Calendar of Events

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.

This is a session designed for members who are looking to expand or change their services in order to diversify, increase business, and/or create more stability.

2026 Upstate New York Northern Border Conference October 1-2, 2026 Buffalo, NY This event is being presented by AILA's Upstate New York Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

2026 Northwest Regional Conference: October 1 - 2, 2026. Hilton Portland Downtown: 921 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. This event is being presented by AILA's Oregon Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office

Join the Business Section for their October 2026 Quarterly Call.