IABA has released a new Know Your Rights resource explaining the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule ending “duration of status” admissions for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I […]
The adjudication of immigration benefits for many individuals from travel ban countries who are lawfully present in the United States remains paused or significantly delayed pursuant to USCIS policy since […]
On May 12, 2026, Representative Yassamin Ansari, along with Representative Tom Suozzi, introduced the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill proposes a narrowly […]
On April 24, 2026, the Iranian American Bar Association submitted a comment opposing proposed DHS rule changes that would delay and restrict work authorization for asylum seekers, including extending wait […]
Since late 2025, USCIS has effectively halted adjudication of key immigration benefits for nationals of certain countries, leaving many individuals in prolonged legal and economic limbo without clear guidance or […]
On March 30, 2026, IABA led a coalition of organizations in issuing a letter to the Administration urging the immediate restoration of immigration benefit adjudications for Iranian nationals lawfully present […]
On March 23, 2026, IABA joined a coalition of organizations in issuing a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs urging expedited markup of key Iran related human […]
IABA has prepared a new resource explaining the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation focused on supporting the Iranian people, expanding access to uncensored […]
With protests happening across the country, knowing your rights matters more than ever. IABA has prepared this resource to help community members stay informed. Access here.
The Iranian American Bar Association stands in solidarity with the people of Iran and those seeking to exercise their fundamental rights. These rights are essential to self-determination and are owed […]