Matter of L-E-A-, narrowing family-based PSGs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRICEAGUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

August 2019
1. August 2, 2019
  Reported: MPP program expanded to easternmost southern border
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPUSCISICEEOIR ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. August 8, 2019
  Detained noncitizens with small children released on humanitarian grounds in Mississippi
  
  Interior ICEAG Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. August 13, 2019
  EOIR opens immigration court in Sacramento
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. August 16, 2019
  EOIR Director restricts use of status dockets
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. August 16, 2019
  EOIR clarifies policy on judge misconduct complaints and ex parte communications
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

September 2019
1. September 6, 2019
  DHS and DOJ are erecting virtual immigration courtrooms for MPP cases along the Southern Border
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and AdjudicationsBorder USCISCBPICEEOIR ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. September 20, 2019
  United States and El Salvador sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DOJUSCISCBP Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. September 25, 2019
  United States and Honduras sign Asylum Cooperative Agreement
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPUSCISDOJ Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. September 26, 2019
  EOIR adds new courts' information to Immigration Court Practice Manual
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Replaced Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
5. September 30, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance for Matter of L-E-A-
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATRefugees USCISICEEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

October 2019
1. October 1, 2019
  EOIR Director modifies BIA case processing, creates internal deadlines
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. October 2, 2019
  EOIR Director issues guidance on the review of R&A denials
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. October 7, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Prompt Asylum Claim Review program
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderDetentionHearings and Adjudications CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
4. October 25, 2019
  AG Barr issues Matter of Castillo-Perez, ruling that 2+ DUIs creates presumption of ineligibility for cancellation of removal
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. October 25, 2019
  AG Barr issues Matter of Thomas and Thompson, ruling on the immigration effect of modified criminal convictions
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. October 28, 2019
  DHS extends Migrant Protection Protocols to Eagle Pass, TX Port of Entry
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder CBPICEUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2019
1. November 6, 2019
  DHS begins implementing the Humanitarian Asylum Review Program
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications USCISCBPEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
2. November 7, 2019
  CBP issues NTAs with false court dates to migrants in MPP
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPICEEOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. November 14, 2019
  Internal DHS report makes recommendations regarding MPP implementation
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPEOIRORR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. November 15, 2019
  EOIR issues guidance regarding child advocates in UAC hearings
  
  MinorsHearings and Adjudications EOIRORRICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. November 19, 2019
  Interim final rule modifies existing regulations to implement the Asylum Cooperative Agreements
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRUSCISCBPDOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. 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
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. November 21, 2019
  EOIR reaffirms amici cannot engage in legal advocacy before IJ
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. November 21, 2019
  EOIR final rule exempts OCAHO case management system from Privacy Act
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. November 21, 2019
  EOIR to open Van Nuys Immigration Court in Los Angeles
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. November 22, 2019
  EOIR General Counsel issues guidance on applying Asylum Eligibility and Procedural Modifications Rule to certain asylum seekers impacted by metering
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

December 2019
1. December 6, 2019
  Reported: EOIR expands use of "tent courts" along Southern Border
  
  HumanitarianAsylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications USCISEOIRCBPICE Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. December 19, 2019
  EOIR implements electronic system for legal providers to be included on List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
  
  HumanitarianHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. 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
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. December 20, 2019
  EOIR to open another immigration court in Houston
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. December 21, 2019
  Reported: ICE asking immigration courts to reopen DACA recipients' removal cases
  
  InteriorDACA ICEEOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

January 2020
1. January 2, 2020
  DHS begins implementing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) at Port of Nogales
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderHearings and Adjudications CBPUSCISICEEOIR Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 10, 2020
  State Department designates Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq as a foreign terrorist organization
  
  InteriorBorder DOSDHSDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. January 13, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance on adjustment of status eligibility for certain Liberians under the NDAA
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DHSEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. January 17, 2020
  EOIR Director expands restrictions on immigration judges' public speaking
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. January 29, 2020
  DHS expands MPP to Brazilian nationals
  
