On March 7, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule changing the date states must be in compliance with the REAL ID Act from May 11, 2011 to January 15, 2013.

On March 2, 2011, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton issued a memorandum for agency priorities in the apprehension, detention, and removal of aliens.

On March 2, 2011, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the opening of 60-day comment period on proposed changes to the H-1B petitioning process for United States employers.

The Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has issued guidance for students affected by the closure of Tri-Valley University.

On December 22, 2010, USCIS issued a final policy memorandum regarding the evaluation of evidence submitted with certain EB-1 and EB-2 petitions.