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Providing Feedback on the USCIS Policy Manual
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We invite stakeholders to submit feedback on the new or revised USCIS Policy Manual guidance listed below within the specified timeframe.
| Policy Manual Update | Related Document | Feedback Timeframe | Effective Date of Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustment of Status for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons | November 21, 2024 to December 5, 2024 (Extended to December 23, 2024) | November 21, 2024 | |
| Custody in Acquisition of Citizenship Context | November 19, 2024 to December 3, 2024 (Extended to December 19, 2024) | November 19, 2024 | |
| Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization | November 14, 2024 to November 27, 2024 (Extended to December 16, 2024) | November 14, 2024 | |
| Immigration Medical Examinations for Certain Afghan Nationals Who Arrived in the United States During Operation Allies Welcome | November 13, 2024 to November 26, 2024 (Extended to December 13, 2024) | November 13, 2024 | |
| T Nonimmigrant Status for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons | October 23, 2024 to November 5, 2024 (Extended to November 25, 2024) | August 28, 2024 |
| Title of Document | Related Documents | Timeframe for Providing Feedback | Effective Date of Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Entrepreneur Parole Threshold Adjustments | October 10, 2024 to October 24, 2024 (Extended to November 12, 2024) | October 10, 2024 | |
| Extraordinary Ability Criteria Clarification | October 2, 2024 to October 16, 2024 (Extended to November 4, 2024) | October 2, 2024 | |
| Age Calculation Under the Child Status Protection Act | September 25, 2024 to October 8, 2024 (Extended to October 25, 2024) | September 25, 2024 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Optional Practical Training | August 27, 2024 to September 10, 2024 (Extended to September 27, 2024) | August 27, 2024 | |
| Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship Provisions | July 18, 2024 to July 31, 2024 (Extended to August 19, 2024) | July 18, 2024 | |
| EB-5 Regional Center Noncompliance and Sanctions | July 16, 2024 to July 29, 2024 (Extended to August 16, 2024) | July 16, 2024 | |
| Determining a Benefit Requestor’s Legal Name | July 12, 2024 to July 25, 2024 (Extended to August 12, 2024) | July 12, 2024 | |
| Diversity Immigrant-Based Adjustment of Status | June 28, 2024 to July 12, 2024 (Extended to July 29, 2024) | June 28, 2024 | |
| Customer Service Options for Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition (Form I-730) | June 25, 2024 to July 9, 2024 (Extended to July 25, 2024) | June 25, 2024 | |
| Hague Adoption Convention Petitions | June 14, 2024 to June 28, 2024 (Extended to July 15, 2024) | June 14, 2024 | |
| Customer Service and Interpretation of 8 U.S.C. 1367 Confidentiality Protections for U.S. Citizens | June 12, 2024 to June 26, 2024 (Extended to July 12, 2024) | July 12, 2024 | |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Limited In-Person Filing | June 6, 2024 to June 20, 2024 (Extended to July 8, 2024) | June 6, 2024 | |
| Family-Based Immigrant Visa Petition Approvals | May 22, 2024 to June 5, 2024 (Extended to June 24, 2024) | May 22, 2024 | |
| H-3 Nonimmigrants Participating in Training at an Academic or Vocational Institution | May 8, 2024 to May 21, 2024 (Extended to June 10, 2024) | May 8, 2024 | |
| Extension of the Temporary Need Exemption for Certain H-2B Workers on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | April 11, 2024 to April 24, 2024 (Extended to May 13, 2024) | April 11, 2024 | |
| Clarifying the Term “Science or Art” for Schedule A, Group II Occupations | April 10, 2024 to April 23, 2024 (Extended to May 10, 2024) | April 10, 2024 | |
| Validity of Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) | April 4, 2024 to April 17, 2024 (Extended to May 6, 2024) | April 4, 2024 | |
| Availability of Additional Gender Options for Certain Benefit Requests | April 1, 2024 to April 12, 2024 (Extended to May 1, 2024) | April 1, 2024 | |
| Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements Final Rule | April 1, 2024 to April 12, 2024 (Extended to May 1, 2024) | April 1, 2024 | |
| Customer Service Procedures for Persons Protected by 8 U.S.C. 1367 | March 29, 2024 to April 11, 2024 (Extended to April 29, 2024) | March 29, 2024 | |
| Clarifying Expedite Requests | March 21, 2024 to April 3, 2024 (Extended to April 22, 2024) | March 21, 2024 | |
| Anti-Discrimination Policy | March 15, 2024 to March 28, 2024 (Extended to April 15, 2024) | March 15, 2024 | |
| Mobile Biometrics Collection in Remote Locations | March 7, 2024 to March 20, 2024 Extended to April 8, 2024) | March 7, 2024 | |
| Untimely Filed Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Requests | January 24, 2024 to February 6, 2024 (Extended to February 26, 2024) | January 24, 2024 | |
| Establishing an Employer’s Ability to Pay the Proffered Wage for Certain Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions | January 5, 2024 to January 19, 2024 (Extended to February 5, 2024) | January 5, 2024 | |
| Nonimmigrant Student Classifications | December 20, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Extended to January 22, 2024) | December 20, 2023 | |
| Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residents | December 12, 2023 to December 26, 2023 (Extended to January 12, 2024) | December 12, 2023 | |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification Litigation Update on Tolling Provision | November 8, 2023 to November 22, 2023 (Extended to December 8, 2023) | November 8, 2023 | |
| EB-5 Regional Center Program Reform | October 26, 2023 to November 8, 2023 (Extended to November 27, 2023) | October 26, 2023 | |
| Foreign Residence Requirement for Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitors | October 24, 2023 to November 6, 2023 (Extended to November 24, 2023) | October 24, 2023 | |
| L-1 Petitions for Intracompany Transferees Filed by a Sole Proprietorship | October 20, 2023 to November 2, 2023 (Extended to November 20, 2023) | October 20, 2023 | |
| Extension of the Temporary Need Exemption for Certain H-2B Workers on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | October 4, 2023 to October 18, 2023 (Extended to November 6, 2023) | October 4, 2023 | |
| Employment Authorization Document Validity Period for Certain Categories | September 27, 2023 to October 11, 2023 (Extended to October 27, 2023) | September 27, 2023 | |
| Evaluating Eligibility for Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor or Researcher Visa Classifications | Policy Alert (PDF, 316.12 KB) | September 12, 2023 to September 25, 2023 (Extended to October 12, 2023) | September 12, 2023 |
| Access to Voter Registration Services during Naturalization Ceremonies | Policy Alert (PDF, 318.85 KB) | August 25, 2023 to September 8, 2023 (Extended to September 25, 2023) | August 25, 2023 |
| Sought to Acquire Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 331.87 KB) | August 24, 2023 to September 7, 2023 (Extended to September 25, 2023) | August 24, 2023 |
| Physician National Interest Waivers | Policy Alert (PDF, 317.81 KB) | August 16, 2023 to August 29, 2023 (Extended to September 18, 2023) | August 16, 2023 |
| Bona Fide Determination Process for Qualifying Family Members of U Nonimmigrant Victims of Qualifying Crimes | Policy Alert (PDF, 313.25 KB) | August 11, 2023 to August 24, 2023 (Extended to September 11, 2023) | August 11, 2023 |
| Statelessness | Policy Alert (PDF, 309.32 KB) | August 1, 2023 to August 14, 2023 (Extended to September 1, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
| Incorporating Guidance on Applicability of the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility | Policy Alert (PDF, 303.81 KB) | July 20, 2023 to August 2, 2023 (Extended to August 21, 2023) | July 20, 2023 |
| Application Support Center Reschedule Requests and Missed Appointments | Policy Alert (PDF, 336.64 KB) | July 6, 2023 to July 19, 2023 (Extended to August 7, 2023) | July 6, 2023 |
| Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances | Policy Alert (PDF, 282.22 KB) | June 14, 2023 to June 28, 2023 (Extended to July 14, 2023) | June 14, 2023 |
| Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor (J) Visa Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 288.53 KB) | June 8, 2023 to June 22, 2023 (Extended to July 10, 2023) | June 8, 2023 |
| Removing Guidance Related to the 2020 Civics Test | Policy Alert (PDF, 310.34 KB) | May 4, 2023 to May 17, 2023 (Extended to June 5, 2023) | May 4, 2023 |
| Citizenship for Adopted Children | Policy Alert (PDF, 328.68 KB) | April 21, 2023 to May 4, 2023 (Extended to May 22, 2023) | April 21, 2023 |
| Safe Address and Special Procedures for Persons Protected by 8 U.S.C. 1367 | Policy Alert (PDF, 346.89 KB) | April 11, 2023 to April 24, 2023 (Extended to May 22, 2023) | October 31, 2023 |
| Venues for Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies | Policy Alert (PDF, 313.16 KB) | April 4, 2023 to April 17, 2023 (Extended to May 4, 2023) | April 4, 2023 |
| Selecting Gender on USCIS Forms | Policy Alert (PDF, 333.48 KB) | March 31, 2023 to April 13, 2023 (Extended to May 1, 2023) | March 31, 2023 |
| Removal of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) | Policy Alert (PDF, 322.12 KB) | March 31, 2023 to April 13, 2023 (Extended to May 1, 2023) | March 31, 2023 |
| Filing Periods and Response Timeframes Ending on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays | Policy Alert (PDF, 317.61 KB) | March 29, 2023 to April 11, 2023 (Extended to May 1, 2023) | March 29, 2023 |
| Revision of Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (Form N-426) | Policy Alert (PDF, 306.48 KB) | March 22, 2023 to April 4, 2023 (Extended to April 24, 2023) | March 22, 2023 |
| Certain Petitioning Employers’ Ability to Pay the Proffered Wage to Prospective Employee Beneficiaries | Policy Alert (PDF, 313.21 KB) | March 15, 2023 to March 28, 2023 (Extended to April 17, 2023) | March 15, 2023 |
| International Entrepreneur Parole | Policy Alert (PDF, 311.98 KB) | March 10, 2023 to March 23, 2023 (Extended to April 10, 2023) | March 10, 2023 |
| Domestic Mobile Biometrics Collection and Remote Domestic Applicant Biometrics Collection | Policy Alert (PDF, 303.37 KB) | March 7, 2023 to March 20, 2023 (Extended to April 7, 2023) | March 7, 2023 |
| Evaluating Eligibility for O-1B Visa Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 310.33 KB) | March 3, 2023 to March 16, 2023 (Extended to April 3, 2023) | March 3, 2023 |
| On-Site Inspections for Religious Worker Petitions | Policy Alert (PDF, 290.99 KB) | March 2, 2023 to March 15, 2023 (Extended to April 3, 2023) | March 2, 2023 |
| Special Student Relief for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students | Policy Alert (PDF, 313.07 KB) | February 22, 2023 to March 7, 2023 (Extended to March 22, 2023) | February 22, 2023 |
| Age Calculation under Child Status Protection Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 345 KB) | February 14, 2023 to February 28, 2023 (Extended to March 14, 2023) | February 14, 2023 |
| Asylee and Refugee Adjustment 1-Year Physical Presence Requirement | Policy Alert (PDF, 335.99 KB) | February 2, 2023 to February 15, 2023 (Extended to March 2, 2023) | February 2, 2023 |
| Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility | Policy Alert (PDF, 714.16 KB) | December 19, 2022 to January 3, 2023 (Extended to January 19, 2023) | December 23, 2022 |
| Extension of Permanent Resident Card for Naturalization Applicants | Policy Alert (PDF, 307.54 KB) | December 9, 2022 to December 22, 2022 (Extended to January 9, 2023) | December 12, 2022 |
| Revision of Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N-648) | Policy Alert (PDF, 352.19 KB) | October 19, 2022 to November 1, 2022 (Extended to November 21, 2022) | October 19, 2022 |
| Calixto Settlement Agreement and Military Accessions Vital to National Interest Naturalization Applicants | Policy Alert (PDF, 332.65 KB) | October 7, 2022 to October 21, 2022 (Extended to November 7, 2022) | October 7, 2022 |
| Extension of Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) | Policy Alert (PDF, 355.58 KB) | September 29, 2022 to October 13, 2022 (Extended to October 31, 2022) | September 29, 2022 |
