Program delivery update: Exemption for nationals of Israel and Palestine to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)

Date issued: September 29, 2026

What’s New
– Nationals of Israel and Palestine are now exempt from the 12-month bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) if their IRB, Federal Court, or previous PRRA decision was made within a specific time frame.

Who is affected
– This update specifically affects nationals of Israel and Palestine who have had certain decisions made regarding their immigration status.

Key dates
– The exemption applies to decisions made between September 30, 2025, and September 29, 2026. Decisions made after September 29, 2026, will be subject to the 12-month bar.

Required actions
– Affected individuals should review their immigration decisions within the specified date range to determine their eligibility for the PRRA exemption.

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