Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
CBP Final Rule establishing Gordie Howe International Bridge border crossing as a Class A port of entry for immigration and part of the port of Detroit for customs purposes. The rule is effective 3/22/26, and CBP will update its website when the crossing is fully operational. (91 FR 3995, 1/30/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the petitioner’s two convictions under Massachusetts law for “open and gross lewdness” were not categorically crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs) under INA §237(a)(2)(A), and thus granted the petition for review. (Tomar v. Bondi, 1/23/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the Matter of N–A–M– framework is the proper rubric for determining whether a crime is particularly serious and that there is no presumption that a single misdemeanor conviction is not for a particularly serious crime. Matter of E–A–S–O–, 29 I&N Dec. 422 (BIA 2026)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
Joint DOL and DHS temporary rule authorizing the issuance of up to 64,716 additional H-2B visas in FY26. The visas will be distributed in three allocations based on the petitioner's start date of need through the end of the fiscal year. The rule is effective 1/30/26-9/30/26. (91 FR 5040, 2/3/26)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS 60-day notice of the reinstatement with change of Form I-129H2A, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H–2A Classification. Comments are due 3/30/26. (91 FR 3912, 1/29/26)
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Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap will be open 3/4/26-3/19/26. The announcement shares information the registration process, the new weighted slelection process, and the $100,000 H-1B fee.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court ruled DHS exceeded its authority by vacating Venezuela’s TPS designation and shortening Haiti’s TPS period, finding TPS statute allows only designation, extension, or termination—not midstream vacatur—and requires strict procedures. (Nat’l TPS All., et al. v. Noem, et al., 1/28/26)
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 30, 2026.
1/30/26
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Professional Resources
Learn how to establish boundaries with clients and yourself to attain better work-life balance, including what to put in your engagement agreement and how to discuss it with clients.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS 60-day notice of the extension without change of the e-Request Tool. Comments are due 3/30/26. (91 FR 3913, 1/29/26)
1/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26012904.
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Press Releases
AILA leadership responded to the Senate vote to block passage of a combined spending bill, driven by opposition to increasing funding to DHS without, at the same time, enacting meaningful measures that check the unlawful abuses and violence being committed in cities across the nation.
1/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26012903.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that where the respondent did not appear at a hearing, was properly served with notice, and DHS provided evidence of their removability, the IJ erred in continuing proceedings rather than entering an in absentia removal order. Matter of Laurent Castro, 29 I&N Dec. 419 (BIA 2026)
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AILA Blog
AILA Past President Jeremy McKinney describes how Congress normalized “arming a civil enforcement agency with criminal-style power while insisting the Constitution counts for less” and what must be done to ensure “Civil law is not a back door to a police state.”
1/29/26
AILA Doc. No. 26012901.
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AILA Announcements
As the Senate continues negotiating funding bills, and a vote potentially loos, AILA is urging Congress to oppose any increase in funding for DHS. Use our advocacy tools to quickly and easily contact your senators and urge them to oppose increased funding for DHS.
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Professional Resources
As the threat of more ICE surges comes up, immigration firms are implementing workplace safety protocols to give a sense of security and preparedness. Here is how to do it.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 29, 2026.
1/29/26
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Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program issued a bulletin on the suspension and restriction of entry of first-time arriving refugees pursuant to Executive Order 14163.
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Professional Resources
Life can bring moments of bad news and disappointments. How we handle those moments can make a huge difference in our well-being. Laura Kelley and Charity Anastasio talk strategies for these times in this well-being skills builder. This program was originally a part of Lawyer Well-Being week 2023.
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AILA Blog
AILA member Joey Barnett describes how EB-5 has evolved from a niche corner of immigration law to "one of the most dynamic, high-stakes, and fast-evolving areas that U.S. immigration attorneys handle."
1/28/26
AILA Doc. No. 26012861.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 28, 2026.
1/28/26
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Professional Resources
Learn more about the environmental and energy costs created by the AI revolution and the need for sustainability going forward.
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Professional Resources
Paul Unger, a lawyer and productivity guru, regularly presents on time management techniques for lawyers. Here are ten of Unger’s best tips for managing your time better.
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Practice Resources
Immigration detention facilities often subject detainees to inadequate and punitive conditions, affecting immigrants' ability to fight their cases. This guide outlines how attorneys can document these violations and use them to support their clients' legal cases and broader advocacy efforts.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 27, 2026.
1/27/26
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