Calendar of Events

Join the AILA Well-Being Committee for a candid discussion about maintaining relationships across differences, setting healthy boundaries, and finding moments of joy and connection even when the people around your table see the world very differently.

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.

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, November 17.

The one‑year filing bar is one of the most consequential procedural hurdles in U.S. asylum law. Our panel of experts will delve into statutory and regulatory exceptions that allow late‑filed applications to proceed.

November 18-20, 2026: El Dorado Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Webcasting Available. This event is being presented by AILA's Texas Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

November 18 - 21, 2026: La Paz, Bolivia. This event is being presented by AILA's Latin America and Caribbean Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

Our discussion facilitators will walk through how to use this checklist to assess software vendors, with a focus on case management systems, to help members feel more confident in their selection process to overcome shiny object syndrome.

Join representatives from three U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organizations—the American Immigration Council, Cenet, and Cultural Vistas—for a CLE-eligible seminar on a commonly misunderstood and underutilized talent pathway: the J-1 Research Scholar Program.

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!

Compliance and enforcement actions are on the rise. As a result, the job of immigration counsel does not end upon receiving a petition approval. Panelists will discuss compliance, enforcement actions, and trends with respect to visas with an underlying Labor Condition Application (LCA).