USCIS published updated case hold release guidance on March 30, 2026, detailing new eligibility criteria for the release of certain immigration cases. This update follows the implementation of policy memos in response to two Presidential Proclamations and aims to streamline the processing of various petitions and applications.
Key Details:
- Eligible cases for release include Form I-130 petitions filed by U.S. citizens and intercountry adoption forms (Forms I-600 and I-800).
- Other eligible cases encompass rescheduled oath ceremonies, statutory and regulatory decision issuance, and refugee registrations for South African nationals.
- Special immigrant visa petitions (Form I-360), employment authorization documents (Form I-765), and asylum applications from non high-risk countries (Form I-589) are also included.
This guidance aims to expedite the processing of immigration cases, providing relief to many applicants waiting for their petitions to be resolved. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Jonathan Micale