DOS Secretary announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who allegedly enact or implement laws or policy “that enable uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, and/or the incitement of imminent violence” against Afrikaners and other minority groups in South Africa.
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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 September 17, 2026.
9/17/26
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Professional Resources
A strong business plan helps immigration law firms define their vision and serve clients effectively. This article provides a business plan template that can help your firm align strategy, operations, and resources to establish long-term success in a competitive market.
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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 September 16, 2026.
9/16/26
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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 September 15, 2026.
9/15/26
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Examples & Questions
AILA's DOL Committee seeks examples of PERM denials where the case was denied solely because the filing deadline went beyond the usual 180-peroid, but were part of the group of cases that received filing accommodations due to the government shutdown in October 2025.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-13) updating Policy Manual guidance on referring cases for revocation of naturalization (denaturalization) under section 340 of the INA. Feedback is due 10/14/26.
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Client Flyers
AILA provides a flyer to help your clients understand changes for F-1 and J-1 visas, including elimination of duration of status. Please note: these changes are currently enjoined and will not take effect 9/15/26. The flyer is available as a generic PDF and a customizable Word version. Please share.
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Featured Issues
DHS has attempted to end the longstanding duration of status framework for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, replacing it with fixed periods of admission for these visas. This page will collect resources to help practitioners navigate this change and litigation that may impact its implementation.
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Practice Resources
AILA updates members that new versions of Forms I-539 and I-765 will no longer take effect on September 15, 2026 due to an injunction. New versions of Form I-485, Supp A and Supp J, I-945, and I-356 take effect on September 18. No grace period is provided but preview versions are available.
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Federal Court Cases
On September 14, 2026, the evening before the Elimination of Duration of Status Final Rule was set to take effect, the District Court of Massachusetts enjoined its implementation in Presidents Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration v. DHS (9/14/22).
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