Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that the BIA erred in finding that the petitioner, who was married after his removal proceedings began, was required to submit “clear and convincing evidence of the bona fides of the marriage” to reopen his proceedings to seek adjustment of status. (Hussen v. Bondi, 4/22/25)
Amicus Briefs/Alerts
This brief, submitted by AILA, the National Immigration Project, and law school clinics, urged the Eighth Circuit to find that vacated judgments are not convictions under the INA, arguing that they lack legal effect and cannot support removal.
4/23/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042305.
Federal Agencies, Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a practice alert concerning the announcement of a comprehensive restructuring of the Department of State.
Federal Agencies
Organizational chart for the Department of State.
4/23/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042303.
Federal Agencies
Organizational chart for the Department of State.
4/23/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042302.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the early second half of FY2025 with start dates from April 1 to May 14, 2025, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 23, 2025.
4/23/25
Tutorial Videos
In this short video, Kerry Doyle, former Principal Legal Advisor to ICE, and AILA member Dan Berger discuss what we know about terminations of international student visas and status. (Note: This video is not intended as individual legal advice. To find a lawyer, visit www.ailalawyer.com.)
AILA Announcements
Join AILA’s AAP roundtable on April 25, 2025, for critical tips on locating clients in detention. Learn practical strategies for paralegals—especially vital as enforcement increases. Not an AAP member? Now’s the time to join and access this essential resource!
4/23/25
Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the applicant, a former MS-13 gang member, failed to show a likelihood of torture in El Salvador based on the government’s state of exception policy, and thus did not meet his burden for Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. Matter of A–A–R–, 29 I&N Dec. 38 (BIA 2025)
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS Secretary Noem, alongside USCIS and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, including streamlining mass status checks and integrating criminal records.
AILA Announcements
The Department of State and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are targeting international students for visa revocation, termination of their status, and removal. Take Action by urging Congress to demand accountability and transparency from DOS and ICE on their targeting of international students.
Learn about options for adopting an AILA publication for your immigration law course or clinic. AILA offers free and discounted options for students to access course materials at prices far below the rates of other legal publishers. This page has information for both professors and students.
4/22/25
AILA Doc. No. 99900814.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
Department of the Treasury (DOT) notice that for the period beginning 4/1/25 and ending 6/30/25, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 3 per centum per annum. (90 FR 14894, 4/4/25)
Effective 4/11/25, USCIS designated a new registration form (G-325R) for noncitizens as well as additional documentation that may serve as evidence of registration. This featured issue page brings together information, updates, and resources on the Alien Registration Requirement.
4/22/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042205.
Practice Resources
On 3/11/25, DHS published the draft of its proposed new registration interim final rule (IFR) referenced in the announcement by USCIS on 2/25/25. AILA provides the following practice resource to help members understand the registration requirements and intricacies.
4/22/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042204.
Practice Resources
AILA’s DOL Liaison Committee provides takeaways on prevailing wage, PERM, and H-2 issues from the DOL panel at AILA’s 2025 Spring Conference.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 22, 2025.
4/22/25
Professional Resources
Ensuring against workplace violence starts with an understanding of what it is, what increases risk, and making a plan to reduce risks and respond to emergencies effectively. AILA has researched and compiled the essential resources you need to make an emergency plan for your office.
Federal Court Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals with a self-deportation deadline that falls on a weekend or federal holiday may move to reopen their removal cases the following business day. (Monsalvo Velázquez v. Bondi, 4/22/25)
Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court affirmed a district court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint, holding that INA §318 precludes district courts from considering naturalization applications under INA §336(b) while removal proceedings are simultaneously pending against the applicant. (Ebu v. USCIS, et al., 4/16/25)
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS Secretary Noem announced new nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ads warning undocumented individuals to leave the United States or otherwise be fined nearly $1,000 per day, imprisoned, and removed.
AILA Announcements
Trial Skills in Immigration Court: A Practical Guide to Effective Strategies and Tactics is a new title from AILA that will help you prepare to be a zealous advocate for your clients in immigration court. In this short video, authors Michelle Mendez and Victoria Neilson discuss what's inside.
Immigration News
CNN News18 features an interview with AILA Senior Director of Government Relations Sharvari Dalal-Dheini about the recent surge in U.S. student visa revocations.
Examples & Questions
AILA's Verification and Documentation Committee seeks to obtain a better understanding of ICE/HSI’s ongoing worksite enforcement activities in order to assists members better inform employer clients about such encounters.
4/21/25
AILA Doc. No. 25030501.
Featured Issues
The U.S. immigration court system plays a critical role in ensuring due process and fair hearings for people facing deportation. But the Trump Administration has made significant changes that challenge the integrity of these courts. On this page, you will find news and resources on these changes.
