Tural Khalilov, Esq.

Tural Khalilov, Esq. territories.

I am an immigration attorney with over twelve years of experience in family and business immigration, licensed in New York and Maryland and authorized to practice immigration law in all 50 states and U.S.

10/06/2026

Public charge rules changed for family-based green cards. ⚖️
New rules apply to I-485s filed on or after Sept. 18, 2026. SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, SSI, TANF, housing aid and college aid may now count. Social Security, unemployment and veterans' benefits do not.
If you or your family have used benefits, consult an attorney before filing.📞 212-500-0104

09/30/2026

🚨 SCOTUS just let third-country deportations resume, 6-3. A federal judge ruled this policy unlawful — no notice, no chance to raise fear of harm before being sent to a country you've never lived in. SCOTUS paused that ruling. Flights have already resumed, including to countries with serious safety concerns. This isn't final — full arguments happen in December. If you have a removal order, talk to an attorney now. 📞 212-500-0104

09/18/2026

🚨 BIA just overruled a 26-year-old precedent on aggravated felonies. Since 2000, Matter of Kanga said "permanently ineligible to citizenship" only applied to draft evaders — basically nobody. Yesterday, in Matter of A-V-O-, the Board threw that out. Now it covers ANYONE convicted of an aggravated felony. Why this is huge: this creates a brand-new inadmissibility ground under INA § 212(a)(8)(A). That means no lawful entry, no adjustment of status from inside the U.S., and loss of access to other forms of relief — even with an approved family petition. The good news: this is NOT retroactive. It only applies to convictions (pleas or verdicts) entered AFTER September 17, 2026. If you have a pending criminal case, THIS is the moment timing matters most. Never accept a plea agreement without immigration counsel weighing in first — and if you have family-based relief pending where a beneficiary has an open criminal matter, get it reviewed now. Swipe through for the full breakdown. 📞 212-500-0104

09/15/2026

✅ HUGE WIN for international students — a federal judge just BLOCKED the rule ending "Duration of Status," one day before it was set to take effect. Remember the rule we covered in July? The one that would've capped student status at a fixed 4 years and cut the grace period from 60 to 30 days? A coalition — NAFSA, the Presidents' Alliance, unions, and journalism groups — sued DHS on August 18, arguing the rule violated federal law. Yesterday, Judge Saylor granted NATIONWIDE preliminary relief, finding the rule is likely arbitrary and capricious and would cause immediate, irreparable harm. What this means: D/S remains in place nationwide right now. The 4-year cap and reduced grace period are ON HOLD. Important: this is PRELIMINARY — the case isn't over. Stay alert for updates. If you're on F-1, J-1, or I status, talk to an immigration attorney to understand exactly where things stand today. Swipe through for the full breakdown and share with any student who needs this. 📞 212-500-0104

09/11/2026

✅ MAJOR WIN — The Fourth Circuit just rejected mandatory detention for long-term residents who entered without inspection. Oscar Lopez Garcia and Juan Jose Rivera each lived in the U.S. for DECADES. The government never claimed either man was dangerous or a flight risk — they argued mandatory detention applied regardless. The court disagreed, in striking language: "Mass detention of marginalized individuals without due process harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's history." This is now the NINTH federal appeals court to reject this detention policy — only two have upheld it. That kind of circuit split usually means the Supreme Court steps in eventually. If you or a loved one has been detained long-term without a bond hearing after entering without inspection, this ruling could directly apply to you. Talk to an immigration attorney now to understand your options. Swipe through for the full breakdown and share with anyone who needs it. 📞 212-500-0104

09/09/2026

⚖️ New BIA precedent just raised the bar for LGBTQ+ asylum and CAT cases nationwide. In Matter of S-K-E-, the Board reversed a granted CAT case — a Guinean national who had been granted protection based on his asserted sexual orientation — rejecting the credibility finding below and finding insufficient corroborating evidence. What this means going forward: testimony alone, even if a judge finds it credible, may not be enough anymore. Corroborating evidence now carries real weight and can make or break these cases. The decision also includes three additional procedural rulings — on summary dismissal, late-filed evidence, and expert witness qualification — that affect how these cases are built and preserved for appeal. If you have a pending LGBTQ+ asylum or CAT case: start gathering corroborating evidence now, understand these new procedural standards, and talk to an immigration attorney about how this binding nationwide precedent affects your specific case. 📞 212-500-0104

08/26/2026

BREAKING — The State Department just paused ALL immigrant visa interviews worldwide. Not just certain countries this time — EVERY embassy and consulate, globally. If you have an interview scheduled, you’re likely getting an email saying it’s being rescheduled — with no new date given yet. This is different from January’s 75-country pause (which a federal judge struck down just LAST WEEK). This is bigger. Stated reason: consular officers are undergoing training on the expanded public charge screening requirements. The good news: nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, F-1, J-1, etc.) are NOT affected — this only hits immigrant visa (green card) interviews. State hasn’t given any timeline for when normal scheduling resumes. If you have a pending immigrant visa case, talk to an attorney now to understand your options while this is in effect. Swipe through for the full breakdown and share with anyone waiting on an interview. 📞 212-500-0104

08/17/2026

🚨 New BIA precedent just made it harder to get more time to find a lawyer. In Matter of A-K-R-, a detained man got 2 weeks, then 2 MORE weeks, to find counsel — with a clear warning: no more delays. When he still didn’t have an attorney at his next hearing, the judge said no to a third continuance and ordered him removed. The BIA upheld it — and used the case to officially walk back the old standard. The old rule (from 2012) said judges had to give a “reasonable and realistic” period to find counsel. The BIA now says that was never actually binding. The only hard rule left: your first hearing can’t happen less than 10 days after you’re served your NTA. That’s it. There’s no automatic right to a lawyer in removal proceedings — only a possible due process argument in extreme cases. If you or someone you love is in removal proceedings — do NOT wait to start looking for an attorney. Document every effort you make. Swipe through for the full breakdown. 📞 212-500-0104

08/15/2026

The BIA overruled a 14-year-old precedent that protected advance parole travelers. Since 2012, Matter of Arrabally held that leaving on advance parole did NOT count as a “departure” that triggers the reentry bars. Today, in Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, the Board reversed that — a trip abroad on advance parole IS now a “departure” under the law. Why this matters: if you’ve accrued 180+ days of unlawful presence, this kind of departure can now trigger the 3-year or 10-year reentry bars, and it can affect your eligibility to adjust status. The good news: the Board applied this rule going FORWARD only, not backward. They didn’t even decide whether the person in this exact case is affected by her own past trip. If your advance parole trip already happened, don’t panic — but get current advice. If you’re planning one, the “safe” rule that existed for 14 years is gone. Talk to an attorney before you book anything. Swipe through for the full breakdown. 📞 212-500-0104

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