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SUMMARY:OPLA Engagement (Hybrid) in Scarborough\, ME
DESCRIPTION:OPLA will hold a stakeholder engagement meeting in Maine on September 10\, 2024\, for Maine attorneys. Maine attorneys have raised issues that are unique to them\, and OPLA wants to address those. \n\nOPLA will hold an in-person stakeholder engagement meeting on Tuesday\, September 10\, at 10 AM at the ERO Portland office at 40 Manson Libby Road\, Scarborough\, ME.\nBased on the size of ERO’s space\, in-person attendance is limited to 15 people. If you are interested in attending\, please RSVP to julio@delolmolaw.com directly.\nIf OPLA receives interest significantly larger than 15 people\, it will look into accommodating more people. With your RSVP\, please send questions before September 4.\nOPLA will also provide a Microsoft Teams link for remote attendance. OPLA wants to limit this event to Maine attorneys only.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/opla-engagement-hybrid-in-scarborough-me/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
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SUMMARY:PAIR Project Asylum Office Hours (New Members Division)
DESCRIPTION:The PAIR Project is delighted to offer New Members Division members monthly open asylum “office hours” hosted by PAIR’s Asylum Program staff – an open Zoom line that members can drop in on to ask questions\, discuss their cases\, and hear from others. \n\nYou can drop in any time during the hour – no need to sign up or pre-schedule\nOffice hours will be 12:00-1:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month\nJoin at https://zoom.us/j/95442321927\, Meeting ID: 954 4232 1927
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/pair-project-asylum-office-hours-new-members-division-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T140000
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SUMMARY:Open Forum: Homeland Security Investigations & Enforcement and Removal Operations
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE is hosting an Open Forum virtual series on practicing before federal and state agencies in New England. Learn tips and tricks practicing before these agencies from the AILA NE experts who hold leadership roles on these Committees. \n\nThe first of the series will be held on September 13\, 2024 at 1 pm EST.\nIt will be hosted by Homeland Security Investigations Committee Chair Annelise Araujo and Member Lindsay Rosenbaum as well as Enforcement & Removal Operations Committee Chair Jeannie Kain and Member Kira Gagarin.\n\nRegister here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctduyurzwoGdLOrO6iWzhOEWtDsZ1DuH-v \nFuture installments of this series will include sessions with the following Committees: \n\nUSCIS\nAsylum Office\nEOIR\nCustoms & Border Protection\nRegistry of Motor Vehicle\nProbate/Family Court.\n\nThis event is co-hosted by New Members Division. Both newer attorneys and experienced attorneys are encouraged to attend. \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/open-forum-homeland-security-investigations-enforcement-and-removal-operations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
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SUMMARY:KIND Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:KIND Office Hours \nPlease join KIND Boston for a virtual hour at 12 pm EST to discuss issues on your cases surrounding representation of unaccompanied children\, potential community referrals\, and volunteer opportunities for those interested. \n\nThis is a recurring event on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 pm.\nA member of KIND Boston’s Staff will be available for this hour each month for brainstorming and discussion.\nJoin at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89432923086\, Meeting ID: 894 3292 3086
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/kind-office-hour-virtual-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
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SUMMARY:O-1\, EB-1\, and NIW Strategies In Advance of New Administration
DESCRIPTION:Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election\, there will be a new administration. Speakers Erin Brummer (Veridian Immigration Partners) and MJ Lee (Law Office of MJ Lee) will discuss strategies on planning and filing achievement-based applications in an election year. \n\nHow should we talk to clients about this topic?\nShould we rush to file these applications\, or is it business as usual?\nWhat are recent trends in adjudications?\nRegister here!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/o-1-eb-1-and-niw-strategies-in-advance-of-new-administration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Roundtable (Election Anxiety Series)
DESCRIPTION:Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed by Politics\, Life or Whatever? You Have More Control Than You May Realize   \nOur emotional responses to external events can sometimes feel beyond our control\, but new research in the neuroscience of emotions shows that you have more agency than you think.  \n\nJoin Ken Mayeaux\, a member of the AILA National Well-Being Committee\, for an insightful discussion inspired by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s “How Emotions are Made.” He will explore how Dr. Feldman Barrett’s theory of constructed emotions reveals the power of personal agency over your emotional life\, and strategies to combat feelings of hopelessness.\nThis roundtable\, part of our Election Anxiety Series coordinated by AILA National’s Wellbeing Committee\, will offer a fresh perspective on managing difficult emotions in challenging times.\nRegister here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/wellbeing-roundtable-election-anxiety-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T153000
