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SUMMARY:L-1 Visas: Blanket Applications and USCIS Petitions (brown bag)
DESCRIPTION:L-1 processes can be difficult to navigate\, whether filing at an embassy/consulate office or with USCIS. Speakers Molly O’Shea (Clark Lau LLC) and Troy Wilson (WR Immigration) will discuss strategies on planning and filing L Visa Applications and/or USCIS petitions. \n\nHow will a change in administration impact the process?\nHow to set and manage client expectations if filing with USCIS?\nWhat are common issues that may arise (e.g. new office Ls\, qualifying employment\, etc.)?\nWhat are recent trends in adjudications?\nRegister here!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/l-1-visas-blanket-applications-and-uscis-petitions/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T022116Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Brown Bag on CBP Land Border Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join a brown bag session to hear about recent trends and strategies at the northern border! Our esteemed CBP land border experts will lead this brown bag: \n\nLeslie Holman\, AILA NE CBP Committee Chair and former AILA President\nAdeline Boulanger\, current AILA NE CBP Committee member\nSpecial Guest David Wilks from AILA Upstate New York Chapter and AILA Elected Director on the Board of Governors\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-on-cbp-land-border-practice/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071855
CREATED:20250918T233402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T085807Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Payment Methods for USCIS Filing Fees
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Leader: Dan Maranci\, Parter at WR Immigration – Boston \nAt the end of October USCIS will no longer be accepting checks as a form of payment for filing fees. Most of the immigration attorneys have been primarily using this payment method for its convenience and trackability. We will be comparing payment options we have available now and discussing best practices and potential difficulties. \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4qRjyCYcTZSvR09Dla5ArQ
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/payment-methods-for-uscis-filing-fees/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071855
CREATED:20251018T121155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T121252Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Demystifying Immigration Court Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you reading the headlines and wishing you could join in the fight to support non-citizens\, by representing them in their immigration proceedings?  But wary of venturing into Immigration Court?  We’ve got you! \nPlease join Robin Nice of McHaffey & Nice\, Jeannie Kain of Kain Immigration\, and Jessica Mols\, Pro Bono Counsel at Cooley LLP\, for an introduction to removal proceedings and practicing before the Immigration Court\, from their experiences both as practitioners and as mentors for other attorneys. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://ropesgray.zoom.us/j/98675375186?pwd=YbtvrTp03uTlZCCHbg6gF7uYugZbfy.1 \nMeeting ID:  986 7537 5186 \nPasscode: 219309 \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-demystifying-immigration-court-practice/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071855
CREATED:20250917T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105259Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: The State of New Hampshire - Is it safe for my client to drive in New Hampshire?
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Webinar: The State of New Hampshire – Is it safe for my client to drive in New Hampshire? \n Join us for a brown bag to hear from New Hampshire immigration law practitioners and advocates about what is happening on the ground and how it could affect your clients. Topics will include the recently enacted bills involving out-of-state drivers’ licenses\, proposed anti-immigrant legislation for current year\, the expansion of 287(g) agreements\, and what enforcement and detention looks like in 2025 in New Hampshire. \nPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/seiuUUx2QceBjccfJVX_2g
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-state-of-new-hampshire/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071856
CREATED:20251201T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144022Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE ROUNDTABLE: Understanding AILA’s Proposed Bylaws Amendments and Governance Modernization
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 – 1:30 PM ET \nJoin us for a conversation with our own AILA NE Board of Governors members\, Leslie Holman\, Mahsa Khanbabai\, and Miki Matrician\, as we unpack AILA’s transformative plan to modernize its governance structure. \nUnder the leadership of AILA Past President Kelli Stump\, the Board of Governors approved key changes designed to strengthen representation and enhance participation across the organization. As part of this effort\, AILA President Jeff Joseph and the Board have proposed amendments to AILA’s Bylaws to reflect this new governance model. These amendments will be presented to the membership during the Special Meeting of the Members on November 18\, and voting will remain open until December 18. \nThis roundtable will provide a space to answer any questions from New England Chapter members and also address: \n\nThe intent and impact of the proposed amendments\nHow these changes seek to strengthen AILA’s leadership and inclusivity\nWhat members should know about the voting process\nHow you can get more involved in AILA’s governance\n\nRegister here: \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/LDnwChisSPe0vQr7l-MNWA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-understanding-ailas-proposed-bylaws-amendments-and-governance-modernization-2/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071856
CREATED:20251112T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T180947Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE In-Person Event: Fireside Chat With Former IJs - Co-hosted by AILA NE and BBA
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat With Former IJs – Co-hosted by AILA NE and BBA \nAILA New England is fortunate to have so former IJs as fellow chapter members. Please join us in a fireside chat where IJs will share their experiences on the bench\, what they think is coming down the pipe\, and what they could and couldn’t do as IJs. \nWhat: A casual fireside chat\, with food and beverage included \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm (5:00 – 6:00 chat\, 6:00 – 7:00 reception) \nWhere: Boston Bar Association (16 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02108) \nCost: Free \nRegister:       https://bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMemberPortal/s/lt-event?id=a1YRc000003QLFBMA4&sfdcIFrameOrigin=null#/reg/tickets (when you reach the payment screen\, enter the code AILAMEM for free registration) \nPlease note that only AILA NE and BBA members may attend. We regret that we cannot accept non-members/significant others.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-in-person-event-fireside-chat-with-former-ijs-co-hosted-by-aila-ne-and-bba/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag,AILA NE Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071856
CREATED:20260105T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T143054Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: The State of Asylum: Navigating CFIs\, Pretermission\, and Other Shenanigans
DESCRIPTION:Join this brownbag and conversation about the current state of expedited removal orders (real and imagined)\, credible fear interviews\, pretermission due to ACAs and lack of a prima facie case\, and whatever new miscarriages of justice arise between now and this brownbag. \nPresented by Shaan Chatterjee from the EOIR Committee and Michael DeRienzo and Robin Nice from the Asylum Committee. \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/c-YZQQs_Rw-68H7XvhnbrQ \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-the-state-of-asylum-navigating-cfis-pretermission-and-other-shenanigans/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T071856
CREATED:20260207T165250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T165250Z
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SUMMARY:AILA New England Webinar: H-1B Lottery Update
DESCRIPTION:AILA New England Webinar: H-1B Lottery Update \nJoin us on Wednesday\, February 11th at 1pm as we look at the upcoming H-1B lottery and its weighted selection process: \nSpeaker: Bennett Savitz\nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/87FEVojMR3KAqO4Fc2ioJQ
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-webinar-h-1b-lottery-update/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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