Immigration Policy Tracking Project

January 2021
1. January 19, 2021
  POTUS issues 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans
  
  TPSHumanitarian DHS Final/ActualExpiredReplaced Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. January 19, 2021
  DOS designates Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization
  
  EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 19, 2021
  DHS signs labor agreement with AFGE National ICE Council 118, ceding unprecedented policy power to union
  
  EnforcementDetentionInterior ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 15, 2021
  DOL expands applicability to secondary employers of filing requirements for LCAs
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. January 14, 2021
  DOL issues rule restructuring prevailing wage system, increasing minimums
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. 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
7. January 14, 2021
  DOS designates various organizations, individuals as terrorists
  
  EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor DOS Final/ActualRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. January 14, 2021
  USCIS issues policy guidance on discretionary EAD under adjustment or deferred action applications
  
  Immigrant VisasDACAEnforcement USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. January 14, 2021
  DHS updates penalties for employment violations in connection with D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B program
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedWorkplace Enforcement DOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. January 13, 2021
  DHS removes Mongolia, Samoa, and Tonga from countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  November 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. January 13, 2021
  Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) creates Optional Practical Training Employment Compliance Unit
  
  Workplace EnforcementNon-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEDOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. January 13, 2021
  EOIR announces interactive Policy Manual to access 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
13. January 12, 2021
  USCIS replaces sticker that extends validity of permanent resident cards
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. 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
15. January 12, 2021
  DHS issues delegation vesting authority in Secretary Wolf to act on final rules, regulations, and other matters
  
  EnforcementHumanitarian DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
16. January 11, 2021
  DOL issues direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for ARB proceedings
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
17. January 11, 2021
  DHS issues order designating the Order of Succession for DHS Secretary
  
  EnforcementHumanitarian DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
18. January 8, 2021
  DHS issues rule for wage-based H-1B cap selection process
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/ActualEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
19. January 8, 2021
  EOIR Director issues guidance to restrict continuances
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
20. January 6, 2021
  DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese, Indian, and Iranian individuals for Iranian petroleum business
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
21. January 5, 2021
  Presidential Memorandum calls for listing Antifa as a terrorist organization and inadmissibility of Antifa associates
  
  Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
22. January 4, 2021
  DHS and DOL issue direct final rule extending DOL discretionary review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DHSDOL ProposedFinal/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
23. January 4, 2021
  DHS waives laws, regulations to enable construction of barriers and roads in Imperial County
  
  Border DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
24. January 4, 2021
  USCIS provides guidance on Form I-9 for employees with extended work authorization under DACA
  
  DACAEmployment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
25. January 4, 2021
  SEVP issues reminders on enforcement of post-completion OPT and employer information requirement
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

December 2020
1. December 31, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order requires negative COVID-19 test from all passengers entering U.S.
  
  Border CDCCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. December 31, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds two more OPPMs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. December 29, 2020
  ACF reorganizes ORR, creates new division
  
  RefugeesMinors ORR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. December 29, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS provides update on Application Support Centers
  
  HumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 11, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. 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
6. December 23, 2020
  EOIR and USCIS issue communicable-disease security bars to asylum and withholding eligibility
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPDHSEOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. December 22, 2020
  EOIR Director rescinds five more OPPMs
  
  Hearings and AdjudicationsU/T/VAWA EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. December 18, 2020
  EOIR dramatically increases fees for appeals, applications, and motions
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. 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
10. December 18, 2020
  Department of State rescinds designation of Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
11. December 16, 2020
  EOIR imposes tougher procedures for asylum and withholding of removal
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. December 16, 2020
  US and the UK sign the Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
  
  Border CBPICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. 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
14. December 15, 2020
  DOS reimposes sanctions on Chinese companies, individuals for Iranian oil dealings
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/ActualRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
15. December 15, 2020
  DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A herding and livestock range workers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOLUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
16. December 15, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS updates stakeholders regarding significant delay in processing receipt notices at USCIS lockbox facilities
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
17. December 14, 2020
  DHS proposes new system of records "DHS/ALL-046 Counterintelligence Program"
  
