Agency Memos & Announcements
On March 12, E Verify confirmed USCIS extended TPS based EADs for Ethiopians under African Communities Together v. Noem. For I 9s, employees should note “as per court order,” and employers should use April 8, 2026, including for E Verify, and retain USCIS guidance with the I 9.
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Practice Resources
On March 12, E Verify recognized USCIS’s extension of TPS based EADs for Syrians under Dahlia Doe v. Noem. I 9s should note “as per court order” in Section 1 and use April 10, 2026, in Section 2 and E Verify; retain USCIS alerts.
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Practice Resources
On March 12, E Verify confirmed USCIS’s extension of TPS-based EADs for Burma under Aung Doe v. Noem, following a court order delaying TPS termination. Employers should note “as per court order” in Form I 9 Section 1 and use March 15, 2026, for I 9 and E Verify.
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Practice Resources
The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether the Trump administration may end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, consolidating two cases.
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AILA Blog
AILA Member Jason Levy reviews the history relating to who may be considered a “public charge” and highlights the significant concerns AILA raised to implementing the new rule, including among other things, lack of clear and reasoned standards and violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
3/17/26
AILA Doc. No. 26031702.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice to announce that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is accepting comments on its proposed revisions to its information collection on H-2B forms. Comments are due 5/18/26. (91 FR 12827, 3/17/26)
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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 March 17, 2026.
3/17/26
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that respondent had not shown that the economic, educational, and emotional hardships his 26– and 24-year-old children might experience if he was removed to Mexico would constitute exceptional and extremely unusual hardship. Matter of Arevalo-Vargas, 29 I&N Dec. 519 (BIA 2026)
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AILA Announcements
Join us for the 2026 AILA Spring CLE Conference and Webcast to get an insider’s view of what is happening at the government agencies. Agency officials and AILA liaison committee members will discuss the latest regulatory and policy initiatives affecting your practice and clients.
3/17/26
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AILA Announcements
Join us from 4/28 - 5/12 for a hands-on, beginner-friendly online course that offers participants the skills to use Microsoft 365 Copilot today, to improve writing, streamline office work, reduce research time, and build safe workflows.
3/17/26
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AILA Announcements
Immigration Law and the Family is an essential resource for practitioners handling family based immigration issues. With practical guidance and analysis, it helps attorneys anticipate challenges and protect family unity in an increasingly complex legal landscape. Order your copy today.
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Liaison Minutes
U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will meet with AILA's DOL Committee in anticipation of AILA's Spring Conference 2026 panel, to discuss prevailing wage, LCA, PERM, and H2-A & B related topics.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a comparison of the AIS, AVITS, and ATLAS booking systems, highlighting their operational characteristics and best practices for immigration practitioners.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides a resource to help members understand the current state of consular operations and U.S. Citizen services at posts across the Middle East.
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Practice Resources
AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee provides an overview of travel bans and pauses on visa issuance, along with practice updates, trends, and tips on how to advise clients.
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
On 3/6/26, DOS Secretary delegated authority to Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration to determine if allowing a foreign national admittance to the U.S. as a refugee would serve the national interest. (91 FR 12664, 3/16/26)
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
Where the respondent’s removal proceedings had been administratively closed for over 13 years, the BIA held that continued administrative closure was not warranted based on her intention to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver. Matter of Medina Madrid, 29 I&N Dec. 514 (BIA 2026)
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Practice Resources
AILA has received responses to a couple inquiries raised regarding concerns with the H-1BR form and Form I-129. While AILA is still awaiting a response on the SOC code inquiry, a recommendation for public announcement has been made.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE and E-Verify issued updates related to automatic EAD extensions for current TPS holders. The updates state if an EAD renewal application was pending on or filed after 7/22/25 but before 10/30/25, the automatic extension is limited to shorter of 1 year or the duration of the TPS designation.
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Policy Briefs
The changes the Administration has made to the U.S. asylum system have effectively closed all access to asylum abroad, at the border, and in the interior of the U.S. This brief explores these changes and gives possible reforms to improve the asylum system while also maintaining U.S. border security.
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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 March 16, 2026.
3/16/26
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AILA Announcements
Join us on Mar. 17th for a seminar where our panel of experts will provide practical guidance for building resilience into filings and advocating effectively in this challenging climate.
3/16/26
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AILA Announcements
AILA’s Immigration Law Practice and Procedure Manual: A “Cookbook” of Essential Practice Materials delivers practical guidance, checklists, and sample documents to help attorneys prepare and file immigration cases with confidence. Put proven workflows to work in your practice—get your copy today.
