AILA National

Sleep is Our Superpower This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "The Neuroscience of Sleep and Why We Need It" recorded on September 1, 2021

AILA members can watch the full recording of the roundtable here: https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4944

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

#roundtableclips

www.aila.org
Connection Point – October Episode In this episode, Allen Orr kicks off AILA's 75th year celebration together with AILA past president and living legend Bob Juceam. They talk about AILA’s history, and also its future.

#AILA75years
Law Student/Paralegal Portal Overview 2 This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Make AILA.org Work for You: Law Student Session" recorded on August 11, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording of the roundtable here:

https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4890

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Immigration Update: Title 42 Is Still Being Used for Expelling Vulnerable People AILA's Policy Councel Jen Whitlock provides an update on where things stand with government's use of a public health law, known as “Title 42,” to expel individuals seeking asylum in the Southern Border, and highlights the damage done by not only use of Title 42 but also re-implementation of the MPP program (known as "Remain in Mexico").

LEARN MORE at www.aila.org

#immigrationupdate
Immigration Update: L-2 and H-4 EAD Automatic Extentions AILA's Director of Federal Litigation Jesse Bless discusses the new class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on behalf of nonimmigrant H-4 and L-2 spouses seeking to immediately reverse USCIS policy that prohibits these spouses from benefiting from automatic extension of their employment authorization during their standalone employment authorization document (EAD) applications.

FOR LATEST UPDATES and more resources on litigation visit:
https://www.aila.org//altf

#immigrationupdate

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #308 – Budget Reconciliation Process Explained Momentum continues to build to enact immigration reform. AILA’s Senior Director of Government Relations Greg Chen explains how the budget reconciliation process can lead to significant immigration reforms, where we are in the process, and how AILA members and public can help encourage Congress to provide a path to legalization and address the visa backlog.

TAKE ACTION NOW visit: www.aila.org/takeaction

LEARN MORE on AILA’s Featured Issue Page: Immigration Reforms through Budget Reconciliation
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/featured-issue-immigration-reforms-through-budget

“What is Budget Reconciliation” graphic taken from Peter G. Peterson Foundation. For more information visit: https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-budget-reconciliation

www.aila.org
Mary Kramer Talks About the New Edition of Her Book "Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity" This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Author Q&A with Mary Kramer" recorded on September 1, 2021.

LEARN MORE about the upcoming 9th edition of "Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity: A Guide to Representing Foreign-Born Defendants" https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4093?sel=description

AILA members can watch the full recording of the roundtable here: https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4911

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Connection Point – September 2021 In this episode of Connection Point, AILA president Allen Orr explores one of AILA’s key member benefits: the message center. Allen talks to Jeff Zimskind and Jonathan Weiss from AILA’s Message Center Moderating Committee about how members build community, share information, and even form long-lasting friendships on the message center.

00:00 Intro
01:00 But, where is the message center?
01:50 You can read it like a book
03:45 Best practices for asking a question on the message center
04:30 Jeff’s story – it can help you make decisions
06:26 Jonathan’s story – you can learn a lot as a new practitioner

08:40 And it’s more than just asking a question

LEARN MORE about AILA Member Benefits: https://www.aila.org/membership/benefits

AILA Members, join the conversation on Message Center now: https://bit.ly/3Bur68A

www.aila.org
Common Automations for Law Firms This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Automating with Common Immigration Firm Tech" recorded on July 28, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording of the roundtable here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4855

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Immigration Update: Remain in Mexico On August 13, 2021, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction directing the Biden administration to reinstate the Migration Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as “Remain in Mexico.” AILA’s Policy Counsel Jen Whitlock goes over the latest updates.

TO LEARN MORE visit AILA’s Featured Issue Page: Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/port-courts

READ DHS and DOJ’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Asylum
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/08/18/dhs-and-doj-publish-notice-proposed-rulemaking-make-asylum-process-more-efficient

READ the amicus brief American Immigration Council and partners submitted to stop the reinstatement of MPP:
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/amicus_brief/council-submit-amicus-brief-stop-reinstatement-MPP-migrant-protection-protocols

www.aila.org
Authors Talk About AILA's New "Cookbook" of Essential Practice Materials This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Q&A with Greg Siskind and Ari Sauer, Authors of AILA’s Immigration Law Practice & Procedure Manual: A “Cookbook” of Essential Practice Materials" recorded on August 4, 2021.

LEARN MORE about the "Cookbook":
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4814

AILA members can watch the full recording of the roundtable here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4888

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Immigration Update: What to Expect from Senate on Immigration AILA's Kate Voigt explains the budget reconciliation and how the Senate is preparing to include a pathway to citizenship and other key immigration reforms through this process.

TAKE ACTION NOW! Join AILA in urging Congress to ensure pathway to citizenship by emailing your Senators: www.aila.org/takeaction

“What is Budget Reconciliation” graphic taken from Peter G. Peterson Foundation. For more information visit: https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-budget-reconciliation

#immigrationupdate

www.aila.org
Connection Point – August 2021 In the latest episode of Connection Point, AILA President Allen Orr talks to Wendy Feliz, founding Director of the Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council. They discuss how we can "make immigration law boring again" by depolarizing the debate around immigration issues, and Wendy shares helpful tips for having more effective conversations and building better relationships.

00:00 Intro
01:07 Influence the immigration debate in your community
04:02 How to overcome the zero-sum mindset
05:55 There is no shortcut to building trust and relationships
09:14 Make immigration law boring again – depolarizing immigration
12:00 Fear of saying the wrong thing
16:08 Extend your sense of empathy to everyone
17:55 We can use stories to communicate

Find the audio-only versions of the Connection Point episodes at https://www.aila.org/connectionpoint

LEARN MORE about the Center for Inclusion and Belonging
https://inclusion.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/

READ the article: “Five Ways to Have Better Conversations About Immigration”
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_have_better_conversations_immigration

www.aila.org

#connectionpoint
Join Us for AILA Paralegals Virtual Conference This two day virtual conference takes place on August 17-18, 2021 and features two separate tracks (Employment and Removal/Humanitarian) with beginner and intermediate-level sessions.

