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Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE White Paper on Unaccompanied Alien Children Joint Initiative, Field Implementation

Undated ICE white paper outlining phases of implementation for a joint initiative of DHS, ICE, HSI, and ERO to locate unaccompanied children (UAC) who have not had contact with DHS since being released from the care and custody of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073014. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Non-Retaliation Policy Statement

ICE's policy statement on non-retaliation holds that small businesses and others should not fear retaliation if they "question, raise concerns, or otherwise comment on ICE actions or policies," in keeping with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073013. Employer Compliance
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

SAVE Releases Updated Guide to Understanding SAVE Verification Responses

The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program released an updated Guide to Understanding SAVE Verification Responses. The guide introduces 7 new responses when a SAVE case is created using a Social Security number and explains existing SAVE verification responses.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073012.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

U.S. and Chile Sign Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Agreement

The Department of Homeland Security announced that the United States and Chile signed a new letter of intent to continue sharing information through the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP).

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073011.
Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Understanding and Addressing Administrative Processing in Visa Cases

The AILA DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice pointer defining administrative processing and explaining how to inquire about a delayed case.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073010. Consular Processing
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Homeland Security Investigations Memo on Employment Authorization Verification

Memorandum from ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Executive Associate Director on employment authorization verification. Unredacted sections of the document cover background information, alternative examination and verification procedures, and technical or procedural verification failures.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073009. Employer Compliance
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

SAVE Updates FAQs on Changes to Parole and TPS to Reflect Ruling on TPS for Haiti

SAVE updated its webpage, “FAQs on the Effect of Changes to Parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for SAVE Agencies” to reflect DHS's compliance with the 7/15/25 final judgement in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Trump that makes termination effective no earlier than 2/3/26.

Client Flyers

Client Flyer: New Immigration Fees Authorized by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

AILA provides a flyer to inform your clients of the new immigration fees authorized by H.R.1 (the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"). The flyer is available as a generic PDF version as well as a Word version you can customize with your firm's information. Please share.

Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 30, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 30, 2025.

7/30/25
Practice Resources

Practice Alert: CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program Issues Guidance Pursuant to the Gender Ideology Executive Order

AILA’s CBP Liaison Committee provides an alert regarding updated guidance from CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program pursuant to Executive Order 14168.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073006. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies

ERO Request to Field Offices for Designees for Joint ERO/HSI Plan to Locate UACs

Communication from ERO Assistant Directors instructing each field office to designate a point of contact for a joint ERO/HSI plan to locate unaccompanied children (UACs), with the stated purpose of ensuring immigration obligations are met and they are not being trafficked or otherwise exploited.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073005. Unaccompanied Children
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Policy Number 11014: ERO Criminal Enforcement Protocols

This directive provides guidance to ICE ERO officers regarding single scheme criminal enforcement and task force operational functions related to delegated civil immigration enforcement functions. It also outlines scenarios where ERO must coordinate with HSI.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073004. Crimes, Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Policy 6000: Assessment and Accommodations for Detainees with Disabilities

This directive establishes policy and procedures for ICE ERO to oversee and communicate with detention facilities on identifying, assessing, and accommodating people with disabilities who are detained in immigration detention facilities and family residential centers.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073003. Detention & Bond
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Policy 24002: Review of the Use of Special Management Units for ICE Detainees

This Policy establishes guidance and procedures for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) review of people placed into Special Management Units (SMU) within ICE detention for the purposes of administrative or disciplinary segregation.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073002. Detention & Bond
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Policy Number 4000: International Escorted Removal Missions

This directive provides ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers with policy and procedures while conducting escorted removal missions of persons detained under the authority of the Immigration and Nationality Act by ERO personnel.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073001. Removal & Relief
Client Flyers

Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry (for LPRs)

AILA provides a flyer to help your lawful permanent resident (LPR) clients understand their rights if they are detained at a U.S. port of entry. The flyer is available as a generic PDF version as well as a Word version you can customize with your firm's information. Please share.

7/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25073000. Admissions & Border
Federal Court Cases

FOIA Litigation on Suspension of I-485 Processing for Asylees and Refugees

The Council and AILA sued DHS and USCIS to obtain records about the suspension of green card processing for asylees and refugees. On 7/28/25, USCIS produced an email announcing the “temporary pause” and an email lifting it. (American Immigration Council and AILA v. DHS and USCIS, 7/28/25)

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25041162. Adjustment of Status, Asylum & Refugees
Examples & Questions

Call for Examples: NTAs Issued During 60-Day (H-1B) Grace Period

AILA's USCIS Benefits Policy and USCIS Operations committees seek examples of instances where an NTA has been issued during the 60-day grace period following end of employment and/or before the end of the authorized nonimmigrant validity period. Examples must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on 08/10/2025

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072905. H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation
AILA Announcements

Take Action: Congress Must Hold the Executive Branch Accountable for Systemic Attack on Immigration Courts

The Department of Justice is undermining the integrity of the U.S. immigration courts. Take Action by demanding Congressional oversight and holding the Executive Branch accountable for its systemic attacks on the immigration courts.

