Calendar of Events

Immigration enforcement is at an all-time high under the current administration. Our panel of experts will discuss key investigative trends, helping clients improve their compliance, and best practices for internal audits.

Interested in maximizing your AILA membership? Join our introductory roundtable, where AILA staff and volunteer leaders will provide a comprehensive overview of your benefits and answer any questions. Secure your spot by registering today.

Join the AILA Business Section for your January 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, January 13.

USCIS has increased scrutiny of applications for naturalization. As a result, immigration practitioners need to adjust how they approach naturalization cases and advise clients. Our panel of experts will offer best practices for advising naturalization clients in this ever-evolving landscape.

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.