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policies between January 2017 and February 2021

24 Policies

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  1. December 2020

    1. December 28, 2020

      USCIS proposes changes to Form I-131 following termination of Haitian Family Reunification and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole programs

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Proposed Comment Period
      Type of Action: Forms and Information Collection

  1. November 2020

    1. November 20, 2020

      State Department proposes new rule impacting intercountry adoption

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Citizenship
      Agency: Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Proposed
      Type of Action: Rule
    2. November 18, 2020

      USCIS to require I-730 petitioners to appear for interview

      Subject Matter: Asylum, Withholding and CAT Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Refugees
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Types of Action: Agency Directive Change in Practice

  1. May 2020

    1. May 4, 2020

      National Visa Center no longer accepts inquiries by mail

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas: Special Immigrant
      Agency: Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Change in Practice

  1. January 2020

    1. January 31, 2020

      USCIS shifts to requiring citizens residing abroad to file Form I-130 online except in very limited circumstances

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Citizenship
      Agencies: USCIS DOS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Change in Practice
    2. January 31, 2020

      USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Form I-130 filed abroad at U.S. embassies and consulates

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agencies: USCIS DOS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Types of Action: Adjudication Change in Practice

  1. November 2019

    1. November 21, 2019

      USCIS issues policy guidance on adjustment for terminated Conditional Permanent Residents

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. February 2019

    1. February 15, 2019

      USCIS announces updated guidance for adjudicating spousal petitions involving minors

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. December 2018

    1. December 21, 2018

      USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions of forms related to foreign adoptions

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Forms and Information Collection

  1. November 2018

    1. November 30, 2018

      USCIS revises interview waiver guidance for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive
    2. November 9, 2018

      USCIS amends guidance on suitability of prospective parents for intercountry adoption

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Citizenship
      Agencies: USCIS DOS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. July 2018

    1. July 26, 2018

      DOS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-230 to determine Cuban Family Reunification Parole eligibility

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Humanitarian
      Agency: DOS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Forms and Information Collection
    2. July 13, 2018

      USCIS directs adjudicators to deny more applications without issuing a Request for Evidence

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Non-Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. June 2018

    1. June 11, 2018

      USCIS extends duration for which I-751 and I-829 form receipts can be used as evidence of continued status from 12 months to 18 months

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Change in Practice

  1. May 2018

    1. May 23, 2018

      USCIS issues policy guidance regarding Child Status Protection Act

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive
    2. May 15, 2018

      USCIS no longer waives interviews for employment-based and fiancé-based adjustment cases

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. April 2018

    1. April 17, 2018

      USCIS authorizes DNA tests to establish sibling relationships

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. March 2018

    1. March 30, 2018

      DOS adds social media questions to Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Diversity Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas: Special Immigrant
      Agency: DOS
      Status: Final/Actual In Litigation
      Type of Action: Forms and Information Collection
    2. March 10, 2018

      State Department announces New Delhi consulate will cease to issue certain family-related visas

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agencies: USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Change in Practice

  1. January 2018

    1. January 4, 2018

      Visa approvals for family preference categories fall signifcantly in FY 2017

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Reported
      Type of Action: Change in Practice

  1. November 2017

    1. November 20, 2017

      USCIS issues new standards for adoption from Hague Convention countries.

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Citizenship
      Agencies: USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. June 2017

    1. June 30, 2017

      DHS changes Affidavit of Support sponsorship forms to reflect Public Charge Rule

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agencies: USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Forms and Information Collection

  1. March 2017

    1. March 1, 2017

      USCIS releases new Form I-864P (Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support)

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agency: USCIS
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive

  1. January 2017

    1. January 24, 2017

      DOS amends FAM to allow for DNA tests to establish sibling relationships

      Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based
      Agencies: USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs
      Status: Final/Actual
      Type of Action: Agency Directive
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