Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that states can now use SAVE to verify the citizenship of voters and voting registrants using the last four digits of the individual’s Social Security number rather than requiring the full nine digits.
11/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110404.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOJ announced that it has removed Baltimore County, Maryland, as a designated sanctuary jurisdiction after the county recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ICE to collaborate on immigration enforcement.
11/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110403.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court upheld the removability of the petitioner, finding that his Florida conviction for engaging in an act of culpably negligent child neglect that did not result in serious injury constituted a “crime of child abuse” under INA §237(a)(2)(E)(i). (Bastias v. Att’y Gen., 10/30/25)
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA's USCIS Benefits Policy Committee submitted comments to USCIS expressing concern that new policy will make it more difficult to apply for immigration benefits and requesting the agency amend the new policy.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA abused its discretion by failing to fully consider the country-conditions evidence that the Honduran petitioner put forth to support her claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. (Alfaro-Zelaya v. Bondi, 10/31/25)
Professional Resources
Retirement can be a complicated endeavor. In this article, one former member shares their journey to new life after practice.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 4, 2025.
11/4/25
Practice Resources
AILA National shares information on how federal agencies may be affected as a result of the government shutdown. This page will continue to be updated as more information is received.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. Proposed changes include requiring anyone filing or associated with an immigration benefits request to submit biometrics. Comments are due 1/2/26. (90 FR 49062, 11/3/25)
11/3/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110331.
Practice Resources
Following the publication of a new IFR (90 FR 48799, 10/30/25) removing 540-day automatic extensions for work authorization renewals, AILA has put together a chart showing the list of categories that are impacted by this change.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 3, 2025.
11/3/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOL announced it has resumed processing of employer requests for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations for temporary and permanent employment in the United States. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s (OFLC) Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is now accessible.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submits a comment to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative providing suggestions on how to improve the operation and implementation of the USMCA.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS posted updated information regarding the Rosario Class Action for asylum seekers whose requests for EADs have not been adjudicated within the 30-day period. It provides an overview of the class action and inquiry instructions for class members whose EADs have not been adjudicated.
FR Regulations & Notices
Memorandum for DOS and HHS secretaries transitioning the administration of initial resettlement grants and contracts from DOS to HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement.
AILA Governance
The Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) is currently accepting requests from chapters to evaluate candidates for support, opposition, or endorsement in the 2026 midterm elections.
Please note: Requests must be submitted by chapters, not by individual AILA members.
10/31/25
AILA Doc. No. 24071506.
FR Regulations & Notices
Memorandum for DOS, DHS, and HHS secretaries with the presidential determination of the admission of up to 7,500 refugees in FY2026. Admissions will be primarily allocated to Afrikaners and “other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands.” (90 FR 49005, 10/31/25)
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that respondents subject to an asylum cooperative agreement (ACA) must prove by a preponderance of evidence they will more likely than not be persecuted or tortured in the third country to avoid the safe third country bar. Matter of C–I–G–M– & L–V–S–G–, 29 I&N Dec. 291 (BIA 2025)
AILA Blog
AILA Elected Director Heather Prendergast describes a recent consultation that deeply affected her as a young Venezuelan couple faces detention and removal after a routine traffic stop upended their lives.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 31, 2025.
10/31/25
Tutorial Videos
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which comes from traditional Chinese medicine and other ancient healing systems, helps you tap into the energy flow channels within your body. Watch this 22-minute video from Lawyer Well-Being Week for an introduction to this meditation technique.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA’s live online course, AI Essentials: Custom GPTs, running Oct. 14–28, 2025. Learn to build and safely use GPTs in your immigration practice. Enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. Full course available as a recording after the live sessions conclude.
10/31/25