| Guidance for Special Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Religious Workers | Policy Alert (PDF, 313.5 KB) | August 30, 2022 to September 13, 2022 (Extended to September 30, 2022) | August 30, 2022 |
| L-1 Intracompany Transferees | Policy Alert (PDF, 302.15 KB) | August 16, 2022 to August 29, 2022 (Extended to September 16, 2022) | August 16, 2022 |
| Uncharacterized Military Discharges Eligible for Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 340.22 KB) | August 2, 2022 to August 15, 2022 (Extended to September 2, 2022) | August 2, 2022 |
| O-1 Nonimmigrant Status for Persons of Extraordinary Ability | Policy Alert (PDF, 352.53 KB) | July 22, 2022 to August 4, 2022 (Extended to August 22, 2022) | July 22, 2022 |
| Legislative Changes and Transition Affecting Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visas | Policy Alert (PDF, 347.6 KB) | July 20, 2022 to August 2, 2022 (Extended to August 22, 2022) | July 20, 2022 |
| Temporary Protected Status and Eligibility for Adjustment of Status under Section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 331.36 KB) | July 1, 2022 to July 15, 2022 (Extended to August 1, 2022) | July 1, 2022 |
| INA 212(a)(9)(B) Policy Manual Guidance | Policy Alert (PDF, 331.36 KB) | June 24, 2022 to July 8, 2022 (Extended to July 25, 2022) | June 24, 2022 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Adjustment of Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 361.34 KB) | June 10, 2022 to June 24, 2022 (Extended to July 11, 2022) | April 7, 2022 |
| Interview Waiver Criteria for Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residents | Policy Alert (PDF, 315.37 KB) | April 7, 2022 to April 20, 2022 (Extended to May 9, 2022) | April 7, 2022 |
| Qualifying Published Material and Scope of Leading or Critical Role in Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor or Researcher Visa Classifications | Policy Alert (PDF, 311.95 KB) | March 23, 2022 to April 5, 2022 (Extended to April 25, 2022) | April 5, 2022 |
| Documentation of Employment Authorization for Certain E and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses | Policy Alert (PDF, 318.25 KB) | March 23, 2022 to April 5, 2022 (Extended to April 25, 2022) | March 18, 2022 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Deferred Action | Policy Alert (PDF, 323.28 KB) | March 7, 2022 to March 18, 2022 (Extended to April 7, 2022) | May 6, 2022 |
| Violence Against Women Act Self-Petitions | Policy Alert (PDF, 372.41 KB) | February 10, 2022 to February 24, 2022 (Extended to March 10, 2022) | February 10, 2022 |
| Clarifying the Temporary Need Exemption for Certain H-2B Workers on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | Policy Alert (PDF, 330.48 KB) | February 8, 2022 to February 22, 2022 (Extended to March 8, 2022) | February 8, 2022 |
| Updating General Guidelines on Maximum Validity Periods for Employment Authorization Documents based on Certain Filing Categories | Policy Alert (PDF, 332.8 KB) | February 7, 2022 to February 18, 2022 (Extended to March 7, 2022) | February 7, 2022 |
| Use of Medical Examination Completed Abroad for Afghan Nationals Applying for Adjustment of Status After Evacuation Under Operation Allies Welcome | Policy Alert (PDF, 321.07 KB) | February 1, 2022 to February 14, 2022 (Extended to March 1, 2022) | February 1, 2022 |
| Photographs and Signatures for Applications for Certificates of Citizenship | Policy Alert (PDF, 315.81 KB) | January 26, 2022 to February 8, 2022 (Extended to February 28, 2022) | March 28, 2022 |
| USCIS Expedite Criteria and Circumstances | Policy Alert (PDF, 294.72 KB) | January 25, 2022 to February 7, 2022 (Extended to February 25, 2022) | January 25, 2022 |
| O-1 Nonimmigrant Status for Persons of Extraordinary Ability or Achievement | Policy Alert (PDF, 363.79 KB) | January 21, 2022 to February 3, 2022 (Extended to February 21, 2022) | January 21, 2022 |
| National Interest Waivers for Advanced Degree Professionals or Persons of Exceptional Ability | Policy Alert (PDF, 379.49 KB) | January 21, 2022 to February 3, 2022 (Extended to February 21, 2022) | January 21, 2022 |
