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New Edition Released of AILA’s “Cookbook”

6/18/25 AILA Doc. No. 25061808.
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DENVER, CO – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is proud to release the 4th edition of our Immigration Law Practice and Procedure Manual: A “Cookbook” of Essential Practice Materials. Written by Ari Sauer and Greg Siskind, the Cookbook provides the reader with thorough, how-to guidance on preparing and filing many of the more common immigration applications and petitions. Immigration law is famously complex, so this resource is incredibly helpful; each chapter contains all the resources most attorneys will need to prepare a specific type of immigration case. It can serve as a valuable tool for newer immigration lawyers, as well as a handy practice aid for more seasoned practitioners.

The new edition expands to three volumes, building on the previous editions’ focus on B Visas, E Visas, H-1B Visas, H-2B Visas, L Visas, O Visas, R Visas, TN Visas, Family-based immigration, K Visas, PERM Process, Alternatives to PERM, EB-1C, Consular Processing, Post-LPR Issues, Naturalization, T Nonimmigrants, U Nonimmigrants, DACA, VAWA, and TPS.

Included in the 4th edition are two new chapters, on H-2A and EB-5. Every chapter breaks down the Included in the 4th edition are two new chapters on H-2A and EB-5. Every chapter breaks down each type of visa and includes the overview of the subject matter, workflows that cover the entire petition process, eligibility assessment screening checklists, sample intake forms, sample document checklists, packet preparation checklists, sample cover letters, sample documents, and tips for filling out relevant forms, with form samples as well. This comprehensive Cookbook gives immigration attorneys the recipes for a vast range of cases.