On August 25, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Chad Wold to be the Secretary of Homeland Security [link]. Chad Wolf has been serving as acting Secretary of Homeland Security since November 13, 2019, when he was appointed [see blog] to succeed former acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan [see blog]. There has not been a Senate-confirmed Secretary of Homeland Security since the resignation of former Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen [see blog] on April 10, 2019.
USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for AOS
On January 22, 2025, the USCIS waived the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for adjustment of status applicants.