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Visa Bulletins

Visa Bulletin For May 2026

DOS posted the May 2026 Visa Bulletin with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the Diversity Visa (DV) program, availability of family-sponsored and employment-based visas, EB-5 for Indian nationals, U.S. Government Employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), and more.

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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE and E-Verify Provide Updates on EAD Validity TPS Holders from Burma (Myanmar)

SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for TPS-holders from Burma (Myanmar) in response to the 1/26/26 order in Aung DOE v. Noem postponing TPS termination. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 7/1/26. The updates supersede prior guidance.

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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 14, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 14, 2026.

4/14/26
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Examples & Questions

Call for Plaintiffs: Delayed or Cancelled Naturalization Oath Ceremonies

The American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Council, and co‑counsel seek plaintiffs for a lawsuit to compel unlawfully withheld naturalization oath ceremonies. We seek approved applicants without an oath date or with a cancelled ceremony.

4/14/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041461. Naturalization & Citizenship
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Professional Resources

AILA Futures Report: The Future of Immigration Law Practice

This report, developed by the AILA Future of Immigration Law Practice Task Force, explores structural shifts—from AI to market change—reshaping immigration law and offers a framework for lawyers to adapt, lead, and shape the profession’s future.

4/14/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041000. Practice Management
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AILA Announcements

AI Essentials: Copilot Live Online Course

Join us from 4/28 - 5/12 for a hands-on, beginner-friendly online course that offers participants the skills to use Microsoft 365 Copilot today, to improve writing, streamline office work, reduce research time, and build safe workflows.

4/14/26
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AILA Governance

2026 Annual Plan and Budget

The AILA Annual Plan and Budget for 2026 was approved by the Board of Governors on January 24, 2026.

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040904.
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Amicus Briefs/Alerts

AILA Files Amicus Brief in CA9 Defending Right to Counsel in Reasonable Fear Proceedings

AILA argued that meaningful access to counsel is essential in reasonable fear proceedings. Despite requesting counsel, the detained petitioner was forced to proceed pro se at the RF interview and IJ review, undermining statutory and due process protections. (Amador-Canacas v. Bondi, 4/9/26)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041334. Asylum & Refugees, Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

DOL Notice of Availability and Comment Request on Report on Occupational Employment and Wages

DOL notice of availability and request for comments on the Report on Occupational Employment and Wages. Comments are due 5/13/26. (91 FR 18882, 4/13/26)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041333. Business Immigration
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

EOIR to Stop Hearings at San Francisco Immigration Court’s Montgomery Street Location

EOIR announced it will stop holding hearings at the San Francisco Immigration Court’s Montgomery Street location after 5/1/26. Some cases will be reassigned to the court’s Sansome Street location, and filings for such cases should be filed at the Sansome Street location beginning 5/4/26.

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041365. Removal & Relief
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Congressional Updates

Vote Recommendation: AILA Urges YES Vote on H.R. 1689 to Designate Haiti for TPS

On 4/13/26, AILA sent a vote recommendation to House Members urging a YES vote on H.R. 1689 which would designate Haiti for TPS.

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AILA Governance

Board Meeting Schedule

View the schedule of upcoming AILA Board of Governors meetings.

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 99900686.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases

BIA Holds IJs Must Conduct In Absentia Hearing Where Record Contains Evidence of Alienage Despite DHS Nonappearance

The BIA held that where respondent is charged as present without admission or parole, neither party appears, and the record contains evidence of alienage, the IJ errs in terminating proceedings instead of conducting an in absentia hearing. Matter of Bolivar-Bolivar, 29 I&N Dec. 548 (BIA 2026)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041363. Removal & Relief
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA9 Holds BIA Applied Wrong Diligence Standard and Finds “Stateless” Petitioner Acted with Due Diligence

The court held that the BIA employed the wrong diligence standard in upholding the IJ’s denial of the petitioner’s second motion to reopen and that the petitioner acted with due diligence in pursuing vacatur of the conviction on which her removal order was based. (Eskilian v. Bondi, 4/2/26)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041362. Crimes, Removal & Relief
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AILA Blog

Think Immigration: A Step Toward a Better Way on Immigration

AILA Grassroots Advocacy Associate Paul Rampersaud describes the key components that members will be sharing with congressional delegations this week as AILA's National Day of Action takes place on Capitol Hill; he also highlights how you can take action from any location.

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041063.
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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 13, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 13, 2026.

4/13/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE and E-Verify Provide Updates on EAD Validity for TPS Holders from South Sudan

SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for South Sudanese TPS-holders, given the 12/30/25 ruling in African Communities Together v. Noem extending their validity. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 7/1/26. The updates supersede guidance issued 3/12/26.

