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SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE: Webinar on Asylum Impact of JOP Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about JOP settlement’s impact on Asylum from Wendy Wylegala who works at KIND and is part of the JOP co-counsel team. Eligible class members must file their asylum applications with USCIS by February 24\, 2025\, to qualify for these protections under the settlement. \n\nLink to recording (passcode = 7ZksB.+&)\nResources on J.O.P. v. DHS\nPractice Alert: J.O.P. v. DHS Settlement\nJ.O.P. v. DHS Settlement Agreement – Five Key Takeaways\n\n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-on-asylum-impact-of-jop-settlement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T133000
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CREATED:20250127T134657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T131927Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: EB-5 Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:EB-5 Hot Topics \nWhere: Register here \nWho: AILA NE Chapter members Doug Hauer and Bernie Wolfsdorf together with AILA EB-5 Committee Vice Chair Joey Barnett to learn more about how to file EB-5 cases while visa numbers are available. \nWhat: Great opportunity for AILA members interested in EB-5 cases. Note E in the January Visa bulletin that warned about: VISA AVAILABILIY IN THE EMPLOYMENT FIFTH PREFERENCE (EB-5) SET ASIDE CATEGORIES \nThe Department of State and USCIS note increased I-526E petition approvals\, and both agencies see increasing numbers of individuals processing their applications to completion in the EB-5 set aside categories.  It may become necessary to establish Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates during the fiscal year to ensure that issuances in these categories do not exceed annual limits.  This situation will be continually monitored\, and any necessary adjustments will be made accordingly.” \nUSCIS has advised\, and the February Visa Bulletin confirms\, that only Final Action Dates (Chart A) may be used for concurrent EB-5 filing. Dates for Filing (Chart B is closed) for employment cases and most likely will not reopen until October 2025. The panel will also cover: \n\nBest practices for EB-5 Investor client intake\nRed flags to look out for in terms of transactions that may make unrealistic promises\nSecurities law basics immigration lawyers must know\nComplex source of funds issues\, including loans and partial funding\nHow to know your client may need a “red flag report” issued by a third party to strengthen a USCIS adjudications process\nQ&A
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-eb-5-hot-topics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
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CREATED:20250129T134306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T143428Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: The Calderon Jimenez Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Kathleen Gillespie and Adriana Lafaille \nJoin us to learn about the recent settlement in Calderon Jimenez v. Mayorkas and how it affects noncitizens who have final orders of removal and are married to U.S. citizens. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kJVbImIaT7WBKAb3mdt_Rw \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-the-calderon-jimenez-settlement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
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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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
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CREATED:20250213T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202251Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Preparing for a Travel Ban
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday 2/14 at 2 pm EST \nWho: AILA NE CBP Committee Chair and National CBP Committee member Stefanie Fisher and AILA NE DEI/Congressional Member Mahsa Khanbabai \nWhat: Based on Trump’s Day 1 Executive Order directing agencies to evaluate recalcitrant countries within 60 days of the order\, AILA New England is preparing for a travel ban. Hear from experts in our chapter about what to expect and how to prepare. \nWhere: Register here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-preparing-for-a-travel-ban/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T180000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
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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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
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CREATED:20250203T133357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T204753Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable - Mitigation of Illegal Behavior in Immigration Defense: How Crimes\, Fraud\, Misrepresentation\, and CIMTs Can be Explained Through the Help of Clinical Forensic Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the psychological and social factors behind crimes\, fraud\, misrepresentation\, and CIMTs can be crucial in immigration defense. Join this insightful roundtable where Dr. Mark S. Silver\, MA\, MSW\, LCSW\, PsyD\, JD will discuss how clinical forensic evaluations can provide compelling mitigation evidence\, helping to explain client behavior in legal contexts. This session is designed to provide practical strategies for integrating forensic assessments into immigration cases\, offering a deeper understanding of how expert evaluations can support your clients.  Register here. \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/competency-evaluations-in-immigration-court-proceedings-matter-of-m-a-m-cases-aila-ne-brown-bag/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T153000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Ask me Anything About Joining the Board - Past Chapter Chairs Edition
DESCRIPTION:Hear from former Chapter Chairs about how rewarding\, fulfilling\, and enriching it is  – professionally and personally – to serve on the AILA New England Executive Committee (formerly known as the Board)\, and see if joining the Executive Committee might be a good fit for you!  Hear about past Chairs’ participation in AILA National’s board meetings (often in lovely destinations like Curacao\, Puerto Vallarta\, San Francisco\, Chicago\, etc.\, with costs covered by AILA)\, the camaraderie that comes from working closely with colleagues who you otherwise may have never met\, and how helpful it is to be on the front lines of getting up to date info directly from government agencies and liaison meetings. Feel free to join and just listen to our moderator’s questions or ask your own questions! \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-ask-me-anything-about-joining-the-board-past-chapter-chairs-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T183000
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting (Hybrid) - Asylum Office
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting to hear a presentation from Anita Sharma\, Jill Seeber\, and Eliana Nader about the latest information learned from meetings with the asylum office. This will be in place of the previously scheduled asylum officers’ presentation as they are unable to join the meeting. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: Thursday February 27 at 5- 6:30 pm\n\n5:00 – 5:30 Chapter Business Meeting;\n5:30 – 6:30 Main Meeting\n\n\n\n\nWhere: MCLE at 10 Winter Place in Boston\nVirtual option: Register here for Zoom link\nRSVP to join dinner at Estella (6.30 – 8pm). The Chapter will cover an appetizer and 1 drink per person.\n\nPrior to the meeting\, please review meeting notes from AILA NE Asylum Committee’s December meeting with Acting Director Rachael Sundborg and Deputy Director Onyema Kamalu. The meeting addressed members’ problem cases and office procedure questions. Please find updated AO/SAO list here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/february-chapter-meeting/
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