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Supreme Court Stays Ninth Circuit Decision Limiting Scope of Suspension of Refugee Travel of "Travel Ban"

The Supreme Court of the United States stayed a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding the injunction against the implementation of parts of President Donald Trump's Executive Order 13780, colloquially known as the "travel ban."

Updates on Status of MAVNI Program

On December 2, 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) received notice from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) that the DOD would not accept applications for benefits under the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program for fiscal year (FY) 2017.

CBP to Employ Facial Recognition Biometric Exit Technology in Limited Trial at Washington Dulles International Airport

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will deploy "facial recognition biometric exit technology for one daily flight from the United States to Dubai."

AG Sessions Appoints James McHenry as Acting Director of EOIR

On May 30, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions selected James McHenry as the new acting Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). McHenry will replace Juan P. Osuna, who has served as Director of EOIR since 2011.

President Trump's FY-2018 Budget Proposal for Immigration-Related Functions of DHS

On May 23, 2017, President Donald Trump submitted his fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget proposal to Congress. The budget proposal includes the Trump Administration's funding requests for the federal government.

Juan P. Osuna (Director of EOIR) to Leave EOIR at End of May 2017

The Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Juan P. Osuna, confirmed that he will leave his post as Director of EOIR at the end of May (see 94 No. 21 Interpreter Releases Art. 1 (May 22, 2017)). Osuna has been Director of EOIR since May of 2011.

Statements From President Trump and Others on the Rescission of DACA

On September 5, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Elaine C. Duke, issued a memorandum rescinding the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) memorandum, but also providing for a six-month wind-down of DACA.

USCIS on Special Immigration Services for Some Affected by Hurricane Harvey

On August 31, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a reminder of special immigration services that may be available for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Reports Indicate that USCIS Will Implement New Interview Requirements on Certain AOS Applicants

On August 28, 2017, Stephen Dinan of the Washington Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will soon expand in-person interview requirements for certain individuals seeking adjustment of immigration status.

ICE and CBP Joint Statement on Hurricane Harvey

On August 25, 2017, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a joint statement regarding Hurricane Harvey.

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