Aila Texas

Immigration Lawyers Association

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Executive Committee
    • Committee Members
  • News
  • Events
  • Vendors
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Join AILA
  • Log In

November 30, 2018

Call for help: AILA Military Assistance Program

  I am reaching out because AILA’s Military Assistance Program has two cases out of Killeen, Texas and Abilene, Texas that are in need of pro bono assistance.  I have already contact the local AILA MAP Volunteers and the Pro Bono Liaison for the AILA TX chapter and we are still unable to place these […]

Filed Under: News

November 30, 2018

Dallas Holiday Happy Hour Dec. 6th!

Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6 PM. Place: Thirsty Lion, 350 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039 (it’s central folks! ?)   Paul Hunker will be there, and he is working on some of his crew joining us for the merriment!   We hope you can make it.   Happy holidays!   Maria & Lakshmi […]

Filed Under: News

November 30, 2018

Houston EOIR: Resets for Brisack and Harris cases

Dear AILA friends,   I called CA Bennett this morning to discuss the issue of resets for Brisack and Harris cases. CA Bennett gave me permission to share the following information-     Just last week EOIR figured out what they’re going to do, temporarily, with BrisackHarris “BH” cases.     For all BH cases […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 30, 2018

National Deadlines AIC creative writing contest

  Are you interested in coordinating an AIC creative writing contest for fifth graders this year or know of someone who is?  The AIC creative writing contest for fifth graders will go forward despite AIC’s refocus of its limited resources on legal and policy issues and exchange programs.  If you are able to participate as […]

Filed Under: News

November 30, 2018

Houston USCIS Field Office New Emergency Walk In Dates

Dear colleagues,   The HFO Acting Field Officer Director Carroll has notified me that they will have NEW emergency INFOPASS walk-in dates. They are now between 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 1st Thursday and 2nd Tuesday of each month. This change is effective immediately, which means the next walk-in date will be on […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 30, 2018

Dallas USCIS AILA Responses to Q’s – September

I’ve attached the responses to the written questions from our September Large Group Meeting. CDallas USCIS September Meeting Answers   Best Regards,   Susan Bond, Attorney Immediate Past Chair, State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Section Dallas USCIS Liaison AILA National Media Advocacy Committee   408 West Eighth St., Suite 206 Dallas, TX 75208 […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 30, 2018

Albuquerque USCIS AILA Liasion Meeting – Q’s due 12/3

Dear Colleagues, Our next AILA/USCIS meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Albuquerque Field Office.  If you have any questions for our upcoming meeting, please send them to me as soon as you can, and please no later than Monday, December 3, 2018, by the end of day. I […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 17, 2018

URGENT NEED – Spanish Speaking Tornillo Volunteers

  We are seeking volunteer Spanish-speaking attorneys to provide legal services to detained immigrant children being held at the federal children’s detention facility near Tornillo, Texas.   I work with with the ABA’s Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) and is coordinating the legal services volunteer effort on behalf of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services (DMRS) […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 17, 2018

Stipends available for work supporting Dilley and Tornillo!

Our wonderful Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico chapter has set aside funds to assist those volunteering at Dilley, Tornillo, and other similar facilities. Stipends are available up to $500 per person. Please provide proof of expenditures and request through our Treasurer, Irene Mugambi at advocate4@aol.com Keep up the amazing work!!

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 17, 2018

Extra help needed to support Dilley!!

Dear family detention warriors,   I trust you are all paying attention to the caravan of migrants and asylum-seekers slowly approaching our southern border.The South Texas Family Residential Center has been steadily emptying, we suspect in preparation for the arrival of the caravan. Despite the fact that the Dilley Pro Bono Project consistently have great […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 17, 2018

New Mexico ACLU Paroling Refugees Training and Volunteer Opportunity

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Present a free training on Liberating Refugees from ICE Detention: Using Your Legal Skills to Make an Immediate Impact Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm More information available here: http://nmcdla.org/component/content/article/35-cle-seminars/7002-liberating-refugees-from-ice-detention-2018.html

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 14, 2018

Notes from the Houston EOIR stakeholder meeting

Dear AILA colleagues: Here are my notes from the 11/14/2018 EOIR stakeholder meeting in Houston. 1. The EOIR public information officer told us the meeting was the most well attended one so far in the U.S. About 40 to 50 people attended. Thank you to all AILA folks who attended. It’s very important for us […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 13, 2018

USCIS Dallas Inquiry Interview Guide November 2018

November 2018 AILA Inquiry Interview Guide   Thank you Susan Bond!

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 13, 2018

USCIS Dallas Field Office Walk In Dates

From the wonderful Susan Bond: 2018_November_ER Walk in Dates

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 11, 2018

AILA Texas Advocacy Committee needs YOU!!

The AILA Texas Chapter Advocacy Committee needs volunteers for various roles for the 2018-19 year. Check out the descriptions; you may apply for multiple positions; please select all of the positions you are interested in (and note the city you select if you are applying for an Advocacy Captain position). Email: gracie@rubypowerslaw.com if you have any questions. […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 11, 2018

National AILA sample tweets re: asylum rule

Hi all,   As I am sure you’ve seen, the Trump administration published a rule today with the intention to limit asylum seekers at the border. You can read AILA’s statement on the rule here: http://ow.ly/ukXc30mym1W. There are a few sample tweets below if you would like to share the statement via social media.   The Trump administration’s […]

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 11, 2018

Dallas OCC Schedules for weeks of 11/12 & 11/19

From the effervescent Michelle Saenz Rodriguez:   External Schedule 11-12-18 External Schedule 11-19-18

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 11, 2018

San Antonio ICE Liaison Meeting Notes

From the diligent Juan Carlos Rodriguez: 11-02-2018 ICE liaison meeting notes

Filed Under: General, Liaison Activity, News

November 11, 2018

Houston EOIR Stakeholder Meeting 11/14/2018

From Liz Mendoza: Houston Stakeholder Sessions Invitation_   EOIR scheduled a stakeholder meeting in Houston for 11\14. Attached is the invitation. Stakeholders are invited to submit questions directly to EOIR.

Filed Under: General, News

November 11, 2018

The San Antonio OPLA Contact List

From the super informative Juan Carlos Rodriguez : OPLA-SNA contact list

Filed Under: News

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Copyright © 2021 · AILA Texas · Log in