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SUMMARY:Motions Practice Before EOIR (NILA webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will address various substantive and procedural motions filed with the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals in removal proceedings.  \n\nThe panel will provide an overview of: motions to reopen and reconsider; motions to remand; motions to stay removal; and motions to rescind in absentia removal orders. Additionally\, we will discuss the differences between statutory and regulatory motions to reopen/reconsider; untimely motions (including how to frame an argument that the statutory deadline should be equitably tolled); post-departure motions (including considerations for individuals abroad); and motions to reopen/reconsider orders that have been reinstated.\n\nFinally\, the panel will address procedural motions such as motions to extend time\, to expedite adjudication\, and supplementing previously filed motions. \n\nCLE Credit: Approved for 1.5 hours Texas CLE credit. Texas is an approved jurisdiction for several state bars.\nTo register for this webinar\, click HERE or visit https://immigrationlitigation.org/nila-webinars/
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/motions-practice-before-eoir-nila-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
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SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting: National Visa Center & Political Engagement (Virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:Our September Chapter Meeting will be held a virtual event (no in-person option): \n5:00 – 5:45 pm    Moderated Panel Discussion: National Visa Center (virtual)\n5:45 – 6:00 pm   Chapter Business Meeting\n6:00 – 7:00 pm   Political Engagement Briefing & Phone Banking (hybrid)\n7:00 – 8:00 pm   Happy Hour courtesy of AILA NE \nRegister for the meeting here for part or all of the meeting. The Zoom registration link is embedded in the RSVP form. \n1. National Visa Center: We are fortunate to have Allison Reedy from the National Visa Center. She will present virtually\, with Mahsa Khanbabai moderating. The NVC will accept pre-submitted questions from AILA NE members at our upcoming meeting. Please share your questions and concerns related to NVC processing so that we can get the most out of the meeting. Feel free to share trends you see related to document collection\, processing times\, or questions you have always wanted addressed. \n\nWe will cover topics including communicating w/ the NVC\, transparency related to IV processing times\, CSPA\, and digitization efforts.\nPlease submit your questions and report recent trends here by Friday\, September 6.\n\n2. Political Engagement Ahead of Presidential Elections: The second half of the meeting will be a political engagement event to mobilize our NE Chapter Members to reach independent and undecided voters in New Hampshire to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. It will be a phone-banking or text-banking event. \nAs you know\, the results of the Presidential election will hinge on a narrow margin in the swing states. This event will allow AILA New England members to engage and make an impact in NH. Please show up and help elect Harris! \nAnd if that’s not enough incentive: The AILA Ohio Chapter did this last week and it was a success – let’s get even more commitments from NH voters!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/september-chapter-meeting-national-visa-center-political-engagement/
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SUMMARY:WaterFire Providence (AILA NE Social Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join your AILA NE colleagues in Providence to view the beautiful WaterFire!    \nWaterFire evenings consist of 86 burning braziers; some float just above the surface of the rivers that flow through Waterplace Park (the Woonasquatucket River) and the middle of downtown Providence (Credit: Wikipedia) \nThe show starts at sunset at 6:45 pm. Onshore programming and vendors open at 5:30. Register here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/waterfire-providence-aila-ne-social-event/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
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SUMMARY:Walk/Jog on the Charles (AILA NE Wellbeing Event)
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about starting a walking or jogging routine? Please join the AILA Well-Being committee on Monday 9/23 at 5:30 pm in front of the Community Boating Inc. at 21 David G Mugar Way in Boston (on the Charles River) for an initiation to creating good habits and forming new friendships and solidifying existing relationships. \n\nWe will split into two groups: one group will take a 30-minute walk on the esplanade\, and the other group will do a light initiation to jogging.\nPlease bring your walking/running shoes and dress comfortably. During the walk/job\, we will discuss tips on how to create and build up healthy routines by starting with very small changes.\nReward yourself afterwards! For anyone interested in grabbing beer/food after the walk/jog\, we will head over to Night Shift Brewery on the Esplanade.\nRegister here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/walk-jog-on-the-charles-aila-ne-wellbeing-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
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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:20240925T180000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE DEI Committee Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join the DEI committee for its first book club meeting as we delve into the first two chapters of White by Law by Ian Haney López. \n\nThis critical work explores how legal definitions of race and whiteness have shaped American legal and social systems.\nFor this session\, we will focus on: The foundational concepts introduced in the first two chapters. How these early chapters set the stage for understanding the relationship between race and the law\, including key questions and themes raised by López’s analysis.\nPlease come prepared to discuss your insights and questions about these chapters. If you have any particular points you’d like to explore or specific questions\, feel free to share them beforehand to aila.newengland.dei@gmail.com.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-dei-committee-book-club/
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