Practice Resources
AILA has received multiple reports of a new RFE trend on employment-based cases, such as I-129s and I-140s. Please see this practice alert for more details.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 21, 2025.
4/21/25
AILA Doc. No. 25042132.
Examples & Questions
AILA's USCIS High Impact Adjudications Assistance (HIAA) Committee seeks examples of associated with Form G-325R regarding substantive, technical & systemic issues, or case-specific challenges that applicants have experienced thus far. Examples must be submitted no later than COB on 5/7/2025.
AILA Announcements
Join AILA's April 25, 2025, video roundtable on legal and ethical issues in representing EB-5 applicants via Regional Centers. Discuss project structures, immigration and securities law compliance, evaluation tips, engagement letter limits, and sustainment challenges.
Professional Resources
Last chance to take the AILA Marketplace Study Survey. We are extending for a very limited time. You can enter to cool prizes including the newest AILA Annual Conference in Denver this June registration, and a 2024/2025 Apple iPad.
4/19/25
AILA Doc. No. 25041863.
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
On 4/18/25, EOIR Acting Director Sirce Owen issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 25-29 rescinding and canceling the 11/22/21 Director’s Memorandum (DM) 22-03, “Administrative Closure,” which provided guidance on the use of administrative closure by EOIR adjudicators.
Federal Court Cases
Today, a federal court certified this nationwide class related to third-country removals in DVD v. DHS, litigated by NILA, NWIRP, and HRF.
Professional Resources
We asked members of AILA's National Well-Being Committee to share why wellness is important to them and how they cultivate well-being in their daily lives. In this brief profile, Brittany Faith shares why wellness matters to her.
Professional Resources
Rules of professional conduct and selected ethics opinions.
4/18/25
AILA Doc. No. 12070643.
Ethics
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 18, 2025.
4/18/25
Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS announced that the parole termination notices that were sent to noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela pursuant to the 3/25/25 Federal Register notice are stayed following a court order and are not currently in effect. No new requests for CHNV parole will be processed.
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOL notice of availability and request for comments on proposed information collection for new attestation form required under the FY2025 H-2B cap increase rule. Comments are due by 5/19/25. (90 FR 16558, 4/18/25)
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
On 4/15/25, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum that, among other things, directs certain agency heads to ensure that ineligible noncitizens are not receiving funds from Social Security Act programs and expands SSA’s full-time fraud prosecutor program. (90 FR 16451, 4/18/25)
4/18/25
AILA Doc. No. 25041633.
Practice Resources
The DOS Liaison Committee provides a briefing on the contents of the May 2025 visa bulletin.
Sample Briefs
Sample motion for temporary restraining order (TRO) and expedited preliminary injunction in a case challenging the terminations of SEVIS records for F-1 nonimmigrant students. Special thanks to Charles H. Kuck for sample. (Motion for Injunctive Relief)
Sample Briefs
Sample complaint requesting relief under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in a case challenging the terminations of SEVIS records for F-1 nonimmigrant students. Special thanks to Charles H. Kuck for sample. (Complaint, Amendment, Other Pleading)
Practice Resources
An affidavit of Andre Watson, Assistant Director, National Security Division for Homeland Security Investigations detailing the authority to terminate nonimmigrant status by terminating a SEVIS record.
Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 17, 2025.
4/17/25
Professional Resources
Feeling ready to start working with a therapist, but unsure where to start? This practice success tip outlines 6 steps to get you started.
Professional Resources
Being known for representing clients who commit fraud can damage an attorney’s reputation. In four hypotheticals, this article discusses whether an attorney can ethically represent a client who has engaged in marriage fraud, including fraud committed to get a green card in the first place.
4/17/25
AILA Doc. No. 22072634.
Ethics
Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed information collection for forms to record medical information to determine whether a noncitizen has a medical or other condition affecting their eligibility for a visa or immigration benefit. Comments are due by 6/16/25. (90 FR 16420, 4/17/25)
Practice Resources
AILA requested clarification from CBP on parole termination notices without identifying information sent to members. DHS stated CBP sent notices to all emails on file for individuals who used CBPOne. This doesn’t explain all reported notices. AILA continues to seek examples and monitor the issue.
Policy Briefs
Policy brief dives into the data to paint a picture of the of the arbitrary nature of these visa revocations and SEVIS terminations.
Client Flyers
AILA provides a simple flyer to help explain what an immigration lawyer can do to support or help. There is a generic PDF version and a customizable Word version. Please share widely with your networks.
4/16/25
AILA Doc. No. 25041640.