Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on June 29, 2026.
6/29/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that a motion captioned as a motion to reopen and premised on evidence not before the BIA when it dismissed an untimely appeal must be treated as such, making it timely, and remanded for the BIA to apply the motion-to-reopen standard. (Garcia Corrales v. Blanche, 6/24/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that photocopies of a bar complaint and letters, without proof they were sent or filed, did not satisfy Matter of Lozada’s requirement of an actually filed complaint and notice to counsel, and upheld the BIA’s denial of the motion to reopen. (Morris v. Blanche, 6/25/26)
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS 30-Day notice of extension without change of myE-Verify Program. Comments are due 7/27/26. (91 FR 38732, 6/26/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA denied reconsideration, holding that the IJ properly required corroboration of credible but unpersuasive testimony about an alleged forced abortion in China, and denied reopening absent ineffective assistance of counsel. Matter of Y–H–L–, 29 I&N Dec. 698 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the respondent’s conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance was a particularly serious crime barring asylum and withholding, and affirmed the denial of CAT deferral absent public official acquiescence. Matter of G–L–C–, 29 I&N Dec. 717 (BIA 2026)
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Practice Resources
The CBP Committee provides a resource with strategies for practitioners following the June 23, 2026, US Supreme Court ruling that CBP officers do not need to meet the “clear and convincing” standard that an LPR has committed an inadmissible offense before deeming them an “applicant for admission.”
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FR Regulations & Notices
ORR NPRM on vetting UACs and UAC sponsors. It would authorize examining UACs for “gang-related” marks. For potential sponsors, it would require proof of income, update background check requirements, and list acceptable documents for proof of identity. Comments are due 8/25/26. (91 FR 38582, 6/26/26)
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Practice Resources
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision allowing for the termination of Syria TPS. Please see alert for more details and implications for employees and employers.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC issued a reminder that the window to submit an H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142B and appendices) requesting a work start date of 10/1/26 will be open from 7/3/26 at 12:00 AM ET to 7/5/26 at 11:59 PM ET. The announcement also included tips for filing.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-02) to update the policy manual to implement regulatory changes that reduce the time that an R-1 religious worker must remain outside the U.S. after reaching the 5-year statutory maximum period of stay from 1 year to no minimum period. Feedback is due 7/27/26.
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Press Releases
AILA President Jeff Joseph responded to the SCOTUS ruling that the federal government can turn away asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, calling it “a serious setback to U.S. asylum law and America's longstanding commitment to protect people fleeing persecution.”
6/26/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062602.
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Professional Resources
Overwhelmed by all the things you need to get done? AILA member Laura Kelley is here to teach you how to use time-blocking in your schedule to create healthy boundaries and get your daily work done.
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Practice Resources
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision allowing for the termination of Haiti TPS. Please see alert for more details and implications for employees and employers.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the IJ erred in denying DHS’s motion to pretermit the respondents’ asylum applications based on their potential eligibility for collateral relief, finding that was not a proper factor in ruling on such a motion. Matter of T–A–G–, et al., 29 I&N Dec. 715 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that a grant of withholding of removal under the INA is an important consideration in whether asylum may be denied as a matter of discretion, given the mitigating impact withholding has on the risk of future persecution. Matter of P–A–C–, 29 I&N Dec. 708 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that where a noncitizen subject to an asylum cooperative agreement (ACA) shows no individualized risk of harm in the country of removal, an evidentiary hearing is generally unnecessary to apply the safe third country bar. Matter of A–C–M–, 29 I&N Dec. 703 (BIA 2026)
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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 June 26, 2026.
6/26/26
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Practice Resources
This practice pointer reminds AILA members to consider motions to suppress in removal proceedings, highlighting recent federal caselaw, immigration court practice trends, and practical tips on pleadings, declarations, corroboration, subpoenas, and appeal preservation.
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AILA joined ASAP and 84 organizations in a joint comment opposing the IFR on USCIS Immigration Fees and Related Procedures Required by H.R.1 Reconciliation Bill.
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Client Flyers
AILA provides a checklist for F-1 students who are transitioning to cap-subject H-1B status. The flyer is available as a generic PDF version as well as a Word version you can customize with your firm's information. Please share.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled DHS can turn back asylum seekers at the border, as arrival in the U.S. for purposes of applying for asylum requires crossing into the U.S. The INA does not entitle those at the border to apply for asylum or be inspected. (Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, 6/25/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled DHS can continue with termination of TPS for Haitia and Syria, as Section 1254a(b)(5)(A) bars judicial review of non-constitutional claims related to TPS and Miot respondents’ equal protection claim is unlikely to succeed. (Mullin v. Doe, 6/25/26)
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Press Releases
AILA is deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court’s refusal to preserve protections for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite the Administration’s failure to follow proper procedures.
6/25/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062502.
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Professional Resources
Artificial intelligence is widely available, so tell your staff how and when they can use it in work with an AI Use Policy. Here we teach you the very basics of how to prompt and iterate with an AI tool to draft that policy, plus offer you a sample policy in Word to start with.
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AILA Blog
AILA member Jonathan Grode writes about the missed opportunities of this World Cup because of immigration policies and perception, writing that “it could have been so much more. Many international visitors apparently concluded that visiting the United States simply was not worth the uncertainty.”
6/25/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062501.
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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 June 25, 2026.
6/25/26
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Practice Resources
Learn how to turn off AI generated search results in the major search engines, if you just want regular results without the environmental cost of AI.
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