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Professional Resources, Tutorial Videos

AILA Moment of Mindfulness – The S.T.O.P Practice

There is no better way to end your week. Take two minutes for yourself right now to feel better and adjust your attitude. Use this simple mindfulness technique to observe what is happening in your thoughts and emotions so you can respond more effectively to daily stressors that impact you.

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 19083007. Practice Management, Well-Being
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

EOIR Issues Policy Memo on Deadline for Appealing an Immigration Judge Decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals

EOIR Director Daren Margolin issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 26-02 to clarify that the appeal deadline for all immigration court decisions to the BIA is 30 days as a result of the Amica Ctr. for Immig. Rts. v. EOIR lawsuit. The memo also states ACIS should also reflect the current 30-day deadline.

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031309. Removal & Relief
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Finds Respondent a Flight Risk Where Asylum Application Listed Residence Different from Location of Apprehension

The BIA held that the discrepancies in the record as to whether the respondent resided in Oklahoma, where he was apprehended, or California, as claimed in his application, showed that he was a flight risk and did not warrant release on bond. Matter of Z–N–L–, 29 I&N Dec. 511 (BIA 2026)

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031308. Asylum & Refugees, Detention & Bond
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
Immigration News

Family Section Newsletter, March 2026

The content of this email was created by Kathleen Irish, the AILA Family Section Chair, along with the assistance of other members of the Family Section Steering Committee, to encourage thought and discussion and may not necessarily express the views of AILA or any individual member.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA6 Upholds Adverse Credibility Finding and Rejects Pattern or Practice Claim as to Mauritanian Asylum Seeker

The court held that substantial evidence supported the adverse credibility determination based on inconsistencies, implausible testimony, and failure to corroborate, and that petitioner failed to show a pattern or practice of persecution of black Fulanis in Mauritania. (Sy v. Bondi, 3/3/26)

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031306. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Final Rule to Reduce Fee for Administrative Processing of Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality

DOS final rule which would amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Servies to reduce the current fee for Administrative Processing of a Request for a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States (CLN) from $2,350 to $450. The rule goes into effect on 4/13/26. (91 FR 12296, 3/13/26)

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031305. Naturalization & Citizenship
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE Releases Update on Temporary Protected Status for Burma

SAVE issued an update as a result of the court order in Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., staying the termination of TPS for Burma, which was set for 1/26/26. TPS Burma beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs remain valid and are extended.

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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE Releases Update on Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

SAVE issued an update due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al. staying the termination of TPS for Ethiopia, which was set for 2/13/26. TPS Ethiopia beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs are extended.

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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE Releases Update on Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan

SAVE issued an update due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al. staying the termination of TPS for South Sudan, which was set for 1/5/26. TPS South Sudan beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs are extended.

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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – March 13, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 13, 2026.

3/13/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE Releases Update on Temporary Protected Status for Syria

SAVE issued an update as a result of the court order in Dahlia Doe v. Noem staying the termination of TPS for Syria, which was set for 11/21/25. TPS Syria beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs remain valid and are extended.

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Agency Memos & Announcements

E-Verify Provides Updates on EAD Extensions for Burmese TPS Holders

E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for Burmese TPS recipients whose EADs were extended due to the court order in Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al.

3/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031300. Employer Compliance
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Agency Memos & Announcements

E-Verify Provides Updates on EAD Extensions for Ethiopian TPS Holders

E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031207. Employer Compliance
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Agency Memos & Announcements

E-Verify Provides Updates on EAD Extensions for South Sudanese TPS Holders

E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031206. Employer Compliance
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Agency Memos & Announcements

E-Verify Provides Updates on EAD Extensions for Syrian TPS Holders

E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in Dahlia Doe v. Noem.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031205. Employer Compliance
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: The Department of State Will Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

On January 14, the State Department announced starting January 21, 2026, it will stop immigration visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. Applicants will still be allowed to submit applications and attend scheduled interviews, but no new visas will be issued.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26011501. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

OFLC to Host Webinar to Provide Technical Assistance on Filing CW-1 Applications for Employment in the CNMI

OFLC will host a webinar on 3/25/26 to provide technical assistance to stakeholders on the process for filing CW-1 applications for employment in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The webinar will also cover some of the most common post-filing issues employers encounter.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031204. Business Immigration, Labor Certification (Permanent)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