| Determining the Appropriate O-1B Classification for Persons of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts or Extraordinary Achievement in the Motion Picture or Television Industry | Policy Alert (PDF, 295.37 KB) | January 13, 2022 to January 27, 2022 (Extended to February 14, 2022) | January 13, 2022 |
| Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) | Policy Alert (PDF, 318.16 KB) | December 9, 2021 to December 22, 2021 (Extended to January 10, 2022) | December 9, 2021 |
| General Adjudications | Policy Alert (PDF, 314.19 KB) | November 23, 2021 to December 7, 2021 (Extended to December 23, 2021) | November 23, 2021 |
| Demonstrating Eligibility for Modification under Section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 321.09 KB) | November 19, 2021 to December 3, 2021 (Extended to December 20, 2021) | November 19, 2021 |
| Adoptions | Policy Alert (PDF, 327.48 KB) | November 19, 2021 to December 3, 2021 (Extended to December 20, 2021) | November 19, 2021 |
| Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses | Policy Alert (PDF, 498.85 KB) | November 12, 2021 to November 26, 2021 (Extended to December 13, 2021) | November 12, 2021 |
| Clarifying Guidance on Military Service Members and Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 354.11 KB) | November 12, 2021 to November 26, 2021 (Extended to December 13, 2021) | November 12, 2021 |
| Evidence Supporting Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness-Based Adjustment of Status Applications | Policy Alert (PDF, 312.17 KB) | October 29, 2021 to November 12, 2021 (Extended to November 30, 2021) | October 29, 2021 |
| T Nonimmigrant Status for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons | Policy Alert (PDF, 339.32 KB) | October 20, 2021 to November 2, 2021 (Extended to November 22, 2021) | October 20, 2021 |
| Refugee and Asylee Adjustment of Status Interview Criteria and Guidelines | Policy Alert (PDF, 297.67 KB) | September 16, 2021 to September 29, 2021 (Extended to October 18, 2021) | September 16, 2021 |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Immigration Medical Examination | Policy Alert (PDF, 319.56 KB) | September 14, 2021 to September 27, 2021 (Extended to October 14, 2021) | October 1, 2021 |
| Temporary Extension of Validity Period of Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) | Policy Alert (PDF, 329.89 KB) | August 12, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (Extended to September 13, 2021) | August 12, 2021 |
| Rescinding Guidance on Discretionary Employment Authorization for Parolees | Policy Alert (PDF, 301.9 KB) | August 12, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (Extended to September 13, 2021) | August 12, 2021 |
| Assisted Reproductive Technology and In-Wedlock Determinations for Immigration and Citizenship Purposes | Policy Alert (PDF, 373.32 KB) | August 5, 2021 to August 18, 2021 (Extended to September 7, 2021) | August 5, 2021 |
| Extension of Blanket Civil Surgeon Designation for Certain Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants | Policy Alert (PDF, 305.76 KB) | July 30, 2021 to August 12, 2021 (Extended to August 30, 2021) | July 26, 2021 |
| Immigrant Investors and Investment of Loan Proceeds | Policy Alert (PDF, 305.66 KB) | July 22, 2021 to August 4, 2021 (Extended to August 23, 2021) | July 22, 2021 |
| Change of Status to Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) Visa Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 318.8 KB) | July 20, 2021 to August 2, 2021 (Extended to August 20, 2021) | July 20, 2021 |
| Bona Fide Determination Process for Victims of Qualifying Crimes, and Employment Authorization and Deferred Action for Certain Petitioners | Policy Alert (PDF, 372.89 KB) | June 14, 2021 to June 25, 2021 (Extended to July 14, 2021) | June 14, 2021 |
| USCIS Expedite Criteria and Circumstances | Policy Alert (PDF, 293.62 KB) | June 9, 2021 to June 22, 2021 (Extended to July 9, 2021) | June 9, 2021 |
| Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny | Policy Alert (PDF, 319.1 KB) | June 9, 2021 to June 22, 2021 (Extended to July 9, 2021) | June 9, 2021 |
| Employment Authorization for Certain Adjustment Applicants | Policy Alert (PDF, 296.76 KB) | June 9, 2021 to June 22, 2021 (Extended to July 9, 2021) | June 9, 2021 |
