FR Regulations & Notices
DOJ notice of revision and extension of Form EOIR-42A, Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents and Form EOIR-42B, Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. Comments are due 10/19/26. (91 FR 53897, 8/20/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the Mexican petitioner’s Oregon conviction for using a child in a display of sexually explicit content was categorically a crime of child abuse, child neglect, or child abandonment, rendering him removable under INA §237(a)(2)(E)(i). (Gonzalez-Godinez v. Blanche, 8/10/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held a noncitizen may file only one motion to reopen, whether with the immigration court or the BIA, subject to the statutory exception for battered spouses, children, and parents, and equitable tolling does not apply to the number bar. Matter of M–M–L–J–, 29 I&N Dec. 843 (BIA 2026)
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AILA Announcements
Last chance! The member discount on the 20th edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook ends tonight. Don’t miss the best price on this trusted immigration law reference, updated with the latest developments in enforcement, adjudications, humanitarian relief, and employment-based immigration.
8/20/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements
CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program (CLP) provides a reference sheet for air carriers addressing challenges with Ebola travel restrictions.
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FR Regulations & Notices
USCIS issued a 30-day notice seeking public comment on the extension, without change, of the approved E-Verify+. Comments will be accepted through 9/18/26. (91 FR 53630, 8/19/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify posted updates on the termination of TPS and related benefits for Ethiopia. Ethiopia's TPS designation is terminated, effective 8/18/26. EADs with category A12 or C19 issued to TPS Ethiopia beneficiaries are no longer valid.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced it will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on 9/18/26 to align with the final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility. Starting 9/18/26, USCIS will reject old editions of the form with no grace period.
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Practice Resources
The Verification Committee provides a comprehensive chart on current status and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.
Special thank you to Kathleen Campbell Walker, Meredith Jolie, John Mazzeo, Timothy D’Arduini, Sarah Peterson, and Kimberley Best Robidoux for their contributions to the chart.
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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 August 19, 2026.
8/19/26
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AILA Announcements
As attacks on immigrants escalate, federal court litigation remains vital for challenging restrictive policies and aggressive enforcement. Litigating Immigration Cases in Federal Court covers key developments. Order now!
8/19/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that INA §242(b)(1)’s 30-day deadline is subject to equitable tolling, and found that the BIA erred in its political opinion and particular social group (PSG) analyses and abused its discretion in denying CAT relief. (Navarro Cerritos v. Blanche, 8/11/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the agency legally erred by focusing on why the persecutor targeted her former partner rather than why he threatened her, and that the record compelled the conclusion that the nexus requirement was met. (Orellana-Ramos v. Blanche, 8/10/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that a stay of removal must be vacated where the petitioner can no longer carry his burden on the four factors in Nken v. Holder, and that his likelihood of success is the product of the likelihood on each independent issue. (Aristy-Rosa v. Att’y Gen., 8/14/26)
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Immigration News
The June-July 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
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Examples & Questions
The EOIR committee is requesting AILA Members provide examples of delays in receiving notice (or instances of not receiving notice) to further illustrate current issues with notice from EOIR.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that a New Hampshire conviction for witness retaliation was not an aggravated felony offense relating to obstruction of justice under INA §101(a)(43)(S), so it did not render petitioner removable as an aggravated felon under INA §237(a)(2)(A)(iii). (Bangs v. Blanche, 8/11/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the only statutory or regulatory time requirement to safeguard a noncitizen’s privilege of counsel is that the first hearing not occur earlier than 10 days after service of the Notice to Appear (NTA) under INA §239(b)(1). Matter of A–K–R–, 29 I&N Dec. 839 (BIA 2026)
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Federal Court Cases
A coalition of organizations filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction challenging the DHS final rule ending the Duration of Status framework for F, J, and I visa holders. (Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration v. DHS, 8/18/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued updated Policy Manual guidance on making public charge inadmissability determinations following rescission of the 2022 final rule, effective 9/18/26. It covers categories subject to and exempt from public charge determinations, factors and evidence to consider, and public charge bonds.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS posted an update on the expedited B visa appointment pilot program. It has expanded from Mission Mexico (effective 7/21/26) to Mission Canada, Embassy Bogota, Embassy Guatemala City, Embassy San Jose, and Embassy Tegucigalpa (effective 8/18/26).
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that provisional waiver regulations do not shield noncitizens from removal while pursuing I-601A waivers, and vacated summary judgment because the record did not show the government used the process to target plaintiffs for removal. (Sanchez, et al. v. Mullin, et al., 8/14/26)
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Correspondence
There remain many outstanding questions not answered by duration of status final rule or its preamble, especially relating to the transition period. AILA seeks answers to these questions from ICE's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-09) on revised Policy Manual guidance on the public charge ground of inadmissibility following rescission of the 2022 final rule. The revision provides guidance on making public charge determinations and the public charge bond process. It is effective 9/18/26.
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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 August 18, 2026.
