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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?
Think Immigration: How the New D3 Waiver Guidance Is Unlocking Opportunities for Dreamers in the Workforce
AILA Members Krsna Avila, Dan Berger, and Stephen Yale-Loehr share two “D3 waiver” success stories and highlight the Cornell Law School effort to advise eligible clients and track progress under the updated guidance issued by the Biden Administration earlier in the summer.
Think Immigration: Rules on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers Must Be Revisited
AILA Member John Daniels explains why USCIS should revisit the provisional unlawful presence waiver process. The current rule, among other things, leaves applicants without work authorization with backlogs stretching to nearly four years, needlessly harming American families.
AILA Law Journal, Vol. 6, Number 2, October 2024
The October 2024 edition of the AILA Law Journal is now available.
Biden Administration Cements Harmful Asylum Restrictions
AILA President Kelli Stump and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to the Biden Administration’s codification of harmful policies that are already undermining U.S. asylum law and denying fair access to humanitarian protection for vulnerable individuals and families.
Think Immigration: Top 10 Things to Consider When Applying for a United States Nonimmigrant Tourist Visa
AILA Affiliated Paralegal Kathryn Bouchard describes some key things to keep in mind if someone is planning a visit to the United States for tourism in this useful Top Ten list, highlighting some important U.S. government resources for applicants to read through along the way.
Think Immigration: It’s a New Era – Jump in and #GOTV
AILA Past President and member of the AILA's SCOPE Committee William (Bill) Stock describes a recent get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort led by the Philadelphia Chapter, with members nationwide participating. He urges you to get involved either in person or virtually this election cycle.
Think Immigration: Breaking Down Barriers - Improving Asylum Laws for Queer Migrants
AILA DEI Scholarship Award winner Abby Leigh advocates for changes to asylum law, describing reforms necessary in order to “offer LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers a meaningful chance to claim protection and live up to America’s promise of safety for those fleeing persecution.
AILA and Partners Celebrate the 19th AILA Citizenship Day
AILA proudly joins NALEO Educational Fund, the National Partnership for New Americans, Citizenshipworks, and the New Americans Campaign for the 19th AILA Citizenship Day events offering legal expertise and support as lawful permanent residents take the final steps toward citizenship