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This Executive Order outlines policies regarding the conferral of U.S. citizenship to individuals born in the United States. It clarifies that U.S. citizenship is not automatically granted to individuals whose mothers were unlawfully present or only temporarily in the U.S. at the time of birth, and whose fathers were not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The order mandates that no government agency shall issue or accept documents recognizing citizenship for these individuals, and it applies only to those born after 30 days from the order's issuance. Furthermore, the order ensures it does not affect those already entitled to citizenship documentation, such as children of lawful permanent residents.

The Department of Homeland Security has decided to partially vacate a previous decision made on June 4, 2024, about Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by reducing the duration from 18 months to 12 months, causing it to end on August 3, 2025. Originally, TPS was extended for about 199,445 Haitian nationals and newly designated for an additional 321,349 Haitians, allowing them to stay for 18 months. The shortening of this period aims to allow a timely review of Haiti's situation and to align more closely with legal standards. The decision also changes the registration deadline for new applicants, and those who applied before may still qualify but will have an earlier end date on their records.

President Biden issued Executive Order 14011 to create an Interagency Task Force to reunify families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Task Force is tasked with identifying children separated from their families from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, and facilitating their reunification. The Executive Order also revokes a previous order related to family separation and emphasizes the importance of family unity, providing recommendations for immigration benefits and support services to the affected families. The Task Force will report progress regularly to the President and work with various stakeholders to prevent future separations.

President Biden has reinstated Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians, allowing them to remain in the United States and continue working until June 30, 2022. This decision was made to support Liberians who have been residing in the U.S. and were part of the DED program as of January 10, 2021, while they transition to lawful permanent resident status. The action reflects the strong relationship between the United States and Liberia and aligns with U.S. foreign policy interests. Some individuals, such as those deemed ineligible for Temporary Protected Status or those with adverse foreign policy impacts, are excluded from this DED extension.

The President issued Executive Order 14229 to honor Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl tragically killed by individuals in the United States illegally. The order renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge" to commemorate her life. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to ensure all federal references reflect this new name. The order states it does not create any legal rights enforceable against the United States.

The Executive Order 14161, titled "Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats," aims to enhance the security measures surrounding the admission of foreign nationals into the United States. Issued by the President, the order directs various agencies to strengthen vetting and screening processes to prevent individuals who pose security threats from entering or remaining in the country. It tasks the Secretary of State, along with other officials, to review and adjust current practices, ensuring potential threats are identified before admission and that current residents do not threaten American security or values. The order also emphasizes safeguarding the nation from foreign nationals seeking to undermine constitutional rights.

In a memorandum, the U.S. President reinstates Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Liberian nationals living in the United States. This decision extends their stay and employment authorization until June 30, 2022, allowing them more time to apply for lawful permanent resident status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision. The memorandum outlines specific categories of individuals who are ineligible for this extension, such as those denied LRIF status or deemed a threat to U.S. interests. The President also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish this memorandum and ensure efficient processes for renewing employment documents.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador for 18 months, starting March 10, 2025, and ending September 9, 2026. This extension allows eligible Salvadorans to stay in the U.S. safely due to ongoing environmental challenges in El Salvador, such as natural disasters and a lack of clean water. Existing TPS beneficiaries must re-register between January 17, 2025, and March 18, 2025, to maintain their status and, if desired, renew their Employment Authorization Documents. DHS has recognized 232,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries eligible for re-registration under this extension.

On October 3, 2023, Venezuela was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in the country that made it unsafe for Venezuelans to return home. This status was set to expire on April 2, 2025. However, after reviewing the situation in Venezuela, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security decided that it's against the U.S. national interest for Venezuelans to remain in the U.S. under the 2023 TPS designation. As a result, this designation is being terminated, effective April 7, 2025. The termination doesn't affect the 2021 TPS designation for Venezuela, which remains active until September 10, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending the parole programs for citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV programs) that were previously established. These programs allowed certain inadmissible individuals and their families to enter the U.S. for urgent reasons or significant public benefit. DHS decided to terminate these programs due to insufficient benefits, increased illegal immigration, and inconsistency with the current administration’s policy goals. Notice of termination is effective as of March 25, 2025, requiring individuals under these programs to leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, unless individual extensions are granted.