Practice Resources
AILA’s Student Visa Taskforce offers guidance for practitioners on verifying the employment history of international students, especially those on OPT and STEM OPT, to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and avoid penalties.
Accessible to: Student, Member, Paralegal.
Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee is aware of the significant delays members are experiencing regarding the issuance of Form I-797, Receipt Notices, either by mail and/or myUSCIS across multiple service centers.
4/9/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040901.
Accessible to: Member.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 9, 2026.
4/9/26
Accessible to Public.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court granted in part the petition for review, holding that for special rule cancellation under INA §240A(b)(2)(A)(i)(II), an abuser may be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen at any time before the application is adjudicated. (Cardenas v. Att’y Gen., 3/31/26)
Accessible to: Paralegal, Govt/Policy, Student, Member.
AILA Announcements
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.
4/8/26
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AILA Announcements
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.
4/8/26
Accessible to Public.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
EOIR announced the investiture of 15 immigration judges and 17 temporary immigration judges in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Accessible to Public.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA and the American Immigration Council urge DOJ/EOIR to withdraw the BIA Appellate Procedures IFR, arguing it unlawfully cuts appeal time to 10 days, makes summary dismissal the default without a complete record, burdens counsel, and shifts errors and caseloads to federal courts.
Accessible to Public.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 8, 2026.
4/8/26
Accessible to Public.
Professional Resources
AILA and the National Well-Being Committee are proud to present Well-Being Week in Law 2026. Wellness is always important but takes on new contours during times of stress or upheaval. Join us May 4–8 as we come together to prioritize well-being!
Accessible to: Student, Member, Paralegal.
AILA Announcements
The American Immigration Lawyers Association urges Congress to oppose funding for ICE and CBP without real reforms and to reject immigration enforcement that is causing harm and making communities less safe.
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AILA Announcements
On April 16, over 300 AILA members from 34 chapters will visit Congress for AILA’s National Day of Action. If you’re not attending, you can still support AILA’s priorities by contacting your Member of Congress below!
4/7/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040701.
Accessible to Public.
Professional Resources
Reid Trautz, Senior Director of the Practice and Professionalism center, gives you 6 tips on how to maximize your productivity.
Accessible to: Paralegal, Student, Member.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DOL published the budget-in-brief for its FY2027 budget request. The request includes $10.7 billion in discretionary budget authority for a total budget of $52.8 billion. Of note, it includes a plan to make OFLC an independent agency directly under the Secretary.
4/7/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040700.
Accessible to Public.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOL notice announcing the annual updates, effective 4/7/26, to allowable monetary charges employers may charge H-2A workers when providing three meals a day, as well as the minimum and maximum travel-related subsistence reimbursements under the H-2A and H-2B programs. (91 FR 17664, 4/7/26)
Accessible to Public.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 7, 2026.
4/7/26
Accessible to Public.
Practice Resources
AILA's DOL Committee provides the following pointer regarding O*Net Job Zone updates, which began on 02/24/2026. However, it is presumed that the changes will be incorporated into the FLAG system on 07/01/2026. Existing Job Zone schema in use by OFLC until system update is completed.
Accessible to: Paralegal, Student, Member.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DHS posted a budget-in-brief of the FY27 President’s Budget Request of $118.4 billion for DHS, including $63.0 billion in net discretionary funding. It includes $10.5 billion for ICE ($10 billion discretionary), ($113 million discretionary), and $22.9 billion for CBP ($18.5 billion discretionary).
4/6/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040604.
Accessible to Public.
Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides the latest information available regarding legacy e-Gov interface Case Status Online Accounts and the transition to the new platform - a continuing update which USCIS begun in 2020.
Accessible to: Student, Member, Paralegal.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 6, 2026.
4/6/26
Accessible to Public.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court denied the petitions for review, holding that a Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months qualifies as a crime for which a sentence of one year or longer may be imposed under INA §237(a)(2)(A)(i). (Perdomo Ulloa v. Bondi, 3/25/26)
Accessible to: Student, Paralegal, Member, Govt/Policy.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that lay testimony alone is generally insufficient to establish exceptional and extremely unusual hardship for cancellation of removal under INA §240A(b)(1)(D) where expert medical evidence could reasonably have been produced. Matter of Pelagio Mendoza, 29 I&N Dec. 542 (BIA 2026)
Accessible to: Paralegal, Member, Govt/Policy, Student.