Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law

09/03/2026

Another day, another lawsuit against the administration. 3 days after USCIS announced its unlawful policy, we, along with a team of lawyers, are representing AILA and AILA members to fight back.

https://www.aila.org/about/press/aila-and-members-sue-administration-over-arbitrary-mandatory-form-changes?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGxY5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMVNkYmJLWVM1QzR2RmN6SjBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3oMIJxmCBmmIvOMTy1rZR2oRGld5dTaLjduLg3ZfrbAujPM_eLVOWGg0eE0_aem_0GzzWTKvo0M0DXQClOjsAA

AILA and immigration law firm Benach Pitney Reilly sued the Trump Administration in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia for implementing substantive form changes again, without warning, that will harm potentially thousands of AILA members and their clients.

09/01/2026

Two great programs back to back. Attorneys, don’t miss this rare crossover opportunity.

08/28/2026

Please note our holiday office schedule for Labor Day weekend. 🇺🇸

We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday weekend! We’ll see you next week.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

We will never stop fighting till she is home.

Norma Zavala Levia had protected status in the United States. Immigration enforcement deported her anyway. Now she's fighting to get back to her family in Kansas City.

08/24/2026

"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges."

https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-visas-revoke-e9c14fdfd0ada439d2b9d8694e678a46 #

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

08/14/2026

Advance Parole Travel warning:

08/11/2026

For visa holders, domestic travel may involve immigration-related risks that are important to understand before traveling.

Your I-94, immigration status, and travel documents can all play an important role. Knowing what to carry and what to do if you are questioned can help you be better prepared.

Review the information above before making domestic travel plans, and consult an immigration attorney if you have questions about your individual situation.

08/11/2026

The Board of Immigration Appeals is moving quickly, and keeping up with every new decision can feel like a full-time job.

Join Hon. Edward Kelly and Hon. Anne J. Greer on August 21 for a practical conversation about recent changes at the Board, important precedent decisions, and strategies you can use in your practice.
:date: August 21, 2026
:alarm_clock: 3:00–4:30 p.m. CT
:computer: Live online

To register go to - https://thepen-and-swordkc.org/events/bia-quarterly-updates-august-21/

08/04/2026

BIA QUARTERLY UPDATE | AUGUST 21

Stay up to date on the latest developments before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Join us for a live webinar featuring Hon. Edward Kelly and Hon. Anne J. Greer, former appellate immigration judges, for a discussion of:

• Recent changes at the BIA
• Recent precedent decisions affecting practice before the Board
• Practical tips and strategies for navigating today’s legal environment

📌August 21, 2026
3:00–4:30 PM CT
Online — join from anywhere

A valuable opportunity for immigration practitioners to better understand recent BIA decisions and their practical implications.

🔗REGISTER HERE: https://thepen-and-swordkc.org/events/bia-quarterly-updates-august-21/

Presented by The Pen, The Sword, and the Fight for Justice.