Chapter Documents
November 6, 2026
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Join AILA New England for our 23rd Annual Conference, Forward with Purpose: Upholding Justice in Uncertain Times.
9/21/26
AILA Doc. No. 26042206.
Accessible to: Member, International Associate, Student.
Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Committee provides a practice alert regarding DOS’s acknowledgement that the DV pause and 75-country IV pause are no longer in effect. The Committee also provides advice on next steps for practitioners.
Accessible to: Student, Paralegal, Member.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that, in the absence of a timely answer to the Notice of Intent to Discipline, the Board generally does not diverge from the sanction recommended in a Notice of Intent to Discipline that is based on reciprocal discipline. Matter of Cuber, 30 I&N Dec. 59 (BIA 2026)
9/21/26
AILA Doc. No. 26092107.
Accessible to: Student, Govt/Policy, Paralegal, Member.
Agency Memos & Announcements
On September 10, 2026, DOS issued an official cable instructing all U.S. embassies and consulates to immediately resume processing and issuance of immigrant visas and diversity visas.
Accessible to Public.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 21, 2026.
9/21/26
Accessible to Public.
Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Committee provides a practice alert on the August 24, 2026, recission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, discussing what the recission means for Syrian nationals.
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
FR Regulations & Notices
DOL Wage and Hour Division notice and request for comments on a proposed information request extension regarding MSPA requirements on disclosures to farmworkers related to pay, calculation of pay, housing, meals, and more. Comments are due 11/20/26. (91 FR 59807, 9/21/26)
Accessible to Public.
FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice stating that DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is further extending the “Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens” first issued on 1/23/25. This extension, dated 9/21/26, will expire in 180 days. (91 FR 59795, 9/21/26)
Accessible to Public.
AILA Blog
In this blog post, AILA member Angelo Paparelli interviews former USCIS asylum adjudicator Joshua Perez about the adjudicator’s view of an asylum filing and concludes that “understanding the digital context in which cases are reviewed is becoming an essential part of effective advocacy.”
Accessible to Public.
Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS announced that, effective 10/1/26, it will expand its online presence review to cover I, TN, and TD visa applicants. DOS instructs all applicants subject to this expanded vetting to set all of their social media profiles to "public" or "open."
Accessible to Public.
FR Regulations & Notices
DOS 60-day notice of comment request on the creation of Form DS-864E, Request for Exemption From Immigrant Visa Applicant's Affidavit of Support. Comments are due 11/17/26. (91 FR 59292, 9/18/26)
Accessible to Public.
AILA Announcements
The Asylum & Refugee Committee holds monthly office hours every 3rd Monday, 2-3 pm ET. Join this open forum to discuss issues practitioners are facing, to strategize, and to otherwise collaborate with a group of experts. All are welcome and the committee is grateful for members' participation.
Accessible to: Member.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on September 18, 2026.
9/18/26
Accessible to Public.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that a noncitizen convicted of an aggravated felony is inadmissible under INA §212(a)(8)(A) as an immigrant ineligible to citizenship, overruled Matter of Kanga, and held that its decision applies prospectively only. Matter of A–V–O–, 30 I&N Dec. 44 (BIA 2026)
Accessible to: Govt/Policy, Student, Member, Paralegal.
Practice Resources
USCIS responds to AILA's inquiry regarding cases impacted by a system glitch that caused online case statuses to state that the case was being placed on hold due to issues with payment. USCIS is actively working to resolve the issue.
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.
FR Regulations & Notices
CDC notice with comment period to announce the extension of the Title 42 order denying entry of non-citizens who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan during the last 21 days until 10/11/26. (91 FR 58673, 9/16/26)
Accessible to Public.
Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides clarification on the effective dates and versions for Form I-485 and associated supplement forms given the interim final rule published on 9/04/26. As a reminder, due to the Public Charge FR, the 9/18/26 edition of Form I-485 becomes effective on 9/18/26.
Accessible to: Paralegal, Student, Member.
AILA Blog
AILA Benefits Litigation Committee Member Steven Brown details the recent injunction postponing the effective date of DHS's Final Rule replacing duration of status with fixed periods of admission for F, J, and I nonimmigrants (international students) and what the ruling means.
Accessible to Public.
Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC announced a new Records Management page on the Foreign Labor Certification website. It covers OFLC’s records retention policy, explains how FLAG retains and disposes of records, and provides guidance on searching for and retrieving case information from FLAG.
Accessible to Public.
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.
Accessible to Public.
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
Accessible to Public.
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.
Accessible to: Member, Student, Paralegal.