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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AILA TX/NM/OK Spring Conference

AILA TX/NM/OK Spring Conference

Save the date! The Spring 2025 conference of the AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma chapter is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico. A...

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Free WEB-CLE – 5th Circuit DACA Decision

You are invited to a free WEB-CLE on Thursday, January 23rd at 12:00 pm CST. It will feature an in-depth discussion of the recent decision on DACA issued by the...

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EOIR Status Update – January 21

January 21, 2025

The Laredo Immigration Court will be closed Tuesday, January 21. Please see EOIR's Operational Status webpage for additional details and agency operations nationwide.
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Pop-Up Web-CLE – 5th Circuit DACA Decision

January 21, 2025

You are invited to a free WEB-CLE on Thursday, January 23rd at 12:00 pm CST. It will feature an in-depth discussion of the recent decision on DACA issued by the 5th Circuit.  We have the honor and privilege of having as our presenter Nina Perales, Vice President of Litigation for...
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OPLA Dallas Calendar for January 20-24

January 17, 2025

Click below to download the schedule: 1.20 (redacted)
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STIPC DFAS Launch and Beta Testing

January 17, 2025

The USCIS Harlingen Field Office has announced the launch of the Detention Facility Appointment Scheduler (DFAS) for legal service providers with clients at the South Texas ICE Processing Center (STIPC). This is a beta test of the system, and your feedback is welcome. A follow-up feedback session with all stakeholders...
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CLE – Joseph Vail Conference at UHLC

January 17, 2025

The University of Houston Law Center invites you to attend the Joseph Vail Conference on January 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The conference will be in-person or virtual, with speakers from the USCIS, ILRC, Texas Immigration Law Council, and more. Registration is $50. Following the conference, there...
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Austin AILA January CLE – Update

January 16, 2025

Tickets Now Available! Join us on Friday, January 31st in Austin for a CLE lunch event featuring officers from the USCIS San Antonio Field Office. We will gather starting 11 a.m. at the Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, in Room 101. The presentations will run from 11:30am to 1pm....
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CLE – VECINA Immigration Trial Skills Workshop

January 15, 2025

VECINA, in partnership with the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the University of Texas School of Law, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Trial Skills Workshop to be held Friday, February 28, 2025, at UT Law. As we gear up for the battles that may lie ahead for...
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