AILA members Alizabeth Newman and Mark Silverman discuss the continuing significance of the ABC Settlement and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).

The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol Beat – March 9, 2010

BIA on Family Violence Battery Conviction

USCIS Comment Request on Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

CA9 on Burden to Show Conviction of a Disqualifying Controlled Substance Offense

AILA Liaison Questions for US Embassy, Rome

CA9 Holds Physical Removal of Petitioner by U.S. Does Not Preclude Motion to Reopen

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Outstanding litigator? Effective advocate? Invaluable mentor to new lawyers? If you know someone or some organization that has proved to be outstanding in the past year, then please consider nominating them for an AILA Annual Award. Use the 2010 Annual Award Nomination Form to submit your information by Wednesday, March 31st. Photo at left: AILA officer Doug Stump presents 2009 Edith Lowenstein Award to Stephen Manning.

Run your practice more efficiently with this comprehensive collection of sample documents on CD-ROM that cover day-to-day administrative tasks. This new and completely updated resource includes tips and procedures for organizing and managing your office and the information, procedures, and necessary forms needed to be in immigration practice.

AILA Liaison works to resolve your problem cases and cut through the red tape. Check the eligibility requirements as different agencies and offices have various protocols for liaison inquiries. If eligible, submit your inquiry for cases at the CSC, NBC, NSC, TSC, VSC, DOS, SSA, and/or AAO.

Look no further! After AILA Liaison/Government Agency meetings, AILA National posts all government agency responses to InfoNet, arming members with the most up-to-date information while clarifying pertinent issues. Check out the latest responses from DHS, DOL, DOJ, DOS, and SSA.

Can’t travel to Washington, DC for the Paralegals Conference? Register and watch either conference via LIVE webcast; submit questions to panelists in REAL-TIME from the convenience of your home or office computer. You save travel and hotel costs while staying current on the latest government agency activities.

AILA's elected leadership is blogging on the real facts about immigration and the means to achieve a just and rational system. Take a look. Comment.