General policyPOLICY UPDATE
Rescission of the USCIS Statelessness Policy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is rescinding policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding stateless aliens present in the United States.
Effective date and application
Effective immediately
Key changes
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is rescinding policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding stateless aliens present in the United States.
- Rescinds guidance on statelessness, thereby returning to operational practices in place before August 1, 2023; removes added layers for making determinations; and recognizes that a determination of statelessness is a finding of fact.