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25031106.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Policy 24005: Procedures for Detained Aliens with Judicial Stays of Removal

ICE Policy 24005, outlining procedures for detained noncitizens with judicial stays of removal. The unredacted sections of the guidance largely pertain to ERO’s obligation to obey such stays and communication procedures to reduce the risk of deporting individuals who have been granted a stay.

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072904. Removal & Relief
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

CBP 60-Day Request for Comments on Operation Stonegarden Daily Activity Report

CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on a new information collection, Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Daily Activity Report. Daily activity reports are used to submit the ongoing results and outputs from OPSG operations. Comments are due 9/29/25. (90 FR 35708, 7/29/25)

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072903. Admissions & Border
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE ERO Policy Memo on Revised Reporting Requirements for Non-Detained Migrants

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) memorandum (ERO Policy 24000) revising reporting requirements for non-detained migrants released from DHS custody. The policy outlines reporting requirements and mechanisms and case reviews.

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072902. Detention & Bond
Professional Resources

Online Reputation Management for Immigration Lawyers in Three Steps

Is your online reputation running wild without you knowing it? Learn the basics of protecting your online reputation and how to take actions to boost it with this Practice Success Tip. Free and paid tools for monitoring social media and online reviews are discussed.

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 20080330. Practice Management
AILA Announcements

Become an AILA Law Student Member Today

This page provides an overview of AILA law student benefits.

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 99900787.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA3 Upholds Withholding of Removal Denial as to Guatemalan Indigenous Mother and Son Targeted by Gangs

The court held that substantial evidence supported the IJ’s conclusion that the petitioners, an indigenous Mayam Mam mother and her son, were targeted by gangs in Guatemala for financial reasons rather than on account of their membership in a protected group. (A. G.-G. v. Att’y Gen., 7/24/25)

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072901. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases

CA1 Upholds Asylum Denial as to Guatemalan Petitioner Targeted by Robberies While Traveling to School

The court held that substantial evidence supported the BIA’s determination that petitioner failed to establish a nexus between the five robberies he suffered while traveling to school in Guatemala and either of his proposed particular social groups (PSGs). (Cano-Gutierrez v. Bondi, 7/24/25)

7/29/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072900. Asylum & Refugees, Removal & Relief
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 29, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 29, 2025.

7/29/25
AILA Announcements

Credible and Reasonable Fear Interviews in Detention

Join AILA's web seminar on August 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM ET to learn how to prepare clients for credible and reasonable fear interviews in detention. Experts will cover legal standards, client communication, and advocacy strategies to improve outcomes.

Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

E-Verify Update on Compliance with District Court Order Regarding TPS for Haiti

On 7/15/25, a federal judge ruled in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Trump that termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti cannot be effective before 2/3/26. E-Verify provides instructions to employers for employees with employment authorization related to TPS for Haiti.

Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DHS Secretary Signs Statement of Intent on Argentina’s Reentry to Visa Waiver Program

DHS announced that DHS Secretary Noem, Argentine Foreign Minister Werthein, and Argentine Minister of National Security Bullrich signed a statement of intent to work toward Argentina’s reentry to the Visa Waiver Program. Argentina was removed from the program in 2002.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072809. Admissions & Border, Waivers
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

HSI Delegates Authority to Approve Special Response Team and HSI Ceremonial Honor Guard Use

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) delegation order in which HSI Executive Associate Director delegated to the Assistant Director of Domestic Operations the authority to approve Special Response Team deployments under sensitive circumstances and the utilization of the HSI Ceremonial Honor Guard.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072808.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

Office of Foreign Labor Certification to Change National Processing Center Email Addresses

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced a change to naming conventions for all help desk email addresses. These will be rolled out online and in letter and email templates over the coming months. The old addresses will remain valid and usable during the transition.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072807. Business Immigration
Federal Court Cases

DOJ Sues New York City Over Sanctuary Policies

DOJ filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Adams, and other city officials to challenge the city's sanctuary laws. This follows similar DOJ lawsuits against several cities and states, including Los Angeles and New York State. (United States of America v. City of New York, et. al., 7/24/25)

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072806. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief

Practice Alert: DOS Significantly Scales Back Interview Waivers, Effective 9/2/25

The DOS Liaison Committee provides an alert concerning the 7/25/25 DOS announcement significantly narrowing eligibility for interview waivers, with the changes effective 9/2/25.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072805. Consular Processing
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

DOS Announces Update to Interview Waiver Policy

DOS announced an update of its interview waiver policy, effective 9/2/25. Most nonimmigrant visa applicants will generally require an in-person interview with a consular officer. This supersedes the Interview Waiver Update of 2/18/25.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072804. Consular Processing
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

USCIS Implementation Plan for Executive Order 14160 Limiting Birthright Citizenship

USCIS implementation plan for EO 14160, which limits birthright citizenship to children of citizens or LPRs, if implementation is allowed to proceed. It defines “unlawfully present” and “lawful but temporary” presence and addresses the status of children born to mothers with lawful temporary status.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072803. Naturalization & Citizenship
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: DC Court Holds Firm Against Trump Attempt to Use 212(f) to End Asylum at Border

In this blog post, Miroslava Becerra Garcia and Amy Grenier dig in to the recent ruling in RAICES v. Noem in the D.C. District Court which found that the Administration did not have the right to suspend the entry of noncitizens at the U.S. Border which would have prevented claims of asylum.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072802. Asylum & Refugees
Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Next Steps After USCIS Dismisses an Affirmative I-589 Due to an Alleged Prior Expedited Removal Order

AILA members report that USCIS is dismissing properly filed affirmative asylum applications based on alleged prior expedited removal (ER) orders. Based on these examples, it appears Homeland Security neither issued ER orders nor placed many of them into ER proceedings.

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072801. Asylum & Refugees, Detention & Bond
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 28, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 28, 2025.

7/28/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

ICE Interim SOP for 274C Civil Document Fraud Penalties (HSI SOP 25-01)

The Interim Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for 274C Civil Document Fraud Penalties provides guidance for ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents imposing or contemplating civil fines and penalties for document fraud violations under Section 274C of the INA. (HSI SOP 25-01)

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072800. Crimes
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DOJ Notice of Revision and Extension of Form EOIR-26

DOJ notice of revision and extension of Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge. The form is used to appeal an immigration judge’s decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Comments are due 9/2/25. (90 FR 28815, 7/1/25)

7/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25070201. Removal & Relief
AILA Announcements

AILA AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting Live Online Course

Boost your practice with AILA’s AI-Powered Legal Research and Drafting online course! Learn how to responsibly use AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creativity in legal writing and research. Self-paced and CLE eligible—start anytime!

7/28/25
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

DHS Notice of Revision of Forms G-28 and G-28I

DHS notice of revision of Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (Form G-28) and Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States (Form G-28I). Comments are due 9/23/25. (90 FR 35309, 7/25/25)

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072534.
Practice Resources

Practice Pointer Update: Consular I-130 Filing Procedures

AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice pointer outlining the circumstances under which consular filings may be accepted for form I-130.

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072533. Consular Processing, Family Immigration
Professional Resources

Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Things Done Despite Yourself

In this article by Margaret Spencer Dixon, founder of Spencer Consulting, learn 31 ways you can attack procrastination and change your mindsets around starting and completing challenging tasks. Resolve to trade in procrastination for productivity and watch your well-being improve.

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 19022731. Practice Management, Well-Being
Professional Resources

What We Get Wrong in Networking

Networking, or simply connecting with other people in conversation, is an art that many of us struggle with. Charles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators book gives us the tools to make those connections. This article talks about asking the right questions, listening, and looping for understanding.

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072532. Practice Management
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – July 25, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 25, 2025.

7/25/25
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices

USCIS Notice of Revision of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

USCIS notice of revision of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. U.S. citizens and LPRs will no longer use the form to request parole for eligible family members under the Cuban or Haitian Family Reunification Parole processes. Comments are due 9/22/25. (90 FR 34668, 7/23/25)

7/25/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072531. Humanitarian Parole
AILA Announcements

How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Promotes Well-Being

Join AILA’s web seminar on August 13th to explore how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives enhance workplace well-being. Learn practical steps to foster a healthier, more supportive, and inclusive environment for all.

7/25/25 Well-Being
Practice Resources

Practice Pointer: Guide to Equal Pay Transparency Laws (Updated June 2025)

AILA's DOL Committee shares a brief summary of the June 2025 Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) law updates. Members are cautioned to further seek the assistance of an employment law attorney before PERM recruitment is released.

7/24/25 AILA Doc. No. 25072402. Business Immigration, Labor Certification (Permanent)