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Daily Immigration News Clips – October 9, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 9, 2024.

10/9/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: Why Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?

In this blog post, AILA New England chapter chair Mitch Montgomery compiled insights from several law student interns answering the important question: Why Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?

10/8/24 AILA Doc. No. 24100800.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 8, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 8, 2024.

10/8/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 7, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 7, 2024.

10/7/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 4, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 4, 2024.

10/4/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: How the New D3 Waiver Guidance Is Unlocking Opportunities for Dreamers in the Workforce

AILA Members Krsna Avila, Dan Berger, and Stephen Yale-Loehr share two “D3 waiver” success stories and highlight the Cornell Law School effort to advise eligible clients and track progress under the updated guidance issued by the Biden Administration earlier in the summer.

10/3/24 AILA Doc. No. 24100300. Students & Schools, Waivers
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 3, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 3, 2024.

10/3/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 2, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 2, 2024.

10/2/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – October 1, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 1, 2024.

10/1/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: Rules on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers Must Be Revisited

AILA Member John Daniels explains why USCIS should revisit the provisional unlawful presence waiver process. The current rule, among other things, leaves applicants without work authorization with backlogs stretching to nearly four years, needlessly harming American families.

10/1/24 AILA Doc. No. 24093004. Provisional Waivers, Waivers
AILA Public Statements, Press Releases

Biden Administration Cements Harmful Asylum Restrictions

AILA President Kelli Stump and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to the Biden Administration’s codification of harmful policies that are already undermining U.S. asylum law and denying fair access to humanitarian protection for vulnerable individuals and families.

9/30/24 AILA Doc. No. 24093006. Admissions & Border, Asylum, Removal & Relief
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 30, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 30, 2024.

9/30/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 27, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 27, 2024.

9/27/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: Top 10 Things to Consider When Applying for a United States Nonimmigrant Tourist Visa

AILA Affiliated Paralegal Kathryn Bouchard describes some key things to keep in mind if someone is planning a visit to the United States for tourism in this useful Top Ten list, highlighting some important U.S. government resources for applicants to read through along the way.

9/26/24 AILA Doc. No. 24092503. Admissions & Border
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 26, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 26, 2024.

9/26/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 25, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 25, 2024.

9/25/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 24, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 24, 2024.

9/24/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: It’s a New Era – Jump in and #GOTV

AILA Past President and member of the AILA's SCOPE Committee William (Bill) Stock describes a recent get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort led by the Philadelphia Chapter, with members nationwide participating. He urges you to get involved either in person or virtually this election cycle.

9/24/24 AILA Doc. No. 24092402.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 23, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 23, 2024.

9/23/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 20, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 20, 2024.

9/20/24
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 19, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 19, 2024.

9/19/24
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: Breaking Down Barriers - Improving Asylum Laws for Queer Migrants

AILA DEI Scholarship Award winner Abby Leigh advocates for changes to asylum law, describing reforms necessary in order to “offer LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers a meaningful chance to claim protection and live up to America’s promise of safety for those fleeing persecution.

9/18/24 Asylum
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 18, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 18, 2024.

9/18/24
AILA Public Statements, Press Releases

AILA and Partners Celebrate the 19th AILA Citizenship Day

AILA proudly joins NALEO Educational Fund, the National Partnership for New Americans, Citizenshipworks, and the New Americans Campaign for the 19th AILA Citizenship Day events offering legal expertise and support as lawful permanent residents take the final steps toward citizenship

9/17/24 AILA Doc. No. 24091631. Naturalization & Citizenship
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – September 17, 2024

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 17, 2024.

9/17/24