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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOL NPRM Rescinding Final Rule on Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment

DOL issued a NPRM rescinding a final rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States,” which governs certification of agricultural labor performed by H-2A workers and employers’ contractual obligations. Comments are due 9/2/25. (90 FR 28919, 7/2/25)

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070207. H-2A Agricultural Worker
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Updates to New Form I-693 and Related Section of the USCIS Policy Manual

On 06/02/25, USCIS announced the new edition of Form I-693, which becomes effective on 07/03/25. The new edition date is 01/20/25. Additionally, on 06/11/25, USCIS announced policy changes for the validity period of Form I-693. Members are encouraged to confirm edition dates before filing.

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070206. Adjustment of Status
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA1 Upholds Denial of Cancellation Where Petitioners Failed to Show Requisite Hardship under INA §240A(b)(1)(D)

Upholding the agency’s denial of cancellation of removal, the court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the petitioners’ challenge to the agency’s factual findings underlying its hardship ruling under INA §240A(b)(1)(D), and denied the remaining legal claims. (Xiquin Xirum v. Bondi, 6/25/25)

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070205. Cancellation, Suspension & 212(c), Removal & Relief
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Holds That Respondent’s Virginia Conviction for Indecent Exposure Was a CIMT

The BIA held that the respondent’s Virginia conviction for indecent exposure constituted a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) because the offense requires an “obscene display or exposure,” which necessarily involves a lewd intent. Matter of Mayorga Ipina, 29 I&N Dec. 110 (BIA 2025)

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070204. Crimes, Removal & Relief
AILA Announcements

AILA AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting Live Online Course

Boost your practice with AILA’s AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting online course! Learn how to responsibly use AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creativity in legal writing and research. Self-paced and CLE eligible—start anytime!

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070203.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 2, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 2, 2025.

7/2/25
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Holds That Nexus Requires More Than Statistical Likelihood or Coincidence

The BIA held that there must be some showing of a connection between the persecutors’ actions and the protected ground beyond speculation such that the alleged harm is not solely stemming from statistical likelihoods or coincidence. Matter of C–I–R–H– & H–S–V–R–, 29 I&N Dec. 114 (BIA 2025)

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070202. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
AILA Announcements

Leveraging the EB-3 “Other Workers” Category for Specific Industries

Join AILA’s web seminar on August 26 from 2:00–3:30 PM ET to explore how to use the EB-3 Other Workers category for industries like hospitality, construction, and care work. Learn strategies for navigating labor cert, recruitment, and visa processing challenges.

Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOJ Notice of Revision and Extension of Form EOIR-26

DOJ notice of revision and extension of Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge. The form is used to appeal an immigration judge’s decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Comments are due 9/2/25. (90 FR 28815, 7/1/25)

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070201. Removal & Relief
AILA Announcements

Credible and Reasonable Fear Interviews in Detention

Join AILA's web seminar on August 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM ET to learn how to prepare clients for credible and reasonable fear interviews in detention. Experts will cover legal standards, client communication, and advocacy strategies to improve outcomes.

AILA Announcements

Take Action: Call Your Representative to Say NO to the Reconciliation Bill

The House is considering a reconciliation bill that slashes programs that millions of American working families depend on, adds exorbitant fee hikes, and fuels mass deportation without meaningful oversight. Use AILA’s advocacy tool to call your Representative to reject this reckless bill.

7/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070200. Congress
AILA Announcements

Leveraging the EB-3 “Other Workers” Category for Specific Industries

Join AILA on August 26 for a CLE-eligible web seminar. Panelists will provide an overview of the EB-3 “Other Worker” category as an alternative to nonimmigrant visa options, and they will address the challenges that wait and processing times present. Register now!

7/2/25
Press Releases

AILA Denounces Passage of Draconian Immigration Spending Bill: A $150 Billion Blueprint for Mass Deportation and Fear

AILA ED Ben Johnson responded to the Senate budget reconciliation bill passage: “AILA urges the public, legal community, and policymakers to resist this dangerous shift toward an enforcement-only system that abandons our nation’s values of fairness, due process, and humane treatment of immigrants.”

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070104.
Featured Issues

Featured Issue: Impact of the 2025 Congressional Budget Process on Immigration

This page provides information and resources about the 2025 congressional budget process and its impact on immigration.

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 25031105.
AILA Announcements

Take Action: Congress Must Oppose Outrageous Fee Hikes that Shut Down Lawful Immigration and Turbocharge Mass Deportations with No Due Process

The House of Representatives is considering a reconciliation bill that slashes programs that millions of American working families depend on, adds exorbitant fee hikes, and fuels mass deportation without oversight. AILA urges Congress to reject this harmful bill.

