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New Edition Coming in Late Summer 2026
Since the release of its first edition in 1990, Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook has been the definitive reference on U.S. immigration law for attorneys, judges, and government officials nationwide. Known for cutting through complexity, this indispensable resource delivers authoritative, concise analysis—giving busy legal professionals exactly what they need, when they need it.
Member Presale—Save $144
AILA members can preorder the 20th edition for $425 from June 17 through August 17—25% off the regular member price. To be notified when the presale period opens, fill out the form below.
The Most Trusted Name in Immigration Law—Fully Updated
As immigration law continues to evolve rapidly, the new 20th edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook will reflect the significant statutory, regulatory, and case law developments that have occurred since the prior edition. Beginning with a succinct historical framework, the new edition will continue to deliver expert analysis of the current legal landscape, and fast access to citations covering every major area of immigration practice.
Cited frequently by courts and relied upon daily by practitioners, Kurzban’s remains the first reference thousands of immigration lawyers turn to for reliable guidance on both routine and high‑stakes legal questions.
What’s New in the 20th Edition
The upcoming 20th edition incorporates sweeping developments across enforcement, adjudications, humanitarian relief, and employment‑based immigration, including:
- Supreme Court decisions through the 2025–26 term
- More than 1,000 new cases, including over 100 precedential BIA decisions
- Updated analysis of removal policies, detention, bond, and habeas litigation
- Expanded coverage of asylum, withholding, CAT, and protection claims
- Major updates to USCIS policy guidance, DOS policies, and EOIR regulations
- New and revised analysis of employment‑based visas, EB‑5 under the RIA, NIWs, and employer compliance
- Developments affecting adjustment of status, TPS, parole programs, expedited removal, and humanitarian relief
- Emerging issues involving discretion, jurisdiction, administrative exhaustion, and adjudicatory authority
This edition is designed to help practitioners anticipate arguments, cite controlling authority, and respond confidently to rapidly changing policies.
Member Presale: Lock In the Best Price Before Publication
AILA members receive significant savings on the 20th edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook.
From June 17 through August 17, 2026, members can preorder the print edition for $425—25% off the regular member price and the lowest price available for the new edition.
- Presale price (members only): $425
- Regular member price after August 17: $569
- Nonmember price: $769
- Publication date: Late Summer 2026 (Exact date TBD)
Ordering during the presale ensures you receive the newest edition as soon as it is released and secures the lowest price that will ever be offered, saving you $144 compared to the regular member price.
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Ira J. Kurzban has been a renowned and highly respected member of the legal community for more than four decades. During his brilliant career as an immigration law specialist, Mr. Kurzban has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully litigated many significant federal cases concerning the rights of noncitizens. He has received numerous prestigious awards and honors for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants, including the Lawyers of America Award for his work on behalf of human rights in this hemisphere and the 2020 Leonard J. Theberge Award for Private International Law from the American Bar Association for his work in immigration and international law.
Today, Mr. Kurzban is an adjunct faculty member, teaching immigration and nationality law at the University of Miami School of Law. He is also a founder of the law firm of Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., of Miami. Mr. Kurzban received his J.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
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