When You Become an AILA Affiliated Paralegal (AAP)...
You gain access to a comprehensive program that provides everything you need to excel in your career as an immigration paralegal—specialized training and tools and connection to a community that understands your professional role and shares your passion.
Ready to Join?
If you have an AILA.org account already, simply log in and fill out the application.
If you don’t, create your account first, and then complete the application.
Note: You must work for an active AILA member to be eligible to join AILA as an AAP.
Why Join the AAP Program?
Tailored Learning
Access ongoing educational programs designed specifically for paralegals.
Community
Connect with fellow immigration paralegals so you can share ideas, ask questions, and build your professional network.
Specialized Resources
Stay ahead in a constantly evolving field with breaking updates, expert analysis, and helpful guidance.
Exclusive Savings
Enjoy substantial discounts on AILA conferences, publications, and online programs.
If you don’t, create your account first, and then complete the application.
Note: You must work for an active AILA member to be eligible to join AILA as an AAP.
AAP Benefits
AILA8 Daily Newsletter
A member and AAP favorite, the curated AILA8 daily e-newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest law and policy changes, new practice resources, and upcoming learning opportunities.
AILA Research Library
Access the agency guidance, practice tips and alerts, liaison minutes, practice management material, case law, and more that you need to be a successful paralegal.
Career Center
The AILA Career Center is a resource for both employers and job seekers that allows for both jobs and resumes to be posted.
Directory
Connect with fellow paralegals using the AAP directory.
Discount Programs
Save money with AILA-exclusive discounts on office supplies, hotel bookings, shipping, client management software, financial services, and more.
Listserv
Start conversations and connect with your community—all in your inbox—with the AAP-only listserv.
Message Center
Use a private AAP forum to ask questions, share news, discuss emerging issues, and highlight victories with your peers.
Online Course Modules
AAPs gain free access to modules of the self-paced and interactive AILA Paralegals Online Course.
Preferential Pricing
AAPs can purchase AILA publications and register for AILA conferences, live seminars, and more at discounted member prices.
Roundtables on Paralegal-Specific Topics
AAPs can register for exclusive quarterly roundtables on topics relevant to the day-to-day work of immigration paralegals.
Technology Resources
Access a special AAP Tech Training Index that brings together training materials covering immigration case management software companies. The AAP Technology Guide allows you to compare features for different immigration case management products and provides more detailed information about each product.
Tuition Assistance
AAPs are eligible to apply for tuition assistance for AILA conferences and other educational programs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Take advantage of opportunities to author blogs and be involved in paralegal education planning.
Well-Being Resources
To effectively assist your supervising attorneys and clients, you must take care of your own needs. AILA offers resources to help you find work-life balance, manage stress, avoid burnout, and discover greater purpose and happiness.