Calendar of Events

Paralegals assisting with asylum cases often need to prepare country conditions and other supporting documents that can make a big impact on the case. In this session, we’ll talk about strategies that work in the current climate to efficiently prepare successful documentation for asylum cases.

Removal Defense Section Quarterly Call (January 2026)

Interested in immigration law but not sure where to start? Join us on January 21 at 1pm ET where our panel of immigration attorneys and recent graduates will share actionable steps you can take during law school to build experience and stand out in this competitive field.

The 2026 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast will convene on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the JW Marriott Guanacaste in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Our panel of AILA leaders will address why an investigation is instigated, how the agency commences the investigation, employer and attorney interaction with investigators, timelines, and potential outcomes.

Navigating Inadmissibility: Practical Insights from Global Consular Officers

Join this roundtable discussion with a mental health practitioner and fellow community members to explore Moral Injury in Immigration.

As the landscape of employment-based immigration continues to evolve at a rapid pace, practitioners are faced with unprecedented and unexpected challenges. Expert panelists will help employment-based practitioners understand, identify, and address the current issues impacting their clients.

This roundtable will bring together practitioners actively litigating these cases to discuss when habeas is viable, how courts are analyzing jurisdiction and relief, and how to strategically coordinate habeas filings with motions to reopen, stays of removal, and agency advocacy.

Juggling work responsibilities as an immigration law paralegal alongside family obligations, pursuing higher education, or even holding down a second job can be overwhelming. This roundtable we will discuss the strategies and mindset to honor and balance all your roles.