  Enforcement CBPICEUSCISFEMATSADHS Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
18. 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
  March 29, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
19. 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
20. 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
  Not in effect
  November 5, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
21. December 8, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual chart regarding citizenship for children born out of wedlock pre-1934
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
22. December 8, 2020
  USCIS migrates 245(i) policy from Adjudicators Field Manual to Policy Manual
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
23. 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
  Not in effect
  April 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
24. December 2, 2020
  DOS tightens visa restrictions for Chinese Communist Party members
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
25. December 2, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Schedule A pre-certification
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
26. December 2, 2020
  USCIS provides information on Invalid Document Numbers in E-Verify
  
  Employment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
27. 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

November 2020
1. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. November 30, 2020
  USCIS provides new edition of Form I-905, Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. November 24, 2020
  DOS imposes bond pilot program for business, tourists visas from certain countries
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular AffairsICE Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
5. November 24, 2020
  DHS provides Q&As on USCIS’s processing of concurrently pending Forms N-400 and I-751
  
  Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. November 23, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on disability accommodations for naturalization applicants
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. November 20, 2020
  EOIR rescinds ten OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. November 19, 2020
  ORR proposes new instruments for information collections relating to the care of unaccompanied children
  
  Minors ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. November 19, 2020
  DHS withdraws April 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking on biometrics collection
  
  Enforcement DHS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. November 18, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual to clarify lawful admission requirements for naturalization
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
11. November 18, 2020
  USCIS to require I-730 petitioners to appear for interview
  
  RefugeesAsylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  December 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. November 17, 2020
  DHS issues statement regarding HSA/FVRA challenges to Acting Secretary's authority
  
  EnforcementHumanitarian DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. November 17, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on job portability for some employment-based adjustment of status applicants
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. November 17, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on discretionary factors considered for adjustment of status
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
15. November 16, 2020
  USCIS Provides Information on E-Verify TNC Requirements
  
  Employment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 29, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
16. November 13, 2020
  USCIS revises naturalization test, making civics portion more difficult
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
17. November 13, 2020
  DHS provides information on how to request case assistance from the CIS Ombudsman
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
18. 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
19. November 10, 2020
  DHS OIG issues report on major management and performance challenges facing DHS
  
  EnforcementMinors DHS Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
20. November 9, 2020
  DHS requests suggestions from stakeholders
  
  DHS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
21. 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
22. 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
23. November 6, 2020
  ICE puts up billboards in North Carolina featuring "at-large public safety threats"
  
  InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
24. 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
  Not in effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
25. 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
26. November 5, 2020
  DOS revokes designation of ETIM as a foreign terrorist organization
  
  InteriorBorder DOSDOJDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
27. November 5, 2020
  DOL issues final rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A agricultural laborers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
28. 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
29. November 2, 2020
  USCIS releases instructions on filing Form I-589 asylum applications with the Asylum Vetting Center
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
30. November 2, 2020
  DHS Office of Inspector General issues Management Alert about Federal Protective Service (FPS) improperly deploying DHS employees to protect federal properties
  
  Interior DHSCBPICETSA Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

October 2020
1. October 30, 2020
  POTUS declares November 1, 2020 "National Day of Remembrance for Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens"
  
  Enforcement Other Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
2. October 27, 2020
  POTUS reduces refugee admissions to 15,000 refugees for fiscal year 2021
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationORRUSCIS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
3. 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
4. October 20, 2020
  DHS launches Center for Countering Human Trafficking
  
  HumanitarianU/T/VAWA ICEDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. October 17, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13894, excluding individuals related to conflict in Syria, Turkish officials
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas Bureau of Consular AffairsCBP Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. October 16, 2020
  DHS 'ratifies' prior actions by former Acting Secretary and USCIS Deputy Director
  
  EnforcementHumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasNaturalization DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. October 15, 2020
  USCIS updates Policy Manual guidance on nonimmigrant cultural visitor (Q) visas
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. October 13, 2020
  Unauthorized CBP operation in Guatemala relocates Honduran migrants to the Guatemala-Honduras border
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DOSDHSCBP Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
9. October 9, 2020
  DOS announces immediate moratorium on au pair exchange visitor program growth
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. October 9, 2020
  Reported: DOJ cancels diversity training, including for immigration judges
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DOJEOIR Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. October 8, 2020
  DHS issues interim final rule narrowing H-1B criteria
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRenewed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. October 7, 2020
  EOIR creates Chief ALJ position at OCAHO
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. 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
14. 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
  Not in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. October 2, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on inadmissibility based on membership in a totalitarian party
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
16. October 2, 2020
  ICE puts up billboards in Pennsylvania featuring "at-large immigration violators"
  
  InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
17. October 2, 2020
  HHS division announces restructuring of Office on Trafficking in Persons
  
  HumanitarianNon-Immigrant Visas HHS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
18. October 1, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS provides information on national interest exceptions for certain travelers from Europe
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: StudentNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular AffairsUSCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectivePresidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  April 8, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
19. October 1, 2020
  POTUS signs spending measure expanding USCIS premium processing, extending expiring immigration programs
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedEmployment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Legislation
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
20. 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

September 2020
1. September 30, 2020
  DOS releases instructions for the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
  
  Immigrant Visas: Diversity Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. September 25, 2020
  DOS announces changes to publicly available refugee admissions data
  
  Refugees Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. September 25, 2020
  ICE modifies enforcement efforts during COVID-19
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  September 30, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. 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
5. September 23, 2020
  DHS issues a temporary rule requiring the use of USCIS-contracted telephonic interpreters in asylum interviews
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications USCIS Final/ActualExpired Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  March 22, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. September 23, 2020
  DHS 'ratifies' Acting Secretary's prior actions in response to GAO opinion
  
  EnforcementHumanitarian DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. September 18, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on citizenship requirements for children of military members and government employees stationed abroad
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. September 17, 2020
  USCIS issues policy alert updating guidance on O visas
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  March 3, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. September 15, 2020
  DOS publishes FAQ on J Visa Processing Under Presidential Proclamation 10052
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Bureau of Consular AffairsDOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 21, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. September 15, 2020
  DOS releases guidance on 2020 Fiscal Year (DV-2020) adjudications after Gomez v. Trump ruling
  
  Immigrant Visas: Diversity Bureau of Consular AffairsDOSUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
11. September 11, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC issues final rule expanding quarantine authority to prohibit "introduction" of noncitizens (except LPRs) into the U.S.
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CATMinors CBPCDC Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
12. September 10, 2020
  USCIS launches sponsor deeming and agency reimbursement information collection initiative
  
  Immigrant Visas USCISHHSState & Local Entities Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. 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
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
14. September 1, 2020
  DOS suspends entry of certain Syrian persons allegedly connected to military action
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

August 2020
1. August 31, 2020
  DOS announces high prioritization of K visas
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. August 28, 2020
  ICE reviews SEVIS records for OPT students who have not reported employer information
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. August 27, 2020
  CBP proposes collecting passenger manifest data from buses and railroads
  
  Border CBP Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. August 25, 2020
  DOS temporarily expands nonimmigrant visa interview waiver eligibility
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  December 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. August 24, 2020
  State Department requires Confucius Institute U.S. to provide list of Chinese citizens
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. 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
7. August 21, 2020
  USCIS implements DHS guidance to reject, restrict, and shorten DACA program
  
  EnforcementDACA CBPICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. August 20, 2020
  USCIS designates decision in Matter of Z-R-Z-C- as adopted policy
  
  TPS USCIS Final/ActualRescinded Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. August 19, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS allows employees to use Form I-797 for Form I-9 verification during EAD production delays
  
  Employment VerificationImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 4, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. August 3, 2020
  USCIS issues final rule increasing fees
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. August 3, 2020
  POTUS issues Executive Order requiring agencies to assess contractor use of temporary foreign workers
  
  Labor Other Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. 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

July 2020
1. July 31, 2020
  DHS proposes new requirements for surety companies underwriting immigration bonds
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 15, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. July 30, 2020
  DOS amends Educational and Cultural Exchange Program Records system
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas: Student DOS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. 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
4. July 28, 2020
  DHS issues DACA memo rejecting initial DACA requests, restricting advance parole, and shortening renewals to one year
  
  DACA CBPICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. July 24, 2020
  USCIS issues new guidance regarding deployment of capital for EB-5 visas
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. July 24, 2020
  ORR proposes a new information collection regarding placement and transfer of UACs into ORR facilities
  
  MinorsDetention ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 10, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. July 24, 2020
  ORR proposes new information collection about release of unaccompanied minors from ORR custody
  