DOS Cable on the Pause of Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

An unredacted copy of the DOS cable providing guidance to consular officers on the pause of immigrant visa issuance under INA 221(g) for people from 75 countries.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031203. Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

The Advocates for Human Rights File Lawsuit to Protect Public Access to Immigration Court Hearings

The Advocates for Human Rights filed a lawsuit against DOJ and EOIR in the DC District Court to challenge DOJ's increasing restrictions in public access to hearings at the Fort Snelling Immigration Court in Minnesota. (The Advocates for Human Rights v. Bondi et al., 3/12/26)

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031202. Removal & Relief
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: TPS and Parole Status Updates Chart

The Verification Committee provides a comprehensive chart on current status and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.

Special thank you to Kathleen Campbell Walker, Meredith Jolie, John Mazzeo, Timothy D’Arduini, Sarah Peterson, and Kimberley Best Robidoux for their contributions to the chart.

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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Updates to Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

On March 6, the D.C. Circuit kept a stay blocking termination of Haiti TPS, preserving work authorization and protection from removal. On March 11, DOJ sought an emergency Supreme Court stay and expedited review; challengers must respond by March 16.

Accessible to: Member, Paralegal.
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: CBP Preclearance Goes Live at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

AILA’s CBP Committee provides an alert on the March 10, 2026, launch of preclearance operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Liaison Minutes

AILA Liaison Meeting with Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Agenda

AILA's DOL Committee to meet with DOL's WHD to discuss H-2, H-2A & B, and LCA related topics. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – March 12, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 12, 2026.

3/12/26
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Professional Resources

Fee Agreement Clauses and Strategies for Uncertain Times

During the last Trump Administration, we saw new requirements make time and work on many cases mushroom. Read this article to learn how to protect a financial relationship with a client by drafting a fee agreement that will be both enforceable and encompass the situation effectively.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 25010610. Ethics, Practice Management
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

EOIR Announces 42 Immigration Judges

EOIR announced the investiture of 42 immigration judges who joined immigration courts in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

3/12/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031200. Removal & Relief
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AILA Announcements

2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law

This summer, join thousands of immigration attorneys, law professors, paralegals, students, exhibitors, and special guests in San Diego, California—set against the calm beauty of the Pacific coast. Together, we’ll recharge, sharpen our expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community.

3/11/26
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AILA Announcements

2026 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum

AILA National and the Global Migration Section (GMS) invite you to attend its annual Global Migration Forum, which this year will be held in the beautiful border city of San Diego on the southern coast of California.

3/11/26
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Professional Resources

How to Find a Therapist

Feeling ready to start working with a therapist, but unsure where to start? This practice success tip outlines 6 steps to get you started.

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 25041734. Well-Being
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

OFLC to Host Webinar to Provide H-2B Prevailing Wage Determination General Filing Tips and Instructions on Conducting Surveys

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification's National Prevailing Wage Center will host a two-hour webinar on Thursday March 19th, 2026 to provide general filing tips for H-2B prevailing wage determinations. Please note, this event has a maximum of 1000 participants.

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031102. H-2B Temporary Worker
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa

DOS issued a 60-day notice of request for public comment on revision of Form DS-1648, Application for A, G, or NATO Visa.  The form is submitted along with the applicant's passport to DOS for visa issuance. Comments are due 5/11/26. (91 FR 12039, 3/11/26)

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031101. Consular Processing
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Finds IJ Erred in Granting Continuance Where SIJ Visa Would Be Unavailable for Lengthy Period

The BIA found the IJ erred in granting respondent, who had an approved petition for SIJ classification, a continuance to await availability of a visa, where his priority date would not be current for an uncertain and lengthy period of time. Matter of Pinzon Rozo, 29 I&N Dec. 507 (BIA 2026)

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031100. Special Immigrant Juveniles
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: Understanding §1225 and §1226 and Their Impact on Detention and Bond

Immigration detention in the U.S. involves key distinctions between §1225 and §1226 of the INA, which affect whether individuals are detained mandatorily or may request bond hearings. Understanding these laws and the role of habeas corpus is essential for navigating detention and bond eligibility.

