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.
11/19/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS released a chart of EB-5-related fees affected by the 11/12/25 district court decision in Moody v. Noem, which stayed certain EB-5 related fees that were codified by DHS in the 2024 Fee Rule. Effective immediately, USCIS will accept the fees that were in effect until 3/31/24.
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, December 16.
11/18/25
AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
AILA Governance
Review the November 18 Special Meeting of the Members presentation.
11/18/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111831.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS will post a NPRM to the Federal Register on 11/19/25 to rescind the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations, giving DHS officers "broader discretion" when evaluating applicants' likelihood to become a public charge. Comments on the NPRM are due 30 days after publication.
Professional Resources
Legal malpractice insurance is an important protection for every law firm, but the process of purchasing insurance can often be confusing. To demystify that process, Reid Trautz, Senior Director of AILA Practice & Professionalism Center, answers FAQs about malpractice insurance.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 18, 2025.
11/18/25
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the record evidence, including head trauma, alcohol abuse, dementia, anxiety, depression, and memory disturbance, clearly contained indicia of incompetence warranting further inquiry by the IJ. (Lemus-Escobar v. Bondi, 6/16/25, amended 11/10/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court stayed its 10/24/25 panel order denying a motion for a stay of removal for a Peruvian family, after a judge requested a vote on en banc rehearing. The panel vacated oral argument and allowed optional supplemental briefs on the en banc question. (Rojas-Espinoza v. Bondi, 11/10/25)
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that a single attempt to report harm by private actors to local police, without further police harm or evidence of widespread collusion with the alleged persecutors, does not show the government is unable or unwilling to protect. Matter of K-S-H-, 29 I&N Dec. 307 (BIA 2025)
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS published the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador relating to the transfer of third-country nationals to Ecuador, effected by exchange of diplomatic notes on 7/16/25 and 7/23/25. (90 FR 51376, 11/17/25)
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 17, 2025.
11/17/25
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
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
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.