Press Releases
As the Trump Administration made a rapid series of immigration policy announcements and changes following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson responded in this statement.
12/1/25
AILA Doc. No. 25120110.
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Examples & Questions
AILA’s Amicus Committee is preparing a “stories” amicus brief to illustrate the real-world human and systemic harms caused by the government’s unlawful application of expedited removal to paroled individuals—from the perspective of immigration attorneys and their clients.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
USCIS announced new guidance to allow negative, country-specific factors to be considered when vetting immigration benefit applicants from the 19 countries named in Presidential Proclamation 10949.
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Practice Resources
AILA has put together a practice alert covering new immigration restrictions following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC. Among these new restrictions are the halt of all asylum decisions and specific restrictions and changes for Afghan and travel ban country nationals.
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Practice Resources
AILA provides a practice alert on the DOS pause of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify issued announcements regarding the termination of TPS for Haiti. The TPS designation and related benefits will terminate 2/3/26. Category A12 or C19 EADs issued under this designation will also expire 2/3/26.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Termination will be effective 2/3/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 2/3/26. (90 FR 54733, 11/28/25)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA did not err in concluding that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitioner failed to show extraordinary circumstances that would excuse his six-year delay in seeking reopening under the special rule for VAWA petitioners. (Sarkisov v. Bondi, 11/21/25)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court reversed BIA’s order finding petitioner no longer qualified as a “child” under the INA because she was over 21 at the time of the BIA’s decision, holding that age for cancellation under §240A(b)(1)(D) is determined when the IJ issues its decision. (Perez-Perez v. Bondi, 11/21/25)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA abused its discretion when it ignored credible, unrebutted, and legally significant evidence in the record and concluded that petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Honduran government was unable or unwilling to control MS-13. (Ramos Marquez v. Bondi, 11/19/25)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
Effective immediately, USCIS will consider relevant country-specific facts and circumstances such as those outlined in PP 10949 when adjudicating discretionary benefit requests such as adjustment of status applications, extension of nonimmigrant stay, and change of nonimmigrant status.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The termination will be effective 2/3/26. An advance copy of the termination notice is available in the Federal Register.
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Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA and the Council submitted comments opposing the termination of employment authorization documents (EAD) automatic extension. The comments pointed out how the agency's justifications for issuing the interim final rule are arbitrary and capricious and disregard reliance interests.
11/26/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112600.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 11/25/2025. (90 FR 53375, 11/25/2025)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the petitioner’s failure to comply with the precise requirements of INA §242(c) did not warrant dismissing or denying his petition, finding that imperfections in his filing did not deprive the government of notice or result in prejudice. (Kazarian v. Bondi, 11/18/25)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
HHS notice that HHS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will share certain information with DHS and ICE. This notice applies to data collected by CMS in connection with its role in the Medicaid program and is applicable immediately. (90 FR 53324, 11/25/25)
11/25/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112507.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS notice of revision of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Forms I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student and I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Comments are due 12/26/25. (90 FR 53377, 11/25/25)
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Professional Resources
Lawyer Well-Being Committee member Lynn Calder walks us through the benefits and practice of expressing gratitude.
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Professional Resources
Holiday's can be hard, but here are 7 tips and resources to help you stay grounded and well.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify issued announcements on EADs affected by DHS's termination of temporary protected status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar). Burma’s TPS designation and related benefits terminate 1/26/26. Category A12 or C19 EADs issued under Burma’s TPS designation are now valid until 1/26/26.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 11/25/25. Termination will be effective 1/26/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 1/26/26. (90 FR 53378, 11/25/25)
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Press Releases
Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), responded to news that the Trump Administration will reopen vetting for refugees who entered between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025.
11/25/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112502.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court found that the BIA properly concluded that the recidivist nature of the petitioner’s 2017 DUI conviction, his fourth such offense, demonstrated lack of good moral character under INA §240A(b)(1)(B) within the 10-year period. (Luna-Corona v. Bondi, 11/17/25)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
On remand from the Supreme Court in light of Loper Bright, the court held that the petitioner’s conviction in Virginia for receipt of stolen property was a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) rendering him ineligible for cancellation of removal. (Solis-Flores v. Bondi, 11/13/25)
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A report from TRAC (Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse) shows that asylum grant rates declined from 38.2% in August 2024 to 19.2% in August 2025.