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031164. Detention & Bond
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS Publishes Final Rule on Amending Regulations for the DV Program

DOS published a final rule that will require petitioners to submit unexpired passport information and scans with their entry forms and will amend regulatory language. The stated purpose is to combat fraud and improve program integrity. (91 FR 11891, 3/11/2026)

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031163. Consular Processing
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Policy Briefs

Policy Brief: Americans Want Safe Communities, Not a Dangerous and Costly Deportation Agenda

The Administration's focus on pursuing its immigration enforcement agenda has endangered American communities while recklessly spending taxpayer funds. This policy brief questions this agenda and provides commonsense strategies to improve immigration enforcement and public safety.

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031162. Removal & Relief
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Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Scheduling NIV Appointments Using U.S. Visa Appointment System (AVITS)

AILA’s DOS Committee provides a detailed guide for scheduling nonimmigrant visa interviews using AVITS.

3/11/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031161. Business Immigration, Consular Processing, Family Immigration
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – March 11, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 11, 2026.

3/11/26
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AILA Announcements

2026 AILA Spring CLE Conference and Webcast

Join us for the 2026 AILA Spring CLE Conference and Webcast to get an insider’s view of what is happening at the government agencies. Agency officials and AILA liaison committee members will discuss the latest regulatory and policy initiatives affecting your practice and clients.

3/11/26
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AILA Announcements

Texas‑Focused Immigration Bond Hearing Practices After Maldonado Bautista

Join us on March 13th for a roundtable that features Texas based practitioners discussing current immigration bond hearing practices in Texas, with targeted attention to late breaking developments following Maldonado Bautista and how those changes are playing out before local Immigration Judges.

3/11/26
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AILA Announcements

Sign Up for an AILALink Training

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, April 14.

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

Deaths at Adult Detention Centers

AILA provides a continually updated list of press releases announcing deaths in adult immigration detention.

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 16050900. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – March 10, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 10, 2026.

3/10/26
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Notice of Revision of Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program

USCIS notice of revision of Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program. Comments are due 5/11/26. (91 FR 11559, 3/10/26)

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031033. EB-1
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE Temporarily Unavailable

USCIS announced that SAVE is temporarily unavailable due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031032.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOS to Publish Final Rule Amending Regulations for the DV Program

DOS will publish a final rule amending the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. The rule will require petitioners to submit unexpired passport information and scans with their entry forms and will amend regulatory language. The stated purpose is to combat fraud and improve program integrity.

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26031031. Consular Processing
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Federal Court Cases

CA9 Issues Temporary Stay of District Court Ruling on Bond Hearings

The court temporarily stayed a district court’s 12/18/25 declaratory judgment and 2/18/26 order which ruled that nationwide class members are entitled to a bond hearing and vacated Matter of Yajure Hurtado. (Maldonado Bautista v. DHS, 3/6/26)

3/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26030905. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
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Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: U.S. Consular Interview Scheduling Using ATLAS (Global Appointment System)

AILA’s DOS Committee provides a resource with detailed information and tips for using ATLAS to schedule consular interviews.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Litigation Resources, Sample Briefs

Sample Brief: Reply in Support of Habeas Petition Challenging Warrantless Arrest and Detention

Petitioners’ reply in support of a habeas petition challenging warrantless ICE arrests and detention as unconstitutional, alleging lack of cause, due process, and counsel, seeking release, and exclusion of unlawfully obtained evidence. (Complaint, Amendment, Other Pleading)

3/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26030906. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
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Federal Court Cases

Federal Court Blocks Key Portions of IFR Changing BIA Appellate Procedures

A federal court issued a summary judgement blocking key portions of the Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals IFR from taking effect, including provisions allowing summary dismissal of appeals and shortening the appeal deadline. (Amica Center for Immigrant Rights v. EOIR, 3/8/26)

3/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26030904. Removal & Relief
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Press Releases

AILA Executive Director: Federal Court Blocks Administration from Gutting Appeals in Immigration Court

AILA ED Ben Johnson congratulated the American Immigration Council and their litigation partners as the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted key pieces of the Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule that would severely undermine immigrants’ right to appeal.

3/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26030903.
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