What is AILA? Do I need an attorney who is an AILA member?
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national association of over 11,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides its members with continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 36 chapters and over 50 national committees. AILA is an affiliated organization of the American Bar Association and is represented in the ABA House of Delegates. While membership in professional organizations such as AILA is no guarantee of competence, most competent attorneys who practice principally in the area of immigration law are AILA members. Membership in AILA represents a substantial financial commitment for members and provides member attorneys with access to up to date agency information, continuing legal education and case research resources.
