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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Updates on TPS for Yemen

On May 1st, a federal judge in New York blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 2,800 individuals from Yemen. The Verification and Documentation Committee provide this practice alert for more details.

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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Current State of I-730 Processing

Under the 2025 travel ban and refugee ban, the government has halted Refugee and Asylee Relative Petition (Form I-730) adjudications for many individuals around the world. This practice alert explains how I-730s for derivative asylees and refugees are impacted and the state of ongoing litigation.

5/5/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050500. Asylum & Refugees, Consular Processing
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal, International Associate.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – May 5, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 5, 2026.

5/5/26
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Immigration News

AILA Law Journal, Vol. 8, Number 1, April 2026

The April 2026 edition of the AILA Law Journal is now available.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Professional Resources

Jumpstart Your Meditation Practice—Part 2: Mobile Apps That Help

In this Well-Being Week in Law video, Margo Chernysheva shares her top tips for using meditation and sleep apps, explaining how she incorporates them into her routine in this 7-minute segment.

5/5/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050161. Well-Being
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

EOIR Final Rule on Position of Chief Administrative Law Judge at OCAHO

EOIR final rule adopting with minor changes the provisions of the 2020 IFR (85 FR 63204, 10/7/20) amending regulations to create the position of Chief Administrative Law Judge in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). The rule is effective 4/30/26. (91 FR 23168, 4/30/26)

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050413. Employer Compliance
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA1 Holds That There Is No Categorical Bar to Political Opinion Claims Based on Opposition to Gangs

Granting the petition for review and remanding, the court held that the BIA erred in applying a categorical rule that opposition to gangs cannot constitute a political opinion and failed to adequately address the petitioner’s religion-based asylum claim. (Lopez Martinez v. Blanche, 4/23/26)

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050404. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal.
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: USCIS Field Office Courtesy Emails

AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides a summary report of findings from examples collected in regard to courtesy emails from USCIS prior to field office interviews, including a practice tip.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – May 4, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 4, 2026.

5/4/26
Accessible to Public.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Holds IJ Must Enter In Absentia Order and Lacks Authority to Administratively Close Proceedings Where Respondent Fails to Appear

The BIA held that when respondents, including minors, fail to appear and DHS has established proper notice and removability, the IJ lacks authority to administratively close proceedings and must enter an in absentia removal order. Matter of Orozco Becerra, 29 I&N Dec. 600 (BIA 2026)

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050401. Removal & Relief
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

EOIR Announces Closure of San Francisco Immigration Court After 9/4/26

EOIR announced it will close the San Francisco Immigration Court at the close of business on 9/4/26 and make its Sansome Street location a hearing location under the Concord Immigration Court's adminstrative control. EOIR will issue new hearing notices for all cases reassigned to the Concord court.

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050400. Removal & Relief
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Professional Resources

Stretching for Sanity: AILA's Well‑Being Week in Law and the Power of Simple Movement

Immigration practice places emotional, cognitive, and physical demands on attorneys who navigate shifting policies and clients’ high-stakes needs. This piece highlights stretching as a tool to reduce stress, ease tension, and support wellbeing in work.

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043003. Well-Being
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Professional Resources

Jumpstart Your Meditation Practice—Part 1: Nervous System Reset

This 5-minute meditation, led by immigration lawyer and AILA well-being committee member Margo Chernysheva, offers a quick nervous system reset. It is the first in a three-part series for the 2026 Well-Being Week in Law.

5/4/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050162. Well-Being
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Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Understanding USCIS Updates to Processing Times Information, including Listed Location of Some Case Processing

AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides pointers to assist members with better understanding of the Processing Times chart following a shift within USCIS SCOPS processing times metrics.

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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

USCIS Announces Updates to Increased Screening and Vetting Procedures

USCIS update on increased vetting procedures. Notably, USCIS is lifting benefit processing holds for some cases and groups, such as asylum seekers not from “high-risk” countries and certain applications for EADs, oath ceremonies, and petitions from U.S. citizens, and, as of 4/30/26, medical doctors.

5/1/26 AILA Doc. No. 26033163. Asylum & Refugees, Naturalization & Citizenship
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Updates on Pause on Decisions for Travel Ban Countries

USCIS quietly adds medical physicians to group cases eligible for lift of processing holds. AILA recommends that members closely monitor the Strengthening Vetting USCIS page for unannounced updates.

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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – May 1, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 1, 2026.

5/1/26
Accessible to Public.
Examples & Questions

Call for Questions: DOS Agency Updates at 2026 AILA Annual Conference

AILA’s DOS Committee request questions from the membership for the upcoming DOS Agency Updates panel at Annual Conference. DOS representatives have been invited to participate but have not yet confirmed. Deadline to submit questions is May 17th, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.

5/1/26 AILA Doc. No. 26050163. Consular Processing
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Professional Resources

It’s Not You. It’s Them.

In a world where results don’t always reflect your true competence, learn how to overcome feelings of inadequacy and reclaim your focus.

5/1/26 AILA Doc. No. 26020505. Well-Being
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Professional Resources

Pro Bono High Five: Johnny Sinodis

In this series, AILA’s National Pro Bono Committee interviews Chapter Pro Bono Champions, asking them five questions to learn more about how they began doing pro bono work and the impact of their work.