To learn more and register:
https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1949?sel=description

www.aila.org
Paralegal Resources on AILA.org This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Research Resources for Paralegals" recorded on July 23, 2021.

Don't Miss 2021 AILA PARALEGALS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE – August 17-18, 2021
https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1949?sel=description

AILA members can watch the full roundtable recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4859

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #307 – Start-Up Visa Bill Introduced in Congress On July 26, Representative Lofgren introduced the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act, which seeks to create a new temporary visa program to allow immigrant entrepreneurs to establish and develop their start-up companies in the United States. AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations Diane Rish provides a quick update of the bill and the new visa it proposes to establish.

READ the full text of the LIKE Act:
https://lofgren.house.gov/sites/lofgren.house.gov/files/7.26.21%20-%20LIKE%20Act%20Full%20Text.pdf

LEARN MORE about the LIKE Act and to track its status in Congress
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/advocacy-action-center#/bills

www.aila.org
Future of Work Arrived Ahead of Schedule This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Q&A with Author, Ruby Powers on Practice Management Changes Due to COVID-19" recorded on July 7, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4844

LEARN MORE about Ruby Power's book: "Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice (Without Losing Your Mind)"
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4003

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #305–How DOS Can Reduce Delays and Eliminate Visa Backlogs On June 29th, AILA published a policy brief discussing visa backlog and processing delays exacerbated by COVID-19 travel restrictions. AILA's Policy Associate Paul Stern gives an overview of AILA's recommendations to DOS to safely and efficiently reopen America to immigration from overseas.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Share your stories on social media with the hashtags #DeptofStateToDoList and #AddresstheBacklog

READ the Policy Brief: Reopening America: How the Department of State Can Reduce Delays and Eliminate Backlogs and Inefficiencies to Create a Welcoming America https://www.aila.org/DOSreopening

TAKE ACTION: Urge the Administration to Rescind Policies that Restrict Entry to the US and Address the DOS Backlog and Delays https://www.aila.org/takeaction#/104
What the Numbers Tell Us: Detention Funding This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Ending Immigration Detention" recorded on June 30, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4840

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #305–USCIS Offers Filing Flexibilities for Certain Delayed Rejections Last week, USCIS announced filing flexibilities to provide relief to certain applicants and petitioners impacted by delayed rejections at a USCIS Lockbox. AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations Diane Rish provides information about USCIS’s announcement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
READ USCIS’s Announcement:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/flexibilities-due-to-delays-at-uscis-lockboxes
READ AILA’s Letter to USCIS:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-correspondence/2021/aila-sends-letter-to-uscis-urging-equitable-relief
READ AILA’s Practice Pointer–Your Client’s Case Has Been Rejected: Now What?
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-practice-pointers-and-alerts/practice-pointer-your-clients-case-has-been

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #304 – USCIS Issues Policy Updates to “Improve Immigration Services” On June 9, 2021 USCIS issued three policy updates in the Policy Manual to clarify the expedited processing, improve request for evidence (RFE) and notices of intent to deny (NOID) guidance, and increase the validity period for initial and renewal employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain applications. AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations Diane Rish gives an overview of the policy updates.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about these policy updates visit:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/uscis-issues-three-policy-updates-to-improve

For AILA's webpage: Tracking USCIS Policy Manual Changes:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/tracking-uscis-policy-manual-changes
AILA Annual Conference 2021: President's Installation The Plenary kicks-off with AILA President (2020-2021), Jennifer Minear. Learn about key actions and initiatives taken during this unusual and difficult past year as well as AILA’s accomplishments during her presidency. Following this, AILA’s incoming president, Allen Orr, will share his vision for AILA’s future.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Welcome remarks from AILA's Executive Director Ben Johnson
04:05 AILA President (2020-2021) Jennifer Minear's remarks
23:02 AILA's incoming president Allen Orr's remarks

www.aila.org
AILA Annual Conference 2021: Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Keynote Speech Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivers the keynote address followed by a Q&A session with AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson at AILA Virtual Annual Conference.

www.aila.org
A New Book from AILA: Immigration Law Practice & Procedure Manual AILA’s Immigration Law Practice & Procedure Manual: A “Cookbook” of Essential Practice Materials, by Ari Sauer and Greg Siskind, provides the reader with thorough, how-to guidance on preparing and filing many of the more common immigration applications and petitions.

Don't miss the SPECIAL prepublication AILA Member Price!

TO LEARN MORE visit: https://agora.aila.org/Product/Detail/4814

www.aila.org
Connection Point with Jennifer Minear–June 2021 In this episode, AILA President Jennifer Minear talks to the incoming president Allen Orr. They look back on the unusual circumstances of the past year and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

00:00 Intro
01:30 Community building during Pandemic
04:13 Allen looks at the coming year
05:35 Now the Biden Administration is here
09:51 Jennifer, how would you like to be remembered?
12:59 Jennifer's parting advice to Allen
15:19 And some advice for new AILA members

LEARN MORE about AILA's Virtual Annual Conference on Immigration Law on June 9-12, 2021
https://www.aila.org/conferences/in-person/annual

AILA Members can find:
AILA Policy Briefs: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-policy-briefs
Practice & Professionalism Resources: https://www.aila.org/practice
Downloadable Client Fliers: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/psas
Media Resources: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools

This episode was recorded on 06/01/21

MUSIC: Funky (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

www.aila.org
Terms to Know Before Talking to Reporters This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "How to Build Relationships with Reporters and the Media" recorded on May 12, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4793

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Connection Point with Jennifer Minear - May 2021 This episode is all about litigation! AILA Members Anthony Drago and Lisa Kasdan join AILA President Jennifer Minear to discuss their recent litigation wins and share insights from their cases.