  MinorsDetention ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. July 24, 2020
  ORR submits emergency approval for an information collection about services provided to unaccompanied minors
  
  MinorsDetention ORRHHS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. July 21, 2020
  POTUS issues memorandum excluding undocumented immigrants from apportionment base
  
  Citizenship Other Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. July 21, 2020
  USCIS reduces capacity to print green cards and employment authorization documents
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 4, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. July 15, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on applying discretion in adjudications
  
  Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. July 14, 2020
  POTUS issues Executive Order on Hong Kong, affecting visas
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas Bureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. 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
14. July 7, 2020
  DOS proposes revisions to medical examination form for refugees and visa applicants
  
  RefugeesImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  September 9, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. July 2, 2020
  CBP designates autonomous surveillance towers along southern border a "program of record"
  
  Border CBP Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
16. July 2, 2020
  EOIR rescinds two OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
17. 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

June 2020
1. June 29, 2020
  USCIS updates filing location for Forms I-918 and I-485 for applicants filing for U nonimmigrant status
  
  U/T/VAWANon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 3, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. June 26, 2020
  DHS publishes final rule adopting one-year wait for asylum EADs
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationRescinded Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  June 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. June 26, 2020
  DOS removes defunct immigrant visa classification regulation for certain former U.S. citizens
  
  Immigrant Visas: Special ImmigrantCitizenship DOS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. June 26, 2020
  Trump Administration designates ICE a "security/sensitive" agency
  
  Interior ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. June 22, 2020
  DHS amends regulation to remove 30-day processing provision for asylum employment authorization applications
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATLabor USCISDHS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 4, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. June 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation freezing certain nonimmigrant visas through the end of 2020
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCISDOLDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. 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
8. June 17, 2020
  COVID-19: DOE excludes certain noncitizen students from pandemic aid
  
  HumanitarianCitizenship Other Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 14, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
9. June 16, 2020
  DOS codifies "exceptional circumstances" criteria in adjudicating special immigrant visas for former U.S. government employees
  
  Immigrant Visas: Special Immigrant DOS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  November 15, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. June 12, 2020
  DHS Inspector General finds that CBP struggled to meet detention standards in 2019
  
  DetentionBorder CBP Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
11. June 12, 2020
  EOIR rescinds five OPPMs deemed outdated
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. June 11, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13928, suspending entry of noncitizens working for the ICC
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. June 8, 2020
  ICE informs SEVP-certified schools of a revised H-1B registration process and F-1 cap-gap extensions
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 23, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
14. June 4, 2020
  ICE begins testing all incoming detainees for COVID-19
  
  Detention ICE Final/ActualEnjoined/Vacated Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 11, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration

May 2020
1. May 29, 2020
  POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of certain students and researchers from China
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Student CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. May 26, 2020
  USCIS publishes instructions for electronic registration for H-1B cap sponsoring entities
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. May 24, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Brazil
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. May 22, 2020
  USCIS retires Adjudicator's Field Manual
  
  Hearings and Adjudications USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. 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
6. May 20, 2020
  DOL issues rule granting Secretary of Labor discretionary review of ARB and BALCA decisions
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. May 15, 2020
  COVID-19: EOIR postpones hearings for non-detained cases
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. May 14, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary final rule modifying H-2B requirements
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. May 14, 2020
  USCIS publishes interim final rule implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 18, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. May 11, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary guidance for certain H-1B foreign medical graduates
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
11. May 11, 2020
  DHS restricts admission periods for Chinese journalists
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas CBPUSCIS Final/ActualReplaced Rule
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  October 13, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. May 6, 2020
  USCIS allows military personnel and veterans to file naturalization applications online
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  May 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. 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

April 2020
1. 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
2. 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
3. April 27, 2020
  USCIS releases updated I-9 handbook for employers
  
  Employment Verification ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  July 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. April 27, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS postpones Entrance Status Check for Diversity Visa applicants
  
  Immigrant Visas: Diversity CBPUSCISDOS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
5. April 24, 2020
  USCIS updates policy on false claims of US citizenship
  
  EnforcementCitizenship USCISICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. April 23, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS revises service process requirements for summonses, complaints, and subpoenas
  
  Hearings and Adjudications DHS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. April 22, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of designated immigrants for 60 days
  
