Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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
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
The AILA DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice pointer defining administrative processing and explaining how to inquire about a delayed case.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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
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
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
AILA’s CBP Liaison Committee provides an alert regarding updated guidance from CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program pursuant to Executive Order 14168.
Federal Agencies
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Client Flyers
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.
Federal Court Cases
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)
Examples & Questions
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
AILA Announcements
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, 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.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
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)
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Professional Resources
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.
AILA Announcements
This page provides an overview of AILA law student benefits.
7/29/25
AILA Doc. No. 99900787.
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
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)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
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)
Immigration News
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
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
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 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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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
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.
Federal Court Cases
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)
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
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.
AILA Blog
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.
Practice Resources
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.
Immigration News
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
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, 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)
AILA Announcements
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 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
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice pointer outlining the circumstances under which consular filings may be accepted for form I-130.
Professional Resources
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.
Professional Resources
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.
Immigration News
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. 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)
AILA Announcements
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.
Practice Resources
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.