Interested in Litigating?
FOR MORE RESOURCES visit https://info.aila.org/connection-point-litigation

AILA members are encouraged to join the Federal Court Litigation Section (FCLS) Learn more at https://www.aila.org/membership/communities/sections/federal-court

www.aila.org
Happy Mother's Day from AILA! As Mother's Day approaches, we asked our members to share wisdom from their mothers.

Learn more at www.aila.org
Straight Talk on Stress in Law: Can Mindfulness Help You? This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Straight Talk on Stress in Law and How to Cope: Mindfulness" recorded on May 5, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4785

And find more resources on AILA's Lawyer Well-Being Center:
https://www.aila.org/practice/lawyer-well-being-center

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
New AILA Resource: The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration AILA published a comprehensive review of President Biden’s accomplishments in his first 100 days.

You can find this web-based resource with 12 charts showing what President Biden has accomplished and what still remains to be done at https://www.aila.org/Biden100Days
Connection Point with Jennifer Minear - April 2021 In the first episode of AILA's new mini-series, AILA President Jennifer Minear reflects on how it feels to be an immigration lawyer at a moment when everything seems to be in flux.

For an audio version of this episode visit: https://www.aila.org/connectionpoint

0:00 Welcome
3:38 Trump administration is gone, now what?
6:14 I still have disappointments
9:53 Sometimes it's hard to be patient
11:40 What can you expect from AILA?
14:25 Litigation (still going strong)
15:17 Practice resources for members (and the difference between a tweet and a statue)
16:43 What can you do?
18:02 Hang in there (we can do it together)!

READ AILA's Vision for America as a Welcoming Nation: https://www.aila.org/infonet/a-vision-for-america-as-a-welcoming-nation

AILA Members can find:
AILA Policy Briefs: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-policy-briefs

Practice & Professionalism Resources: https://www.aila.org/practice
Downloadable Client Fliers: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/psas
Media Resources: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools

Stay tuned for our May episode!

This episode was recorded on 03/30/21

MUSIC: Funky (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

www.aila.org
How to Build a Better Immigration System For a better immigration system the American Immigration Lawyers Association is urging Congress to act.

Learn more at www.aila.org/NDA
How to Search on AILA.org This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Make AILA.org Work for You" recorded on March 31, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4712

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Southern Border Issues: Effects of MPP This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Update on Southern Border Issues" recorded on March 19, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4741

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
AILA and Wasden Banias Litigate L-2 and H-4 Processing Delays On March 22, 2021 AILA and Wasden Banias, LLP filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) challenging the extraordinary processing delays on extensions of status and extensions of employment authorization documents (EAD) for H-4 and L-2 nonimmigrant spouses.
Jesse Bless, AILA’s Director of Federal Litigation, explains why they chose to litigate and what he expects as the next steps.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Read AILA’s Press Statement:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2021/lawsuit-l2-h4-processing-delays

Learn more at www.aila.org
Immigration Update: Two Immigration Bills Passed the House The American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act have passed the House of Representatives. Now, AILA is urging all Senators to support these bills.
TAKE ACTION NOW and ask your Senator to vote ‘yes’ https://www.aila.org/takeaction
Numbers at the Border: Who is Arriving? This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Update on Southern Border Issues" recorded on March 19, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4741

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
Web Seminar: Law Firms and the Scourge of Ransomware Join us for a web seminar to learn how to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from the scourge of ransomware on March 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM (ET)
For seminar details, pricing, and registration visit:
https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1871?sel=regpricing

www.aila.org
Immigration Update: House Expected to Vote on Several Immigration Bills The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a series of immigration bills on the week of March 15. AILA's Senior Director of Government Relations Greg Chen explains why AILA supports their swift passage.

TAKE ACTION and tell your member of Congress to vote on the bills: https://www.aila.org/takeaction

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES:
https://www.aila.org/first100days
Celebrating International Women's Month with Women of Vision This presentation is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Inspired by Women: Creating Your Personal Vision for Success" recorded on March 11, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/Product/List/712

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit: https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
AILA and Partners Urge USCIS to Implement Emergency Stopgap Stabilization Act AILA and 16 coalition partners sent a letter urging USCIS to implement the provisions of the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act. Diane Rish, AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations, explains how USCIS can implement the provisions of the Act to ensure the agency remains solvent while efficiently and effectively adjudicating all immigration benefit applications and petitions.

READ THE LETTER:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-correspondence/2021/letter-to-uscis-urging-implementation-emergency

JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA with #HoldUSCISAccountable

LEARN MORE at AILA's Featured Issue Page: USCIS Budget Shortfall and Furloughs
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/uscis-furloughs

LEARN MORE about AILA's National Day of Action on April 22, 2021 at www.aila.org/NDA
Walled Off: Recommendations for an Efficient and Customer Service-Oriented USCIS Over the last four years USCIS has strayed far from its customer-oriented mission. AILA highlights many of the measures responsible for this shift and offers smart, sensible solutions for the agency to rebuild its public services and ensure efficiency and transparency in its operations.

Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to amplify nine key changes that USCIS should make to improve its customer service.

Over the next nine weeks, AILA will engage in a conversation about these changes, culminating with recommendations for Congress to #HoldUSCISAccountable at AILA’s Virtual National Day of Action on Thursday, April 22.

LEARN MORE at https://www.aila.org/walled-off
Immigration Update: 2020 Diversity Visas On Friday night, February 19, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an emergency injunction preserving and extending the validity of most diversity visas from the 2020 diversity visa lottery.

FOR MORE INFORMATION read AILA's press statement:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2021/court-preserves-validity-2020-diversity-visas

FOR UPDATES visit:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/resources-diversity-visa-lawsuit
How Can Volunteering with AILA Help You TO LEARN MORE about volunteering with AILA visit: https://www.aila.org/volunteer

This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "All NMD Chats: How to Plug into AILA" recorded on February 3, 2021.

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org,
Join Us for Citizenship Day AILA's 15th Annual Citizenship Day will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
For more information visit: https://www.aila.org/citizenshipday
Immigration Update: Gomez v. Trump Litigation AILA's Director of Federal Litigation Jesse Bless gives an update on the current status of Gomez v. Trump, which challenges President Trump’s proclamations banning immigrants and nonimmigrants including the 2020 diversity visa lottery winners.

