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To Apply
Please detach and complete the attached application.
Applicants whose principal place of business falls
within the geographic jurisdiction of any AILA chapter
must join that area chapter and pay both national and
chapter dues. Applicants whose principal place of
business falls outside a chapter jurisdiction (such as
Alaska and Montana) become At-Large members and
pay national dues only. Please use the list on this page
to determine your proper dues rate. AILA membership is
non-transferable.
Membership Eligibility
According to the AILA Bylaws, any attorney, except those
employed by the United States government or by the
Labor Department, Employment Service, or a like body
in any state, territory, or subdivision thereof, is eligible to
be a member of this association if such attorney:
a. at the time of application is in good standing
with, and for three years immediately preceding
application has not been suspended or disbarred by
any court, mandatory bar association, administrative
agency, or other disciplinary authority;
b. is licensed to practice law and is a member in good
standing of the bar of any state or territory of the
United States or the District of Columbia or, on
June 14, 2007, was an active approved member of
the association and who, thereafter, has maintained
membership and eligibility for it under these by-
laws without interruption; or
c. is employed full-time as a law professor at a law
school accredited by the American Bar Association,
and who is eligible for full membership in the
American Bar Association, but who is not admitted
to practice in any state or the District of Columbia.
Burden of Proof and Waiver
Applicants must prove their eligibility to become a
member of the association. The Executive Committee
may waive membership requirements for certain
applicants with the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the
Committee Members.
Admission and Election
Once the AILA National Office receives a completed
application and payment, the applicant’s eligibility is
determined, and his/her name will be entered onto a
roster of pending members. National Office acceptance
normally takes 14 days, and accepted applicants are
notified by the National Office. If the application is
not accepted, dues are fully refunded. Upon National
Office acceptance, applicant information is forwarded
to the local chapter, which has 90 days to raise an
objection to any applicant. If no objection is raised,
after 90 days the applicant will become an approved
member of AILA. If the local chapter raises an objection,
applicant information will be forwarded to the Executive
Committee for further review.
The National Office notifies At-Large applicants of
acceptance, usually within 30 days of receipt of the
application. If the application is not approved, dues are
fully refunded.
D
ues
Applicants must include both chapter and national dues
with their application, unless one resides abroad or
there is no chapter in their jurisdiction. AILA dues are
not deductible as charitable contributions for federal
income tax purposes, although a portion of dues may be
deductible as a business expense. Due to the tax laws,
one may not deduct the portion of dues that is used
for lobbying activities. Chapter dues payments are not
affected by this tax law. Based on our best estimates for
2019, the nondeductible portion of national dues is
1.9%.
Nonprofit Membership
If you are employed by a registered non-profit
organization, which provides free or low-cost services to
immigrants, and earn less than $65,000 per year, you
may be eligible for a reduced dues rate. For more
information and the necessary
paperwork, please contact AILA’s Membership
Department by phone at (202) 507-7635 or via
e-mail at membership@aila.org.
AILA Consumer Protection Affirmation
The American Immigration Lawyers Association
supports the ethical and highly competent practice of
immigration law. The association neither condones nor
supports the splitting of legal fees with unlicensed
alleged practitioners of immigration law, which includes
the selection and completion of documentation to be
filed with any U.S. government entity. As we all know,
filing for a benefit or selecting an immigration avenue
involves a thorough review of the client’s history in
order to make any recommendation for action. The
association has been made aware of lawyers who
are basically lending their licenses to non-lawyers
practicing immigration law when the lawyer does
not review or supervise the actions or inactions of said
entities or individuals. AILA considers these
arrangements to be unethical, and a violation of the
AILA bylaws which require that members engaged in the
practice of law be so engaged in compliance with the
law applicable in the place that they practice.
Regular National Dues
Members 7+ years ................................................$455
Members 4-7 years ............................................... $405
Members 2-3 years ............................................... $335
1st year of Membership ........................................$320
Dues are determined according to original AILA join
date. If your membership has lapsed for more than
5 years, your dues rate will change to date of new
application. Any other lapse in membership will not be
considered in determining proper membership rate.
Regular Chapter Dues
Arizona ..................................................................... $65
Bangkok District—APAC .......................................$75
Includes countries under jurisdiction of the
Bangkok District USCIS Office.
California
Northern California .............................................$85
San Diego ...........................................................$85
Santa Clara Valley ............................................... $75
Southern California.............................................$80
Canada ..................................................................... $50
Carolinas ..................................................................$75
Includes North Carolina and South Carolina
Chicago ....................................................................$95
Colorado .................................................................. $90
Connecticut ............................................................$100
Florida
Central Florida ....................................................$50
South Florida ......................................................$40
Georgia-Alabama ....................................................$60
Hawaii ......................................................................$50
Idaho ........................................................................$50
Indiana .....................................................................$70
Iowa/Nebraska ......................................................... $50
Latin America/Caribbean ........................................$75
Includes countries under jurisdiction of the
Mexico City District USCIS Office.
Michigan ..................................................................$70
Mid-South ...............................................................$65
Includes Arkansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Minnesota/Dakotas .................................................$65
Missouri/Kansas .....................................................$60
Nevada .....................................................................$60
New England............................................................$80
New Jersey ...............................................................$65
New York
New York City Area .............................................$90
Upstate New York................................................$75
Ohio .........................................................................$70
Oregon .....................................................................$50
Philadelphia ............................................................. $75
Includes Delaware
Pittsburgh ................................................................$45
Includes West Virginia
Puerto Rico ..............................................................$25
Rome District-EMEA ............................................... $75
Includes countries under jurisdiction of the
Rome District USCIS Office.
