On August 8, 2016, the BIA invited interested parties to file amicus briefs regarding whether there is a duress exception to the persecutor of others bars to asylum (INA 208(b)(2)(A)(i)) and to withholding of removal (INA 241(b)(3)(B)(i)). The BIA will be accepting amicus briefs until September 7, 2016.

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.