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Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submitted comments in opposition to the information collection associated with the H-1B weighted lottery proposed rule.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
ICE 30-day notice of reinstatement of ICE Form 73-028, ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Comments are due 12/24/25. (90 FR 52990, 11/24/25)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS request for comments on the renewal of Form DS-5537, JADE Act Questionnaire. The form is used to evaluate Burmese applicants’ eligibility for U.S. visas in accordance with the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008. Comments are due 1/23/26. (90 FR 53045, 11/24/25)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar). The termination will be effective 1/26/26. An advance copy of the termination notice is available in the Federal Register.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s Field Operations Committee provides trends and tips the Committee has gathered thus far, though the intent is to obtain further information from the membership.
11/24/25
AILA Doc. No. 25040805.
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Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee reports that on November 19, 2025, the DOS Office of Consular Systems and Technology deployed a fix to address the fee payment issue causing names not to display for principal and/or dependent family members.
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Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee share an updated practice pointer on the implementation of ACH debit payments following updated information released by USCIS post implementation.
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Practice Resources
AILA provides a summary of CBP and USCIS Federal Register Notices which set the FY 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for certain immigration-related fees per H.R. 1.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOJ notice of revision and extension of Form EOIR-42A, Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents and Form EOIR-42B, Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. Comments are due 12/22/25. (90 FR 52708, 11/22/25)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS announced FY26 inflationary adjustments to certain fees required by H.R. 1. The new fees must be included with benefit requests postmarked on or after the effective date of 1/1/26. (90 FR 52693, 11/21/25)
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Featured Issues
The Trump Administration has implemented sweeping restrictions that shut America’s doors to people fleeing persecution. This featured issue page brings together policy updates, resources, and opportunities to advocate for due process for asylum seekers.
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Practice Resources
AILA's DOL Committee provides a brief recap of key changes resulting from the IFR on H-2A wage calculations, including wage calculations basis, elimination of SOC code 45-2099, and new SOC codes, among others.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
USCIS announced increases to certain immigration-related fees required by H.R. 1 for FY 2026. The new fees must be included with benefit requests postmarked on or after the effective date of 1/1/26.
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Professional Resources
Utilize this template to help you create and maintain a strong business plan for your law firm.
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Practice Resources
Recently, USCIS factors including a temporary hiring freeze and workforce attrition have reduced USCIS’s capacity to timely adjudicate cases while naturally increasing the chances for errors. This article explores an attorney’s obligation to catch an error in their client’s case and what to do next.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
ICE announced FY26 inflationary adjustments to certain fees required by H.R. 1, effective 12/1/25. The adjusted fee amounts for individuals removed in absentia and inadmissible individuals arrested between ports of entry are $5,130. (90 FR 52425, 11/20/25)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that under INA §240(c)(7)(C)(iv)(III), the extraordinary circumstances or extreme hardship waiver for motions to reopen only applies to temporal limitations for filing a motion to reopen to apply for relief under VAWA. Matter of B–S–H–, 29 I&N Dec. 313 (BIA 2025)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE has updated SAVE’s "FAQs on the Effect of Changes to Parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for SAVE Agencies" web page to reflect a recent Supreme Court order allowing DHS to proceed with termination of the 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DHS posted an E-Verify update regarding the impact of a 10/3/25 Supreme Court order allowing immediate termination of the 2023 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.
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Immigration News
The October 2025 GMS E-Bulletin continues our theme of personal stories from members as well as practical updates from the world of global migration.
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Immigration News, Practice Resources
Monthly newsletter brought to you by the members of the Family Section Steering Committee
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
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 11/19/2025. (90 FR 52092, 11/19/2025)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector of Arizona. The determination takes effect 11/19/2025. (90 FR 52090, 11/19/2025)
11/19/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111905.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS 60-day notice of request for comments on the extension of Form DS-117, Application To Determine Returning Resident Status. Comments are due 1/20/26. (90 FR 52128, 11/19/25)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS 30-day notice of request for comments and OMB submission of revisions to Form DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. In the notice, DOS responded to several points in AILA’s comment from an earlier comment period. Comments are due 12/19/25. (90 FR 52129, 11/19/25)
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