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  1. September 2025

    1. September 30, 2025 2.0

      USCIS allows processing of H-2A petitions for unnamed beneficiaries prior to labor certification approval

      Final/Actual Forms and Information CollectionRule

      Current Status

    2. September 30, 2025 2.0

      DOJ updates Justice Manual to remove OIL consideration of remands for prosecutorial discretion or where DHS supports reopening

      Hearings and Adjudications DOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. September 30, 2025 2.0

      President Trump transfers grant-making authority for initial resettlement grants and contracts from DOS to ORR

      Refugees DOSHHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    4. September 29, 2025 2.0

      Trump administration increases number of immigration-related functions exempt or excepted from government shutdown

      Enforcement ICEDHSEOIRUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    5. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues guidance to revoke DACA for attempted purchase of a firearm

      Enforcement USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS restricts naturalization for current and former noncitizen military service-members

      Naturalization USCISCBP Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    7. September 25, 2025 2.0

      NSPM-7 directs JTTFs to investigate and disrupt political violence and intimidation

      Interior ICEAGDOSOther Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    8. September 23, 2025 2.0

      EOIR updates Payment Portal, makes mandatory

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRDOJ Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    9. September 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border wall projects in San Diego

      Border DHSCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    10. September 23, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Deputy Director issues guidance on the handling of classified information in EOIR proceedings

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual

      Current Status

    11. September 19, 2025 2.0

      DHS Secretary terminates TPS designation for Syria

      TPS DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveProgram Termination

      Current Status

    12. September 19, 2025 2.0

      Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based USCISBureau of Consular AffairsDOLCBP Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    13. September 19, 2025 2.0

      DOL announces H-1B enforcement initiative "Project Firewall"

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DOLDOJOther Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    14. September 18, 2025 2.0

      DHS increases Hungary ESTA validity to two years

      Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSDOS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    15. September 17, 2025 2.0

      USCIS implements updated naturalization civics test

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    16. September 17, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues letter from President Trump at naturalization ceremonies

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    17. September 17, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Trump administration slashes anti-human trafficking efforts across multiple agencies

      InteriorBorderU/T/VAWA DOSDOJDOLDHSHHS ReportedFinal/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    18. September 16, 2025 2.0

      DOS implements $1 fee for Diversity Visa Lottery

      Immigrant Visas: Diversity DOSBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Rule

      Current Status

    19. September 15, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director issues PM 25-49 on bond redetermination requests

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    20. September 15, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director issues PM 25-50 setting OCAHO Case Completion Goals

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    21. September 12, 2025 2.0

      Reported: USCIS issuing denials due to lack of a valid signature

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS ReportedFinal/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    22. September 12, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director issues disparaging guidance on stakeholder engagement

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    23. September 12, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director provides guidance on notice of hearing procedures

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    24. September 12, 2025 2.0

      EOIR issues Policy Memorandum 25-47, specifying agency adjudication priorities

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    25. September 11, 2025 2.0

      DOS directs consular officers to take "appropriate action" regarding noncitizens' speech about Charlie Kirk assassination

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant Visas DOSBureau of Consular Affairs Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status