3/16/26
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AILA Announcements
Join the Removal Defense Section for their March 2026 quarterly call.
3/16/26
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Professional Resources, Tutorial Videos
There is no better way to end your week. Take two minutes for yourself right now to feel better and adjust your attitude. Use this simple mindfulness technique to observe what is happening in your thoughts and emotions so you can respond more effectively to daily stressors that impact you.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
EOIR Director Daren Margolin issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 26-02 to clarify that the appeal deadline for all immigration court decisions to the BIA is 30 days as a result of the Amica Ctr. for Immig. Rts. v. EOIR lawsuit. The memo also states ACIS should also reflect the current 30-day deadline.
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Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the discrepancies in the record as to whether the respondent resided in Oklahoma, where he was apprehended, or California, as claimed in his application, showed that he was a flight risk and did not warrant release on bond. Matter of Z–N–L–, 29 I&N Dec. 511 (BIA 2026)
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Immigration News
The content of this email was created by Kathleen Irish, the AILA Family Section Chair, along with the assistance of other members of the Family Section Steering Committee, to encourage thought and discussion and may not necessarily express the views of AILA or any individual member.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The court held that substantial evidence supported the adverse credibility determination based on inconsistencies, implausible testimony, and failure to corroborate, and that petitioner failed to show a pattern or practice of persecution of black Fulanis in Mauritania. (Sy v. Bondi, 3/3/26)
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Federal Agencies, FR Regulations & Notices
DOS final rule which would amend the Schedule of Fees for Consular Servies to reduce the current fee for Administrative Processing of a Request for a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States (CLN) from $2,350 to $450. The rule goes into effect on 4/13/26. (91 FR 12296, 3/13/26)
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE issued an update as a result of the court order in Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., staying the termination of TPS for Burma, which was set for 1/26/26. TPS Burma beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs remain valid and are extended.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE issued an update due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al. staying the termination of TPS for Ethiopia, which was set for 2/13/26. TPS Ethiopia beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs are extended.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE issued an update due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al. staying the termination of TPS for South Sudan, which was set for 1/5/26. TPS South Sudan beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs are extended.
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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 March 13, 2026.
3/13/26
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
SAVE issued an update as a result of the court order in Dahlia Doe v. Noem staying the termination of TPS for Syria, which was set for 11/21/25. TPS Syria beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization, and category A12 and C19 EADs remain valid and are extended.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for Burmese TPS recipients whose EADs were extended due to the court order in Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al.
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Agency Memos & Announcements
E-Verify provided guidance on how to complete I-9 forms for individuals whose EADs were extended due to the court order in Dahlia Doe v. Noem.
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Practice Resources
On January 14, the State Department announced starting January 21, 2026, it will stop immigration visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. Applicants will still be allowed to submit applications and attend scheduled interviews, but no new visas will be issued.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
OFLC will host a webinar on 3/25/26 to provide technical assistance to stakeholders on the process for filing CW-1 applications for employment in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The webinar will also cover some of the most common post-filing issues employers encounter.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
An unredacted copy of the DOS cable providing guidance to consular officers on the pause of immigrant visa issuance under INA 221(g) for people from 75 countries.
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Cases & Decisions, Federal Court Cases
The Advocates for Human Rights filed a lawsuit against DOJ and EOIR in the DC District Court to challenge DOJ's increasing restrictions in public access to hearings at the Fort Snelling Immigration Court in Minnesota. (The Advocates for Human Rights v. Bondi et al., 3/12/26)
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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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Practice Resources
AILA’s CBP Committee provides an alert on the March 10, 2026, launch of preclearance operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
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Liaison Minutes
AILA's DOL Committee to meet with DOL's WHD to discuss H-2, H-2A & B, and LCA related topics. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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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 March 12, 2026.
3/12/26
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Professional Resources
During the last Trump Administration, we saw new requirements make time and work on many cases mushroom. Read this article to learn how to protect a financial relationship with a client by drafting a fee agreement that will be both enforceable and encompass the situation effectively.
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Agency Memos & Announcements, Federal Agencies
EOIR announced the investiture of 42 immigration judges who joined immigration courts in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
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AILA Announcements
This summer, join thousands of immigration attorneys, law professors, paralegals, students, exhibitors, and special guests in San Diego, California—set against the calm beauty of the Pacific coast. Together, we’ll recharge, sharpen our expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community.
3/11/26
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