Agency Memos & Announcements
This is an unofficial copy of the DOS Cable allegedly issued on or about November 6, 2025 on Visa Ineligibility on the Grounds of Public Charge. The existence of the cable was reported by the press and AILA has obtained an unofficial and unverified copy.
Visa Bulletins
DOS posted the December 2025 Visa Bulletin with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the Diversity Visa (DV) program, extension of the Employment Fourth Preference Religious Workers (SR) category, U.S. government employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), and more.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 14, 2025.
11/14/25
Practice Resources
AILA’s CBP Committee provides a practice pointer with important information on admission, visa stamps, I-94 records, and USCIS registration requirements/exemptions for Canadian citizens.
Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee seeks examples of enforcement operations at USCIS interviews related to newly announced enforcement policies. This call is for data collection purposes, not case assistance. Data collection will assist in monitoring trends and creating practice resources.
Professional Resources
Artificial intelligence can teach you how to use it better. Check out this example to help improve your prompts.
Professional Resources
Technology is ever-transforming and attorneys need to develop and maintain competence about protecting client data and the risks of using certain technologies. In this article, learn how to avoid violating ethics rules and exposing clients to risk from scams and cyberattacks.
11/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 23102501.
Ethics
AILA Blog
As part of our efforts to amplify the AILA Law Journal, Delaram Rezaeikhonakdar and Craig Shagin put their article about the importance of public scrutiny and review of AI in immigration enforcement into context, sharing more about why they felt this topic was both timely and important.
11/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111300.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 13, 2025.
11/13/25
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s determination that petitioner failed to show eligibility for VAWA special rule cancellation because she did not provide reasonably available corroborating evidence of battery or extreme cruelty. (Calderon-Uresti v. Bondi, 11/6/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that an unrebutted forfeiture order entered against a noncitizen finding a specific amount of laundered funds attributable to their conduct of conviction can be clear and convincing evidence of the funds amount under INA §101(a)(43)(D). (Dominguez Reyes v. Bondi, 11/6/25)
Tutorial Videos, Professional Resources
AILA member and productivity consultant, Ritu Goswamy explains her three favorite productivity hacks in this four-minute video. Watch it, adopt the hacks, and change your work-life balance for the better today! From your dedicated Practice & Professionalism Center.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 12, 2025.
11/12/25
AILA Announcements
DHS published an Interim Final Rule proposing to end the 540-day automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), a move that could disrupt employer operations and harm workers and their families due to ongoing processing delays. Use AILA's Advocacy Tool to take action now!
11/11/25
AILA Doc. No. 25111134.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in concluding that the petitioner’s 19-years-late motion to reopen was untimely and was not entitled to equitable tolling, finding that the petitioner failed to diligently pursue his rights. (Rosa Arevalo v. Bondi, 11/5/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA improperly reviewed for clear error the legal question of whether the petitioner’s testimony as to aliases constituted “testimony” under INA §101(f)(6)’s false testimony bar rather than applying the correct de novo review. (Martinez-Martinez v. Bondi, 11/5/25)
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 11, 2025.
11/11/25
On 11/10/25, AILA sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging it to use its authority, including the designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR), to protect nationals of Caribbean nations impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Professional Resources
AILA Innovation and Technology Committee Member Jack Jrada dives into Palantir’s Immigration OS sharing what we know (and don't know) about how it works, and how you should respond.