| Veterans Residing Outside the United States and Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 436.87 KB) | May 28, 2021 to June 11, 2021 (Extended to June 28, 2021) | May 28, 2021 |
| Naturalization Eligibility and Voter Registration Through a State’s Benefit Application Process | Policy Alert (PDF, 332.67 KB) | May 27, 2021 to June 10, 2021 (Extended to June 28, 2021) | May 27, 2021 |
| Preserving Continuous Residence and Physical Presence for Purposes of Naturalization while Engaged in Religious Duties Outside the United States | Policy Alert (PDF, 316.3 KB) | May 25, 2021 to June 8, 2021 (Extended to June 25, 2021) | May 25, 2021 |
| Exemption to the Temporary Need Requirement for Certain H-2B Workers on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Policy Alert (PDF, 321.72 KB) | May 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021 (Extended to June 14, 2021) | May 13, 2021 |
| Deference to Prior Determinations of Eligibility in Requests for Extensions of Petition Validity | Policy Alert (PDF, 298.85 KB) | April 27, 2021 to May 10, 2021 (Extended to May 27, 2021) | April 27, 2021 |
| Additional Guidance Relating to P-1A Internationally Recognized Athletes | Policy Alert (PDF, 314.77 KB) | March 26, 2021 to April 8, 2021 (Extended to April 26, 2021) | March 26, 2021 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Saravia v. Barr Settlement | Policy Alert (PDF, 362.73 KB) | March 18, 2021 to March 31, 2021 (Extended to April 19, 2021) | March 18, 2021 |
| Revising Guidance on Naturalization Civics Educational Requirement | Policy Alert (PDF, 320.79 KB) | February 22, 2021 to March 5, 2021 (Extended to March 22, 2021) | March 1, 2021 |
| Applications for Discretionary Employment Authorization Involving Certain Adjustment Applications or Deferred Action | Policy Alert (PDF, 292.52 KB) | January 14, 2021 to January 29, 2021 (Extended to February 15, 2021) | January 14, 2021 |
| Refugee and Asylee Adjustment of Status Interview Criteria and Guidelines | Policy Alert (PDF, 319.68 KB) | December 15, 2020 to December 30, 2020 (Extended to January 15, 2021) | December 15, 2020 |
| Properly Completed Medical Certification For Disability Exception (N-648) | Policy Alert (PDF, 300.08 KB) | December 4, 2020 to December 17, 2020 (Extended to January 4, 2021) | December 4, 2020 |
| Schedule A Designation | Policy Alert (PDF, 309 KB) | December 2, 2020 to December 15, 2020 (Extended to January 4, 2021) | December 2, 2020 |
| Prerequisite of Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence under All Applicable Provisions for Purposes of Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 329.41 KB) | November 18, 2020 to December 2, 2020 (Extended to December 18, 2020) | November 18, 2020 |
| Use of Discretion for Adjustment of Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 295.45 KB) | November 17, 2020 to December 1, 2020 (Extended to December 17, 2020) | November 17, 2020 |
| Job Portability after Filing Application to Adjust Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 297.79 KB) | November 17, 2020 to December 1, 2020 (Extended to December 17, 2020) | November 17, 2020 |
| Civics Educational Requirement for Purposes of Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 318.72 KB) | November 13, 2020 to November 27, 2020 (Extended to December 14, 2020) | November 13, 2020 |
| Age and “Sought to Acquire” Requirement under Child Status Protection Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 234.55 KB) | November 13, 2020 to November 27, 2020 (Extended to December 14, 2020) | November 13, 2020 |
| Nonimmigrant Cultural Visitor (Q) Visa Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 297.67 KB) | October 15, 2020 to October 28, 2020 (Extended to November 16, 2020) | October 15, 2020 |
| Temporary Protected Status and Eligibility for Adjustment of Status under Section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 333.28 KB) | October 6, 2020 to October 20, 2020 (Extended to November 6, 2020) | October 6, 2020 |
| Inadmissibility Based on Membership in a Totalitarian Party | Policy Alert (PDF, 297.9 KB) | October 2, 2020 to October 16, 2020 (Extended to November 2, 2020) | October 2, 2020 |