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 25042908. Congress
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: USCIS Rejections, RFEs, and Potential Denials for Valid Signature

AILA National is aware of rejections and RFEs due to "valid" signatures on certain USCIS forms. Please submit examples with requested information to reports@aila.org.

Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Update to H-1B Cap Filing Deadline Extension

After receiving multiple reports of online filing errors for Form I-129 on the final day of the H-1B cap filing period, AILA requested USCIS extend the deadline. On July 1, USCIS confirmed that the H-1B cap deadline for online filing was extended until 7:30 PM EDT on July 1.

AILA Announcements

Take Action: Call on Congress to Restore the CIS Ombudsman’s Capacity and Preserve Oversight of USCIS

Continue to pressure Congress to restore the CIS Ombudsman’s Office, a congressionally mandated oversight body. Members are encouraged to keep submitting case inquiries and follow up on pending ones to document the disruption. Use AILA’s advocacy tool to demand full funding and operational capacity.

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061207.
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: The Fourteenth Amendment Survives in 22 States: Trump v. CASA, Inc. Call to Action!

Jeremy L. McKinney, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Brian S. Green team up on this blog post detailing what the SCOTUS decision on universal injunctions means for the fight to preserve birthright citizenship.

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070102.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 8/3/25 with termination effective 9/2/25. (90 FR 28760, 7/1/25)

Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 1, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 1, 2025.

7/1/25
Professional Resources

Five Sources of All Clients

There are really only five sources of most clients. Cultivating productive relationships with referral sources is relatively simple and can have profound results on your law firm’s bottom line. Watch this quick how-to video by Reid Trautz, Senior Director of the Practice & Professionalism Center.

7/1/25 AILA Doc. No. 19091201. Practice Management
AILA Announcements

Be Ready for Anything with Kurzban's

The new, 19th edition of Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook has more content than ever before, packed into a slimmer, easy-to-handle size. Make sure you have the authoritative information and analysis you need to face the attacks to come. Order your copy now!

7/1/25
AILA Announcements

Credible and Reasonable Fear Interviews in Detention

During this web seminar on 8/5/25, expert speakers will provide a focused analysis of the legal framework and practical strategies involved in credible (CFIs) and reasonable fear interviews (RFIs) for asylum seekers in detention.

7/1/25
AILA Announcements

E-1s and E-2s for Small Businesses: Strategies for Success

Join AILA's web seminar on July 17 from 2:00–3:30 PM ET to explore E-1 and E-2 visa strategies for small businesses. Learn how to assess eligibility, structure investments, and navigate common issues to help clients succeed with treaty trader and investor visas.

Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DOJ Memorandum on Civil Division Enforcement Priorities

Assistant AG Shumate sent a memorandum to DOJ Civil Division employees on 6/11/25 setting Civil Division enforcement priorities, which include litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and denaturalization, among others. The memo outlines categories of priorities for denaturalization cases.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063012. Naturalization & Citizenship
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

OFLC Publishes Updated Wage Data for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

OFLC received the 2025 Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Prevailing Wage Study survey for the CW-1 program. OFLC has approved the 2025 CNMI Prevailing Wage Study survey for 408 occupations and will issue updated CW-1 prevailing wages using this data for 7/1/25-6/30/26.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063011. Business Immigration
AILA Announcements

All Work and No Play: How to Have Hobbies

Join AILA’s Well-Being Committee on July 16, for a fun, practical roundtable on finding time for hobbies. Learn how to build joy and balance into your life—even with a packed legal schedule. Prioritize your well-being and reconnect with what you love outside of work!

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063010. Well-Being
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOL Notice of Change of Mailing Address for OFLC’s Temporary Programs

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice to announce that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is changing the mailing address for its temporary programs, currently submitted to addresses in Chicago, IL. The change is effective 8/29/25. (90 FR 27877, 6/30/25)

Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

EOIR Policy Memo 25-33 on Neutrality and Impartiality in Immigration Court Proceedings

EOIR Acting Director Sirce E. Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-33 reminding Immigration Judges of their ethical and professional responsibility obligations to treat both parties in a neutral, unbiased, and impartial manner. Judges who do not may be subject to corrective or disciplinary action.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063008. Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies

DHS Privacy Impact Assessment for USCIS Call Center System

DHS issued an assessment of the privacy risks and mitigations associated with the Enterprise Contact eXperience system—a cloud-based communications technology platform used for USCIS’ Customer Engagement Center—and its collection, use, and maintenance of personally identifiable information.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063007.
Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Key Updates to OEWS Prevailing Wages and Appendix A Effective July 1, 2025

AILA's DOL Committee provides pointers on the July 1st updates to the OEWS Prevailing Wage and Appendix A, and how this updates impact Labor Conditions Applications (LCAs) and  Prevailing Wage Determination (PWDs).

