About AILA Texas
Founded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national bar association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. The AILA Texas Chapter includes among its members immigration attorneys from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, as well as other AILA members with an interest in practicing in those states.
Learn MoreMessage from Chapter Chair Beatriz Ballerini
Happy Monday AILA Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma Chapter Members! I am very excited to serve as your Chapter Chair this year and look forward to providing you with the tools...
Recent News
Unofficial Notes from Q3 Stakeholder Meeting – USCIS El Paso Field Office
July 2, 2024
Please download the meeting minutes using the link below. Unofficial Notes - USCIS El Paso - Q3 Stakeholder Engagement 6.25.2024
Call for Proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference
July 2, 2024
Submission deadline is July 19, 2024. Share your ideas and expertise at AILA's 2025 Annual Conference by submitting your suggestions for presentations and speakers! We're looking for dynamic topics and fresh perspectives to inspire and educate at next year’s Annual Conference in Denver. Whether it's a new development in immigration law, innovative practice...
Exclusive Member Savings on the New Kurzban’s
July 2, 2024
Preorder by July 31 for 25% off! The 19th edition of Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook will be released later this summer, but your opportunity to lock in the lowest price on this resource won't last forever. AILA members save 25% when they preorder Kurzban's by July 31. The new edition has been fully updated to...
OPLA Dallas Schedule for Week of July 1
June 28, 2024
Download the schedule here: OPLA Dallas Schedule Week of July 1
2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference and Webcast
June 27, 2024
September 27, 2024, Dallas, Texas Join us this fall in the heart of the Lone Star State, Dallas, Texas, on September 27, 2024, to learn, network, and elevate your practice to new heights. This year's Fall CLE Conference will offer intermediate—and advanced-level CLEs across three tracks: Removal/Family, PERM, and Technology....
Dallas Field Office Q&A Notes from May 20
June 27, 2024
Provided by Dallas USCIS Liaison Irene Mugambi The official notes from the small group in-person session held May 20, 2024 can be downloaded here: AILA Proposed Questions for the Dallas Field Office- AILA
San Antonio Field Office Closure
June 25, 2024
Notice from Amy Thomas, AILA San Antonio Field Office Liaison The San Antonio Field Office will be closed on Friday, July 5th for a construction project.
Final Call for Questions – USCIS San Antonio Field Office
June 25, 2024
The next USCIS San Antonio Field Office meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 12th at 10:00am CDT. This is the final call for questions; please submit them to Amy Thomas, AILA San Antonio Field Office Liaison, by email no later than this Thursday evening (6/27/2024). Amy.Thomas@dmcausa.com