Press Releases
AILA welcomed the work of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that successfully advanced a discharge petition and forced a House vote in favor of legislation that would extend vital legal protection for 350,000 Haitian nationals who are at risk of being returned to dangerous conditions.
4/16/26
AILA Doc. No. 26041665.
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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 April 16, 2026.
4/16/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
USCIS notice of extension without change of myE-Verify Program. Comments are due 6/15/26. (91 FR 20477, 4/16/26)
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Examples & Questions
AILA’s USCIS Operations Committee seeks examples regarding the implementation of USCIS PM-602-0191, PM-602-0194, and their impact on adjudications, particularly where cases are not adjudicated or are held for decision in connection with PP 10949 and PP 10998. Examples must be received by 05/14/26.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding extension of EADs for TPS-holders from Ethiopia, given the 1/30/26 order in African Communities Together v. Noem staying TPS termination. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 7/1/26. The updates supersede prior guidance.
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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 April 15, 2026.
4/15/26
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AILA Announcements
Learn how AILALink is the perfect tool for electronic access to the books and other research resources you need. Sign up for our next group training at 2:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, May 19.
4/15/26
AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
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Immigration News
The March 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
Accessible to: Member, Paralegal, International Associate.
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that parties in Immigration Court have no right to give a closing argument unless they demonstrate that the denial of such argument would constitute a due process violation. Matter of A–M–Z–F–, 29 I&N Dec. 551 (BIA 2026)
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Visa Bulletins
USCIS determined that, for May 2026, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart, and applicants in all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart.
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Visa Bulletins
DOS posted the May 2026 Visa Bulletin with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the Diversity Visa (DV) program, availability of family-sponsored and employment-based visas, EB-5 for Indian nationals, U.S. Government Employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), and more.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for TPS-holders from Burma (Myanmar) in response to the 1/26/26 order in Aung DOE v. Noem postponing TPS termination. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 7/1/26. The updates supersede prior guidance.
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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 April 14, 2026.
4/14/26
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Examples & Questions
The American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Council, and co‑counsel seek plaintiffs for a lawsuit to compel unlawfully withheld naturalization oath ceremonies. We seek approved applicants without an oath date or with a cancelled ceremony.
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Professional Resources
This report, developed by the AILA Future of Immigration Law Practice Task Force, explores structural shifts—from AI to market change—reshaping immigration law and offers a framework for lawyers to adapt, lead, and shape the profession’s future.
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AILA Announcements
Join us from 4/28 - 5/12 for a hands-on, beginner-friendly online course that offers participants the skills to use Microsoft 365 Copilot today, to improve writing, streamline office work, reduce research time, and build safe workflows.
4/14/26
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AILA Governance
The AILA Annual Plan and Budget for 2026 was approved by the Board of Governors on January 24, 2026.
4/13/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040904.
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Amicus Briefs/Alerts
AILA argued that meaningful access to counsel is essential in reasonable fear proceedings. Despite requesting counsel, the detained petitioner was forced to proceed pro se at the RF interview and IJ review, undermining statutory and due process protections. (Amador-Canacas v. Bondi, 4/9/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
DOL notice of availability and request for comments on the Report on Occupational Employment and Wages. Comments are due 5/13/26. (91 FR 18882, 4/13/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
EOIR announced it will stop holding hearings at the San Francisco Immigration Court’s Montgomery Street location after 5/1/26. Some cases will be reassigned to the court’s Sansome Street location, and filings for such cases should be filed at the Sansome Street location beginning 5/4/26.
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Congressional Updates
On 4/13/26, AILA sent a vote recommendation to House Members urging a YES vote on H.R. 1689 which would designate Haiti for TPS.
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AILA Governance
View the schedule of upcoming AILA Board of Governors meetings.
4/13/26
AILA Doc. No. 99900686.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that where respondent is charged as present without admission or parole, neither party appears, and the record contains evidence of alienage, the IJ errs in terminating proceedings instead of conducting an in absentia hearing. Matter of Bolivar-Bolivar, 29 I&N Dec. 548 (BIA 2026)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA employed the wrong diligence standard in upholding the IJ’s denial of the petitioner’s second motion to reopen and that the petitioner acted with due diligence in pursuing vacatur of the conviction on which her removal order was based. (Eskilian v. Bondi, 4/2/26)
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AILA Blog
AILA Grassroots Advocacy Associate Paul Rampersaud describes the key components that members will be sharing with congressional delegations this week as AILA's National Day of Action takes place on Capitol Hill; he also highlights how you can take action from any location.
4/13/26
AILA Doc. No. 26041063.
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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 April 13, 2026.
4/13/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for South Sudanese TPS-holders, given the 12/30/25 ruling in African Communities Together v. Noem extending their validity. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 7/1/26. The updates supersede guidance issued 3/12/26.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the petitioner waived her due process argument based on IJ bias by failing to meaningfully raise it before the BIA, and found that it lacked jurisdiction to review DHS’s exercise of removal discretion. (Quijano-Duran, et al. v. Bondi, 4/2/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that applying IIRAIRA’s reinstatement provision to the petitioner was not impermissibly retroactive, and that a petitioner must show prejudice to obtain relief for an alleged denial of counsel in reinstatement proceedings. (Verduzco Ruiz v. Bondi, 4/1/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
USCIS issued a policy memo (PM-602-0198) to eliminate automatic consideration of deferred action for Special Immigrant Juveniles who cannot apply for adjustment of status because no immigrant visa is available. The policy will apply to requests filed on or after 30 days from the memo’s publication.
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Practice Resources
Members continue to report receipt delays of up to 10 months for applications filed prior to November 2025. However, applications submitted on or after November 2025 appear to be receipted within 60 days. AILA will continue to monitor and provide updates, including follow-up with USCIS.
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Professional Resources
Understand the jurisdictional complexities and ethical responsibilities faced by multijurisdictional immigration lawyers, by looking at how various state and federal rules, such as Rule of Professional Conduct 8.5, impact disciplinary authority across state lines.
4/10/26
AILA Doc. No. 26041062.
Ethics
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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.
4/10/26
AILA Doc. No. 26041061.
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Professional Resources
Join Lawyer Well-Being Committee Member Ken Mayeaux as he leads a brief meditation. This program was originally a part of Lawyer Well-Being Week 2023.
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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 April 10, 2026.
4/10/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify provided updates regarding EADs for Ethiopian TPS-holders, given the ruling in African Communities Together v. Noem on 1/30/26 extending their validity. Expiration dates for such EADs should be listed in E-Verify and SAVE as 4/13/26. The updates supersede guidance issued 3/12/26.
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Professional Resources
Is the fear of data migration holding you back from optimizing the technology in your firm? Explore 3 reasons why you should charge forward.
4/9/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040903.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s Student Visa Taskforce offers guidance for practitioners on verifying the employment history of international students, especially those on OPT and STEM OPT, to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and avoid penalties.
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Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS Operations Committee is aware of the significant delays members are experiencing regarding the issuance of Form I-797, Receipt Notices, either by mail and/or myUSCIS across multiple service centers.
4/9/26
AILA Doc. No. 26040901.
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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 April 9, 2026.
4/9/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court granted in part the petition for review, holding that for special rule cancellation under INA §240A(b)(2)(A)(i)(II), an abuser may be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen at any time before the application is adjudicated. (Cardenas v. Att’y Gen., 3/31/26)
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