American Immigration Law Foundation

AILF was established to promote public understanding of immigration law and policy through education, policy analysis, and support to litigators.

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Contact your legislators about the H-1B crisis and other critical immigration issues. Or, use AILA’s Congressional Directory to schedule meetings.

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Early-bird Registration Deadline Just Days Away!


Beat the May 14 early-bird deadline to save $250 off the onsite rate - register now to reserve your space!

Need an Immigration Lawyer?

Find one fast - visit the Immigration Lawyer Search web site!

Today's Featured Job

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) seeks to hire a Supervisory Immigration Program Analyst for its Chicago Illinois office.

Customize Your 2008 Annual Conference Schedule Online!

AILA is pleased to announce the launch of MyPlanner – an online tool that will allow you to make your own customizable schedule for the 2008 Annual Conference. Now you can plan which events you don’t want to miss, where you need to be each day (without having to look through the entire program), and add your own notes to each panel.

Late-Breaking Seminar Added to Schedule

Get the latest updates on the new EOIR practice manual during AILA's Thursday, June 5, Late-breaking Audio Seminar: Leveling the Playing Field: Interpretations and Strategies Based on the New Immigration Court Practice Manual.

AILA's Latest Podcast Is "L.A. 8 Victory: 20 Years in the Making"

The latest AILA Podcast - "L.A. 8 Victory: 20 Years in the Making" - is now available for immediate download. This podcast features AILA member Mark Van Der Hout and his clients, Khader Hamide and Michele Shehadeh. Mr. Hamide and Mr. Shehadeh are members of the "L.A. 8" and share their story of being stuck in deportation limbo for 20 years.

AILA's Next Web Seminar: Special Handling Labor Certification for College and University Teachers

AILA’s next Web Seminar, Myths and Mysteries of the Special Handling Labor Certification for College and University Teachers, will take place Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 2:00 pm eastern time. The faculty will also hold a Q&A session. Register today!

Join AILA’s Immigration Lawyer Search Today!

The Immigration Lawyer Search (ILS) receives over 100 calls/emails each week and the ILS Web site averages over 4,500 visitors a month – potential clients for AILA members! AILA members who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to join the ILS and promote their practice to interested clients for a nominal annual fee.

2008 AILA Membership Cards and Member Decals Recently Sent

If you have renewed your AILA membership you will be receiving the personalized card along with an AILA member decal. We urge you to display the decal, indicating your AILA member status in your office - affix to your door, a window or reception area. Just another way to proudly state your AILA affiliation!