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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA8 Holds It Lacks Jurisdiction to Review DHS Removal Discretion and Finds Petitioner Waived Due Process Claim

The court held that the petitioner waived her due process argument based on IJ bias by failing to meaningfully raise it before the BIA, and found that it lacked jurisdiction to review DHS’s exercise of removal discretion. (Quijano-Duran, et al. v. Bondi, 4/2/26)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041332. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA9 Finds No Impermissible Retroactivity in Applying Reinstatement Provision and Petitioner Failed to Show Prejudice

The court held that applying IIRAIRA’s reinstatement provision to the petitioner was not impermissibly retroactive, and that a petitioner must show prejudice to obtain relief for an alleged denial of counsel in reinstatement proceedings. (Verduzco Ruiz v. Bondi, 4/1/26)

4/13/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041331. Family Immigration, Family-Based Immigrants, Removal & Relief
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

USCIS PM Eliminating Automatic Consideration of Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

USCIS issued a policy memo (PM-602-0198) to eliminate automatic consideration of deferred action for Special Immigrant Juveniles who cannot apply for adjustment of status because no immigrant visa is available. The policy will apply to requests filed on or after 30 days from the memo’s publication.

4/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041001. Deferred Action, Special Immigrant Juveniles
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Practice Resources

Practice Alert: Continued Receipt Notice Delays in VAWA, U, and T-related Filings

Members continue to report receipt delays of up to 10 months for applications filed prior to November 2025. However, applications submitted on or after November 2025 appear to be receipted within 60 days. AILA will continue to monitor and provide updates, including follow-up with USCIS.

4/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 25050703. T & U Status, VAWA
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Professional Resources

Who Has Jurisdiction Over Multijurisdictional Immigration Lawyers?

Understand the jurisdictional complexities and ethical responsibilities faced by multijurisdictional immigration lawyers, by looking at how various state and federal rules, such as Rule of Professional Conduct 8.5, impact disciplinary authority across state lines.

4/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041062. Ethics
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Professional Resources

Pro Bono High Five: Alex Vernon

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.

4/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 26041061.
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Professional Resources

Quick Meditation: A Well-Being Skills Builder

Join Lawyer Well-Being Committee Member Ken Mayeaux as he leads a brief meditation. This program was originally a part of Lawyer Well-Being Week 2023.

4/10/26 AILA Doc. No. 23082434. Practice Management, Well-Being
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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 10, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 10, 2026.

4/10/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

SAVE and E-Verify Provide Updates on EAD Validity for Ethiopian TPS Holders

SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for Ethiopian TPS-holders, given the ruling in African Communities Together v. Noem on 1/30/26 extending their validity. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 4/13/26. The updates supersede guidance issued 3/12/26.

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Professional Resources

Outgrowing Your Tech? Why It’s Time to Migrate

Is the fear of data migration holding you back from optimizing the technology in your firm? Explore 3 reasons why you should charge forward.

4/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040903.
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Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Confirming Work History of International Students

AILA’s Student Visa Taskforce offers guidance for practitioners on verifying the employment history of international students, especially those on OPT and STEM OPT, to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and avoid penalties.

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Examples & Questions

Call for Examples: Delay In Receipt Notices

AILA's USCIS Operations Committee is aware of the significant delays members are experiencing regarding the issuance of Form I-797, Receipt Notices, either by mail and/or myUSCIS across multiple service centers.

4/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040901.
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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 9, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 9, 2026.

4/9/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA3 Holds That Abuser’s LPR or Citizen Status at Time of Application Satisfies Special Rule Cancellation Requirement

The court granted in part the petition for review, holding that for special rule cancellation under INA §240A(b)(2)(A)(i)(II), an abuser may be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen at any time before the application is adjudicated. (Cardenas v. Att’y Gen., 3/31/26)

4/9/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040900. Cancellation, Suspension & 212(c), Removal & Relief
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AILA Announcements

2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law

This summer, join thousands of immigration attorneys, law professors, paralegals, students, exhibitors, and special guests in San Diego, California—set against the calm beauty of the Pacific coast. Together, we’ll recharge, sharpen our expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community.

4/8/26
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AILA Announcements

2026 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum

AILA National and the Global Migration Section (GMS) invite you to attend its annual Global Migration Forum, which this year will be held in the beautiful border city of San Diego on the southern coast of California.

4/8/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies

EOIR Announces 15 Immigration Judges and 17 Temporary Immigration Judges

EOIR announced the investiture of 15 immigration judges and 17 temporary immigration judges in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

4/8/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040801. Removal & Relief
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Memo & Regulatory Comments

AILA and the Council File Public Comment in Opposition to New BIA Interim Final Rule

AILA and the American Immigration Council urge DOJ/EOIR to withdraw the BIA Appellate Procedures IFR, arguing it unlawfully cuts appeal time to 10 days, makes summary dismissal the default without a complete record, burdens counsel, and shifts errors and caseloads to federal courts.

4/8/26 AILA Doc. No. 26040800. Removal & Relief
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Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – April 8, 2026

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 8, 2026.

4/8/26
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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!

4/8/26 Well-Being
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