Resources & Recordings

OnDemand Recordings and Bonus CLEs

Don’t forget to take advantage of the bonus CLEs that come with this conference. The 2020 AILA Summer CLE Bonus Bundle which is complementary with your registration, includes OnDemand, CLE-eligible recordings from the 2020 AILA Virtual Annual Conference. See the full program, links to the recordings, and instructions on how to receive CLE here.

The following sessions are our recommended for Immigration Court Conference participants:

Essential Immigration Terms and Concepts

Panelists on this fundamentals session will provide an overview of the general concepts, terms, language, and rules that are essential to the practice of immigration law.

  • Nonimmigrant vs. Immigrant, Visa vs. Status, Visa Waiver vs. Visa Exempt
  • Differences Between Visa Expiration, Petition Expiration Date, and Period of Admission
  • Changing or Extending Status, Violations of Status, Overstays, Unlawful Presence
  • Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing, Permanent Residence vs. Citizenship
  • Definitions: Petition, Beneficiary, Applicant, Respondent

Removal 101: The Distinction Between Inadmissibility and Deportability

Panelists in this fundamentals session will introduce the grounds of inadmissibility and deportability, when they apply, and the differences between them.

  • Inadmissibility vs. Deportability: INA §212(a) and §237(a)
  • Common Grounds of Inadmissibility
  • Common Grounds of Deportability

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others (Competence Issues CLE)

One of the greatest challenges immigration attorneys face is caring for themselves when working under pressure from clients, colleagues, and the government. Panelists will discuss best practices to avoid secondary trauma and how to manage a healthy work-life balance.

  • How Client Relationships and Case Overload Can Mirror Abusive Relationships
  • Setting Expectations from the First Consultation and Beyond
  • Strategies to Disengage Clients
  • Self-Care Techniques Beyond Mindfulness
  • Leaving Guilt Behind: How to Set Boundaries and Enjoy Life Outside of the Office

Marketing Essentials: Every Immigration Attorney Is Also an (Ethical) Salesperson (Ethics CLE)

Marketing in the 21st century involves targeted messaging to niche audiences. Thus, in the current era of technology and social media, having a website and an online presence are essential to having a successful law practice. Panelists on this fundamentals session will discuss ethical marketing practices for articulating your true value proposition, how to sell (and soft-sell) your firm’s services, and what you can and cannot do.

  • Tips for Marketing Your Firm to the Right Client
  • Social Media and Online Marketing
  • Reviews and Third-Party Advertisers
  • Ethics Rules About Advertising and Website Content
  • Avoiding an Inadvertent Attorney-Client Relationship

Recordings

The recordings will be available within 5-7 business days in your AILA Agora Digital Library.

PowerPoints and Handouts

Download the PowerPoints and Handouts here.

Any PowerPoints/Handouts will also be available in your AILA Agora Digital Library. To access the download in your digital library, please see instructions below:

a. Log into your account at http://agora.aila.org;
b. Click on the green “My Digital Library” button at the top right;
c. Then scroll to the Immigration Court conference image. Items are listed by date of purchase.

If you have any trouble accessing, please send an inquiry to conferences@aila.org.

If you have any problems logging into your AILA Agora account, visit www.aila.org/help/login or contact membership@aila.org.

Conference Handbook

Download the 2020 AILA Virtual Immigration Court Conference Handbook here.

All participants also will receive an electronic copy of the 2020 AILA Virtual Immigration Court Conference Handbook in their AILA Agora Digital Library.

To access the download in your digital library, please see instructions below:

a. Log into your account at http://agora.aila.org;
b. Click on the green “My Digital Library” button at the top right;
c. Then scroll to the Immigration Court conference image. Items are listed by date of purchase.

If you have any trouble accessing, please send an inquiry to conferences@aila.org.

If you have any problems logging into your AILA Agora account, visit www.aila.org/help/login or contact membership@aila.org.

AILA Virtual Meeting Code of Conduct

AILA is committed to providing a professional and productive learning environment for all participants and staff. As a result, all participants are expected to follow all stated meeting and event instructions and guidelines in order to maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual respect, and collegiality. AILA members in particular are expected to adhere to the principles set forth in AILA’s civility code. The guidelines herein apply to all AILA virtual, webcast and online programming including but not limited to AILA conferences, seminars, online courses and roundtables.

All participants must comply with the following guidelines to participate in the virtual meeting and events:

– All participants are expected to maintain a professional and civil discourse throughout AILA’s virtual meeting and event space. Participants are prohibited from using any defamatory, abusive, profane, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, and/or offensive language during the sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the virtual space.

– All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderators and/or any virtual event staff.

– Disruption of sessions, events or any activity that takes place in the virtual space is prohibited.

– Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services unless preapproved by AILA. AILA reserves the right to remove any such communications that have not been preapproved.

– Participants may not record, transmit, copy, or take screen shots of any sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the virtual space.

– Participants who do not comply or are in violation of any of AILA’s virtual meeting guidelines may be denied further access and participation at the discretion of event organizers. AILA is not responsible for reimbursement or refund if you are denied access or participation due to violation of AILA’s Virtual Meeting Code of Conduct.

Participants can contact conferences@aila.org with any questions or concerns related to AILA’s Virtual Meeting Code of Conduct.

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