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Crim-Imm Case Law Updates 2025

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board), the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court have issued many decisions in the past year that implicate the rights of noncitizens. This resource is designed to help immigration practitioners familiar with the categorical approach stay current on significant case law developments over the past year at the intersection of immigration and criminal law. This resource begins with an overview of notable case law developments before the BIA, the U.S

National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 27, 2026 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from National Immigration Project on Crimes; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Crimes and categorical approach BIA appeals

Workflows

Motions, stays, and pretermission BIA, PFR, and federal court Crim-imm screening Consular, visa, and 9 FAM

Forums

BIA

Jurisdictions

National