Professional Resources
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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 December 2, 2025.
12/2/25
Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee seeks examples of successful and rejected paper-filed H-1B petitions that have used any of the payment option forms (Form G-1450, Form G-1650, or Form G-1651). Received data will help the Committee determine any potential practice resources or clarification requests
Press Releases
As the Trump Administration made a rapid series of immigration policy announcements and changes following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson responded in this statement.
12/1/25
AILA Doc. No. 25120110.
Examples & Questions
AILA’s Amicus Committee is preparing a “stories” amicus brief to illustrate the real-world human and systemic harms caused by the government’s unlawful application of expedited removal to paroled individuals—from the perspective of immigration attorneys and their clients.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced new guidance to allow negative, country-specific factors to be considered when vetting immigration benefit applicants from the 19 countries named in Presidential Proclamation 10949.
Practice Resources
AILA has put together a practice alert covering new immigration restrictions following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC. Among these new restrictions are the halt of all asylum decisions and specific restrictions and changes for Afghan and travel ban country nationals.
Practice Resources
AILA provides a practice alert on the DOS pause of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify issued announcements regarding the termination of TPS for Haiti. The TPS designation and related benefits will terminate 2/3/26. Category A12 or C19 EADs issued under this designation will also expire 2/3/26.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS notice that DHS Secretary is terminating the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Termination will be effective 2/3/26. EADs issued under this designation will also expire 2/3/26. (90 FR 54733, 11/28/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA did not err in concluding that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitioner failed to show extraordinary circumstances that would excuse his six-year delay in seeking reopening under the special rule for VAWA petitioners. (Sarkisov v. Bondi, 11/21/25)
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on December 1, 2025.
12/1/25
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court reversed BIA’s order finding petitioner no longer qualified as a “child” under the INA because she was over 21 at the time of the BIA’s decision, holding that age for cancellation under §240A(b)(1)(D) is determined when the IJ issues its decision. (Perez-Perez v. Bondi, 11/21/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA abused its discretion when it ignored credible, unrebutted, and legally significant evidence in the record and concluded that petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Honduran government was unable or unwilling to control MS-13. (Ramos Marquez v. Bondi, 11/19/25)
Agency Memos & Announcements
Effective immediately, USCIS will consider relevant country-specific facts and circumstances such as those outlined in PP 10949 when adjudicating discretionary benefit requests such as adjustment of status applications, extension of nonimmigrant stay, and change of nonimmigrant status.
Practice Resources
On November 24, 2025, Kristi Noem, the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) shall be terminated effective on January 26, 2026. This practice alert provides more detail and compliance considerations.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The termination will be effective 2/3/26. An advance copy of the termination notice is available in the Federal Register.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA and the Council submitted comments opposing the termination of employment authorization documents (EAD) automatic extension. The comments pointed out how the agency's justifications for issuing the interim final rule are arbitrary and capricious and disregard reliance interests.
11/26/25
AILA Doc. No. 25112600.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 26, 2025.
11/26/25