Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the petitioner’s failure to comply with the precise requirements of INA §242(c) did not warrant dismissing or denying his petition, finding that imperfections in his filing did not deprive the government of notice or result in prejudice. (Kazarian v. Bondi, 11/18/25)
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
HHS notice that HHS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will share certain information with DHS and ICE. This notice applies to data collected by CMS in connection with its role in the Medicaid program and is applicable immediately. (90 FR 53324, 11/25/25)
11/25/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112507.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS notice of revision of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Forms I-17, Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student and I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Comments are due 12/26/25. (90 FR 53377, 11/25/25)
Professional Resources
Lawyer Well-Being Committee member Lynn Calder walks us through the benefits and practice of expressing gratitude.
Professional Resources
Holiday's can be hard, but here are 7 tips and resources to help you stay grounded and well.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify issued announcements on EADs affected by DHS's termination of temporary protected status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar). Burma’s TPS designation and related benefits terminate 1/26/26. Category A12 or C19 EADs issued under Burma’s TPS designation are now valid until 1/26/26.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is set to expire on 11/25/25. Termination will be effective 1/26/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 1/26/26. (90 FR 53378, 11/25/25)
Press Releases
Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), responded to news that the Trump Administration will reopen vetting for refugees who entered between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025.
11/25/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112502.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court found that the BIA properly concluded that the recidivist nature of the petitioner’s 2017 DUI conviction, his fourth such offense, demonstrated lack of good moral character under INA §240A(b)(1)(B) within the 10-year period. (Luna-Corona v. Bondi, 11/17/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
On remand from the Supreme Court in light of Loper Bright, the court held that the petitioner’s conviction in Virginia for receipt of stolen property was a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) rendering him ineligible for cancellation of removal. (Solis-Flores v. Bondi, 11/13/25)
A report from TRAC (Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse) shows that asylum grant rates declined from 38.2% in August 2024 to 19.2% in August 2025.
Practice Resources
On November 19, 2025, a federal judge blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. The Verification and Documentation Committee provide this practice alert for updates on TPS for Syria and impacts to compliance.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submitted comments in opposition to the information collection associated with the H-1B weighted lottery proposed rule.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
ICE 30-day notice of reinstatement of ICE Form 73-028, ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Comments are due 12/24/25. (90 FR 52990, 11/24/25)
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS request for comments on the renewal of Form DS-5537, JADE Act Questionnaire. The form is used to evaluate Burmese applicants’ eligibility for U.S. visas in accordance with the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008. Comments are due 1/23/26. (90 FR 53045, 11/24/25)
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar). The termination will be effective 1/26/26. An advance copy of the termination notice is available in the Federal Register.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 24, 2025.
11/24/25
Practice Resources
AILA’s Field Operations Committee provides trends and tips the Committee has gathered thus far, though the intent is to obtain further information from the membership.
11/24/25
AILA Doc. No. 25040805.