TPS protection continues for Ukrainians and Sudanese as decision awaits
People covered by Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine and Sudan retain protection, including work authorization, while DHS considers a later decision.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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DHS cuts refugee-status response deadline from 30 days to 10
A federal rule shortens the time to challenge a proposed refugee-status termination. Mailed notices allow 13 days, and DHS is accepting comments through Nov. 13.
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DHS allows some affirmative asylum cases to go to immigration court without an interview
An interim final rule effective July 28 allows USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications to immigration court without first conducting an asylum interview.
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DHS moves to broaden public-charge scrutiny beginning September 18
The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations, restoring broader discretion for immigration officers in certain admission and adjustment-of-status decisions.