Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Field Guidance
Current as of:
Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Field Guidance (FG) Documents
| Guidance Number | Document Title | Issue Date | Revision Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FG-1 | COVID-19 Interim Preparedness and Response Guidance | 03/02/2020 | 03/13/2020 | Superseded by subsequent guidance |
| FG-2 | COVID-19 Verbal Screening and Temperature Check for Staff and Visitors | 03/13/2021 | 05/18/2021 | Rescinded, refer to FG-6 |
| FG-3 | Temperature Checks and Reporting | 03/23/2020 | 04/15/2022 | Rescinded, refer to FG-6 |
| FG-4 | COVID-19 Discharge Guidance | 04/06/2020 | 06/04/2021 | Rescinded, refer to FG-6 |
| FG-5 | Home Study/Post Release Services COVID-19 Practice Guidance | 05/06/2020 | 02/1/2023 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into ORR Policy Guide |
| FG-6 | COVID-19 Procedures for Unaccompanied Children and Care Provider Staff (PDF) | 11/30/2020 | 02/1/2024 | Active |
| FG-7 | Interim Guidance - Information Sharing with Immigration Courts and DHS | 02/17/2021 | 06/27/2022 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into ORR Policy Guide |
| FG-8 | Know Your Rights Presentations | 02/17/2021 | 09/7/2023 | Rescinded |
| FG-9 | Interim Guidance on Age Outs and Post-18 Planning (PDF) | 02/17/2021 |
| Active |
| FG-10 | Expedited Release for Eligible Category 1 Cases | 03/22/2021 | 02/13/2024 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into ORR Policy Guide |
| FG-11 | Temporary Waivers of Background Check Requirements for Category 2 Adult Household Members and Adult Caregivers | 03/31/2021 | 02/13/2024 | Rescinded |
| FG-12 | Staffing Ratios for Emergency Intake Sites (EIS) | 04/09/2021 | 04/30/2021 | Superseded by FG-13 |
| FG-13 | Emergency Intake Sites (EIS) Instructions and Standards | 04/30/2021 | 11/20/2025 | Rescinded |
| FG-14 | Completion of the Family Reunification Application by Case Managers for Category 1 (Non-Expedited), Category 2A, and Category 2B Potential Sponsors | 05/05/2021 | 03/08/2022 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into ORR Policy Guide |
| FG-15 | Release for Eligible Non-Sibling, Closely Related Children to a Category 1 or Category 2A Sponsor | 05/14/2021 | 02/13/2024 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into ORR Policy Guide |
| FG-16 | Clarification That the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and the UC Case Review Are Generally Not Required for Unaccompanied Children (UC) Placed at Emergency Intake Sites (EIS) | 05/18/2021 | 10/24/2022 | Rescinded, refer to FG-13 |
| FG-17 | COVID-19 Vaccination of Unaccompanied Children (UC) in ORR Care
| 06/04/2021 | 09/30/2024 | Rescinded |
| FG-18 | Expansion of Long-Term Foster Care Eligibility | 06/21/2021 | 5/30/2024 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into UC Policy Guide. |
| FG-19 | Unaccompanied Afghan Minor Processing | 09/04/2021 | 02/18/2025 | Rescinded |
| FG-20 | Home Study Processing | 09/07/2021 | 07/22/2024 | Rescinded, refer to UC Policy Guide Sections 2.4.2 and 2.5.1 |
| FG-21 | Compliance with Garza Requirements and Procedures for Unaccompanied Children Needing Reproductive Healthcare (PDF) | 10/01/2021 | 11/10/2022 | Active |
| FG-22 | Interpreters Working with the Unaccompanied Children (UC) Bureau ORR Agreement with Interpreters | 10/26/2021 | 10/04/2024 | Rescinded |
| FG-23 | Volunteers Working with the Unaccompanied Children (UC) Bureau ORR Agreement with Volunteers | 03/17/2022 | 11/20/2025 | Rescinded |
| FG-24 | ORR Division of Sponsor Administration Role Guidance (PDF) | 08/23/2023 | 01/26/2026 | Active |
| FG-25 | Verification of Release (VOR) Card Guidance for Selected Grantees (PDF) | 12/07/2023 | Active | |
| FG-26 | Fingerprint Background Checks and Acceptable Supporting Documentation for a Family Reunification Application | 02/14/2025 | 03/06/2026 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into UACB Policy Guide and UAC MAP. |
| FG-27 | DNA Testing Expansion DNA Testing Instruction Sheet | 03/14/2025 | 05/01/2025 | Superseded by modification and incorporation into UACB Policy Guide and UAC MAP. |