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Law Firm Workflow Tips During Rapid ICE & CBP Enforcement Surge

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When ICE or CBP enforcement actions rise sharply, immigration law firms can suddenly face a flood of urgent client needs. Families call in panic, detained individuals require immediate representation, and deadlines tighten overnight.  For attorneys already balancing a full docket, this creates serious risks of burnout, missed filings, and overwhelmed staff. Without strong internal systems, […]

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Weighing the Benefits of the “Cookbook” vs Custom SOPs

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The AILA “Cookbook” has long been a trusted starting point for immigration attorneys. It provides sample templates and general filing guidance, which can be especially valuable for new practitioners. But while useful, relying on it exclusively limits a firm’s ability to grow, adapt, and stand out.  Building firm-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) creates efficiency, reduces

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Best Practices for Managing Clients Affected by the Laken Riley Act

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Policy breakdown and law firm strategies for clients with criminal records facing mandatory detention. When Congress passed the Laken Riley Act (LRA) in January 2025, it significantly altered the landscape for noncitizens with criminal histories. For immigration attorneys, navigating the Act’s expanded mandatory detention mandates demands both strategic foresight and robust client intake procedures.  At

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Breaking Down the Numbers: Why Outsourcing Immigration Case Prep Can Be More Cost-Efficient Than Hiring In-House

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For many immigration law firms, the decision to scale comes with a big question: Do we hire more in-house staff, or do we outsource case preparation to a trusted partner? The answer is often clearer when you break down the numbers. While hiring a full-time paralegal can seem like the straightforward solution, the costs —

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Operational Readiness: 5 Steps to Help Law Firms Respond to Urgent Notices and Protect Clients

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In immigration law, enforcement priorities and agency policies shift quickly and often without warning. For law firms, that means client protection depends not on reacting to headlines, but on having a solid operational foundation that’s ready for any scenario: urgent notifications, accelerated timelines, and high-stakes decisions. The most successful immigration firms build systems that respond

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Navigating ICE’s Expanded Mandatory Detention Policies

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Best practices for law firms to support clients impacted by ICE’s expanded detention rules. Immigration law firms are facing a new wave of challenges as ICE expands its mandatory detention policies, tightening enforcement against individuals with certain criminal histories or pending removal proceedings. These changes not only heighten the stakes for affected clients but also

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