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)
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.
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)
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)
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.
Practice Resources
On November 19, 2025, a federal judge blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. The Verification and Documentation Committee provide this practice alert for updates on TPS for Syria and impacts to compliance.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submitted comments in opposition to the information collection associated with the H-1B weighted lottery proposed rule.
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)
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)
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 24, 2025.
11/24/25
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 21, 2025.
11/21/25
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.