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  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

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    2. January 7, 2026 2.0

      U.S. withdraws from international organizations considered contrary to national interests

      Humanitarian DOS Final/Actual Agency DirectivePresidential Orders

      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

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    3. December 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS pauses processing of immigration requests from Afghans

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian USCIS ReportedFinal/Actual Agency Directive

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    4. December 23, 2025 2.0

      Department of State imposes visa sanctions on individuals for alleged online censorship

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

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    5. December 23, 2025 2.0

      United States and Palau sign safe third country agreement

      BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. December 22, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues guidance on VAWA self-petitioner policies and requirements

      U/T/VAWA USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    7. December 22, 2025 2.0

      USCIS updates confidentiality protections and information-use limitations for VAWA, T and U visas

      U/T/VAWA USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    8. December 22, 2025 2.0

      USCIS amends Policy Manual to revise visa petition guidelines for athletes

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    9. December 19, 2025 2.0

      USCIS rescinds expedited naturalization processing for certain SSI beneficiaries

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    10. December 19, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues hold on Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

      Immigrant Visas: Diversity DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    11. December 16, 2025 2.0

      Proclamation 10998: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarian DOSUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

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    14. December 15, 2025 2.0

      USCIS terminates family reunification parole processes for Colombians, Cubans, Ecuadorians, Guatemalans, Haitians, Hondurans, and Salvadorans

      HumanitarianImmigrant Visas: Family-Based USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveProgram Termination

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    15. December 12, 2025 2.0

      DHS terminates TPS for Ethiopia

      TPS USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Program Termination

      Current Status

    16. December 10, 2025 2.0

      DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border-wall projects in Laredo, Texas

      Border DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    17. December 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS restricts biometrics collection for detained noncitizens

      DetentionImmigrant Visas USCISICE Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    18. December 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS announces new Vetting Center

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    19. December 4, 2025 2.0

      USCIS reduces validity period of certain Employment Authorization Documents

      Employment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    20. December 4, 2025 2.0

      DHS launches Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

      Interior DHS Final/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice

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    21. 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

    22. December 2, 2025 2.0

      CBP issues directive governing emergency driving and vehicular pursuits

      InteriorBorder CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. November 2025

    1. November 28, 2025 2.0

      USCIS imposes indefinite pause on all asylum adjudications

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status