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We believe that immigration law is an integral part of America’s past, present and future. We also know that immigration law is complicated. Here you’ll find experts writing in an accessible way about immigration issues, from big, broad ideas down to specific cases. Our members bring knowledge they’ve gleaned from the daily practice of immigration law to this space and offer their expertise to readers.

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Think Immigration: You Know Who Warned Us About Trump Hundreds of Years Ago? Alexander Hamilton

As due process is under attack, AILA member Matt Maiona reflects on his career as an immigration attorney, the calling he feels to this work, and urges all of us to "stand against the threats to liberty and heed the warning that Alexander Hamilton himself left us."

4/17/25
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Think Immigration: When Is a Law Journal Issue More Than a Law Journal Issue?

AILA Law Journal Editor-in-Chief Cyrus Mehta highlights the newest issue (free to AILA members) and the recent symposium, describing why focusing on ethics was key, writing that the issue "can offer important knowledge to take with you into any situation you and your client face."

AILA Doc. No. 25041438. Ethics
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Taxation → Deportation Without Representation

Mo Goldman from the AILA Media Advocacy Committee highlights the concerns and potential damage caused by the IRS sharing data with DHS, especially given immigrants’ good faith efforts to pay taxes despite being undocumented.

4/10/25 AILA Doc. No. 25041006.
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Think Immigration: AILA Well-Being – Education, Community, Support

On the blog, Member Experience Committee member Lynn Calder describes AILA Well-Being efforts, highlighting upcoming events and “AILA’s approach: to offer science-based and practical information along with non-judgmental support to help each member stress less, feel better, and be healthier.”

4/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25040309. Well-Being
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Think Immigration: Coming Together in Denver to Learn, and Lean on Each Other

In this blog post, Chair of the 2025 AILA Annual Conference Committee Matthew Stump describes why he is looking forward to #AILAAC25: "It’s about equipping ourselves with the tools to fight for our clients, push back against restrictive policies, and build stronger, more effective practices."

3/21/25 AILA Doc. No. 25032162.
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Think Immigration: Where Are the Healthcare Aides?

In this blog post, AILA Law Student Member Katrynna Jackowicz details the importance of healthcare aides and highlights the fact that “Our immigration system lacks a temporary work visa option and a simplified green card path specifically for these critical workers.”

3/11/25 AILA Doc. No. 25031102.
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Think Immigration: Trying to Read the Tea Leaves: EB-5 Visas and President Trump’s “Gold Card” Idea

In this blog post, AILA members Kripa Upadhyay, Jennnifer Hermansky, Kristal Ozmun and Phuong Le lay out the possible path for President Trump to implement the "gold card" visa and what EB-5 clients and practitioners should keep in mind in the meantime.

3/7/25 AILA Doc. No. 25030761.
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Think Immigration: Ramadan, Resilience, and Representation: A Muslim American Immigration Attorney’s Journey

On AILA’s Blog: Think Immigration, AILA member Hudaidah Bhimdi reflects on her journey as a Muslim American immigration attorney, her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, and her work toward a society that embraces and celebrates diversity.

3/3/25 AILA Doc. No. 25030304.
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Think Immigration: The H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Process – Key Concepts and Considerations

In this blog post, AILA member Mustafa Cetin shares the basic outlines of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa and some considerations for employers and visa holders to keep in mind.

2/20/25 AILA Doc. No. 25022003. H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation
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Think Immigration: AILA Is Tracking Trends For You!

In this blog post, Julie Emerick and Cheri Peterson-Ross from AILA’s Member Experience Committee describe the AILA Trend Tracker, how to report trends, and the way it helps members be aware of potential issues that their clients could face while providing “updates which may help resolve your case.”

2/13/25 AILA Doc. No. 25021300.
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Think Immigration: The Rumors Are Flying on Social

In this blog post, past AILA President Kathleen Campbell Walker describes how immigration attorneys can help address rumors swirling on social media with accurate information and insights, encouraging members to do just that.

AILA Doc. No. 25021033.
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Think Immigration: Streamline Your Client Communication with AILA’s Ready-Made (And Free!) Flyers

In this blog post, Elizabeth Wood from AILA’s Member Engagement Committee, describes the various flyers available for download to AILA members to easily offer relevant information to clients and potential clients.

