Practice Resources
This article provides a practical overview of the federal attorney disciplinary systems within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Practice Resources
AILA is tracking increased reports of detentions at USCIS biometrics appointments.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DHS will publish an IFR implementing H.R. 1 fees and requirements, effective 5/29/26. It states USCIS will reject asylum applications if the Annual Asylum Fee is not paid within 30 days of notification, limits validity of EADs for TPS-holders to a year, and more. Comments will be due 6/29/26.
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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 28, 2026.
4/28/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that Matter of K– does not apply where a petitioner, represented by counsel, admits to controlled substance offenses under oath in seeking cancellation of removal, and that such admissions preclude a finding of good moral character. (Sandoval Diaz v. Blanche, 4/20/26)
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Practice Resources
AILA National provides a brief overview and clarification on existing, updated, and proposed biometrics policies to date. For fingerprint specific requirements, please reference USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Part C, Biometrics Collections and Security Checks.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court reversed and remanded, holding that the BIA engaged in impermissible factfinding by relying on a factual determination not supported by the record in reversing the IJ’s grant of adjustment of status to the Venezuelan petitioner. (Taveras Martínez v. Blanche, 4/17/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that where the respondents appear at an initial master calendar hearing, but DHS does not, the IJ errs in terminating proceedings without taking the respondents’ pleadings to the Notices to Appear (NTAs). Matter of Arana Castillo, et al., 29 I&N Dec. 593 (BIA 2026)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOJ notice on the revision of Immigrant and Employee Rights Section Charge Form. DOJ reports no substantive change to the form and that it will update the form’s interface, including making it more mobile-friendly. Comments are due 5/27/26. (91 FR 22548, 4/27/26)
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AILA Blog
Read all about the plans for AILA Well-Being Week in Law starting May 4 in this blog post from Sara Mailander, AILA Well-Being Committee Member, as she describes self-driven and community activities to help you deliberately cultivate psychological well-being.
4/27/26
AILA Doc. No. 26042705.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
ICE posted Directive 19009.3: Firearms and Use of Force from 5/26/23 on its memos and policies webpage. It covers employee responsibilities, procedures, and protocols for firearms and use of force, such as training and proficiency, incident reporting, and weapon maintenance, storage, and accounting.
4/27/26
AILA Doc. No. 26042704.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the IJ erred in terminating removal proceedings based solely on the fact that respondent had been accorded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and without considering reasons for any opposition to termination. Matter of Santiago-Santiago, 29 I&N Dec. 589 (BIA 2026)
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Examples & Questions
AILA’s USCIS Benefits Policy and USCIS Operations Committees seek examples of instances where RFEs or NTAs have been issued during the discretionary 60-day (H-1B) grace period after the end of employment and/or before the end of the authorized nonimmigrant validity period.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) notice and request for comments to inform an ongoing ACUS project, Frontline Decision Making in the Adjudication of Applications, which may recommend best practices for agencies to use. Comments are due 6/26/26. (91 FR 22488, 4/27/26)
4/27/26
AILA Doc. No. 26042702.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the IJ clearly erred in finding the respondent credible and that the IJ’s conclusory statement that there was a pattern or practice of persecution against Anglophones in Cameroon was not supported by record evidence. Matter of E–N–N–, 29 I&N Dec. 586 (BIA 2026)
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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 27, 2026.
4/27/26
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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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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
AILA provides a continually updated list of press releases announcing deaths in adult immigration detention.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides an overview of the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System and guidance for practitioners with clients traveling to the United States for the World Cup.
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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 24, 2026.
4/24/26
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS notice of extension without change of Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. Comments are due 6/22/26. (91 FR 21300, 4/21/26)
4/24/26
AILA Doc. No. 26042400.
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