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Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on March 18, 2026

On November 21, 2025, the United States government announced that it would be reviewing the cases of all refugees who entered the United States between January 21, 2021 and February 20, 2025. This includes refugees who now have green cards, and those who have applied for green cards and are still waiting for a decision.

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on March 18, 2026

IRAP shares a toolkit for legal practitioners who are preparing clients in refugee status for refugee revetting or adjustment of status interviews. The toolkit contains: 1) brief legal background; 2) practice tips and recommendations for each stage of the process; 3) a step-by-step checklist; 4) sample scripts for interview preparation; and 5) additional legal resources on refugee claims and refugee processing.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

This is a resource that lists at least one rapid response organization contact per state and the District of Columbia. It is not meant to include all the numbers that exist but to at least provide a place to start

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

You can be forgiven if you have a hard time remembering all the countries affected by travel bans issued by this administration during the last year. Some of the affected countries appear on more than one list; some countries are under a total ban (immigrants and nonimmigrants) while others are only partially banned; some of the bans include exemptions and waivers; and one of the bans is termed only a “suspension.” Two of these bans have been challenged in federal courts with limited outcomes so far. This article summarizes the current status of these bans and the legal challenges. It also provides guidance for practitioners representing clients with consular processing.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

On Dec. 15, 2025, the Department of Justice Recognition & Accreditation (DOJ R&A) Program updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to include minimum hours of formal training applicants for accreditation renewal would have to undertake to meet the “formal training” requirement, which now includes at least one hour of ethics or professionalism training. This resource explains the change and implications for practitioners.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

Stay current with the latest federal court decisions shaping immigration law, policy, and practice across the country. CLINIC Court Watch is a monthly summary of significant rulings, ongoing litigation, and emerging trends in federal immigration cases. CLINIC Court Watch will include key takeaways from recent federal court decisions impacting immigration practitioners and their clients. Please note: case outcomes and procedural developments are subject to change as appeals proceed and courts issue further rulings.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

On Feb. 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied a petition for review, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) refusal to reopen the removal proceedings of Maria Jose Rodriguez Irias and her two minor children, which had resulted in in absentia removal orders.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 18, 2026

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) published a decision recently in a case regarding the appeal of an I-130 petition. Matter of Jin, 29 I&N Dec. 441 (BIA 2026). The petitioner, a U.S. citizen spouse, was appealing a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decision issued three years earlier that granted — rather than denied — the petition. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposed the appeal. Recognizing its limited powers, the BIA refused to review de novo the petitioner’s new evidence alleging a one-sided fraudulent marriage, hold an evidentiary hearing, or conduct any additional fact-finding. Instead, it remanded the case to the USCIS for further review, but not before expounding on the “long-standing problem for many decades” of marriage fraud and one that “remains a serious issue in the immigration context.

Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).

Updated on March 30, 2026

Volunteers are a vital part of many nonprofit programs across the country. When well-managed, a volunteer program can enhance the program in many ways, including allowing staff to focus on serving more clients, reaching new and different populations, and improving the relationship between the immigrant and receiving communities.

Written by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP). Legally reviewed by International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).

Updated on February 18, 2026

On November 21, 2025, the United States government announced that it would be reviewing the cases of all refugees who entered the United States between January 21, 2021 and February 20, 2025. This includes refugees who now have green cards, and those who have applied for green cards and are still waiting for a decision.