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Original Date Announced
August 16, 2019The EOIR Director issues Policy Memo 19-13, substantially restricting the use of status dockets. A status docket is used by judges to receive updates on developments outside the hearing that may influence or determine the outcome of the case (e.g., approval of an immigrant visa petition). Under the Director's new policy, the only cases that can be placed on a status docket are those in which a court order is involved and prevents the IJ from proceeding to final adjudication.
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Use of Status DocketsEffective Date
August 16, 2019Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)
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March 21, 2025
2025.03.21 EOIR 25-27 - Cancellation of DM 23-01 and Reinstatement of PM 19-13
EOIR Acting Director Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-27 rescinding and canceling Director’s Memorandum (DM) 23-01, which was issued in October, 2022 under the Biden administration. PM 25-27 reinstates PM 19-13, a prior memorandum issued during President Trump's first administration, restricting the use of the "status docket" in immigration proceedings.
For more information, please see this Trump 2.0 Policy Entry.
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Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
October 4, 2022Provide guidance to adjudicators on the use of status dockets
This Biden Administration action reverses the Trump Administration action identified in this entry.
On October 4, 2022, the Department of Justice (EOIR) issued a policy memorandum returning full use of status dockets to Immigration Judges, explicitly rescinding the Trump-era policy restricting their usage, and setting out new guidelines for their employment.
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Not in effectMost Recent Action
October 4, 2022 Action: Revoked/Replaced Provide guidance to adjudicators on the use of status docketsOctober 4, 2022Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Hearings and AdjudicationsAgencies Affected: EOIRAssociated or Derivative Policies
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
PM 19-13: Use of Status Dockets
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
EOIR 25-27 - Cancellation of DM 23-01 and Reinstatement of PM 19-13
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Commentary
Original Source:
CLINIC Practice Advisory: Status Dockets in Immigration Court
Biden Administration Policy Documents
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Commentary
CLINIC Practice Advisory: Status Dockets in Immigration Court
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