FOR MORE INFORMATION visit:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/resources-diversity-visa-lawsuit

READ the Frequently Asked Questions About the Case at:
https://innovationlawlab.org/press-release/litigation/frequently-asked-questions-about-gomez-v-trump/

www.aila.org
Immigration Update: Dream Act of 2021 AILA's Senior Director of Government Relations Greg Chen welcomes the good news that Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Lindsay Grahm of South Carolina have reintroduced the Dream Act, and call for congress to pass legislation.

READ AILA's press statement:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2021/aila-welcomes-bipartisan-dream-act-of-2021

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES visit AILA's Featured Issue Page:
www.aila.org/first100daysImm
Business Immigration Update This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Biden Administration Immigration Action Roundtable Series" recorded on February 5, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1880

TO LEARN MORE about Biden Administration's Immigration Actions visit:
www.aila.org/first100days

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org,
AILA Quicktake #301 – President Biden Signs New Executive Orders on Immigration On February 2nd, President Biden signed three new immigration-related executive orders. AILA President Jennifer Minear gives a detailed overview of what is and isn’t in the executive orders and explains what to expect going forward.

LEARN MORE at AILA's Featured Issue Page: First 100 Days of Biden Administration
www.aila.org/first100days
Immigration Update: What to Expect Next Week AILA's Senior Director of Government Relations Greg Chen breaks down what to expect from the Biden administration on immigration in the coming days.

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES visit AILA's Featured Issue Page at
www.aila.org/first100days
Update on Biden Administration's Executive Orders on Immigration This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Biden Administration Immigration Action Roundtable Series" recorded on January 29, 2021.

LEARN MORE about Biden administration's immigration actions at:
www.aila.org/first100days

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4694

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.
Good News from AILA's Military Assistance Program AILA member and longtime volunteer with the Military Assistance Program (MAP) Mo Goldman shared some good news about an Army reservist he was linked up with who just took the oath and became a citizen!

LEARN MORE about MAP and how to get involved at:
https://www.aila.org/practice/pro-bono/find-your-opportunity/military-assistance-program/learn-about-ailas-military-assistance-program
Overview of Recent Executive Orders on Immigration This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "Biden Administration Immigration Action Roundtable Series" recorded on January 22, 2021.

Fact Sheet on proclamation ending the Muslim and Africa travel bans:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/fact-sheet-presidential-proclamation-on-ending

AILA members can watch the full recording here:
https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4694

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.
EOIR's New Case Flow Model Overview This clip is from AILA University Video Roundtable "EOIR's New Case Flow Processing" recorded on January 27, 2021.

AILA members can watch the full recording here:

https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4694

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:

https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org,
AILA Quicktake #300 - AILA Welcomes President Biden’s Day One Actions on Immigration AILA’s Executive Director Ben Johnson welcomes the Day One actions on immigration undertaken by the Biden administration.

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES visit
www.aila.org/first100days
Preparing Filings for Remote Bond Hearings This excerpt is from the AILA University Video Roundtable "Preparing Filings, Witnesses, and Clients in the Age of Covid-19" recorded on December 16, 2020.

For upcoming Live Video Roundtables and recordings of previous sessions visit:
https://elearning.aila.org/roundtables

AILA's regularly scheduled LIVE VIDEO ROUNDTABLES are free for all AILA members and they are a great way to interactively connect with colleagues for exceptional peer-to-peer learning. Using Zoom videoconferencing, these sessions are designed to encourage interaction between members and provide a place to share, learn and grow, together through a robust discussion.

www.aila.org
A Vision for America as a Welcoming Nation AILA issues comprehensive recommendations calling upon President-Elect Joe Biden to implement a powerful new vision for immigration. AILA stands ready to work with the incoming Biden-Harris administration to get the job done.

READ AILA's RECOMMENDATIONS:
www.aila.org/welcoming-nation
AILA University: Personalized Active Learning Learn more about AILA's new online learning platform: AILA University.
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from AILA! At the end of a challenging year, AILA’s Executive Committee shares what they have learned from 2020 and what they are looking forward to in 2021.

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #299 – Big Win on Lawsuit Challenging DOL’s Prevailing Wage Rule On December 14, a federal judge granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment against DOL’s interim final rule issued on October 8th, 2020 that changed the prevailing wage rates. The judge ordered DOL to reissue prevailing wage determinations that were issued under the rule. AILA Secretary Jeff Joseph explains the significance of this win.

READ AILA’s press statement regarding this suit:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2020/big-win-dol-rule-changing-pwds

FOR MORE INFORMATION and the latest developments on the H-1B Process and H-1B Wage Levels visit:
https://www.aila.org/h1brules

LEARN MORE about the case Purdue University, et al., v. Scalia, et al.
https://www.aila.org/infonet/purdue-university-et-al-v-scalia-et-al-12-14-20

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #298 – Deadline for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Applications Is Approaching Filing deadline for the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program is December 20th, 2020. The program gives eligible Liberian nationals and certain family members in the United States a one-year window to apply for adjustment of status (green card). AILA member Jonelle Ocloo explains the eligibility criteria and the application process.

The AILA-DC Chapter is partnering with other organizations to put on a pro bono clinic this Saturday, December 12, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm (ET) to help LRIF applicants.

SIGN UP HERE https://tinyurl.com/y23mu67z to volunteer for the clinic.
We welcome volunteer immigration attorneys as well as paralegal volunteers. Even if you cannot volunteer this Saturday, please spread the word about the LRIF pro bono clinic as well as the impending deadline.