  Immigrant VisasBorderNon-Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 24, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. April 20, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary final rule, lifting certain H-2A program limitations
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/ActualRenewed Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. April 17, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP offers extension for Visa Waiver Program travelers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. April 16, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE releases hundreds of immigrants from detention amid spread of coronavirus
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  November 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. April 16, 2020
  ORR proposes information collection to allow UAC Program to monitor care provider facility compliance
  
  MinorsDetention ORR Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  September 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. April 13, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility for nonimmigrants who cannot depart U.S. before their authorized stay expires
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. April 10, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS imposes visa sanctions on countries that refuse to accept return of foreign nationals
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/ActualRenewed Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. April 7, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness law
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. April 3, 2020
  EOIR begins accepting digital and electronic signatures
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
16. April 3, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS temporarily limits in-person passport services
  
  Citizenship DOS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect

March 2020
1. March 30, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility for applicants responding to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and other USCIS requests
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 28, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. March 26, 2020
  COVID-19: DOS informs medical professionals of continuing ability to request visa appointments
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. March 26, 2020
  COVID-19: SEVP issues guidance on electronic filing of Form I-20
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. March 24, 2020
  COVID-19: OFLC announces issuance of electronic PERM labor certifications
  
  Labor USCISDOL Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
5. March 24, 2020
  USCIS changes intake process for Form I-914, rejects incomplete forms
  
  U/T/VAWA USCIS Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. 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
7. March 21, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS issues temporary E-Verify policies
  
  Employment Verification USCISSSA Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 15, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
8. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DOL issues FAQ on Coronavirus effects, including extensions for filing periods
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/ActualExpired Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
9. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Canada joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
  
  BorderNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPDHS Final/ActualRenewedRescinded Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: US-Mexico joint initiative restricts non-essential border crossings
  
  BorderNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor CBPDHS Final/ActualRenewed Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  February 23, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CDC order under Title 42 authorizes CBP expulsion of persons arriving by land from Mexico or Canada without valid documents
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CATMinors CBPDHSCDC Final/ActualIn LitigationRenewed Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  February 17, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: CBP issues memo on turning away migrants at borders, including unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers
  
  BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBPCDC Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
13. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS announces flexibility in submitting required signatures during COVID-19 national emergency
  
  HumanitarianImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  July 25, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
14. March 20, 2020
  COVID-19: DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
  
  Employment Verification ICE Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  January 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
15. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: USCIS temporarily closes offices until at least April 7th
  
  Hearings and Adjudications USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
16. March 18, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE temporarily allows filing Form I-246 through mail; extends initial check-in deadline
  
  EnforcementHearings and Adjudications ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
17. March 15, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE medically screens detainees prior to removal flights
  
  DetentionInterior ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
18. March 13, 2020
  COVID-19: ICE temporarily suspends family visitations in all detention centers
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  July 14, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
19. March 11, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Schengen Area
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOSDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
20. March 10, 2020
  DHS proposes to modify and reissue "ALL-038 Insider Threat Program" System of Records
  
  Enforcement DHS Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
21. 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
22. March 9, 2020
  COVID-19: SEVP issues guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 31, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
23. March 6, 2020
  USCIS requires FLAG system temporary labor certification final determination to be submitted with H-2A petition
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
24. March 6, 2020
  DOL delegates authority to the Secretary to review ARB decisions
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
25. March 5, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on submission of benefit requests
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianCitizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  March 29, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
26. March 3, 2020
  DOS changes case status updates on online portal for visa applicants
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DOS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

February 2020
1. February 29, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Iran
  
  EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
2. February 28, 2020
  USCIS publishes updated guidance on H-2A petitions for sheep/goat herders
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. 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
4. 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
5. February 26, 2020
  USCIS clarifies effect of breaks in continuity of residence on eligibility for naturalization
  
  Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. February 26, 2020
  SEVP Changes the Recertification Notification Process
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Student ICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. 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
8. February 20, 2020
  DHS waives laws to expedite construction of border wall
  
  Border DHS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. February 14, 2020
  USCIS Suspends H-1B Pre-Paid Mailer
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. 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
11. 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
  Not in effect
  September 16, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration

January 2020
1. January 31, 2020
  USCIS shifts to requiring citizens residing abroad to file Form I-130 online except in very limited circumstances
  
  Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedCitizenship USCISDOS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. January 31, 2020
  POTUS issues Presidential Proclamation 9983, adding six new countries to Travel Ban
  
  Immigrant Visas CBPUSCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 20, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. January 31, 2020
  COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in China
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  January 25, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
4. January 31, 2020
  USCIS announces new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
  
  Employment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  August 1, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. January 30, 2020
  USCIS issues guidance on biometrics services and fingerprint waivers
  
  Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalizationHumanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  June 28, 2023
  Acted on by Biden Administration
6. January 29, 2020
  USCIS adjusts process for processing EB-5 immigrant investor petitions
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  June 1, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. January 24, 2020
  iCERT system transitions to read-only in initial phase of decommissioning
  
  Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
8. January 24, 2020
  State Department aims to limit 'birth tourism' with new visa rule
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor USCISBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. January 23, 2020
  USCIS rejects certain application forms for incompleteness if any fields are left blank
  
  Asylum, Withholding and CATU/T/VAWA USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  April 1, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
10. January 23, 2020
  USCIS announces Iranian nationals are no longer eligible for E-1 or E-2 visas due to treaty termination
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Bureau of Consular AffairsUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
11. January 17, 2020
  EOIR Director expands restrictions on immigration judges' public speaking
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  October 12, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
12. January 16, 2020
  USCIS issues policy guidance on replacing permanent resident card
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. January 15, 2020
  ICE issues subpoenas to law enforcement in CA, CT, NY, NV and OR
  
  InteriorSanctuary Restrictions ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. January 15, 2020
  DOL makes annual adjustment to penalties for certain visa violations
  
  Employment VerificationWorkplace Enforcement USCISDOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
15. January 14, 2020
  POTUS issues EO 13902, suspending entry of Iranians with certain industry connections
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasBorder CBPBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Presidential Orders
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
16. January 14, 2020
  State Department clarifies adoption policies for non-citizens living in the United States
  
  Minors USCISDOS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
17. 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
18. 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
19. January 6, 2020
  DOL relaxes Wagner-Peyser requirements for states
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DOL Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  April 20, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
20. January 5, 2020
  CBP officers instructed to target Iranian and Iranian-American travelers following U.S. assassination of General Soleimani
  
  Border CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect

December 2019
1. December 30, 2019
  U.S. Census Bureau reports drop in net migration between U.S. and abroad in 2018-19
  
  Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Data and Reports
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
2. December 26, 2019
  USCIS begins accepting green card applications under Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness program
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual AdjudicationChange in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
3. December 26, 2019
  CBP designates tribal card issued by Swinomish Indian Tribal Community as acceptable travel document
  
  Border CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
4. 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
  Not in effect
  March 21, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
5. December 20, 2019
  EOIR to open another immigration court in Houston
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. December 19, 2019
  DOL announces AEWR annual update for H-2A herding and livestock range workers
  
  Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISDOL Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
7. 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
8. December 18, 2019
  USCIS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form I-131A, Application for Carrier Documentation
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
9. December 18, 2019
  USCIS requests comments on new information collection, Form G-1552, regarding sponsor deeming and agency reimbursement
  
  Immigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
10. December 13, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on "unlawful acts" for good moral character evaluations
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Partially in effect
  May 27, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
11. December 10, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance regarding post-sentencing changes and DUI convictions
  
  Citizenship USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
12. December 9, 2019
  DOS clarifies passport regulations for applicants with delinquent tax debt
  
  Citizenship DOS Final/Actual Rule
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
13. December 9, 2019
  CBP issues notice designating Puyallup tribal card as acceptable travel document
  
  Enforcement CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
14. December 3, 2019
  ICE opens new detention facility in Anson, TX
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Change in Practice
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
15. December 2, 2019
  ICE issues 2019 detention standards
  
  Detention ICE Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
  April 5, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration

November 2019
1. 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
2. November 21, 2019
  EOIR reaffirms amici cannot engage in legal advocacy before IJs
  
  Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Not in effect
  May 5, 2022
  Acted on by Biden Administration
3. 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
4. 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
5. November 21, 2019
  USCIS issues policy guidance on adjustment for terminated Conditional Permanent Residents
  
  Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  
  Current Status
  Fully in Effect
6. 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
  Fully in Effect
  February 6, 2021
  Acted on by Biden Administration
7. 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

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