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063006. Labor Certification (Permanent)
Federal Agencies

DHS Publishes Privacy Impact Assessment for the CBP Home App

CBP published a Privacy Impact Assessment to address privacy risks in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of the information collected by the CBP Home app, which may include the collection of U.S. citizens’ and lawful permanent residents’ information.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063005. Admissions & Border, Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DOS Announces Visa Restrictions for Family and Associates of Alleged Drug Traffickers

DOS Secretary Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to family members and close personal and business associates of individuals sanctioned under Executive Order 14059, "Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade."

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063004. Consular Processing
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025. Please see this practice alert for information regarding impact to employees and employers of TPS Haiti beneficiaries.

Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA11 Finds That Honduran Business Owners Targeted for Wealth Is Not a Cognizable PSG

The court upheld the BIA’s denial of asylum, finding that the petitioner’s proposed particular social group (PSG)—Honduran business owners who are “perceived as having wealth” and are “target[s] of threats and extortion by … criminal gangs”—was overly broad. (Ponce v. Att’y Gen., 6/23/25)

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063002. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA4 Upholds Cancellation of Removal Denial After Finding EOIR Policy Was Not Binding

The court held that EOIR’s OPPM 17-04 on reserved grants of cancellation of removal was not binding and thus did not create any enforceable right, and that, alternatively, it would not have required a ruling in the petitioner’s case within five days. (Zalaya Orellana v. Bondi, 6/24/25)

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063001. Cancellation, Suspension & 212(c), Removal & Relief
AILA Announcements

Calling All Innovators: Apply to the 2025 Immigration Innovator’s Spotlight

Apply now to participate in AILA's 3rd Annual Innovator's Spotlight.

6/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25063000. Practice Management
AILA Announcements

The Ultimate Companion for Immigration Paralegals

AILA’s Guide to Immigration Law for Paralegals is packed with clear explanations, practical checklists, and real‑world flowcharts. This comprehensive manual empowers paralegals to confidently assist with form preparation, client interviews, and case management.

6/30/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – June 30, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on June 30, 2025.

6/30/25
AILA Announcements

Supercharge Your Practice with AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting

AILA’s newest live online course will teach you how to harness AI tools to streamline legal research, enhance drafting precision, and save valuable time. Leading experts will provide practical, hands-on instruction to help you integrate AI ethically and effectively into your daily workflow.

6/30/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

EOIR Policy Memo Regarding Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

EOIR Acting Director released a policy memo to provide guidance on DHS and DOJ’s interim final rule, “Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations” as it relates to EOIR. Fines imposed under the rule will no longer be subject to appellate review by BIA.

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062714. Removal & Relief
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Updates to Text Messaging Number from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS announces new SMS text message number effective 7/01/2025. AILA members are encouraged to track and report lack of SMS text updates for case status.

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062713.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DHS and DOJ Announce Updated Process for Immigration-Related Fines

DHS announced a joint interim final rule with DOJ updating procedures for DHS to issue fines for certain immigration-related violations. The new rule will eliminate a 30-day notice period, allow DHS to send fines by regular mail, and move the appeals process from DOJ to DHS, among other changes.

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062712. Removal & Relief
Press Releases

SCOTUS Inaction on Birthright Citizenship Strengthens Executive Overreach, Erodes Constitutional Safeguards, and Paves the Way for Chaos and Harm

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today to severely limit the ability of district court judges to grant universal injunctions as part of ongoing litigation about birthright citizenship. AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson responded.

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062711.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS and DOJ IFR Regarding Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

DHS and DOJ released an interim final rule (IFR) updating procedures for DHS to issue fines for noncitizens who do not depart during the voluntary departure period or after a final removal order, or are apprehended while “improperly” entering the U.S. Comments are due 7/28/25. (90 FR 27439, 6/27/25)

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062710. Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The TPS designation for the country expires on 8/3/25, and the termination will be effective 9/2/25.

AILA Announcements

AILA Calls on Congress to Reject Unchecked Immigration Enforcement and Excessive Immigration Fees that Hurt the Economy

AILA urges Congress to reject the reconciliation budget package and reject one-sided amendments that would further enshrine punitive or excessive enforcement practices while failing to establish order and fairness in the immigration system.

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062765. Congress
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

SCOTUS Rules Universal Injunctions “Likely Exceed” Federal Courts’ Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that universal injunctions “likely exceed” federal courts’ authority, granting a partial stay of injunctions against an EO ending birthright citizenship without addressing the merits. Justices Sotomayor and Jackson issued dissents. (Trump v. CASA, Inc., 6/27/25)

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062764. Naturalization & Citizenship
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA7 Upholds Asylum Denial After Finding Petitioner Could Reasonably Relocate within India

The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s conclusion that petitioner could reasonably relocate within India to avoid persecution, and thus that he was ineligible for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. (Singh v. Bondi, 6/23/25)

6/27/25 AILA Doc. No. 25062763. asy, Removal & Relief