LRIF applicants (or people who have questions about eligibility for LRIF ) can REGISTER for the pro bono clinic at https://ailadc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=291

Learn more about the LRIF Program:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/uscis-issues-policy-guidance-on-liberian-refugee?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=274eaaf252-AILA8-12-8-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-274eaaf252-291864421

Download AILA’s one-page flyer:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/psas/client-flyer-understanding-the-liberian-refugee?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=274eaaf252-AILA8-12-8-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-274eaaf252-291864421
AILA Quicktake #297: New Rule Creates Wage-Based Selection Process for H-1B Visas On Nov 2, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new Proposed Rulemaking seeking to change the process in which USCIS selects who can file H-1B petitions. The rule prioritizes the selection of H-1B registrations for employers who are paying the highest prevailing wages, despite no Congressional mandate to do so.
AILA President Jennifer Minear explains the changes proposed by this rule and discusses the recent regulations altering the H-1B process.

LEARN MORE at AILA’s Featured Issue Page: DHS and DOL Rules Altering the H-1B Process and Prevailing Wage Levels
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/dhs-dol-rules-alterning-h1b-prevailing-wage-levels

REVIEW the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/agency-liaison/submit-feedback-notices-requests-for-comment/uscis-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-creating?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=4c2d5d90c5-AILA8-10-29-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-4c2d5d90c5-291864421

TAKA ACTION and Submit a Comment
www.aila.org/takeaction
Is Solo (Immigration) Practice for Me? The practice of law is a profession, but a law practice is a business. Are you ready to be a law practice entrepreneur? Hear from AILA leadership how they took the leap of faith/plunge into solo practice and whether it was worth it.

Are you ready to start your own business?
AILA is excited to provide you with Launching an Immigration Practice: Startup Exchange series on how to start up your own immigration practice and how to run it ethically and effectively.

LEARN MORE AT:
https://www.aila.org/launching
Pro Bono High Five: George Pappas In the AILA Pro Bono High Five series, we ask immigration attorneys to share details of their pro bono work and what inspires them to help others. In this video, George Pappas shares his pro bono experience and why pro bono is an important part of his practice.

AILA thanks all its members who dedicate their time, knowledge, and experience to improve the lives of immigrants everywhere through pro bono work.

READ MORE about the pro bono work of AILA members and how you can engage in pro bono at www.aila.org/probono

www.aila.org
A Conversation with Charles Wheeler AILA Author Charles Wheeler discusses two of his latest publications, "Immigration Law and Family" and "Public Charge and Affidavits of Support"

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Immigration Law and Family
https://agora.aila.org/Product/Detail/4482

Public Charge and Affidavits of Support: A Practitioner's Guide

https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4423

https://agora.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #296 – AILA Files Lawsuit Against DOL’s Prevailing Wage Rule AILA and partners filed a pro bono lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s new rule changing prevailing wage determinations. AILA’s Director of Federal Litigation Jesse Bless explains why AILA and its co-counsels Jeff Joseph, Charles Kuck, and Greg Siskind were impelled to litigate against the rule which went into effect on October 8th, the day it was published, without proper notice and opportunity for comment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about the DOL’s Prevailing Wage Rule and other rules and regulations altering the H-1B Process visit AILA’s Featured Issue Page:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/dhs-dol-rules-alterning-h1b-prevailing-wage-levels

TO LEARN MORE about the litigation read AILA’s press statement:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/press-releases/2020/pro-bono-suit-challenging-dol-prevailing-wage

FOR THE FULL TEXT of DOL’s Interim Final Rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.”
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/agency-liaison/submit-feedback-notices-requests-for-comment/dol-interim-final-rule-computation-of-prevailing
Pro Bono High Five: Sarah Pitney Happy Pro Bono Week! In the AILA Pro Bono High Five series, we ask immigration attorneys to share details of their pro bono work and what inspires them to help others. In this video, Sarah Pitney shares their pro bono experience and what inspires them to help others.

AILA thanks all its members who dedicate their time, knowledge, and experience to improve the lives of immigrants everywhere through pro bono work.

READ MORE about the pro bono work of AILA members and how you can engage in pro bono at www.aila.org/probono

www.aila.org
AILA Technology & Innovation Virtual Summit 2020 Join us for AILA's 2020 Technology & Innovation Virtual Summit.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1828
Vote! AILA members go out to vote for their community, their clients, and next generations.

Are you ready to vote?

LEARN MORE with These Resources from AILA and Partners Ahead of Election Day

https://www.aila.org/about/announcements/get-ready-to-vote?utm_source=aila.org&utm_medium=ContentBlock-Home
AILA Quicktake #295 - AILA and Sidley Law Halt USCIS Fee Rule in Its Tracks On a big court win for AILA and its partners the implementation of the USCIS Fee Rule has been stopped. On September 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California preliminarily enjoined DHS from implementing or enforcing any part of the USCIS Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements rule. AILA’s Director of Federal Litigation Jesse Bless explains court’s decision.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit AILA’s Featured Issue page on Changes to USCIS Fee Schedule
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/changes-to-uscis-fee-schedule

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #294 – Court Orders DOS to Reserve 9,095 Additional Diversity Visas On September 30th, court issued a new decision in the case Gomez v. Trump regarding 2020 Diversity Visa selectees. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered the State Department to reserve 9,095 additional diversity visas on top of the 3,208 issued since the court's initial September 4, 2020, order and the 15,401 issued so far for DV-2020 selectees. AILA Past President and current member of AILA’s Litigation Task Force Charles Kuck explains the significance of this almost unprecedented decision.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Read AILA’s Practice Alert: Advising Clients Concerning Impact of Preliminary Stay in Gomez v. Trump on DV-2020 Selectees
https://www.aila.org/alertdv2020

www.aila.org
2020 AILA ACES Virtual Conference | REGISTER NOW! OCTOBER 1-2, 2020

2020 AILA Athletics, Culture, Entertainment, and Science (ACES) Virtual Conference

REGISTER NOW: https://agora.aila.org/Conference/Detail/1810

The ACES Interest Group is delighted to virtually host our 2nd ACES Immigration Conference. This advanced-level CLE conference expands beyond arts and entertainment to include panels focused on athletics, science, and business. Experienced panelists explore immigration issues routinely faced in these practice areas, providing practical guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls and overcome the latest hurdles, as well as discussing how these options have become viable alternatives to other categories restricted by the administration. Experts will also provide up-to-date COVID-related challenges and adjudication trends in these fields.

