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.

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Recent News

San Antonio Field Office Closure – October 4

The San Antonio Field Office will be closed on Friday, October 4 to continue with a construction project. The office will re-open for regular business on Monday, October 7.

Fall 2024 Wellness Conference in Puerto Vallarta – Updated Agenda

Our block of resort rooms is nearly at capacity!  Head over to our travel partner Sun Spirit Travel to arrange accommodations during your trip. Then come back to this site to purchase your conference tickets from our event portal. Important: If you choose to make accommodations without using our travel...

OPLA Houston Calendar, October–December 2024

Courtesy of Magali Suárez Candler, AILA Houston ICE Liaison Please click below to download the OPLA Houston assignment calendar for non-detained court: OPLA HOU October - December 2024 Calendar

OPLA Houston Contact List

Courtesy of Magali Suárez Candler, AILA Houston ICE Liaison Please click below to download the latest OPLA Houston contact list as of September 23, 2024: OPLA Houston Contact List

ICE ERO Responses to Questions from Liaison Meeting – August 14, 2024

Courtesy of Juan Carlos Rodríguez, AILA Texas San Antonio ICE Liaison Please click the link below to download the ICE ERO responses for August 14, 2024. ICE ERO Responses for meeting 08.14.2024 Click below to access the original meeting notes. https://ailatexas.org/news/unofficial-ice-liaison-meeting-notes-august-14/

OPLA Dallas Schedule for Week of September 30

Courtesy of Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, AILA Dallas EOIR Liaison Click below to download the schedule: OPLA-DAL--Schedule 9-30_Redacted

NIPNLG-NITA Virtual Court Skills Program: Advocacy in Immigration Matters

The National Immigration Project (NIPNLG) is proud to continue its partnership with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) to offer "Advocacy in Immigration Matters," a four-day virtual "learning by doing" court skills program.