Calendar of Events

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 us for a conversation with Minnesota immigration attorneys currently navigating “Operation Metro Surge,” along with AILA’s Practice and Ethics Counsel. Together, we’ll explore practical steps you can take to protect the safety of your clients, yourself, and your practice.

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

Please join the experts from the VAWA, U, and T Committee who will be available to answer questions and have discussion on all things VAWA, U, and T on Thursday, Jan 29 from 2:00-3:15 pm ET! We encourage questions in advance to: hhogan@aila.org, and will take questions live during the event as well.

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.

The nation’s eyes are on Minnesota as the city endures the violence and confrontational tactics of federal agents participating in “Operation Metro Surge.” Hear from members about what individual clients as well as client businesses need to know ahead of time, how to respond, and how to prepare.