U.S. limits refugee admissions to focus on resettling Afghans
The Biden administration will prioritize the resettlement of certain refugees, including those who are reuniting with family members already in the U.S.
Top CDC official said migrant expulsion was not needed to contain COVID
"The bulk of the evidence at that time did not support this policy proposal," Anne Schuchat, a former CDC deputy director, told congressional investigators.
U.S. waives immigration application fees for Afghan evacuees
Afghans brought to the U.S. following the Taliban takeover of their country will qualify for fee exemptions when applying for work permits and permanent residency.
U.S. to send deportation case notices to 78,000 migrants
Citing strained resources, U.S. Border Patrol agents did not process tens of thousands of migrants for deportation.
U.S. rescinds rules limiting asylum-seeker processing at border crossings
The head of Customs and Border Protection rescinded several guidelines that upheld the so-called "metering" practice.
Division led Biden officials to embrace Trump-era border policies
Infighting between those who support tougher enforcement and those who favor expanding access to the asylum system has hindered the administration's border policy, officials told CBS News.
Biden administration makes second attempt to end "Remain in Mexico" policy
In August, a federal judge in Texas ordered the government to revive a Trump-era border policy.
U.S. to allow private groups to sponsor Afghan evacuees
Under the new program, groups of at least five individuals could apply to become "sponsor circles" that would be responsible for resettling Afghan evacuees.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
Afghan evacuees start to leave U.S. military sites
Approximately 55,000 Afghan evacuees remain at U.S. military sites waiting to be resettled in communities across America.
State Department watchdog to lead review into Afghanistan withdrawal
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also said in August the administration would conduct a "hot wash" review of the U.S. withdrawal.
U.S. ready to restart "Remain in Mexico" border policy in November
Because of a court order, the Biden administration is required to reinstate the Trump-era policy of requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for their hearings.
Few migrants processed under Title 42 policy screened for U.S. protection
As of the end of last month, only 3,217 migrants processed under the Title 42 public health law have been referred for interviews with U.S. asylum officers.
U.S. ends mass immigration arrests at work sites
The Biden administration said law enforcement efforts should focus on holding exploitative and unscrupulous employers accountable.
U.S. to lift land border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
For the first time since March 2020, the U.S. will allow vaccinated travelers to enter the country by land for non-essential activities, like tourism and family visits.