5/1/26 AILA Doc. No. 26042402. Practice Management
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Press Releases

AILA: DHS Funding Restored, But Accountability Still Missing

AILA ED Ben Johnson responded to Congress restoring most DHS funding, noting that “it does not resolve the deeper policy failures that led to this shutdown or address the repeated, documented abuses within immigration enforcement that sparked this crisis.”

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043005.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOL Notice of Availability and Comment Request on CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification

DOL notice of availability and request for comments on extension and revision of Forms ETA-9142C, Application for Temporary Employment Certification and ETA-9141C, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination. Comments are due 6/1/26. (91 FR 23308, 4/30/26)

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043004. Business Immigration
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Professional Resources

Well-Being Week in Law 2026

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!

4/30/26 Well-Being
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: New Immigration Fees Authorized by the Reconciliation Bill

USCIS has published an Interim Final Rule codifying the collection of fees and other provisions for asylum, Form I-94, temporary protected status, and employment authorization documents. This alert will continue to be updated with any new details provided.

Accessible to: Member, Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal, International Associate.
Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

USCIS Announces Cap Reached for FY26 Second Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas

USCIS announced it reached the cap for the additional 27,736 H-2B visas made available for the second allocation of returning workers for FY26 with 4/1/26-4/30/26 start dates. 4/21/26 was the final receipt date for petitions requesting supplemental H-2B visas under this allocation.

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043002. Business Immigration, H-2B Temporary Worker
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Examples & Questions

Call for Questions: CBP Agency Updates at Annual Conference 2026

AILA’s CBP Committee request questions from the membership for the upcoming CBP Agency Updates panel at Annual Conference. Deadline to submit questions is May 17th, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043001. Admissions & Border
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Practice Resources

AI Prompt Construction Template

Check out this practical guide to crafting effective AI prompts, featuring key tips and a step-by-step template.

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 25080761. Practice Management
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 30, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 30, 2026.

4/30/26
Accessible to Public.
Press Releases

AILA Executive Director Welcomes Congressional Call to Protect Iranians in U.S.

As direct armed conflict continues in Iran and across the region, AILA commends bicameral Democratic action echoing AILA’s call for protections for Iranian nationals who are unable to return home and urges similar protections for people unable to return safely to other conflict-affected countries.

4/30/26 AILA Doc. No. 26043000.
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: DOS Issues Cable on Asylum-Related Questions to Visa Applicants

On April 28, 2026, DOS issued a cable directing consular officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning to their country of residence, and to refuse visas for those who respond affirmatively.

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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS IFR Codifying H.R. 1 Fees and Requirements Including Penalty for Unpaid Annual Asylum Fee

DHS IFR implementing certain H.R. 1 fees and requirements, effective 5/29/26. It states USCIS will reject asylum applications if the Annual Asylum Fee is not paid within 30 days of notification, limits validity of EADs under TPS to a year, and more. Comments are due 6/29/26. (91 FR 22952, 4/29/26)

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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 29, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 29, 2026.

4/29/26
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AILA Announcements

AILA New Member Roundtable May 2026

Interested in maximizing your AILA membership? Join us on May 1st for our introductory roundtable, where AILA staff and volunteer leaders will provide a comprehensive overview of your benefits and answer any questions.

4/29/26
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Holds That FBI Memorandum Indicating Respondent Is National Security Risk Warrants Significant Weight in Bond Proceedings

The BIA held that an FBI Letterhead Memorandum indicating that the respondent is a potential national security risk warrants significant weight in bond proceedings, and ordered the respondent detained without bond. Matter of Shentu, 29 I&N Dec. 595 (BIA 2026)

4/28/26 AILA Doc. No. 26042804. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
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Practice Resources

A Practical Overview of the Attorney Discipline Process at EOIR and DHS

This article provides a practical overview of the federal attorney disciplinary systems within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

4/28/26 AILA Doc. No. 25081401. Practice Management
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: AILA Tracking Detentions at USCIS Biometrics Appointments

AILA is tracking increased reports of detentions at USCIS biometrics appointments.

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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS to Publish IFR with Penalty for Unpaid Annual Asylum Fees and Other H.R. 1 Requirements

DHS will publish an IFR implementing H.R. 1 fees and requirements, effective 5/29/26. It states USCIS will reject asylum applications if the Annual Asylum Fee is not paid within 30 days of notification, limits validity of EADs for TPS-holders to a year, and more. Comments will be due 6/29/26.

Accessible to Public.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 28, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 28, 2026.

4/28/26
Accessible to Public.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA4 Holds Matter of K– Does Not Apply Where Petitioner Admits Drug Offenses in Seeking Cancellation of Removal

The court held that Matter of K– does not apply where a petitioner, represented by counsel, admits to controlled substance offenses under oath in seeking cancellation of removal, and that such admissions preclude a finding of good moral character. (Sandoval Diaz v. Blanche, 4/20/26)

4/28/26 AILA Doc. No. 26042800. Cancellation, Suspension & 212(c), Crimes, Removal & Relief
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