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Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) Update Resources

12/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25120204. Consular Processing

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Practice Alert: DOS Updates B-1 Eligibility for FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteers

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert regarding a FAM update that provides for the issuance of B-1 visas to FIFA-accredited volunteers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S.

12/9/25 AILA Doc. No. 25120903. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Pointer: Impact of September 17, 2025, FAM Revisions on B-1 Eligibility for Professional Athletes and Related Sports Immigration Updates

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides an overview of FAM changes to B-1 eligibility for professional athletes.

10/22/25 AILA Doc. No. 25102202. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Pointer: Tracking DOS FAM/FAH Changes

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice pointer explaining the process by which the DOS Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) is revised and updated.

9/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25090837. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: New FAM Volumes 19 & 20 — Cybersecurity and AI Use by DOS

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert concerning new FAM protocols on cybersecurity and AI use.

AILA Doc. No. 25082732. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: Changes to 9 FAM 302.2-6(B)(2) — “Removal of COVID Vaccine Requirement”

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert concerning the revision of 9 FAM 302.2-6(B)(2) to remove the COVID vaccination requirement.

AILA Doc. No. 25082631. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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8 FAM 403.3 Gender Designation

8 FAM 403.3 Gender Designation

5/9/25 AILA Doc. No. 25050933. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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9 FAM 403.11 (U) NIV Revocation

Unredacted update to 9 FAM 403.11, providing information regarding non-immigrant visa revocation.

4/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061901. Consular Processing
Accessible to Public.
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Practice Alert: 9 FAM 601.14 Affidavit of Support Requirements Revised

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert regarding DOS’s revision to Affidavit of Support requirements.

4/22/25 AILA Doc. No. 25082734. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: Changes to 9 FAM 302.5-4 (B)

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert regarding the addition of Comando Vermelho as a criminal organization and a revised definition of hemp for 212a(3) purposes.

4/18/25 AILA Doc. No. 25090300. Consular Processing, Crimes
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: Changes to 9 FAM 504.11-4(C) IV Processing Fees

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert on a revision to the FAM concerning processing fees for immigrant visa cases that have been initially refused and have subsequently overcome the refusal.

4/18/25 AILA Doc. No. 25090301. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: Changes to 9 FAM 303.8 with AI Predictive Analysis of “Unavailable” Sections (unvetted)

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert regarding revisions to 9 FAM 303.8, along with an AI predictive analysis of “unavailable” sections of the FAM.

3/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25090931. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: Updated FAM Guidance Related to 212(d)(3) Waivers

The DOS Liaison Committee provides a more detailed look at the new FAM updates related to 212(d)(3) waivers after DOS released its clarifying guidance and updated the FAM.

8/12/24 AILA Doc. No. 24071509. DACA, Students & Schools, Waivers
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Agency Memos & Announcements

DOS Provides Updated FAM Guidance on Processing Waivers

DOS provides updated FAQ guidance on processing waivers, including 212(d)(3)(A) waivers.

7/15/24 AILA Doc. No. 24081206. Consular Processing, Waivers
Accessible to Public.
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Practice Pointer: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Authority under Section 212(d)(3)(A) and Consent to Reapply

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides this resource on the authority to grant waiver relief given to consular officers under 212(d)(3)(A).

12/6/23 AILA Doc. No. 23120602. Consular Processing, Waivers
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
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Practice Alert: May 2023 FAM Updates Relating to E Visas

The DOS Liaison Committee provides an alert concerning May 2023 updates in the DOS FAM concerning E visas.

6/16/23 AILA Doc. No. 23061634. Business Immigration, Consular Processing, E Treaty Categories
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Accessible to Public.