The DHS provided advance notice of its new rule expanding provisional stateside unlawful presence waivers. Previously, only the beneficiaries of approved immediate relative petitions could be eligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver. In the new rule, slated for publication on July 29, 2016, all persons who are statutorily eligible for an unlawful presence waiver may seek a provisional unlawful presence waiver, provided they meet the conditions in the new rules.

USCIS Pauses Acceptance of I-134A
On January 28, 2025, the USCIS paused acceptance of the Form I-134A, Online Reques to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, while it reviews various parole programs.