AILA Blog
AILA member Muhammed Üzüm describes the Diversity Visa process from being drawn in the lottery to successful completion and warns against scammers in this Think Immigration blog post.
5/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 25051408.
Practice Resources
AILA’s DOL Liaison Committee provides a resource on alternative wage surveys and their proper naming conventions based on information in quarterly performance public disclosure data provided by DOL. The information is current as of 4/1/25.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS issued a 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on Form DS-3035, the J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application. Comments are due by 7/14/25. (90 FR 20544, 5/14/25)
5/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 25051405.
Waivers
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
On 5/9/25, President Trump signed a proclamation that creates a process for departure for undocumented immigrants using the CBP Home app, provides government-funded flights and an exit bonus, directs DHS to increase its enforcement and removal operations force, and more. (90 FR 20357, 5/14/25)
AILA Announcements
Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook is the resource attorneys turn to for comprehensive, authoritative analysis of all areas of immigration law. Purchasers also receive a recording of Ira Kurzban's exclusive roundtable on recent updates in law and policy.
5/14/25
AILA Announcements
Join us on Thursday 5/15/25 for a late-breaking web seminar, during which expert panelists will discuss executive orders impacting employer compliance, how to help business clients create a protocol, compliance assessment and training for employer/business clients, and more. Register now!
AILA Announcements
AILA’s 2025 editions of the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) and Immigration Regulations (CFR) have been fully updated through April 2, 2025, and will be shipping this June. Complete our form to be notified when they are available for purchase.
5/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 25050931.
Practice Resources
AILA's Verification & Documentation Committee shares updates regarding TPS for Afghanistan, including EAD validity and recommendations for employer re-verification.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 14, 2025.
5/14/25
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court upheld the BIA’s determination that petitioner’s Texas conviction for online solicitation of a minor rendered him removable under INA §237(a)(2)(E)(i) for committing a “crime of child abuse,” and upheld BIA’s denial of his motion to reconsider. (Sandoval Argueta v. Bondi, 5/9/25)
Federal Agencies
ICE guidance for "Unaccompanied Alien Children Joint Initiative, Field Implementation". Outlines phases of implementing the joint DHS-ICE-HSI initiative to locate UACs who have not had contact with HHS-ORR since being released from their custody.
Visa Bulletins
USCIS determined that, for June 2025, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart, and applicants in all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that a new webpage provides SAVE-registered agencies with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on how changes in parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) affect SAVE verification.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons issued a delegation order vesting the Executive Associate Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations with limited customs officer enforcement authority.
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, June 10.
5/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submitted a public comment today, opposing the April 14th, 2025 announcement that the BIA would be reduced to just 15 members while there is currently a historic backlog.
Visa Bulletins
DOS posted the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the Diversity Visa (DV) program, U.S. government employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), and more.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice announcing that the DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is set to expire on 5/20/25. This termination is effective 7/14/25. (90 FR 20309, 5/13/25)
Liaison Minutes
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides an annotated agenda from the April 2, 2025, meeting with representatives from the Visa Office in the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Office of the Legal Adviser.
Practice Resources
AILA’s USCIS Field Operations Committee received reports that some local USCIS field offices are enforcing the REAL ID requirement to enter federal building, yet most are not. If required, members are encouraged to contact their local USCIS liaison and report a trend to the national committee.
5/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 25051302.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 13, 2025.
5/13/25
AILA Announcements
AILA’s “Cookbook” of tried-and-true recipes for successful immigration applications and petitions is being fully updated.
5/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 25050606.
Adjustment of Status, Business Immigration, E Treaty Categories, EB-1, EB-5 Investors, Family Immigration, Family-Based Immigrants, H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation, H-2B Temporary Worker, Humanitarian Parole, K & V Visas, L-1 Intracompany Transferee, Labor Certification (Permanent), Naturalization & Citizenship, R Religious Workers, T & U Status, TN Professionals
AILA Announcements
Removal defense is at the forefront, and cancellation of removal is the principal form of relief for respondents who have lived in the United States for many years. On 5/20/25, our panel of experts will explore the complexities of these cases and how you can effectively advocate for clients.
AILA Announcements
AILA's Benefits Litigation Toolbox for Business Practitioners provides practice advisories, sample briefs, and other tools for litigating delays and denials of employment-based benefits in federal court. Samples cover H-1B, L-1A, E-2, J-1, R-1, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-5, and PERM-related lawsuits.