1/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25013001.
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Think Immigration: Vital Lifeline for Adults, Families, and Children in Removal Proceedings Forced to Halt

In this blog post, Kel White from the Acacia Center for Justice describes the programs halted last week after the Stop Work Order came out from the Trump Administration and how you can take action and contact Congress to advocate for the due process protections these programs offer.

1/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25012804.
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Think Immigration: Fear Instead of Solutions - Day One Recap

In this blog post, read a recap of the President's Day One actions on immigration and why we need “an orderly and efficient system that serves the nation, recognizes the indispensable economic benefits of migration, reinforces the rule of law, and maintains due process and fairness.”

1/23/25 AILA Doc. No. 25012302.
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Think Immigration: AILA 2025: We’ve Got This!

On this day which brings both recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the inauguration of a new administration, AILA President Kelli Stump reflects on the work that has been done to help prepare us for the challenges ahead.

AILA Doc. No. 25012031.
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Think Immigration: INTERPOL’s Principle of Guilty Until Proven Innocent

AILA Law Journal co-author Ted R. Bromund shares insights into the article he wrote with Sandra Grossman and the conflict that “happens when INTERPOL’s presumption of state legitimacy runs into a criminal justice system based on the presumption of innocence.”

1/9/25 AILA Doc. No. 25010900. Crimes
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Think Immigration: Four Simple Words - How Are You Doing?

In this blog post, AILA New England Chapter Chair Miki Matrician and Media Liaison Anthony Pawelski describe how checking in with your colleagues and friends can bring us closer together and build community as we ask each other “How are you doing?”

1/2/25 AILA Doc. No. 25010251.
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A Guide Through the Labyrinth: AILA Local Liaisons

In this blog post, part of our series from the Member Experience Committee, Olivia Lee highlights the ways AILA local liaison volunteers can help by offering insights into local government office operations and describes how to identify the right agency liaison to answer your questions.

AILA Doc. No. 24122337.
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Think Immigration: Empowering Immigration Professionals for the Challenges Ahead

In this blog post, AILA President Kelli Stump shares why she believes “we are entering a new chapter in immigration law that promises to bring both immense challenges and critical opportunities” making AILA’s work supporting our members more important than ever.

12/18/24 AILA Doc. No. 24121833.
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Think Immigration: INTERPOL Red Notice - More from the AILA Law Journal

AILA Law Journal author Sandra Grossman digs into updates about INTERPOL Red Notices and the updated article she and Ted Bromund shared in the most recent edition; these notices have a massive impact on affected clients and are often misunderstood.

12/17/24 AILA Doc. No. 24121704. Asylum, Crimes
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Think Immigration: What My Firsthand Experience with Asylum Seekers Taught Me

As part of our DEI Scholarship winner series, Estefani Munive shares her personal experience working with asylum seekers and their need to not just have legal representation, but also more holistic services because of the trauma and harm they have endured.

12/10/24 AILA Doc. No. 24121005. Asylum
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Think Immigration: When Irish Eyes are Crying - Remembering our Beloved Immigration Advocate Billy Lawless

AILA Chicago member Fiona McEntee shares a remembrance of immigration activist Billy Lawless, writing that “Billy’s work reaches far beyond Chicago and Ireland. It touches every individual he fought for and every community he strengthened.”

12/4/24 AILA Doc. No. 24120403.
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Think Immigration: Understanding EU Immigration law and the Latest on the Schengen Visa Scheme

AILA Law Journal author Yuu Shibata shares insights into the “complexity of EU immigration law and policy, which operates at both the supranational and intergovernmental levels” in this blog post, which builds on her article in the law journal.

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Think Immigration: Making Connections through AILA’s Interest Groups

Karen Hill from AILA’s Member Experience Committee encourages AILA members to join Interest Groups, writing that Interest Groups have helped her with “friendships, mentorships, successful lawyering and business-building.”

11/25/24 AILA Doc. No. 24112507.
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Think Immigration: A New Resource for Effective Immigration Court Advocacy

In this blog post, authors Michelle Méndez and Victoria Neilson discuss AILA’s newest book on trial skills and how it can help lawyers prepare and succeed in immigration court proceedings.

11/21/24 AILA Doc. No. 24112100. Removal & Relief