Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. The termination will be effective 1/5/26. An advance copy of the termination notice is available in the Federal Register.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 5, 2025.
11/5/25
Practice Resources
As of 11/3/25, case creation letters no longer contain a fee bill page. Instead, the invoice ID now appears on the first page.
AILA Announcements
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11/5/25
Tutorial Videos, Professional Resources
There is a clear connection between wellness and heightened productivity. In this short video, Ritu Goswamy, an AILA member, provides three easy-to-implement wellness tips that will increase your productivity through self-care.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that SAVE user agencies can now create a case using just the last four digits of an applicant’s Social Security number (SSN) along with the standard case creation requirements of first name, last name, and date of birth.
11/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110405.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that states can now use SAVE to verify the citizenship of voters and voting registrants using the last four digits of the individual’s Social Security number rather than requiring the full nine digits.
11/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110404.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOJ announced that it has removed Baltimore County, Maryland, as a designated sanctuary jurisdiction after the county recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ICE to collaborate on immigration enforcement.
11/4/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110403.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court upheld the removability of the petitioner, finding that his Florida conviction for engaging in an act of culpably negligent child neglect that did not result in serious injury constituted a “crime of child abuse” under INA §237(a)(2)(E)(i). (Bastias v. Att’y Gen., 10/30/25)
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA's USCIS Benefits Policy Committee submitted comments to USCIS expressing concern that new policy will make it more difficult to apply for immigration benefits and requesting the agency amend the new policy.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA abused its discretion by failing to fully consider the country-conditions evidence that the Honduran petitioner put forth to support her claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. (Alfaro-Zelaya v. Bondi, 10/31/25)
Professional Resources
Retirement can be a complicated endeavor. In this article, one former member shares their journey to new life after practice.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 4, 2025.
11/4/25
Practice Resources
AILA National shares information on how federal agencies may be affected as a result of the government shutdown. This page will continue to be updated as more information is received.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. Proposed changes include requiring anyone filing or associated with an immigration benefits request to submit biometrics. Comments are due 1/2/26. (90 FR 49062, 11/3/25)
11/3/25
AILA Doc. No. 25110331.
Practice Resources
Following the publication of a new IFR (90 FR 48799, 10/30/25) removing 540-day automatic extensions for work authorization renewals, AILA has put together a chart showing the list of categories that are impacted by this change.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 3, 2025.
11/3/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOL announced it has resumed processing of employer requests for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations for temporary and permanent employment in the United States. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s (OFLC) Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is now accessible.
Memo & Regulatory Comments
AILA submits a comment to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative providing suggestions on how to improve the operation and implementation of the USMCA.