Calendar of Events

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 1.

Three years after PERM filing transferred to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG), while most confusion over completing ETA 9089 has faded, new adjudication challenges have emerged. Join this intermediate seminar for expert insights on current adjudication trends and lessons learned.

Join the AILA Law Journal's Editor-in-Chief Cyrus D. Mehta and members of the journal's Editorial Board as they discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's recent rulings, Trump v. Barbara and Blanche v. Lau.

AILA’s Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) will host a member roundtable to introduce members to SCOPE, announce AILA’s first slate of supported candidates, and share ways members can get involved in political engagement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

At the heart of a successful immigration firm are highly effective and skilled paralegals and support staff.

Join fellow immigration law support staff in a discussion-based session addressing the paralegal role in consular processing cases. The conversation will address key knowledge, common frustrations and important updates for paralegals assisting immigration clients with cases at U.S. Consulates.

The Asylum & Refugee Committee holds monthly office hours every 3rd Monday, 2-3 pm ET. Join this open forum to discuss issues practitioners are facing, to strategize, and to otherwise collaborate with a group of experts. All are welcome and the committee is grateful for members' participation.

Heightened vetting is no longer limited to USCIS. DOS and EOIR adjudicators, too, are now reviewing old records and scrutinizing prior filings to identify fraud or misrepresentation under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i). Our experts will outline practical, methodical strategies for challenging such findings.

Join the Federal Court Litigation Section for their October 2026 Quarterly Call.

Panelists provide a thorough breakdown of managing clients with a law enforcement history, including client interviews, background checks, obtaining and analyzing criminal court records, and the categorical and modified categorical approaches.