| Residency Requirements for Children of Service Members and Government Employees Residing Outside of the United States for Purposes of Acquisition of Citizenship | Policy Alert (PDF, 303.84 KB) | September 18, 2020 to October 1, 2020 (Extended to October 19, 2020) | September 18, 2020 |
| O Nonimmigrant Visa Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 296.54 KB) | September 17, 2020 to September 30, 2020 (Extended to October 19, 2020) | September 17, 2020 |
| Clarifying Procedures for Terminating Asylum Status in Relation to Consideration of an Application for Adjustment of Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 302.12 KB) | August 21, 2020 to September 3, 2020 (Extended to September 22, 2020) | August 21, 2020 |
| Clarifying Guidance for Deployment of Capital in Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) Category | Policy Alert (PDF, 314.97 KB) | July 24, 2020 to August 6, 2020 (Extended to August 24, 2020) | July 24, 2020 |
| Applying Discretion in USCIS Adjudications | Policy Alert (PDF, 303.58 KB) | July 15, 2020 to July 28, 2020 (Extended to August 14, 2020) | July 15, 2020 |
| False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Ground of Inadmissibility and Matter of Zhang | April 24 to May 7 (Extended to May 25, 2020) | April 24, 2020 | |
| Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness | April 7 to April 20 (Extended to May 7, 2020) | April 7, 2020 | |
| Submission of Benefit Requests | March 5, 2020 to March 18, 2020 (Extended to April 6, 2020) | March 5, 2020 | |
| Effect of Breaks in Continuity of Residence on Eligibility for Naturalization | February 26, 2020 to March 10, 2020 (Extended to March 26, 2020) | February 26, 2020 | |
| Accepting Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) Abroad | January 31, 2020 to February 13, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | |
| Biometrics Services Updates | January 30, 2020 to February 12, 2020 | January 30, 2020 | |
| Replacing Permanent Resident Card | Policy Alert (PDF, 271.14 KB) | January 16, 2020 to January 30, 2020 | January 16, 2020 |
| Effect of Travel Abroad by Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries with Final Orders of Removal | December 20, 2019 to January 6, 2019 | December 20, 2019 | |
| Conditional Bar to Good Moral Character for Unlawful Acts | Policy Alert (PDF, 290.14 KB) | December 13, 2019 to December 27, 2019 | December 13, 2019 |
| Implementing the Decisions on Driving Under the Influence Convictions on Good Moral Character Determinations and Post-Sentencing Changes | Policy Alert (PDF, 404.24 KB) | December 10, 2019 to December 23, 2019 | December 10, 2019 |
| Adjustment on New Basis After Termination of Conditional Permanent Residence | Policy Alert (PDF, 389.11 KB) | November 21, 2019 - December 5, 2019 | November 21, 2019 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification | Policy Alert (PDF, 375.22 KB) | November 19, 2019 to December 3, 2019 | November 19, 2019 |
| Defining "Residence" in Statutory Provisions Related to Citizenship | Policy Alert (PDF, 308.45 KB) | August 28 – September 12, 2019 | October 29, 2019 |
| Employment Authorization for Parolees | Policy Alert (PDF, 305.14 KB) | August 19-30, 2019 | August 19, 2019 |
| USCIS Public Services | Policy Alert (PDF, 220.75 KB) | May 10-24, 2019 | May 10, 2019 |
| Controlled Substance-Related Activity and Good Moral Character Determinations | Policy Alert (PDF, 210.76 KB) | April 19, 2019 to May 2, 2019 | April 19, 2019 |
| Secure Identity Documents Policies and Procedures | Policy Alert (PDF, 344.9 KB) | January 16, 2019 to January 30, 2019 | January 16, 2019 |
| Sufficiency of Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N-648) | Policy Alert (PDF, 339.8 KB) | December 12, 2018 to December 27, 2018 | February 12, 2019 |
| Immigrant Investors and Debt Arrangements | Policy Alert (PDF, 170.08 KB) | October 30, 2018 to November 12, 2018 | October 30, 2018 |
| Use of Form G-325A | Policy Alert (PDF, 168.81 KB) | October 25, 2018 to November 7, 2018 | October 25, 2018 |
| Form I-693 Validity Update | Policy Alert (PDF, 168.6 KB) | October 16 2018 to October 29, 2018 | November 1, 2018 |