8/18/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify posted updates on the status of EADs for TPS holders from Sudan. Sudan's TPS designation and related benefits are set to terminate on 10/19/26. EADs issued under this designation are extended until 10/19/26.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify posted updates on the status of EADs for TPS holders from Ukraine. TPS designation of Ukraine and related benefits are set to terminate on 10/19/26. EADs issued under this designation are extended until 10/19/26.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
EOIR issued a fact sheet on the training program for immigration judges. The initial training is five weeks long, with additional ongoing training.
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FR Regulations & Notices
CDC notice extending the Title 42 Order covering non-citizens who were present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days. The order took effect 8/12/26 and expires 9/11/26. Comments are due 9/1/26. (91 FR 53252, 8/17/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS issued a policy alert (PA-2026-08) temporarily reverting to earlier policy guidance permitting NGOs to distribute and collect voter registration applications and register new citizens to vote at administrative oath ceremonies, to comply with the court order in League of Women Voters v. USCIS.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify posted updates on the termination of TPS and related benefits for Somalia. Somalia's TPS designation is terminated, effective 8/14/26. EADs with category A12 or C19 issued to TPS Somalia beneficiaries are no longer valid.
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Practice Resources
In 2025, DHS published an interim final rule (IFR) amending DHS regulations to designate a new registration form for noncitizens and additional documentation that may serve as evidence of registration. On June 29, 2026 the final rule was published which modified portions of the IFR.
8/17/26
AILA Doc. No. 25042204.
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Practice Resources
On August 14, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government's request to stay the vacatur of the Comprehensive Re-Review Policy pending appeal. USCIS may resume re-review of cases approved for travel ban nationals who entered the U.S. on or after January 20, 2021.
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Professional Resources
AILA’s Fraud Victim Task Force supports members assisting clients affected by Alexandra Lozano’s firm closure. This resource hub offers guidance, training, and information-sharing to promote ethical immigration practice and coordinated client support.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court granted a partial stay to allow the government to continue its Comprehensive Re-Review Policy, which directs USCIS personnel to re-review all approved cases for people from travel ban countries who entered the U.S. on or after 1/20/21, while litigation continues. (Dorcas v. USCIS, 8/14/26)
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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 August 17, 2026.
8/17/26
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Immigration News
Homero Calderón was arrested by ICE despite having pending applications with USCIS. AILA’s Shev Dalal-Dheini called his case “symbolic of so many other individuals who are stuck in processing backlogs … individuals doing the right thing by filing their applications timely.”
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify posted updated on the status of EADs for TPS holders from El Salvador. TPS designation of El Salvador and related benefits are set to terminate on 9/9/26. EADs issued under this designation are extended until 9/9/26.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
SAVE and E-Verify announced that Status Change Reports now include invalidated EADs for categories C08 (asylum applicant), C09 (adjustment of status applicant under INA §245), A12 (TPS holder) and C19 (TPS applicant). Previously, it included only category C11 (parolee) EADs.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC announced it has published an updated list of the names of foreign labor recruiters for the H-2B program as required by 20 CFR 655.9(c).
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Agency Memos & Announcements
OFLC released public disclosure data and selected program statistics through Q3 of FY26 for the PERM, LCA (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), H-2A, H-2B, CW-1, and Prevailing Wage programs. This data includes all OFLC final determinations for these programs.
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AILA Announcements
Did you know that AILA members receive discounted rates for the Spanish for Lawyers Courses offered by the American University Washington College of Law? Get more info about the courses and register today!
8/17/26
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Client Flyers
AILA provides an easy flyer for you to share with your clients to provide an overview of nonimmigrant visa processing in the United States. There are two versions available: a generic PDF version and a customizable Word version. Share widely.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS will publish revised editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization on 9/15/26. These editions will be required, and versions of the forms rejected, beginning 9/15/26.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the serious-nonpolitical-crime bar’s “serious reasons for believing” standard requires only probable cause, and that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s conclusion that the government met its burden of establishing probable cause. (Spindola v. Blanche, 8/7/26)
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s conclusion that no protected ground was a reason for petitioner’s harm, where robberies were for financial gain and threats were revenge, and thus upheld the denial of asylum and related claims. (Monzon Guzman v. Blanche, 8/7/26)
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AILA Public Statements, Press Releases
AILA President Jeff Joseph reacted to the BIA decision overruling Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, noting that it "flipflops on 14 years of well-settled law and policy" and is another example of the Administration "pulling the rug out from under families and workers trying to do the right thing."
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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 August 14, 2026.
8/14/26
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held the departure bar regulation, 8 CFR §1003.2(d), conflicts with the motion to reopen statute, INA §240(c)(7), and thus found that the BIA abused its discretion in denying petitioner’s statutory motion to reopen and in holding it lacked jurisdiction. (Lacsina v. Blanche, 8/6/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that a Georgia state court sentence “clarification” order issued by a different judge more than six years after the sentencing order and after respondent had been placed into removal proceedings was not valid for immigration purposes. Matter of Boye, 29 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2026)
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