  HumanitarianAsylum, Withholding and CATHearings and AdjudicationsBorder CBPEOIRICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. January 31, 2020
  EOIR re-articulates policies on case management and docketing
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

February 2020
1. February 13, 2020
  EOIR clarifies use of standing orders, relationship with Immigration Practice Manual
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. February 13, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies adjournment, call up, and case identification codes
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualRescinded Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. February 20, 2020
  Update to Immigration Court Practice Manual imposes page limit on pre-trial briefs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. February 26, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of R-A-F-, remanding BIA decision for reconsideration of "torture" determination
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. February 26, 2020
  DOJ announces OIL unit dedicated to denaturalization cases
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsNaturalizationCitizenship USCISDOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. February 27, 2020
  Reported: ICE, CBP and DOJ use Clearview AI, a facial recognition program to scan social media photos
  
  Enforcement CBPICEDOJ Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

March 2020
1. March 6, 2020
  ICE requests redeployment of 500 HSI agents to increase arrests and surveillance in sanctuary cities
  
  InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICECBPEOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. March 9, 2020
  DOJ eliminates DHS discretion to exempt certain detained noncitizens from DNA-sample collection
  
  BorderInteriorDetention ICEDOJCBP Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR sets immigration court practices during outbreak
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Replaced Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
4. March 23, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS and EOIR jointly announce rescheduling of MPP hearings
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications ICEEOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

April 2020
1. April 1, 2020
  EOIR expands BIA to 23 judges
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. April 3, 2020
  EOIR begins accepting digital and electronic signatures
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. April 29, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance on legal changes affecting individuals in the CNMI
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. April 30, 2020
  EOIR extends bar for asylum in CNMI to 2030
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

May 2020
1. May 15, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR postpones hearings for non-detained cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. May 22, 2020
  EOIR Director issues Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., rules on several R&A issues
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. May 27, 2020
  Reported: DOJ offers financial incentives to pre-Trump BIA judges to retire or resign
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

June 2020
1. June 9, 2020
  DOJ "reassigns" pre-Trump BIA judges
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Reported Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. June 12, 2020
  EOIR rescinds five OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. June 17, 2020
  AG Barr certifies Matter of A-M-R-C-, a 15 years' closed asylum case
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT AG Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

July 2020
1. July 2, 2020
  EOIR rescinds two OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. July 2, 2020
  EOIR Director issues second decision on Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., rebukes amicus curiae
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. July 8, 2020
  EOIR plans to revise regulations on UACs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRUSCISICE In Regulatory Agenda Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. July 13, 2020
  Justice Department proposes revisions to EOIR-31A, Request for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
5. July 13, 2020
  DOJ proposes revisions to Form EOIR-31 regarding recognition of non-profit organizations
  
  Humanitarian EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
6. July 14, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of O-F-A-S-, clarifying when harm by a public official constitutes torture for CAT purposes
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. July 17, 2020
  EOIR proposes new Form EOIR-59 to allow for the release of records
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. July 18, 2020
  Administration plans parent-child reunification after district court order
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder ICEORRAGCBP Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. July 30, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of Reyes, expanding what can qualify as an aggravated felony conviction
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

August 2020
1. August 3, 2020
  EOIR authorizes use of settlement officers in OCAHO cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. August 20, 2020
  Trump Cabinet officials voted in 2018 White House meeting to separate migrant children
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSDOJ Reported Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. 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

September 2020
1. September 22, 2020
  EOIR proposes revisions to Form EOIR-27, Entry of Appearance as Attorney/Representative Before BIA
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
2. September 24, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of A-C-A-A-, requiring BIA to review asylum grants more critically
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 26, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. September 30, 2020
  EOIR proposes reg change to allow form preparation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

October 2020
1. October 1, 2020
  EOIR launches Immigration Court Online Resource (ICOR) and Pro Bono Portal
  
  DetentionHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. October 6, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on TPS and eligibility for adjustment of status
  
  TPSImmigrant Visas USCISAG Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. October 7, 2020
  EOIR creates Chief ALJ position at OCAHO
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. October 7, 2020
  DOJ issues interim final rule on the issuance of guidance documents and their use in litigation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AG Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. October 9, 2020
  Reported: DOJ cancels diversity training, including for immigration judges
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DOJEOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. October 21, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue final rule expanding criminal bars to asylum and limiting review of discretionary denials of asylum
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and AdjudicationsInteriorBorder CBPICEUSCISEOIRBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2020
1. November 2, 2020
  IJ union decertified
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. November 3, 2020
  EOIR rule expands Director's authority over BIA and expands authority of EOIR Office of Policy
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. November 5, 2020
  AG Barr issues Matter of Negusie, ruling there is no duress exception to "persecutor bar" for asylum and withholding of removal
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT AGEOIRICEUSCIS Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. November 5, 2020
  EOIR issues guidance for implementing Mendez Rojas settlement on recent border crossers and one-year asylum deadline
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT EOIRUSCISDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. November 5, 2020
  DOS revokes designation of ETIM as a foreign terrorist organization
  
  InteriorBorder DOSDOJDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. November 6, 2020
  EOIR updates policy guidance on immigration court hearings conducted by telephone and VTC
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. November 6, 2020
  EOIR rescinds OPPMs based on ABT settlement agreement
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. November 18, 2020
  EOIR requests comments on New FOIAXpress Public Access Link
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. November 20, 2020
  EOIR rescinds ten OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes sweeping changes to rules on motions to reopen/reconsider
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRICE Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
11. November 27, 2020
  EOIR proposes regs to further narrow continuances in immigration court
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

December 2020
1. December 1, 2020
  EOIR Director creates master calendar rules specifically for non-detained, represented cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 2, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 4, 2020
  EOIR proposes to mandate electronic filing, change procedures on law student representation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
3. December 4, 2020
  EOIR Director modifies asylum processing and asylum clock, rescinds two OPPMs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. December 7, 2020
  DHS issues supplemental guidance for "additional improvement" of MPP
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsBorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPICEUSCISORREOIRDOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. December 10, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds and replaces OPPMs on pro bono representation
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. December 11, 2020
  EOIR and DHS issue final rule significantly restricting asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protections
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
7. December 11, 2020
  EOIR Director instructs IJs and BIA on significant asylum reg
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. December 16, 2020
  New EOIR regs restrict admin closure, curtail BIA decisional authorities, and truncate briefing
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR ProposedIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
9. December 16, 2020
  EOIR imposes tougher procedures for asylum and withholding of removal
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. December 17, 2020
  DHS and DOJ issue joint third country asylum final rule
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATBorder ICEEOIRUSCISCBP Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
11. December 18, 2020
  EOIR dramatically increases fees for appeals, applications, and motions
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. December 18, 2020
  EOIR Director issues policy memo on fees and fee waivers
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 7, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. December 22, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds five more OPPMs
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsU/T/VAWA EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. December 23, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue communicable-disease security bars to asylum and withholding eligibility
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPDHSEOIR Proposed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. December 28, 2020
  EOIR releases factsheet on "Myths vs. Facts About Immigration Proceedings"
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT EOIR Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
16. December 31, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds two more OPPMs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

January 2021
1. January 8, 2021
  EOIR Director gives additional guidance on continuances
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. January 12, 2021
  EOIR Director issues policy memo on rulemakings and federal court orders
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. January 13, 2021
  EOIR announces Policy Manual, subsuming BIA and Immigration Court Practice Manuals
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 14, 2021
  Acting Attorney General issues a second Matter of A-B- to provide "additional guidance" on asylum
  
  Hearings and Adjudications AGEOIR Final/Actual Adjudication
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

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January 2018

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March 2018

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