Calendar of Events

Join the <em>AILA Law Journal</em>'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, <em>Trump v. Barbara</em> and <em>Blanche v. Lau</em>.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your client filed an asylum case and received a long timeline. Suddenly, your client is scheduled for a merits hearing in 30 days. Our panel of experts will offer practical tips to help your client’s chances of getting approved for the relief they seek while also protecting their due process rights.

2026 Rome District Chapter Fall Conference: October 7 -9, 2026, Marrakech. This event is being presented by AILA's RDC-EMEA Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

Join AILA for the 2026 Fall Conference and Webcast in Atlanta at the Hyatt Regency.