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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Examples & Questions
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court in Dorcas Int'l Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS vacated USCIS’s Benefits Hold, Global Asylum Hold, Comprehensive Re-Review, and Country-Specific Factors policies. AILA seeks updates on affected cases to assess government compliance with the order.
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AILA President-elect Alexis Axelrad shares her vision for AILA’s future.
6/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062405.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivers his Keynote Address at the 2026 AILA Annual Conference.
6/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062404.
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AILA President Jeff Joseph reflects on AILA’s accomplishments during the past year.
6/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062403.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
A federal judge vacated ICE Directive 11072.3 and EOIR PM 25-06, which permitted civil arrests in courthouses, and ICE’s 6/24/25 “Nationwide Hold Room Waiver” memo, which allowed ICE to hold people in holding facilities for up to 72 hours. (Pablo Sequen v. Albarran, 6/23/26)
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Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides guidance on preserving consular processing options, managing NVC cases while adjustment is pending, and avoiding Form I-824 delays in light of the USCIS policy memorandum effective May 21, 2026.
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Practice Resources
Practitioners are reporting an increase in Requests for Information (RFIs) from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) in PERM cases seeking documentation related to the sponsoring employer’s ability to pay the offered wage to the foreign worker.
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Liaison Minutes
AILA’s DOL Liaison Committee met with the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) and the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) to discuss matters of mutual interest and clarify questions about the filing process. The Committee shares unofficial notes from this meeting.
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Examples & Questions
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and ACLU are asking for help identifying potential plaintiffs for a lawsuit challenging ICE/CBP’s use of facial recognition during roving immigration stops (i.e., Kavanaugh stops). Plaintiffs should come from the 1st, 4th, or 9th Circuits.
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Federal Court Cases
In a 2-1 vote, a D.C. Circuit panel vacated a district court’s stay of the Trump Administration’s 2025 expansion of expedited removal. The ruling allows DHS to apply expedited removal nationwide, regardless of distance from the border. (Make the Road New York v. Mullin, 6/23/26)
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Featured Issues
In June 2026, Congress passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, giving even more funding to ICE and Border Patrol without imposing any guardrails to check their dangerous and unlawful abuses. This page collects resources related to DHS funding in the FY26 budget and reconciliation process.
6/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26020531.
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Practice Resources
As of Monday, June 22, 2026, AILA members have reported conducting Google Chrome searches for USCIS web pages such as “fee schedule” or “direct I-129 filing addresses,” only to be led to potentially fraudulent websites masked as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or other third-party websites.
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AILA Blog
AROL Task Force member Wendy Wayne highlights repeated analysis showing that the narrative being promulgated by the Trump Administration about immigrants and crime has been conclusively established as false and emphasizes that we must continue to combat this damaging misinformation.
6/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26062461.
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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 24, 2026.
6/24/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements
DOL’s Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) announced a training session on DOL's e-File/e-Serve (EFS) Public Portal on 7/24/26, 1:00 - 2:30 PM (ET).
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Practice Resources
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee provides updates on the May 18, 2026 guidance on telephonic representation following response from USCIS regarding how to submit requests for telephonic appearances under "limited circumstances."
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Litigation Resources, Practice Resources
AILA’s Benefits Litigation Committee provides this practice pointer on Habeas Corpus for individuals detained near the border, then released, including on recognizance or parole under INA § 212(d)(5), and due process violations in ROR revocations and revocation of parole under § 212(d)(5).
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Professional Resources
You know a deepfake photo or video when you see one... Right? Wrong. As these items get better, systems for verification become increasingly important.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the INA does not require border officers to have clear and convincing evidence that an LPR has committed a crime involving moral turpitude before deeming them an applicant for admission. Justices Jackson, Sotomayor, and Kagan dissented. (Blanche v. Lau, 6/23/26)
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS NPRM that would increase the filing fees for Form N-400 to $1,330 (paper filing) or $1,280 (online filing) and for Form N-336 to $1,475 (paper) and $1,425 (online). It would also eliminate most fee waivers and reduced fees for the filings. Comments are due 8/24/26. (91 FR 37500, 6/23/26)
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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 June 23, 2026.
6/23/26
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AILA Public Statements, Media Tools
Informed by the experience of the more than 18,000 immigration attorneys who are members of AILA, this document outlines five core principles to restore trust, strengthen the rule of law, and build a system that is fairer, more secure, and better aligned with the country America aspires to be.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA’s 30-day appeal deadline is a nonjurisdictional claim-processing rule subject to equitable tolling, and upheld the denial of equitable tolling where the petitioner failed to demonstrate due diligence. (Baro v. Blanche, 6/16/26)
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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 June 22, 2026.
6/22/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in denying reconsideration where the petitioner failed to establish membership in her proposed PSG of Brazilian women unable to leave relationships and her perceived-family PSG lacked particularity. (Alves-Pains v. Blanche, 6/18/26)
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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 June 19, 2026.
6/19/26
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