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Latest Immigration Policy Updates

This is a dedicated page to share basic information and resources on the latest federal immigration policy updates.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

  • On the week of April 29th, The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case related to the termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria, preventing any termination until their final decision. The court case focused on the Trump Administration's attempt to remove protections for the hundreds of thousands of individuals with these statuses, with the final decision likely having an impact on both the overall process and potential future terminations of other TPS designations. A final ruling is expected later this summer: MOIA will provide an update once the nature of this ruling is decided.

  • On April 24, 2026, the City of New York published a public comment in opposition to DHS’ proposed rule changes that would affect the processing of work permits for asylum applicants. This rule could be implemented as early as May of 2026.

  • On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. The court case directly addresses the consequences and legal ramifications of an executive order from the Trump Administration on January 20, 2025 that would bar automatic citizenship for children born to certain noncitizen parents. MOIA will provide an update once the nature of this ruling is decided.     

  • On March 31st, 2026, parole status for individuals who applied for, received, and entered through the CBP One Mobile App was restored. This was pursuant to the federal court’s decision in Sileiri Doe v. DHS, in the District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In April 2025, DHS had previously terminated the lawful parole status of hundreds of thousands of people across the United States who entered through the CBP One app.

  • On March 23, 2026, ICE agents were deployed to 14 US airports to assist with security operations. Given the extra precautions, MOIA made several recommendations on tips to navigate the transportation hubs of LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark. Given the end of the government shutdown, TSA agents have now returning to work, at most airports, including in New York.

  • A federal judge has issued a temporarily stay to block the Department of Homeland Security announcement of the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. TPS protections and accompanying work permits will remain until further litigation. MOIA will continue to monitor the status of this TPS designation and any legal challenges. For real time updates, please visit the  .

  • In late February, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), proposed a rule that would change eligibility requirements for rental assistance. For those in mixed-status households, the rule effectively bars mixed-status families from living together in federally assisted housing. The proposed change states that the presence of one ineligible person could mean the entire family would no longer be allowed to remain in their home, even though U.S. citizens make up two-thirds of all people in mixed-status households. MOIA is in contact with agencies that work on housing across New York City as we work on ways to mitigate any issues facing vulnerable HUD households.

  • On Feb. 13, 2026, DHS announced that it was terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. TPS protections and accompanying work permits for Yemeni TPS holders are set to end on May 4, 2026, barring any litigation. For real time updates, please visit the USCIS webpage for Yemen. 

  • On February 2, 2026, a federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. Haitian TPS holders will continue to have their work permits and protections from deportation until further notice. MOIA will monitor future developments as the court case outcome still remains to be determined depending on likely appeals by the federal government. In the meantime, members of our Haitian community can utilize MOIA’s Haitian Response Initiative which provides services such as legal support.

  • Starting January 21, 2026, the State Department began pausing the issuance of visa applicants from 75 countries indefinitely to review all policies related to immigrant visa applicants. The list of the countries/nationalities impacted can be found at the following link: Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of U.S. Public Benefits Reliance. However, on February 2, 2026, a lawsuit was filed against the State Department, stating that the policy is unlawful.  It remains to be seen the outcome of this lawsuit and whether/when the pause will be lifted by the State department to resume visa processing.

  • The federal government had previously announced that TPS for Burma would be terminated on January 26, 2026. However, on January 23, 2026, a federal judge in Illinois issued a stop order on the termination of TPS for Burma postponing the end of the designation. For now, Burmese TPS is still valid, but this may change as the case moves in the courts. For real time updates please visit the USCIS webpage for Burma.

  • On January 25, 2026, a federal judge blocked the federal administration's decision to end humanitarian parole under family reunification granted to nationals from Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, EL Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras. The federal government's next steps for those currently with parole status remain to be determined. MOIA will continue to monitor the case for additional guidance.

  • On January 13, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS for Somalia. TPS protections and accompanying work permits are set to end on March 17, 2026, barring any litigation. MOIA will continue to monitor the status of this TPS designation and any legal challenges.

