Practice Resources
AILA provides a brief summary of ICE's operation targeting minors, including what is known so far as well as some suggested next steps for legal service providers
Federal Agencies
Federal agencies are asking unaccompanied children to sign a form declaration that waives various rights and legal protections as a condition of accepting voluntary departure. AILA has obtained and transcribed two versions of this form.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 15, 2025.
10/15/25
AILA Announcements, Professional Resources
The AILA MAP Low Bono list is an important resource that we provide to service members - help us update for 2026!
AILA Blog
AILA National EOIR Committee member Victoria Neilson writes for the Think Immigration blog about Matter of J-H-M-H-, the latest BIA decision that continues a trend of eliminating rights before EOIR.
10/15/25
AILA Doc. No. 25101500.
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, November 18.
10/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 15082740.
Practice Resources
DOS announced that NIV applicants will be required to interview in the consular district for their place of residence, or in their country of nationality, with limited exceptions.
Cases & Decisions
A US District Judge ruled that international students have the same free speech protections under the First Amendment as American citizens.
AILA Governance
The exact role of an agency liaison will differ depending on your chapter. Generally, though, this position’s goal is to engage with the local agency office and communicate relevant information to your chapter members and to AILA national. Here are a few tips on ways you can prepare.
10/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 18092770.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 14, 2025.
10/14/25
An organization/firm recognition award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession.
10/14/25
AILA Doc. No. 99900673.
Join the 2025 AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium on Dec. 1, 2025, in NYC or via webcast. Gain insights from top experts on cutting-edge immigration issues and earn CLE credit while connecting with fellow practitioners.
10/14/25
Practice Resources
On 9/29/25, DOT issued a rule to enhance oversight of state commercial driver's license and learner's permit issuance, focusing on noncitizens authorized to work. This stricter federal review of state licensing practices resulted from concerns about fatal crashes involving non-domiciled drivers.
Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a briefing on the contents of the October 2025 Visa Bulletin.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 13, 2025.
10/13/25
AILA Blog
AILA Practice and Innovation Associate Camille Rybacki Koch offers a preview of AILA's participation in the 2025 National Celebration of Pro Bono next week, writing "we have a variety of stories, inspirational messages, tips and tricks, and opportunities to keep you going or get you started."
10/13/25
AILA Doc. No. 25101331.
Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides some possible workarounds to address the ongoing issues with CEAC, and reports that the NVC is currently working on another CEAC fix.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 10, 2025.
10/10/25
Tutorial Videos
In this 10-minute video, AILA member Jennifer Howard guides you through breathing and mindfulness exercises that can help with feelings of grief and loss.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS announced that effective 10/10/25, the U.S. embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso will temporarily pause all routine visa services, including applications for immigrant visas and most nonimmigrant visas. A-1, A-2, G-1, G-2, G-4, C-2, and C-3 diplomatic and official visas will still be processed.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
Granting the petition for review and remanding, the court held that the BIA failed to provide sufficient justification for its conclusion that the IJ committed clear error in granting Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief to the Salvadoran petitioner. (Villalta Martinez v. Bondi, 10/8/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
Denying the petitioners’ challenge to the BIA’s summary dismissal of their appeal, the court agreed that the BIA lacked jurisdiction to review the appeal because the petitioners did not first move to reopen their case with the IJ. (Vergara Castellar, et al. v. Bondi, 10/8/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s denial of asylum, finding that there was no past persecution, nexus to political opinion, or government unwillingness to protect, and concluding that safe relocation was possible within Colombia. (Jimenez, et al. v. Bondi, 10/7/25)