| Marriage and Living in Marital Union Requirements for Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 169.26 KB) | October 12, 2018 to October 25, 2018 | October 12, 2018 |
| Special Naturalization Provisions for Children | Policy Alert (PDF, 108.23 KB) | September 26, 2018 to October 9, 2018 | September 26, 2018 |
| Geographic Area of a Regional Center | Policy Alert (PDF, 173.22 KB) | August 24, 2018 to September 9, 2018 | August 24, 2018 |
| Child Status Protection Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 167.53 KB) | May 23, 2018 – June 6, 2018 | May 23, 2018 |
| Adjustment of Status Interview Guidelines and Waiver Criteria | Policy Alert (PDF, 98.91 KB) | May 15, 2018 – May 29, 2018 | May 15, 2018 |
| Rescinding Tenant-Occupancy Methodology | Policy Alert (PDF, 162.32 KB) | May 15, 2018 – May 29, 2018 | May 15, 2018 |
| Documentation of Conditional Permanent Resident Status for Investors with a Pending Form I-829 | Policy Alert (PDF, 172.14 KB) | May 2, 2018 – May 15, 2018 | May 2, 2018 |
| INA 309 Written Agreement and Nationality Charts | Policy Alert (PDF, 307.92 KB) | April 18, 2018 – May 1, 2018 | April 18, 2018 |
| Waiver Policies and Procedures | Policy Alert (PDF, 167.74 KB) | August 23, 2017 – September 7, 2017 | August 23, 2017 |
| Biometrics Requirements for Naturalization | Policy Alert (PDF, 273.64 KB) | July 26, 2017 – August 9, 2017 | July 26, 2017 |
| Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies | Policy Alert (PDF, 116.64 KB) | June 28, 2017 – July 13, 2017 | June 28, 2017 |
| Job Creation and Capital At Risk Requirements for Investors | Policy Alert (PDF, 244.49 KB) | June 14, 2017 – June 28, 2017 | June 14, 2017 |
| Registration of Lawful Permanent Resident Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 165.43 KB) | December 21, 2016 – January 6, 2017 | December 21, 2016 |
| False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Ground of Inadmissibility | Policy Alert (PDF, 59.72 KB) | December 14, 2016 – December 28, 2016 | December 14, 2016 |
| Employment-Based Fifth Preference Immigrants: Investors | Policy Alert (PDF, 72.82 KB) | November 30, 2016 – December 14, 2016 | November 30, 2016 |
| Definition of Certain Classes of Medical Conditions and Other Updates Relating to Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility | Policy Alert (PDF, 191.38 KB) | November 2, 2016 - November 16, 2016 | November 2, 2016 |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Special Immigrant-Based Adjustment of Status | Policy Alert (PDF, 72.9 KB) | October 26, 2016 - November 25, 2016 | October 26, 2016 |
| Department of Defense Military Accessions Vital to National Interest Program | Policy Alert (PDF, 333.64 KB) | August 3, 2016 – August 17, 2016 | August 3, 2016 |
| Effective Date of Lawful Permanent Residence for Purposes of Citizenship and Naturalization | Policy Alert | July 27, 2016 – August 10, 2016 | July 27, 2016 |
| Removing Obsolete Form I-643 from Filing Requirements for Certain Adjustment Applications | Policy Alert (PDF, 325.7 KB) | June 22, 2016 - July 7, 2016 | June 22, 2016 |
| General Adjustment of Status Policies and Section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act | Policy Alert (PDF, 171.82 KB) | February 25, 2016 - March 10, 2016 | February 25, 2016 |
| Volume 2, Part K: Media Representatives | Policy Alert (PDF, 168.73 KB) | November 10, 2015 – November 24, 2015 | November 10, 2015 |
| Volume 9, Part B: Extreme Hardship (DRAFT) | Draft Policy Guidance (PDF, 746.17 KB) | October 7, 2015 – November 23, 2015 | TBD |
| Volume 12, Part J: Modified Oath | Policy Alert (PDF, 100.51 KB) | July 21, 2015 – August 4, 2015 | July 21, 2015 |
| Volume 12, Part H: Children of U.S. Citizens (Update) - Assisted Reproductive Technology | Policy Alert (PDF, 399.41 KB) | October 28, 2014 - November 7, 2014 | October 28, 2014 |
| Volume 2, Part J: Trainees (H-3) | Policy Alert (PDF, 396.73 KB) | September 9, 2014 - September 19, 2014 | September 9, 2014 |
| Volume 1, Part A: Customer Service | Policy Alert (PDF, 209 KB) | August 26, 2014 - September 9, 2014 | August 26, 2014 |
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