2012 AILA National Day of Action

Cite as "AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 12010463 (posted Jan. 4, 2012)"

March 29, 2012
Washington, DC & Beyond
National Day of Action

What Is National Day of Action?

Program for the National Day of Action Events on Capitol Hill

Hotel Information

AILA Member Registration

Non-AILA Member Registration

Local National Day of Action


What Is National Day of Action?

AILA National Day of Action is your opportunity to hit the halls of Congress and bring your experience and insight from the field to Washington, DC. With lobbying training from AILA National staff and with hundreds of other AILA members from across the country this is your chance to educate Members of Congress and their staff about the problems plaguing our immigration system so that they can be more effective in crafting, promoting, and supporting legislative solutions. Working together AILA members bring unique insight and perspective on the practice and practicalities of immigration law that Congress just can't get from anywhere else.

In addition to our annual D.C. based Lobby Day, we are planning a truly national advocacy outreach effort-from Maine to Washington state, Hawaii to Alaska, and every US region around the globe. On March 29th, 2012 and the following weeks while Congress is in recess AILA members from across the country will continue those conversation about real solutions for immigration reform in district.


Program for the National Day of Action Events on Capitol Hill

Below is the program for the National Day of Action events on Capitol Hill. To see where events will take place throughout the day, view our online map

7:45am - 9:00am Registration and Breakfast Briefing
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Home Town Radio Interviews
9:00am - 5:00pm Meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff
12:00am - 1:30pm Lunch & Speakers*
Rayburn House Office Building
Banquet Room 338

Confirmed Speakers:
Representative Mike Honda (D – CA)
Representative Jason Chaffetz (R – UT)

Home Town Radio Interviews
5:30pm - 9:00pm Reception: AIC Immigrant Achievement Awards
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
(NDA Participants receive complimentary admission to the Reception and Awards Event - AIC donations are welcomed!)

*Meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff will occur throughout the day. Please give precedence to these meetings and feel free to attend the lunch and other events on a drop-in basis in between your scheduled lobbying meetings.


Hotel Information

The conference will take place at the:
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

AILA Room Rate: $239 Single/Double, plus applicable taxes

Phone Reservations: (202) 737-1234 or (800) 233-1234

Or make your reservation online.

NOTE: The specially discounted AILA group rate has been contracted for room nights reserved from March 28, 2012 through March 31, 2012 only. The AILA group rate is not guaranteed for any other dates and will be based on availability.

Hotel Cut-off Date: March 6, 2012*

*Hotel reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms at AILA rate will sell out before the deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible.


AILA Member Registration

NDA is a day you won't want to miss! Registration is free, but required.


Non-AILA Member Registration
If you are a non-AILA affiliated immigration attorney, a law student, or the guest of an AILA member and wish to participate in the National Day of Action events on Capitol Hill please email Anu Joshi with your contact information.
Local National Day of Action

If you want to participate in the Local National Day of Action efforts going on around the country on March 29th and beyond, please contact your NDA chapter organizers who will be coordinating events nationwide, and in your area.