Practice Resources
On or about November 6, 2025, DOS issued a cable significantly expanding the use of applicant characteristics, most notably certain medical conditions, as warranting consideration for public charge ineligibility.
Visa Bulletins
USCIS determined that, for December 2025, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that, given the respondent’s failure to submit evidence of his prima facie eligibility for SIJ classification and the extended delay in the availability of a visa, the IJ erred in granting administrative closure. Matter of Cahuec Tzalam, 29 I&N Dec. 300 (BIA 2025)
Agency Memos & Announcements
This is an unofficial copy of the DOS Cable allegedly issued on or about November 6, 2025 on Visa Ineligibility on the Grounds of Public Charge. The existence of the cable was reported by the press and AILA has obtained an unofficial and unverified copy.
Visa Bulletins
DOS posted the December 2025 Visa Bulletin with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the Diversity Visa (DV) program, extension of the Employment Fourth Preference Religious Workers (SR) category, U.S. government employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), and more.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 14, 2025.
11/14/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOL announced it will conduct routine system maintenance on the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System On Saturday, 11/15/25, 3:00-7:00 p.m. ET. Some functionality within FLAG may be affected during this time.
AILA Announcements
Learn how AILALink is the perfect tool for electronic access to the books and other research resources you need. Sign up for our next group training at 2:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, November 18.
11/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
Practice Resources
AILA’s CBP Committee provides a practice pointer with important information on admission, visa stamps, I-94 records, and USCIS registration requirements/exemptions for Canadian citizens.
Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee seeks examples of enforcement operations at USCIS interviews related to newly announced enforcement policies. This call is for data collection purposes, not case assistance. Data collection will assist in monitoring trends and creating practice resources.
Professional Resources
Artificial intelligence can teach you how to use it better. Check out this example to help improve your prompts.
Professional Resources
Technology is ever-transforming and attorneys need to develop and maintain competence about protecting client data and the risks of using certain technologies. In this article, learn how to avoid violating ethics rules and exposing clients to risk from scams and cyberattacks.
11/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 23102501.
Ethics
AILA Blog
As part of our efforts to amplify the AILA Law Journal, Delaram Rezaeikhonakdar and Craig Shagin put their article about the importance of public scrutiny and review of AI in immigration enforcement into context, sharing more about why they felt this topic was both timely and important.
11/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111300.
AILA Announcements
The AILA Fall Sale is wrapping up this Sunday. Make sure you don't miss out on BIG SAVINGS on the top immigration law resources. Use code 2025FALLSALE at checkout to take 20% off all AILA publications. Offer ends 11/16/25. Take advantage of your savings today before they're gone!
11/13/25
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 13, 2025.
11/13/25
Join the 2025 AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium on Dec. 1, 2025, in NYC or via webcast. Gain insights from top experts on cutting-edge immigration issues and earn CLE credit while connecting with fellow practitioners.
11/13/25
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s determination that petitioner failed to show eligibility for VAWA special rule cancellation because she did not provide reasonably available corroborating evidence of battery or extreme cruelty. (Calderon-Uresti v. Bondi, 11/6/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that an unrebutted forfeiture order entered against a noncitizen finding a specific amount of laundered funds attributable to their conduct of conviction can be clear and convincing evidence of the funds amount under INA §101(a)(43)(D). (Dominguez Reyes v. Bondi, 11/6/25)
Tutorial Videos, Professional Resources
AILA member and productivity consultant, Ritu Goswamy explains her three favorite productivity hacks in this four-minute video. Watch it, adopt the hacks, and change your work-life balance for the better today! From your dedicated Practice & Professionalism Center.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 12, 2025.
11/12/25
AILA Announcements
DHS published an Interim Final Rule proposing to end the 540-day automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), a move that could disrupt employer operations and harm workers and their families due to ongoing processing delays. Use AILA's Advocacy Tool to take action now!
11/11/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111134.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in concluding that the petitioner’s 19-years-late motion to reopen was untimely and was not entitled to equitable tolling, finding that the petitioner failed to diligently pursue his rights. (Rosa Arevalo v. Bondi, 11/5/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA improperly reviewed for clear error the legal question of whether the petitioner’s testimony as to aliases constituted “testimony” under INA §101(f)(6)’s false testimony bar rather than applying the correct de novo review. (Martinez-Martinez v. Bondi, 11/5/25)
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 11, 2025.
