As an immigration attorney, you become a part of a tight-knit community of advocates. Practicing immigration law can sometimes feel like you are on a never-ending roller coaster. From the new public charge rule to new work visa processes, changes in asylum eligibility, and the expansion of unlawful acts that could prevent applicants ...
Immigration law includes business, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, removal defense, and appellate practice. Each of these areas requires different rules of law, documentation, standards of evidence, and may require a different type of personality.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a voluntary, membership-based organization with more than 15,000 immigration attorneys nationwide. AILA provides many resources, including in-person conferences, web-seminars, and an online research library containing practice pointers and alerts. AILA membership includes access to listservs and weekly emails containing updates on immigration law and administrative changes. AILA University is a new platform that offers comprehensive online courses, tutorial videos, and live-video programming on immigration topics. Annually, AILA hosts a national four-day conference that consists of various workshop tracks ranging from fundamentals of immigration law to law practice management to advanced litigation workshops. Joining AILA gives you the resources to stay informed on the law, and the solutions to overcome tough cases that come your way.
In the past two years, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the administrative agency that adjudicates immigration applications, has provided a new memorandum regarding changes in policy or procedure on an almost-weekly basis. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws, has rendered binding decisions that have dramatically changed the landscape of immigration and asylum law.
Representing immigrants in this ever-changing and complex field may take an emotional toll on you or trigger post-secondary trauma. Be intentional about creating a balanced self-care plan that addresses taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. Include activities throughout the workweek that keep you balanced and centered . Try meditation apps, like “Insight Timer,” which only takes 5–10 minutes and helps reduce stress and anxiety.
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws, has rendered binding decisions that have dramatically changed the landscape of immigration and asylum law. The impact of these changes affects the possibility of relief for thousands of immigrants.
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