Calendar of Events

This course is designed to bring practitioners up to speed regarding the latest innovations and best practices in Gen AI. Expert instructors will discuss how to responsibly utilize this revolutionary technology to increase productivity. Live sessions: Aug. 14, 16, and 29 and Sept. 11, 13, and 19.

Have you locked in your $200 early-bird discount for the 2024 Fall CLE Conference and Webcast? With three tracks—PERM, Family/Removal, and Technology and Innovation—this event is not to be missed! Join us in Dallas or virtually from your home or office.

Learn how AILALink is the perfect tool for electronic access to the books and other research resources you need. Sign up for our next group training at 2:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, September 10, or sign up for AILALink office hours.

Have you tried to call the immigration court, but nobody answers the phone? Many practitioners across the country have encountered this problem due to staff being less likely to answer phone calls, emails, or motions as court dockets continue to grow.

USCIS invites stakeholders to the upcoming refugee processing national stakeholder engagement on 9/12/24. USCIS will provide updates on its progress with operational work and anticipated goals for FY2025. Questions due by 8/13/24.

In an immigration landscape where PERM processing times have doubled as compared to a few years ago, creative lawyers should consider the National Interest Waiver (NIW) as a viable option for clients whose goal is permanent residence. But who is in the “national interest"?

This roundtable, part of our Election Anxiety Series, will offer a fresh perspective on managing difficult emotions in challenging times.

A petition for review to a U.S. circuit court of appeals is often “the last best hope” for clients seeking humanitarian protection in the United States; however, the odds are stacked against immigration attorneys and those they represent.

2024 AILA Northern Border Conference: September 20, 2024, Buffalo, NY - This event is being presented by AILA's Upstate New York Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

De-Escalation is a skill everyone can use, whether it’s dealing with an irate client, calming a colleague, or smoothing over a rough situation in your personal life. Come learn from our discussion leaders what works and how to implement it.