Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the group "Mexican men with Schizoaffective Disorder," defined only by such diagnosis, is not cognizable as a particular social group (PSG) under the INA. Matter of L–A–D–, 29 I&N Dec. 634 (BIA 2026)
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AILA Blog
AILA Law Journal author Catherine Tanihu explains what drove her to write about the Major Questions Doctrine and ICE's expansion of expedited removal, writing that her "article argues it’s time to apply the same scrutiny to DHS that we’re applying everywhere else."
5/28/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052864.
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Practice Resources
The Verification Committee provides a comprehensive chart on current status and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.
Special thank you to Kathleen Campbell Walker, Meredith Jolie, John Mazzeo, Timothy D’Arduini, Sarah Peterson, and Kimberley Best Robidoux for their contributions to the chart.
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Press Releases
AILA recognizes Angelo Paparelli with the 2026 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda.
5/28/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052863.
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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 May 28, 2026.
5/28/26
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AILA Announcements
Finding community and prioritizing well-being have never been more essential. That’s why members of AILA’s Lawyer Well-Being Committee are excited to introduce the Well-Being Interest Group.
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Consolidated Ebola-related CDC guidance (5/26/26) restricts entry of travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Only U.S. citizens and nationals may enter and must arrive at designated airports for screening, with limited exceptions.
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AILA Announcements
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.
5/27/26
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AILA Announcements
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.
5/27/26
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FR Regulations & Notices
CDC interim final rule and request for comments amending Foreign Quarantine Regulations. The IFR allows the CDC to suspend entry for LPRs under the Title 42 Order barring travelers who have been in DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan in the last 21 days. Comments are due 6/26/26. (91 FR 31362, 5/27/26)
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FR Regulations & Notices
On 5/21/26, President Trump issued an Emergency Presidential Determination to increase the refugee admissions ceiling for FY26 from 7,500 to 17,500. The additional admissions will be allocated to Afrikaners from South Africa. (91 FR 31645, 5/27/26)
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Examples & Questions
To assess the impact of USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199, which frames adjustment of status as a discretionary and extraordinary relief allowing applicants to bypass consular processing, AILA National seeks examples of affected client cases.
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS 30-day notice of the reinstatement with change of Form I-129H2A, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H–2A Classification. A 60-day notice was previously published on 1/29/26. Comments are due 6/26/26. (91 FR 31473, 5/27/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
Updated CLP guidance implements CDC-directed Ebola-related travel restrictions. Noncitizens recently in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan (past 21 days) are generally barred from U.S. entry, with limited exceptions and mandatory arrival at designated airports for screening.
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AILA Blog
In this blog post, AILA AROL Task Force Member Kevin Bank describes how "deterioration of civility further erodes the rule of law" in immigration court, and how the experience of Helen Suzman, an opposition politician in South Africa during apartheid, inspires him to stay strong despite adversity.
5/27/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052762.
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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 May 27, 2026.
5/27/26
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Professional Resources
The 2025 AILA Practice Pulse offers essential insights into the economics, technology, well-being, and trends shaping immigration law. Designed for all practice types, this data-rich study is a roadmap for the future of immigration law practice. Download now!
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Professional Resources
Don’t be the lawyer that submits an AI-hallucinated case. Put in place the right procedures to get it right the first time.
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Practice Resources
This alert summarizes asylum fee framework as it applies to affirmative asylum cases, including the consequences of non‑payment and key practice considerations for counsel, such as strategies to reduce the risk of application rejection or loss of asylum‑based employment authorization.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
CBP expanded the list of designated airports for arriving flights with passengers who were recently in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan to Washington-Dulles International Airport, Virginia; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta; or George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS announced a new directive instructing ICE to take additional actions to target “fraudulent asylum claims,” including against attorneys who file false asylum claims. The announcement alleges that immigration attorneys regularly coach their clients to conceal information and lie to obtain asylum.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
EOIR Director Daren Margolin issued policy memorandum (PM) 26-04 canceling PM 20-16, OCAHO Settlement Officer Program; PM 20-06, Section 7611 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, Public Law 116-92; and director’s memorandum (DM) 22-08, The Asylum Procedures Rule.
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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 May 26, 2026.
5/26/26
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Correspondence
AILA's EB-5 Committee sent a letter to DOS urgently requesting adjudication of pending immigrant visa applications for approved EB-5 beneficiaries in reserved categories by 9/30/26.
5/26/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052631.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS policy memo PM-602-0199 asserts that adjustment of status is “administrative grace,” not a right, and directs officers to weigh all factors, requiring applicants to show outstanding equities to overcome adverse factors.
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Correspondence
AILA letter to USCIS urgently requesting adjudication of pending immigrant visa petitions for approved EB-5 beneficiaries in reserved categories by 9/30/26. The letter also details other EB-5 process improvement requests.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
EOIR announced the swearing in of 77 immigration judges and 5 temporary immigration judges to serve in immigration courts across the United States. This is the largest class of new adjudicators in the agency's history.
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Professional Resources
Tired? Check out these simple tips to help you sleep better tonight.
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Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA and the Council oppose this Proposed Rule as it does not offer an accurate assessment of the current prevailing wage methodology and fails to consider less burdensome alternatives to achieve its objectives.
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Professional Resources
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.
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CBP announcement of DHS Secretary's decision to redirect flights departing after 11:59 PM ET on 5/20/26 with passengers recently present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at Washington-Dulles International Airport in Virginia. (91 FR 29896, 5/21/26)
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Professional Resources
Learn more about how AILA’s 2026 Well-Being Week combined practical resources, popular live roundtables, and engaging chapter challenges to build momentum for a healthier, more connected legal community year-round.
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AILA members may share the attached flyer with clients preparing for U.S. citizenship. Welcome.US’s Citizen Guide Program offers free, flexible online tutoring for lawful permanent residents, pairing each participant with a volunteer tutor for guidance and support. Available in Spanish.
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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 May 21, 2026.
5/21/26
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FR Regulations & Notices
CDC notice of the Title 42 Order issued 5/18/26 suspending entry, with some exceptions, of non-U.S. passport-holders who were in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days due to an Ebola outbreak. It is effective for 30 days. (91 FR 29961, 5/21/26)
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Practice Resources
On April 28, 2026. USCIS updated its web page to note that the Employment Authorization Documents for TPS El Salvador recipients with an expiration date of March 9, 2025 were automatically extended through July 22, 2026. Please see alert for employee and employer implications.
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