Calendar of Events

Dependent family members in employment-based immigrant visa cases are facing intensified challenges under the current administration. Our panel of experts will offer practical strategies on the optimal timing and procedures for filing cases amid evolving policies and changes to priority dates.

Join representatives from vLex Fastcase for a free live training session to learn how to make the most of this upgraded legal research member benefit. The training will be from 3:00–4:00 pm (ET) on August 26; registration is required.

This session explores practical pathways for former government attorneys and judges transitioning into immigration practice or adjacent roles. The presentation will highlight common options followed by an interactive discussion on what works, what doesn’t, and how to position yourself effectively.

Join the Family Section for their August 2026 Quarterly Call.

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.