Calendar of Events

H-1B season for FY2027 promises to be the most challenging one yet due to uncertainty resulting from proposed regulations, presidential proclamations, and executive orders. Panelists will provide an up-to-date overview of what immigration attorneys need to know heading into H-1B season.

Family Section Quarterly Call (February 2026)

New federal immigration policies are reshaping asylum practice. These changes raise due process concerns and face legal challenges nationwide. Our panel of experts will focus on understanding these policy shifts and their practical impact on asylum litigation.

Asia-Pacific Chapter Annual Conference: February 22 - 24, 2026, ITC Maurya, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, DL 110021 India

2026 APAC Annual Conference February 23-24, 2026 New Delhi, India Webcasting option available. This event is being presented by AILA's Asia-Pacific Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office. For more information, please contact Sonal Sharma at Sonal@sharmalawassociates.com or chair@ailaapac.org. Save the date! More information to come.

Business Section Quarterly Call (February 2026)

In an era of intensified scrutiny and shifting immigration policies, employment-based adjustment of status (AOS) interviews have become progressively more complex and high-stakes. Panelists will discuss recent trends in AOS interviews and offer practical strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities.

This virtual conference for all levels will focus on the major issues surrounding EB-5 cases leading up to the September 30, 2026, deadline and what to expect of the Regional Center program after the close of the fiscal year 2026.

Your client filed an application or petition, had their master calendar hearing, and is now scheduled for a merits hearing. Our panel of experts will offer real-world scenarios of unexpected situations that could sabotage the hearing and offer best practices to salvage the case.

Humanitarian petitions are facing more scrutiny than ever due to shifting enforcement priorities and new discretionary guidance. Our panel of experts will provide practical guidance for building resilience into filings and advocating effectively in this challenging climate.