#479 AILA AC26 Recap, AOS Memo, 39 Country Pause & CBP Updates w/ John Q. Khosravi, Esq.

Attorney John Q. Khosravi, Esq. is back with episode 479 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox Podcast, fresh off the AILA Annual Conference 2026 in San Diego. In this episode, John covers the latest developments shaking up immigration practice including the 39 Country Pause and ongoing USCIS case delays, the May 22 2026 USCIS memo on Adjustment of Status and what discretion factors are showing up in RFEs, U.S. embassy shutdowns across Africa, Treasury red flags tied to ITIN holders and undocumented clients, mass master hearings in immigration court, VAWA travel risks on Advance Parole, I-864W waiver updates, and key takeaways from the AILA CBP liaison meeting (AILA Doc No. 26060403). Whether you are navigating a tough AOS case or trying to stay ahead of policy changes, this episode gives you the practical insights you need.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:33 Intro

04:18 What went down at AC26 San Diego

05:40 Cost of going to AILA conferences

08:30 39-country pause

10:14 May 22, 2026 USCIS Memo Adjustment of Status

13:58 Exceptions

15:48 Shutdowns of U.S. embassies in Africa

16:43 domestic violence survivors temporarily suspended a Trump administration policy

17:35 Always use capitalized letters when filling out USCIS software

18:44 Be careful when sending data on USCIS software

19:19 Treasury warns banks of red flags tied to customers in the US illegally

20:23   mass master hearings in immigration court

20:51 Intent of marriage while asylum pending

22:25 VAWA traveling on AP advanced Parole

23:13 Form I-864 Updates

25:10 AILA CBP Talk  AILA Doc number 26060403.

28:45 Why reading AILA Doc meetings are important for your practice

29:07 Outro

30:41 Closing

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