This in-depth virtual conference offers attendees two options for participation. Focus on a particular field of interest by registering for a single day or register for both days for a comprehensive experience at a discounted registration rate. All registrations include a bonus pack of three additional pre-recorded sessions covering O/P Fundamentals, Ethical Considerations, and NIV Waivers. You won’t want to miss this exciting and timely conference!
AILA Quicktake #293 – Court Grants Preliminary Relief for Diversity Visa Applicants On September 4th, District Court ruled that the Department of Justice must allow 2020 diversity visa winners to obtain their immigrant visas immediately. U.S. District Court for the District Columbia issued a preliminary injunction to stop Trump administration from denying visas to eligible diversity visa (also known as the green card lottery) applicants. Jesse Bless, AILA’s Director of Litigation, explains what this decision means for 2020 diversity visa winners and what are the next steps they can take.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Read AILA’s Practice Alert: Advising Clients Concerning Impact of Preliminary Stay in Gomez v. Trump on DV 2020 Selectees
https://www.aila.org/alertdv2020
Go to Department of State’s Update on Diversity Visa (DV-2020)
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/diversity-visa-DV-2020-update.html
If you are a DV-2020 selectee please tell us about your experience by completing this form from Innovation Law Lab:
https://rb.gy/nevyb7
AILA Quicktake #289 - Presidential Proclamation Blocks Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, AILA's Director of Government Relations, provides a summary of the Presidential Proclamation issued on June 22, 2020.
For resources relating to this proclamation, visit:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/covid-19/eo-temporary-suspension-immigration
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/agency-liaison/case-examples/call-for-questions-and-reports-concerning-june-22
AILA Quicktake #292 – Litigation Win Means USCIS Must Produce EADs In a class action lawsuit challenging the delay in issuance of employment authorization documents (EADs) court ordered USCIS to produce the cards within the promised time frame. AILA member Robert H. Cohen explains the case and the main components of the settlement that will allow 75,000 people who are approved to work in the U.S. but awaiting production of their EADs to work legally.
Please report any non-compliance with this order to 765approvals@porterwright.com FOR
MORE INFORMATION on the settlement: https://www.aila.org/infonet/district-court-issues-tro-in-class-action
TO READ the Consent Order and Final Statement:
https://www.aila.org/File/Related/20080438b.pdf

www.aila.org
AILA’s Top Resources: Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook Gayle Oshrin, chair of the 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, talks to Ira Kurzban about his process writing the latest edition of "Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook"

For detailed information on Kurzban’s, updates in the new edition, and information on saving $50 on your AC20V registration, visit

aila.org/m/KZ17Highlights
AILA Quicktake #291 – USCIS Issues Guidance on DACA Implementing DHS Memo On August 21, USCIS issued guidance on DACA program implementing the memo issued last month by the Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf. Kate Voight, AILA’s Senior Associate Director of Government Relations, summarizes key points from the guidance and explains the changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

READ AILA’s Practice Alert: USCIS Issues Guidance Implementing DHS Memo "Reconsidering” the DACA Program
https://www.aila.org/dacarenewal

FOR MORE INFORMATION visit AILA’s Featured Issue Page: Protecting Dreamers and TPS Recipients
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/featured-issue-dream-act-of-2017

OTHER RESOURCES:

USCIS Guidance from August 21st:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/uscis-issues-guidance-on-implementing-dhs-acting

Chad Wolf’s Memo from July 28th:
https://www.aila.org/infonet/dhs-will-reject-initial-requests-for-daca-limit

www.aila.org
AILA Quicktake #290: AILA's New Jersey Chapter Files Lawsuit to Deter In-Person Hearings Cesar Estela, the Chair of AILA's New Jersey Chapter, explains why the chapter recently filed a lawsuit to stop Newark's Immigration Court from holding in-person hearings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
AILA Director of Government Relations Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Oversight of USCIS On July 29, 2020 Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, AILA's Director of Government Relations, testified before Congress in a hearing regarding oversight of USCIS. As a result of a budget shortfall, USCIS has issued furlough notices to over 13,000 employees and has requested a $1.2 billion bailout from Congress. For more information on this issue, visit https://www.aila.org/uscisfurloughs
To watch the full hearing, visit https://www.c-span.org/video/?474301-1/hearing-ovesight-citizenship-immigration-services&live
AILA: A Year in Review (2019-2020) As part of AILA's Annual Membership Meeting on June 18, 2020, AILA Immediate Past President Marketa Lindt reflects back on the challenges and accomplishments of the past year. Special thanks to our members for sharing their photos!
AILA’s Top Resources: The 2020 Virtual Annual Conference Ira Kurzban, author of "Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook," talks to Gayle Oshrin, chair of the 2020 Annual Conference, about the upcoming virtual event.

For detailed information on the 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, including information on saving $50 on your AC20V registration, visit
annual.aila.org/m/AC20VHighlights
AILA Quicktake #288 - U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Rescission of DACA Program Jeremy McKinney, AILA First Vice President, provides a brief analysis of SCOTUS's decision to reject the Trump Administration's rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
AILA Quicktake #287 - USCIS’s $1.2 Billion Emergency Funding Request AILA's Associate Director of Government Relations Diane Rish discusses the letter AILA and the American Immigration Council sent to congressional appropriators in response to USCIS’s request for $1.2 billion dollars in temporary funding.

Read the full letter: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-correspondence/2020/aila-and-aic-letter-to-congressional-appropriators

Read Shev Dalal-Dheini's blog post: https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2020/06/09/do-not-pass-go-do-not-collect-1-billion-dollars-without-changes-at-uscis/

Take Action Now: https://www.aila.org/takeaction#/81
AILA and Partners Sue EOIR and ICE Over Dangerous COVID-19 Policies
Protect Your Firm from the Impact of COVID-19 Reid Trautz and Charity Anastasio from AILA's Practice & Professionalism Center provide information on how to financially protect your firm from the impact of COVID-19.
Actions USCIS Should Take During the COVID-19 Pandemic On March 18th, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, USCIS closed its offices and delayed interviews. AILA's President-Elect Jennifer Minear explains what additional steps USCIS should take to adapt to this new reality.

