American Immigration Lawyers Association
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| Abbreviation | AILA |
|---|---|
| Formation | October 14, 1946 |
| Type | Professional Bar Association |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(6) |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Membership | 15,000 members |
| Benjamin Johnson | |
President, Executive Committee | Allen Orr |
| Subsidiaries | 1331 G Street LLC, AILA Professional Services LLC, American Immigration Council 501(c)(3) |
| Revenue | $13,972,228 (2016) |
| Expenses | $13,409,203 (2016) |
| Employees | 71 (2016) |
| Volunteers | 765 (2016) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers |
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), founded on October 14, 1946, is a voluntary bar association of over 15,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace. AILA members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, sometimes on a pro bono basis. AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 38 chapters and over 50 national committees. Its national headquarters are in Washington, D.C.