AILA New England Chapter

AILA National Day of Action
2023-04-27

Brown Bag Topic: Representing Afghan Asylum Seekers
2023-04-26 12:00 (America/New_York)
Brown Bag Topic: Representing Afghan Asylum Seekers

Presenters:       PAIR Project’s Legal Director Elena Noureddine and Afghan Refugee Project Attorney Tara Rubenstein

Where and When: April 26, 2023 from 12PM-1PM

Please join us for a Brown Bag session led by the PAIR Project’s Legal Director Elena Noureddine and Afghan Refugee Project Attorney Tara Rubenstein on representing Afghan asylum seekers. The session will cover the basics of asylum law and process, highlighting the process for Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) cases. The session will also cover prevalent issue areas emerging in OAW cases, including the terror/persecutor bars, and share recent updates and trends from the Asylum Office.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOmtrz0oGtPSOqTUq0OvVzhMXzB_v4ul

AILA NE Chapter Monthly Meeting
2023-04-13 16:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-16 16:00 - 18:30, 2023-02-16 16:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-19 16:00 - 18:30, 2022-11-17 16:00 - 18:30, 2022-10-20 16:00 - 18:30

Preparing O-1 Petitions: Advanced Tips and Strategies
2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 28, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Special Meeting
2023-03-06 17:00 - 17:30

AILA NE Brown Bag: TPS 101!
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Brown bag CLE presentation on practicing immigration law in times of crisis Presenters: Mahsa Khanbabai, Susan Church, Ivan Espinosa-Madrigal, and Emily Leung
2023-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
Brown bag CLE presentation on practicing immigration law in times of crisis
Presenters: Mahsa Khanbabai, Susan Church, Ivan Espinosa-Madrigal, and Emily Leung
When: February 9th at 12 noon.
The trafficking of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard last year reminds us to prepare for the unexpected. As we approach another national election cycle,the politicalization of immigration law and policies could lead to similar crises, both man-made and naturally occuring. These very well recognized panelists will speak about practicing when times get hard (new administration) and/or when we have a crisis such as what happened in Martha’s Viineyard.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 9, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-CgqT0qG9RuV6JhggjqwBpGtyTe8-RM
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DEI Listening Session
2023-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 8, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Brown Bag: FOIA Requests with Trina Realmuto
2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday February 7th at 12:00 Noon

Register in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdu-qqTwpH912UQoFwmg54zphDV-IlTPR

Having your clients’ records or analyzing a client’s case before moving forward can make or break your case. Requesting a FOIA is an important part of the process, but it can sometimes be a difficult one. Attorney Trina Reamulto will share her wisdom with us regarding FOIA requests to help us understand it better and be more efficient in our efforts.

AILA NE Brown Bag: What you Need to Know about Legal Tech to make 2023 your most Efficient Year Yet! Don’t “Let your Midnights Become your Afternoons”
2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
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Client Communication: How to Do it Effectively and Meet Clients Where They Are:

Leverage customer service to enhance the attorney-client relationship
Obtain signatures outside the United States and update clients about important dates and documents like a pro
Effectively navigate communication in the employer-employee context

“It’s me…Hi…I’m the Problem, It’s me” Don’t be that Person: Horror Stories from the Land of Legal Tech and How to Avoid Them

Immigration Court and Tech: How to NOT get Banned from WebEx
Don’t Give them anything to Talk about at Tea Time: Calendar and Document Management Essentials
“Don’t … Get Older but Never Wiser:”Data Integrity is your new Best Friend

Understanding the Parole Program for Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00
Speaker: Sarah Allar (PAIR Project)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 24, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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AILA NE Law Student Committee: Virtual Meet and Greet - Business/Employment Overview
2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:30

Employment-Based Adjustment of Status: Current Trends and Strategies
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 11, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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AILA NE Brown Bag: The American Immigration Council/AIC
2023-01-10 12:00 - 13:00
The AILA NE AIC liaison is hosting a brown bag on Jan. 10 from noon to 1pm. Panelists (Ilana Greenstein, Emma Winger, and Margaret Holland-Sparages (AILA NE liaison to the AIC) will discuss the AIC’s impact litigation, training and other resources, and the positive impact on private practice.

Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-CorjgqGNx0ISp_y7gKW3k808GUYAfd

AILA NE HOLIDAY PARTY
2022-12-07 17:00 - 21:00
Please join your colleagues on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center Multicultural Arts Center – Supporting Diversity Through Visual and Performing Arts 41 Second Street, East Cambridge, MA 02141 for our annual AILA NE holiday party.
For food, we will have something for everyone, from vegetarian and vegan, to meat lovers. The ticket price will include nonalcoholic beverages as well as one alcoholic beverage. Additional alcoholic beverages will be available at cost.
Ticket prices are $75 for AILA NE Members. We have set aside 20 tickets for nonprofit colleagues at the rate of $50. At this time we are not able to open to family members or guests, as we want to ensure all AILA NE members that wish to attend may do so. However, I will make an announcement if we extra tickets available closer to the date.
Please register here: https://www.ailaneconference.org/product/holiday-party/

Brown Bag: In and Outs of the P & F Court from the Family Law Experts
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Nov 18, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Brown Bag: DEI Committee Listening Session
2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:00
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When: Nov 16, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Essex County Bar Association Programming with our AILA NE members / Navigating the Intersection of Family and Immigration Law
2022-11-15 16:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, November 15, 4-6 on Zoom
Sponsored with the Essex County Bar Association
Attend this program and learn:
• When do I need to call an immigration lawyer?
• How does the status of the parties affect the available relief?
• When does a party qualify for a Green Card and what is the impact of a divorce
• How should I handle an adoption when the child is not a US Citizen?
• What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?
About our Faculty Join Family Law expert Gary Todd, Todd & Weld as he unravels these issues with Immigration Law experts: Emily Amara Gordon, Amara Immigration Law, Brookline and Ogor Winnie Okoye, BOSLegal Group, Lynn
For details and to register: Navigating the Intersection of Family and Immigration Law | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud

Congressional Breakfast
2022-11-14 08:30 - 10:30
The New England chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) looks forward to meeting with congressional staff this fall to discuss current issues related to immigration, and how AILA can best work with the congressional offices to help constituents and advocate for positive policy changes. We hope you can join us in person over breakfast or virtually.Where: MCLE New England (10 Winter Place, Boston) and virtually (Zoom link: https://aila-org.zoom.us/j/98302709133?pwd=[REDACTED] Monday, Nov. 14, 8:30 am – 10:30 am If you could please let us know by October 31 who will be able to attend, and whether they’ll be attending in person or virtually, we would greatly appreciate it.

Speed Networking with New Member Division
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
Get to know your fellow AILA NE attorneys! Joint us on November 10, 2022 for a speed networking social at WR Immigration. If interested in attending, please email: stephanie@gossimmigration.com
For more information contact ailanenmd@gmail.com

Brown Bag: Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Nov 10, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Encouraging and Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services
2022-11-09 15:00 - 16:00
On behalf of Acting ACIJ Theresa Holmes-Simmons and Immigration Judge Maureen O’Sullivan, the Boston Immigration Court Pro Bono Committee will hold its next meeting with interested pro bono stakeholders and invited DHS representatives on Wednesday, November 9 at 3 p.m. in Courtroom 10 on the 8th floor of the JFK Federal Building. Those wishing to participate remotely via Webex may do so by indicating their preference in their RSVP. We will be continuing our discussion on pro bono representation at the Boston Immigration Court that we began during our first meeting in May. Please feel free to share this invitation to others who represent or are interested in representing pro bono respondents.

Please see the Director’s Memorandum, Encouraging and Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services (DM 22-01), for more information.
DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
TIME: 3:00 p.m. ET
IN-PERSON LOCATION:
JFK Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street, Courtroom 10 (8th Fl.)Boston, MA 02203
VIRTUAL LOCATION:https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Masters

Brown Bag: Basics of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
2022-10-27 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Oct 27, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Brown Bag: DEI Committee Listening Session
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Oct 19, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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INVITATION: EOIR Information Session for the Boston Immigration Court
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
Dear Stakeholders,

You are cordially invited to the Executive Office for Immigration Review’s October 18th virtual outreach session for the Boston Immigration Court. During the outreach session, Acting Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Theresa Holmes-Simmons and Court Administrator Fang Xu will provide updates on local operational matters and the agency’s latest initiatives.

Feel free to share this invitation with all those who may be interested. The meeting will be held via Webex.

DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

TIME: 12:00 p.m. ET

Register

You are encouraged to submit questions in advance by emailing me no later than COB on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. If possible, we request that your organization/firm compile questions from your members into one email.

We look forward to having you join us.

John

John Martin
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Regional Public Information Officer for the Northeast
Communications and Legislative Affairs Division
Office of Policy
Executive Office for Immigration Review
U.S. Department of Justice
571-645-8556
John.Martin4@usdoj.gov
www.justice.gov/eoir