11/11/25
On 11/10/25, AILA sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging it to use its authority, including the designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR), to protect nationals of Caribbean nations impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Professional Resources
AILA Innovation and Technology Committee Member Jack Jrada dives into Palantir’s Immigration OS sharing what we know (and don't know) about how it works, and how you should respond.
Professional Resources
The 2025 AILA Practice Pulse offers essential insights into the economics, technology, well-being, and trends shaping immigration law. Designed for all practice types, this data-rich study is a roadmap for the future of immigration law practice. Download now!
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS changed the effective date of its final rule on the protection of federal property from 1/1/26 to 11/5/25. To justify the change, DHS cites “civil unrest, targeting of federal law enforcement officials, and destruction of federal property,” particularly at ICE facilities. (90 FR 49247, 11/5/25)
11/10/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111001.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 10, 2025.
11/10/25
Practice Resources
Due to announcements made on official social media accounts by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding updates on the use of interpreters at USCIS interviews, AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides a few clarifying points on existing interpreter policy at USCIS field offices.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that it is complying with the district court order in ASAP v. USCIS on 10/30/25 and has paused the issuance of Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) notices. Applicants may disregard previously issued AAF notices while the stay is in place. USCIS will not refund previously paid AAFs.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced on SAVE and E-Verify's web pages that DHS Secretary Noem has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan effective 1/5/26. Category A12 or C19 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under a prior TPS designation for South Sudan will be valid through 1/5/26.
Practice Resources
AILA's DOL Liaison Committee provides a recap of the recent accommodations announcement by OFLC for LCA, PERM, H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 filings, including a few filing tips based on recent inquiries to the Committee.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 7, 2025.
11/7/25
Practice Resources
Don’t be the lawyer that submits an AI-hallucinated case. Put in place the right procedures to get it right the first time.
Practice Resources
Donusia Lipinski leads you in a breathing awareness exercise to allow us to take a moment to slow down and just breathe. This program originally appeared as a part of the 2023 Lawyer Well-Being Week.
11/7/25
AILA Doc. No. 23062802.
Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee reminds members that the mailing address for Military Parole in Place was updated and centralized on 07/21/2025. Additionally, while no official announcement has yet been issued, it has been reported that central adjudication of such applications is forthcoming.
Practice Resources
AILA National shares a practice alert with information on twenty-five recently appointed temporary immigration judges (TIJ) who began adjudicating cases on 10/27/25. Available information includes judge name, court of practice, personal biographies, and more.
Immigration News
NPR reports that the Trump Administration is firing scores of immigration judges and bringing on dozens of others, as it seeks to boost mass deportations. In this five-minute-long listen (transcript also provided), NPR analyzes patters in hiring and firing.
Practice Resources
On November 6, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. The Verification and Documentation Committee provides this practice alert with considerations for employers and employees.
Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a briefing on the contents of the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, with discussion of the Diversity Visa program.
Practice Resources
AILA's DOL Committee shares a brief summary of the October 2025 Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) law updates. Members are cautioned to further seek the assistance of an employment law attorney before PERM recruitment is released.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC announced extensions and emergency procedures for applications and documents impacted by the cessation in application processing activities during 10/1/25-11/2/25 due to the lapse in appropriations.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2025-25) updating guidance in the Policy Manual to reflect that a grant of U nonimmigrant status is not an “admission” for purposes of adjustment of status under section 245(a) of the INA. This guidance is effective 11/3/25. Feedback is due 12/3/25.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation was set to expire on 11/3/25. Termination will be effective 1/5/26. (90 FR 50484, 11/6/25)
AILA Blog
AILA Member Gunda Brost describes America’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, writing that it “embodies American ideals of equality and opportunity, ensuring that all born here share in the nation’s promise regardless of ancestry.”
11/6/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110601.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 6, 2025.
11/6/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC posted an announcement to implement the interim final rule amending methods to determine Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for non-range agricultural occupations in the H-2A visa program. It includes statewide AEWRs for Skill Level I and II qualifications for non-range opportunities.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) entry process. At a later date, DOS will announce the start date for the DV-2027 registration period and the date that selection results will be available. The visa application period for selected individuals will not change.
Practice Resources
The Verification and Documentation Committees provides a comprehensive chart on current status, key updates, and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.