For more information visit www.aila.org/covid19
Read AILA's letter to USCIS regarding COVID-19:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-correspondence/2020/uscis-requesting-guidance-on-its-response-to-covid
It's Time For Immigration Court Reform Join AILA to call for an independent immigration court system, outside the Department of Justice, under Article I of the Constitution.

Learn more at www.aila.org/dueprocess
Congress Introduces a Bipartisan Bill on USCIS Case Backlog On February 26th, The Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020 is introduced in the House by Representatives Tony Cardenas and Steve Stivers. AILA's Director of Government Relations Sharvari Dalal-Dheini explains why this bill is an important step towards holding USCIS accountable.

Find the full text of the bill at www.aila.org/backlog
Read AILA's policy brief on USCIS processing delays at www.aila.org/USCISDelaysBrief
The New H-1B Registration Tool AILA's Director of Government Relations Sharvari Dalal-Dheini provides an overview of the new H-1B Registration tool.
Update on the Public Charge Rule Jason Mills from AILA's DOS Liaison Committee gives an update on the Public Charge rule.
For more information and the latest developments on this issue visit www.aila.org/publiccharge
AILA NEEDS YOU! For volunteer opportunities visit www.aila.org/volunteer
AILA National Day of Action - 3.5.2020 Make your voice heard! Join us for AILA National Day of Action.

Register now at www.aila.org/nda
Update After Immigration Court Congressional Hearing In this video, recorded as a Face Book Live on January 29, 2020, Jeremy McKinney, AILA's Second Vice President, and Greg Chen, AILA's Director of Government Relations, provide an update on the Congressional Hearing.
Courts in Crisis: Congress Holds a Hearing on Immigration Courts On January 29th, 2020 the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration will hold a hearing titled “Courts in Crisis: The State of Judicial Independence and Due Process in U.S. Immigration Courts.” AILA’s Second Vice President Jeremy McKinney who will testify at this hearing explains why we need independent immigration courts.

To learn more about this issue visit www.aila.org/dueprocess

And take action today and tell your Members of Congress to call for immigration court reform: www.aila.org/takeaction
Bearing Witness: AILA Delegation's Visit to the Southern Border In November 2019, AILA leaders traveled to Brownsville, Texas, and witnessed firsthand how this administration is blocking access to legal representation, due process, and ultimately safety for asylum seekers.

To learn more visit AILA's featured issue page: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/featured-issue-border-processing-and-asylum

Read the blog post from the delegation: https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2019/12/13/eyes-on-the-border-but-shut-out-of-the-tent-courts/

To take action now visit www.aila.org/EndMPP
AILA Joins the Supreme Court Fight... AILA recently helped draft and then signed-on to a US Supreme Court amicus brief opposing a very troubling provision of 8 USC that criminalizes ethical legal advice immigration lawyers frequently offer to their clients. AILA member Cyrus Mehta explains why immigration lawyers need to be mindful of this language unless and until the Supreme Court strikes it down.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Shular v. United States On January 21, the case Shular v. United States was before the United States Supreme Court for oral argument. AILA members Sui Chung and Michael Vastine share their analysis of the argument.

For the AILA and Partners Submit Amicus Brief on Shular v. United States - https://www.aila.org/infonet/aila-partners-submit-amicus-brief-missing-mens-rea
Happy Thanksgiving from AILA! We asked AILA members and Immigration Justice Campaign volunteers: “What is one gift your are thankful for that inspires and enlivens your work as an immigration advocate?”
USCIS Publishes a Proposed Rule Increasing Applica... AILA Quicktake #277 - AILA National's Policy Counsel, Jason Boyd, explains the impacts of a rule proposed by USCIS that would substantially increase application and petition fees.
Searching for Fairness and Transparency In July, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), better known as the Remain in Mexico policy, to include Laredo and Brownsville. DHS has built massive temporary tent facilities that are functioning as virtual immigration courtrooms for MPP cases. AILA Senior Policy Counsel Laura Lynch and Policy Counsel Leidy Perez-Davis went to Texas to observe these port courts and learn more about the new policies and procedures in place.
AILA and Partners Join Forces to Litigate Health Insurance Proclamation AILA Quicktake #276 - AILA joins litigators from the Justice Action Center (JAC), and the Innovation Law Lab, with Sidley Austin LLP providing pro bono assistance, to file suit in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to halt implementation of the administration’s health care ban for immigrants, announced via presidential proclamation on October 4, 2019. AILA’s Director of Federal Litigation Jesse Bless explains how and why AILA fights against this proclamation.
Five Key Benefits of Joining AILA’s Global Migration Section Clayton Cartwright explains the key benefits of joining AILA’s Global Migration Section (GMS)
Moment of Mindfulness: Mini Meditation A short, guided meditation that will help you take a few moments out of each day to focus on your well-being.
AILA Author Videos: Mary Kramer Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity
House of Representatives Holds USCIS Accountable This week, Congress held two oversight hearings to hold USCIS accountable for defying its statutory mandate.
Snapshots from Dilley - Camille Coulet Dilley Pro Bono Project volunteers talk about their experiences working with detained immigrant families. You can learn more about the project and volunteering opportunities at www.immigrationjustice.us
House Committee Investigates USCIS Policy Change on Non-Military Deferred Action On September 11, 2019 two AILA members and two AILA member clients testified before the House Oversight & Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties concerning USCIS’s decision to stop accepting and adjudicating non-military deferred action requests. AILA member Professor Shoba Wadhia and AILA New England Chapter Chair Mahsa Khanbabai discuss the implications of USCIS’s change in policy as well as the hearing.