Professional Resources
Is email ruling your life? This article has tips to help.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA's DOS Liaison Committee on 5/21/25 as it shares updates and takeaways from the April 2025 liaison meeting with DOS. You'll also have a chance to share questions you'd like to see discussed during the DOS Open Forum at AILA's Annual Conference next month.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submitted comments on Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). The comments argue that the Form G-325R should be withdrawn as it violates constitutional rights and the requirements of the APA and PRA.
5/12/25
AILA Doc. No. 25051205.
Liaison Minutes
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides key takeaways from a meeting with DOS officials on April 2, 2025, and a subsequent DOS presentation at the AILA Spring CLE Open Forum on April 5, 2025.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA National and the Global Migration Section for the Annual Global Migration Forum to gain expert insights, explore key policy shifts, and connect with top professionals worldwide. This conference will be held June 22 and 23 at the Westin in Downtown Denver—the perfect accompaniment to AC25.
Press Releases
AILA ED Ben Johnson highlighted Senator Ruben Gallego’s (D-AZ) immigration reform proposal, noting that AILA is ready to work “to build out a structurally sound plan that will design a fair and reasonable immigration system that is balanced and advances America’s prosperity and future.”
5/12/25
AILA Doc. No. 25051203.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. The TPS designation for the country expires on 5/20/25, and the termination will be effective on 7/12/25.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 12, 2025.
5/12/25
Practice Resources
AILA received reports that ICE OPLA will begin filing motions to recalendar in all cases that were previously administratively closed.
AILA Announcements
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Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert regarding changes to visa and passport issuances pursuant to Executive Orders 14168 and 14201.
Practice Resources
A cable circulated in the press that provides guidance to consular officers on how to determine an applicant’s sex pursuant to EO 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
Practice Resources
A cable circulated in the press providing guidance to consular officers on how to adjudicate visa for athletes pursuant to EO 14201, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”
Practice Resources
8 FAM 403.3 Gender Designation
Client Flyers
AILA provides a simple flyer to help your clients understand alien registration requirements. There is a generic PDF version and a customizable Word version. Please share widely with your networks.
5/9/25
AILA Doc. No. 25041634.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
On 5/9/25, EOIR Acting Director Sirce Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-31, “Addendum to Policy Memorandum 25-30,” providing additional guidance regarding clerical transfers of cases between non-detained and detained dockets, and clarifying section VI of PM 25-30, “Clerical Transfers.”
Professional Resources
In this series AILA’s National Pro Bono Committee interviews Chapter Pro Bono Champions, asking them five questions to learn more about how they began doing pro bono work and the impact of their work.
Voting results of bylaw amendments as well as election results of AILA officers and directors.
5/9/25
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 9, 2025.
5/9/25
AILA Announcements
Even though a nonimmigrant petition has been approved by USCIS, attorneys cannot rest, as the visa is not secured until it is approved at the U.S. embassy or consulate. During our May 13 web seminar, our panel of experts will offer guidance on how to plan for success and manage denials.
Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS High Impact Adjudications Assistance (HIAA) Committee provides a few pointers to consider when preparing to file during FY2026 H-1B cap filing season.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA’s Global Migration Section on May 14 for its quarterly call to discuss how recent developments in the United States have led to challenges for certain foreign nationals who are unable to obtain or renew their visas, forcing them (and corporations) to reconsider their residency options.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA’s Business Section on May 12 for its quarterly call to discuss recent trends and updates, including executive orders, H-1B trends, consular developments, and travel. Open to all AILA members—register now!
Practice Resources
Innovation and Technology Committee member Michael Harris shares how the evolution of OpenAI's ChatGPT, from GPT-1 to GPT-4.5, is revolutionizing immigration law practice by enabling attorneys to create custom AI tools. Learn how to create a custom GPT in this step by step guide.
Professional Resources
Increased demand has led firms to reshape their practices to increase efficiency. More lawyers are now contracting freelance paralegals, allowing flexibility and control. Learn about the ethics of engaging freelance paralegals in this article from Michele Carney.
5/8/25
AILA Doc. No. 21041534.
Ethics
Policy Briefs
This brief focuses on the bill’s proposed fees that will undermine the immigration system, erect severe barriers to congressionally enacted legal pathways, and harm American businesses and communities in the process.