  • On December 30, 2025, a court has temporarily blocked the federal administration from ending TPS protections for South Sudan. For now, TPS protections for South Sudan will remain valid until further notice. For real time updates please visit the USCIS website for South Sudan.
  • On December 16, 2025 the President released a proclamation that added 20 countries to the Administration’s full and partial travel ban lists. The changes will be effective on January 1, 2026.

  • On December 4th, USCIS issued a policy memo that shortens the validity period of certain categories of work permits from five years to only 18 months or 1 year. This applies to initial and renewal work permits.
  • On December 2, 2025 USCIS published a memo directing personnel to place a hold on all asylum applications regardless of the person’s nationality, pending a comprehensive review. The directive took effect immediately.
  • On November 24, 2025, DHS announced that it would end TPS for Burma (Myanmar). TPS for Burma is ending on January 26, 2026. Some Burmese TPS holders may continue to have valid work permits after January 26, 2026.
  • In a memo  from November 21, 2025, USCIS directed its officials to review all refugees who were admitted into the U.S. during the Biden administration between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025. While USCIS conducts this review, all pending applications for green cards filed by refugees who entered the U.S. during that time are now paused indefinitely.
  • The federal government had announced that they want to end TPS for Syria early, on November 21, 2025, but on November 19, 2025 a federal court ruled that the Trump Administration must delay its termination of TPS for Syria. As of November 19th, Syrian TPS is still valid but this may change as the case moves in the courts.
  •  Because of an executive order issued earlier this year, USCIS has implemented a new rule requiring that immigration fees be paid using an electronic bank account. 
    • Exceptions may apply in some situations
    • As of October 28, 2025, USCIS will stop accepting paper check and money order payments. After October 28, 2025 payments must be made with ACH debit transactions using Form G-1650 or credit card payments using Form G-1450. These payments must be made using a U.S. bank account. 
  • Effective on October 16, 2025, people who have been granted parole who are physically present in the U.S.  including those seeking initial parole, re-parole, or parole from DHS custody will have to pay a $1,000 fee unless they qualify for an exception.
  • On October 3rd, the Supreme Court reversed a previous court order from September 5th. This Supreme Court ruling will have immediate impacts pending  further court action. 
    • If an individual originally applied for TPS under the 2023 designation, their TPS has ended. 
    • If an individual originally applied for TPS under the 2021 designation, their TPS is valid through November 7, 2025. 
  • On September 19, DHS announced the Termination of Syrian TPS. Syrian TPS holders will lose their TPS protections and accompanying work permits on November 21, 2025.
  • On August 20th a judge issued a decision that allowed the government to end TPS for Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. The federal government officially ended TPS for Nepal on August 20, 2025 and TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua on September 8, 2025. This means that TPS protections for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua have been revoked. The City has expanded our Know Your Rights workshops, providing KYR flyers/palm cards across the city, and putting KYR info on 4,000 LinkNYC kiosks across the city so people are informed of their rights if detained by ICE.
  • On July 28, 2025, the City of New York has signed onto an Amicus Brief in support of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.
  • On July 28, 2025, the City took legal action to support people from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua whose TPS was revoked.
  • On July 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York  issued a final judgement that keeps Temporary Status Protection (TPS) for Haiti until February 3, 2026.
  • On June 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security issued a notice officially terminating the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon will end on August 4, 2025.
  • On Tuesday May 13, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security issued a notice officially terminating the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. TPS protections for Afghans will end on July 14, 2025
  • On April 7, 2025, the City expanded our Know Your Rights workshops, providing KYR flyers/palm cards across the city, and putting KYR info on 4,000 LinkNYC kiosks across the city so people are informed of their rights if detained by ICE.
  • On February 25, 2025 the federal government announced its requirement of all immigrants to comply in registering under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). If you have questions regarding your immigration or registration status, contact your lawyer.
  • On February 25,2025, the City filed a lawsuit against FEMA for funding for $80 million in asylum seeker funding
  • On February 1, 2025, the federal government announced the termination of TPS for Venezuelans who applied for and received TPS via the 2023 designation. On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court issued an order for the Administration’s termination of TPS for Venezuela to proceed.
  • On January 20, 2025, the federal government ended the CHNV parole program. The federal government is no longer accepting or processing applications.
  • Following a January 17, 2025 court ruling, individuals may submit first-time DACA applications but USCIS will not process them at this time.