For more information visit https://www.aila.org/nonmilitarydeferredaction
New DHS Regulation Eliminates Protections for Children and Families AILA Quicktake #275 – On August 23rd, 2019 the Department of Homeland Security issued a regulation that would reverse the protections of the Flores Settlement Agreement, which is a decades-old court settlement put in place to ensure the safety and proper care of minors in immigration detention. Katy Murdza, Dilley Pro Bono Project’s Advocacy Manager, discusses how this new regulation will impact children and families in government custody.
AILA Author Videos: Dree K. Collopy Dree K. Collopy discusses what is new in the 8th edition of AILA's Asylum Primer.
AILA Quicktake #274 - USCIS Eliminates Non-Military Deferred Action UPDATE: On September 2, 2019, USCIS announced that it will reopen non-military deferred action cases that were pending on August 7, 2019. USCIS indicated that letters will be sent this week re-opening these cases for adjudication. USCIS further confirmed that individuals with denied requests that were pending on August 7, did not have pending removal orders and have not been made a target for deportation.

On August 7, 2019, USCIS field offices stopped accepting and adjudicating requests for deferred action from non-military applicants. AILA’s Policy Associate Paul Stern explains what this policy change, which occurred without public notice, means for immigrants and their families who are seeking to remain in the United States due to medical needs and other complex issues.

For more information visit AILA’s featured issue page https://www.aila.org/nonmilitarydeferredaction?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=daac4493a6-AILA8_08_27_2019&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-daac4493a6-291864421

Take action by urging Congress to demand USCIS continue to accept non-military deferred action request shttps://www.aila.org/takeaction#/

Share your case examples with AILA National https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-practice-pointers-and-alerts/practice-alert-uscis-stops-accepting
2019 Fall CLE Conference: AILA/IJC Removal Defense Skills AILA and the Immigration Justice Campaign will arm you with the tools and skills you need to navigate the new immigration court rules. Join us in beautiful Park City, UT, where you can recharge and prepare to learn cutting-edge litigation skills to help you fight for your clients rights.

For details, including the complete conference program, or to register, visit https://agora.aila.org/conference/detail/1602
AILA Quicktake #273 - DHS Posts Final Public Charge Rule in the Federal Register On Monday, August 12, DHS posted for public inspection a final public charge rule that will reshape our legal immigration system and threaten the well-being of millions of families. AILA’s Policy Counsel Jason Boyd discusses how this new rule changes DHS’s public charge standard and how it impacts legal immigration.

For more information on public charge visit AILA's Featured Issue Page:
https://www.aila.org/advo-media/issues/all/public-charge-changes-at-uscis-doj-and-dos
Snapshots from Dilley - Dina Francesca Haynes Dilley Pro Bono Project volunteers talk about their experiences working with detained immigrant families. You can learn more about the project and volunteering opportunities at www.immigrationjustice.us
Lawmakers Call for the Reversal of USCIS's NTA Policy Citing AILA's analysis, 54 House Representatives demanded the rescission of USCIS’s Notice to Appear Memorandum. To learn more visit www.aila.org/USCIS
AILA Quicktake #272 – DHS Publishes the Final EB-5 Modernization Rule The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the long waited EB-5 Modernization Rule on July 24, 2019. AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations Diane Rish explains the key changes the final rule, which is scheduled to take effect on November 21, 2019 will bring to the EB-5 Immigrant Investment program.

For AILA’s Practice Alert on the final EB-5 regulation (AILA Doc. No. 19022542) visit tny.sh/ffrlAZT
For AILA’s seminar “Understanding the New EB-5 Modernization Rule” visit tny.sh/mZmGrrg
AILA Authors: Ruby Powers AILA Author Ruby Powers discusses her new book "Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice (Without Losing Your Mind)"
To learn more about the book: visit: https://agora.aila.org/product/detail/4003
AILA Quicktake #271 – DHS Announces the Expansion of Expedited Removal The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new policy, effective July 23, 2019, to dramatically expand expedited removal, which will ramp up Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) power everywhere in the United States subjecting hundreds of thousands of people to rapid deportation. Kate Voigt, AILA’s Associate Director of Government Relations, explains what this policy means.
AILA Quicktake #270 -- AILA President Testifies Before Congress about USCIS Processing Delays AILA President Marketa Lindt discusses her testimony before Congress regarding crisis-level USCIS processing delays. Tell Congress that this issue is critically important to you and your clients: https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/advocacy-action-center#/.
AILA Quicktake #268 – AILA Provides Update and Solutions on Border Situation This week both the Senate and the House passed emergency border spending bills that would be used primarily by Customs and Border Protection and Immigration Customs and Enforcement for the custody, transport, and care of migrants. AILA’s Director of Government Relations Greg Chen provides an update on the situation and discusses the need for a more comprehensive set of solutions for better management at the border.

For more information read AILA's Policy Brief: Effective Border Management Begins with Improving the U.S. Asylum System at www.aila.org/bordersolutions
AILA Annual Conference 2019: Hot Topics Strategy Session Kelly Stump chairs the Hot Topics Strategy Session at AILA’s 2019 Annual Conference with participation of AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson and the members of AILA Executive Committee: Anastasia Tonello, Marketa Lindt, Jennifer Minear, Allen Orr, Jeremy McKinney, and Farshad Owji.
AILA Annual Conference 2019: Julián Castro’s Keynote Speech Julián Castro, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, delivers the keynote speech at AILA’s 2019 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
AILA Annual Conference 2019: Installation of Marketa Lindt as AILA President AILA President Marketa Lindt delivers her installation speech at AILA's 2019 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
Letters from Family Separation Following the family separation crisis, nearly 80 reunified mothers and their children were held in Dilley, Texas at the largest family detention center in the U.S. After enduring months of uncertainty and fear, all of these families were eventually released thanks to the work of the Dilley Pro Bono Project, volunteers and staff with the Immigration Justice Campaign, and others who advocated for their release.

To learn more and read the full letters visit www.immigrationjustice.us