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Think Immigration: Four Simple Words - How Are You Doing?
In this blog post, AILA New England Chapter Chair Miki Matrician and Media Liaison Anthony Pawelski describe how checking in with your colleagues and friends can bring us closer together and build community as we ask each other “How are you doing?”
A Guide Through the Labyrinth: AILA Local Liaisons
In this blog post, part of our series from the Member Experience Committee, Olivia Lee highlights the ways AILA local liaison volunteers can help by offering insights into local government office operations and describes how to identify the right agency liaison to answer your questions.
Think Immigration: Empowering Immigration Professionals for the Challenges Ahead
In this blog post, AILA President Kelli Stump shares why she believes “we are entering a new chapter in immigration law that promises to bring both immense challenges and critical opportunities” making AILA’s work supporting our members more important than ever.
Think Immigration: INTERPOL Red Notice - More from the AILA Law Journal
AILA Law Journal author Sandra Grossman digs into updates about INTERPOL Red Notices and the updated article she and Ted Bromund shared in the most recent edition; these notices have a massive impact on affected clients and are often misunderstood.
Commonsense Workforce-Focused Changes as Biden Administration Wraps Up
AILA highlights three recent Biden Administration workforce-focused rules, noting they “will bolster the integrity of these programs and help both employers and employees navigate what can often be an uncertain amalgam of immigration laws and policies.”
AILA Executive Director Responds to Asylum Regulation
Ben Johnson responded to the asylum regulation published today: “This rule will not bring more consistency or order to border processing...Without adequate resources, this rule not only risks asylum applicants being wrongly rejected but also weakens accurate national security assessments.”
Think Immigration: What My Firsthand Experience with Asylum Seekers Taught Me
As part of our DEI Scholarship winner series, Estefani Munive shares her personal experience working with asylum seekers and their need to not just have legal representation, but also more holistic services because of the trauma and harm they have endured.
Think Immigration: When Irish Eyes are Crying - Remembering our Beloved Immigration Advocate Billy Lawless
AILA Chicago member Fiona McEntee shares a remembrance of immigration activist Billy Lawless, writing that “Billy’s work reaches far beyond Chicago and Ireland. It touches every individual he fought for and every community he strengthened.”
Think Immigration: Understanding EU Immigration law and the Latest on the Schengen Visa Scheme
AILA Law Journal author Yuu Shibata shares insights into the “complexity of EU immigration law and policy, which operates at both the supranational and intergovernmental levels” in this blog post, which builds on her article in the law journal.
GMS E-Bulletin, November 2024
The November 2024 GMS E-Bulletin continues our theme of personal stories from members as well as practical updates from the world of global migration.
Think Immigration: Making Connections through AILA’s Interest Groups
Karen Hill from AILA’s Member Experience Committee encourages AILA members to join Interest Groups, writing that Interest Groups have helped her with “friendships, mentorships, successful lawyering and business-building.”
Think Immigration: A New Resource for Effective Immigration Court Advocacy
In this blog post, authors Michelle Méndez and Victoria Neilson discuss AILA’s newest book on trial skills and how it can help lawyers prepare and succeed in immigration court proceedings.
Think Immigration: Children Should Not Face Immigration Court Alone
AILA Law Student Member Magdalena López Murphy explains the high stakes for children facing removal or deportation proceedings and the bipartisan effort to establish a children’s court within EOIR to ensure children have fair access to protections and obtain legal representation.
Think Immigration: Immigration Lawyers Need to Keep Pointing Out Things that “Make No Sense”
As part of our AILA Law Journal amplification series, Craig Shagin and Maria (Mia) Vejarano share insights into the three specific issues they chose to highlight for their article “This Makes No Sense.” AILA members, don’t forget to download your free digital copy of the law journal.
AILA: “Keeping Families Together” Program Derailed by Court
In this press statement, AILA responded to the ruling against the “Keeping Families Together” Program with President Kelli Stump noting that the program should have been upheld as “the Administration was using its congressionally enacted authority.”
Think Immigration: What’s Changed in Immigration Law over the Last Two Years? What Hasn’t!
In this blog post, AILA member Elizabeth Montano details some of the many changes to immigration law and policy over the last two years as she explains why she turns to Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook for the comprehensive resource she needs to serve her clients.
AILA: We Will Continue to Serve Our Members and Our Nation
In responding to the election results, AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson stated, “AILA and its more than 16,000 members will continue to defend the Constitution and stand against laws and policies that violate due process, undermine civil rights, or denigrate the contributions of immigrants.”
Think Immigration: Getting Back to Basics - How to Improve the Entire Immigration System
AILA Law Journal Editor-in-Chief Cyrus Mehta previews the fall edition writing, “Our immigration laws will not get better unless we continue to advocate and share our expertise about how our existing system’s weaknesses harm America.”
GMS E-Bulletin, October 2024
The October 2024 GMS E-Bulletin kicks off the new committee year and continues our theme of personal stories from members as well as practical updates from the world of global migration.
Think Immigration: The Most Powerful Immigration Practice Tool – U.S. District Court Litigation
In this blog post, Brian Green explains why he believes “There has never been a better time to challenge unreasonable denials issued by USCIS and other federal agencies” and how the federal court litigation online course can set you and your clients, up for success.
Think Immigration: Don’t Fall for It! Avoiding Immigration Scams
In this blog post, Reid Trautz and Camille Rybacki Koch from AILA’s Practice and Professionalism Center describe some common immigration scams and ways to protect yourself, linking to helpful resources offered by trusted sources to help you avoid those seeking to take advantage.
AILA Executive Director Welcomes Administration’s Moves to Protect Lebanese Nationals
AILA ED Ben Johnson welcomed news that the Biden Administration will designate TPS for Lebanese nationals. Additionally, the Administration detailed how Lebanese nationals in the U.S. can apply for work authorization based on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and special relief as foreign students.
Think Immigration: From Adversity to Advocacy - The Power of the Immigrant Experience
AILA DEI Scholarship recipient Maryam Soroush advocates for immigration law reform, writing “how much better off would we be if Congress were to fully reform the system to address the country’s workforce needs today and make it adaptable to address future opportunities as well?”
AILA National Ethics Committee Unveils Comprehensive Compendium for Immigration Lawyers
AILA is proud to announce the release of the newly revised AILA Ethics Compendium: Modern Legal Ethics for Immigration Lawyers, designed to assist lawyers in navigating the complex ethical issues that arise in their immigration practice, available in print or digital format.
Think Immigration: Why Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?
In this blog post, AILA New England chapter chair Mitch Montgomery compiled insights from several law student interns answering the important question: Why Do You Need an Immigration Attorney?