American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Rule Changes

Advocating for affected families; criticizing slow processing

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries on Aug. 21. More than two months later, thousands of the 280,000-plus people who applied are still waiting abroad.

Updated Oct 27

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Recipient of DHS's September warning letter

A person denied asylum in the United States can no longer file a new application on the same claim. The rule took effect immediately, covering every new and pending asylum application.

Updated Sep 20

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Tracks the termination and prepares legal and advocacy response

DHS just turned a promised “legal pathway” into a ticking clock. A Federal Register notice published December 15, 2025 terminates every Family Reunification Parole program tied to seven countries—and tells people already here that their parole will end on January 14, 2026.

Updated May 15