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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national association of 18,000+ attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. Visit us at aila.org
DHS has published its Final Rule to eliminate "duration of status" for F, J & I nonimmigrants. One of the most significant changes to international student, exchange visitor & foreign media programs in decades, it will be costly, cause chaos, and cut legal immigration.
Looking for the most trusted immigration law resource? For a limited time only, AILA members can take advantage of a 25% discount on Kurzban’s special 20th edition. Get your copy before August 17th: https://bit.ly/4bMJvC3
AILA has released A Better Way on Immigration: Principles for America's Future, which offers a practical vision for rebuilding an immigration system that strengthens security, supports economic growth, and restores trust in the rule of law. Read the full policy framework: bit.ly/4w9Ikof
Thank you to the more than 300 AILA members who participated in this year’s National Day of Action: A Better Way on Immigration! Together, we met with over 300 congressional offices in April, representing communities and AILA chapters across the country.
Experts Lay Out What Latest USCIS Memo Could Mean for Those in Line for Green Cards: Last week, AILA held press briefing to break down what we know, questions we have, and what the future may hold for this memo and our immigration system. Watch here for clips from the briefing.
A new USCIS policy could dramatically change how hundreds of thousands of people obtain green cards in the United States. Shev Dalal-Dheini, AILA Senior Director of Government Relations, shares the latest update.
AILA continues to urge Congress to oppose the upcoming budget reconciliation bill, which would provide more than $64 billion in additional funding for CBP & ICE through 2029 w/o meaningful guardrails, accountability, or oversight. Take action & tell Congress to oppose this funding: bit.ly/3P0XonM
Act now to save 15% on all AILA publications! This offer expires Friday 5/22/26. Browse our expert resources and use code 2026SPRING at checkout to save: https://www.aila.org/books
This reconciliation bill rewards an agency that has terrorized communities, defied the Constitution, exacerbated the affordability crisis, and lowered employment opportunities for American workers. Take Action: Tell Congress to oppose ICE & CBP funding: https://bit.ly/3P0XonM
Resilience and practical strategy matter more than ever. In San Diego next month, the 2026 AILA Annual Conference will bring together leading voices in immigration law and a community that understands the challenges attorneys face every day. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Zm8xRR
Early bird ends soon for the 2026 AILA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA, on June 17–20! Don't miss this opportunity to recharge, sharpen your expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Zm8xRR
It's #AILAWellBeingWeek! This week is an opportunity for lawyers, paralegals, and law students to prioritize well-being & build skills that can be utilized year-round. AILA members: check out the full lineup of events from AILA’s Well-Being Committee: https://bit.ly/41KwTpT
AILA ED Ben Johnson responded to the DHS funding bill, saying the legislation "does not resolve the deeper policy failures that led to this shutdown or address the repeated, documented abuses within immigration enforcement that sparked this crisis." https://bit.ly/4umTHIp
Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling for an investigation into Trump Administration attacks on legal immigration, including indefinite holds in immigration processing and re-reviews of previously approved green card and naturalization applicants. This is a much-needed call for transparency.
REGISTER NOW to join thousands of immigration attorneys, law professors, paralegals, students, exhibitors, and special guests in San Diego this June as we reaffirm our dedication to fairness and justice for all immigrants: https://bit.ly/3Zm8xRR
Join immigration law’s brightest minds to gain cutting-edge insights, earn CLEs, explore the latest tech, and connect with colleagues who understand today’s high-stakes climate at the 2026 AILA Annual Conference in San Diego: https://www.aila.org/ac26
On April 16, 300+ AILA members will advocate for policies that treat people with dignity & deliver 21st century solutions. Even if you are not attending #AILANDA26, you can contact your Member of Congress & share AILA’s legislative priorities: https://aila.quorum.us/campaign/160129/
This is it! Register by 11:59 pm (ET) tonight to lock in early bird savings for AILA’s Spring CLE Conference. Join top experts for timely insights, get practical guidance you can use right away, and earn valuable CLE credits. Register now: https://bit.ly/49zr0iA
Join immigration law’s brightest minds, boldest ideas, and strongest advocates in beautiful San Diego. Get cutting-edge insights, earn valuable CLEs, explore the latest tech, and connect with colleagues who understand today’s high-stakes climate. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Zm8xRR
TAKE ACTION - Join AILA in urging Congress to oppose funding for ICE and CBP without real reforms and to reject immigration enforcement that is causing harm and making communities less safe: https://bit.ly/3P0XonM
The 2nd Trump Administration has stripped over 1.6 million immigrants of their legal status, damaging our economy and national security. Congress must take steps to create legal pathways that will strengthen our communities. Read AILA's Policy Brief: https://bit.ly/3ODaxDl
Sharpen your skills at AILA’s Spring CLE Conference! Get timely updates, practical guidance, and expert analysis on the issues shaping immigration practice right now. Check out the program and register today: https://bit.ly/49zr0iA
Families belong together. In today’s climate, your role as an advocate matters more than ever. The new edition of Immigration Law and the Family gives you updated guidance, practical strategies, & sample materials to help keep families united. Order now and make a difference: https://bit.ly/4p7hmcQ
Last year, Congress approved a $170 billion immigration enforcement package, a sum larger than what all 50 states combined spend on policing every year. Less than 8% of that is appropriated for immigration courts, while the Trump Administration fires & pushes out judges en masse.
Registration is open for the annual Global Migration Forum in San Diego! AILA and GMS will bring together world-renowned immigration lawyers and subject matter experts to examine the state of global migration. Register today: https://bit.ly/4c54kd1
The President is expected to use 2026 SOTU to defend his immigration crackdown. “But the numbers tell a very different story...This is not what success looks like. And it is certainly not what constitutional governance requires” -AILA’s Ben Johnson https://bit.ly/3OHymK5
It's not too late to register! Join us on 2/26 for the AILA EB-5 Virtual Conference: https://www.aila.org/shop/products/view/aila-eb-5-conference