Texas ........................................................................$75
Includes New Mexico and Oklahoma
Utah ..........................................................................$50
Washington, DC ......................................................$85
Includes Maryland and Virginia
Washington State ....................................................$50
Wisconsin ................................................................ $75
For fastest service, please fax your completed application with credit card payment to
(202) 783-7853 or mail your application (with credit card or a check made payable to AILA) to:
American Immigration Lawyers Association
PO Box 424062
Washington, DC 20042-4062
fax to (202) 783-7853
or apply online at www.aila.org/join
AILA Membership Requirements
PLEASE NOTE: For the security of your financial information
AILA does NOT accept credit card payments via email.
Please Note: You must turn in this form
WITH your application or renewal form
AND a letter from your nonprofit agency.
In support of this request for reduced National dues, I hereby certify that:
A. Yes, I have attached a letter from my nonprofit agency that certifies
that I am an employee. The letter also certifies that my annual salary
does not exceed $65,000.
B. I am employed by, and my sole source of income as attorney comes from,
a registered nonprofit organization, which provides free or low-cost
services to immigrants.
Organization:___________________________________________________
N a m e : __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________________________
State:__________________________________________________________
Zip:____________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________
C. My annual salary paid by such agency does not exceed $65,000
Signature: ____________________________________________________
Name (please print): ____________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
D. Dues
Annual Dues: $125
Chapter Dues: $________________________________________
(fill in appropriate chapter dues; applicable rates at right.)
Total: $_______________________________________________________
Mail form with membership application and letter from your nonprofit agency to:
American Immigration Lawyers Association
PO Box 424062
Washington, DC 20042-4062
OR: Fax with Membership Application and letter
from your nonprofit agency to: (202)783-7853
Nonprofit Chapter Dues
Arizona ............................................................................$0 dues waived
Bangkok District—APAC ................................................$0 dues waived
California
Northern CA ................................................................ $0 dues waived
San Diego ...................................................................................... $85
Santa Clara Valley .......................................................$0 dues waived
Southern CA ...............................................................$0 dues waived
Canada ............................................................................................... $50
Carolinas ........................................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes NC and SC)
Chicago ..........................................................................$0 dues waived
Colorado .........................................................................$0 dues waived
Connecticut .....................................................................$0 dues waived
Florida
Central FL ...................................................................$0 dues waived
South FL .....................................................................$0 dues waived
Georgia-Alabama ............................................................$0 dues waived
Hawaii .............................................................................$0 dues waived
Idaho ............................................................................... $0 dues waived
Indiana ............................................................................$0 dues waived
Iowa/Nebraska ................................................................$0 dues waived
Latin America/Caribbean .................................................$0 dues waived
Michigan .........................................................................$0 dues waived
Mid-South ......................................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes AR, KY, LA, MS, and TN)
Minnesota/Dakotas .........................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes ND, SD, MN)
Missouri/Kansas ................................................................................ $60
Nevada ............................................................................$0 dues waived
New England ...................................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT)
New Jersey ......................................................................$0 dues waived
New York
New York City Area .....................................................$0 dues waived
Upstate NY .................................................................. $0 dues waived
Ohio ................................................................................$0 dues waived
Oregon ............................................................................$0 dues waived
Philadelphia ....................................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes DE and Philadelphia area)
Pittsburgh .......................................................................$0 dues waived
(Includes WV and Pittsburgh area)
Puerto Rico ........................................................................................ $25
Rome District-EMEA .......................................................$0 dues waived
Texas ............................................................................... $0 dues waived
(Includes NM, OK, and TX)
Utah ................................................................................................... $50
Washington, DC .................................................................................$85
(Includes DC, MD, and VA)
Washington State ............................................................$0 dues waived
Wisconsin .......................................................................$0 dues waived
AILA Membership Nonprofit Attorney Request Form
I understand that AILA will collect and store the data provided in this application in order to determine my eligibility for membership in AILA, to enter my name, address and contact information into the membership roster,
to publish that information in a membership directory, to provide information on programs and services offered to members by AILA, and for other purposes related to the functions, services and activities of AILA. This data
will be shared with my primary AILA chapter, and any AILA chapters I subsequently designate. I may limit dissemination of information by AILA by updating communication preferences in my personal record at http://www.
aila.org/myaila. I understand that AILA is based in the United States and that the European Commission does not consider United States laws to provide an adequate level of data protection. If I am a resident of a country
of the European Union, I understand that my consent is the lawful basis for transfer of my personal data to the United States and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. I also understand that the transfer of my personal
data to the United States in the absence of adequate protection and without safeguards deemed appropriate by the European Commission may pose certain risks, including that United States law may not provide for data
processing principles, data subject rights, or enforcement of those rights analogous to those in the European Union. For a full description of AILA’s data collection and privacy policy, visit http://www.aila.org/privacy-policy.
PLEASE NOTE: For the security of your financial information AILA does NOT accept credit card payments via email.
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I hereby apply for Membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and if so elected, I will abide
by its bylaws. I have read and understand the membership provisions of the Bylaws attached hereto, and I
agree that the decision of AILA on this application shall be final. I understand that AILA reserves the right to
require evidence of any of the statements contained herein, and that any misstatement may be grounds for
expulsion or denial of this application. All of the statements contained in this application are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________ Date: ______________
Submit completed application with payment to: American Immigration Lawyers Association, PO Box 424062, Washington, DC 20042-4062
Fax to (202) 783-7853 or apply online at www.aila.org/join
1. Contact Information:
Name (Mr./Ms.) ______________________________________________
Firm ______________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________
E-mail Address ______________________________________________
Home Phone ________________________________________________
Work Phone _________________________________________________
Fax Number _________________________________________________
Firm Website ________________________________________________
2. Gender:
Male Female N/A
3. Date of Birth:
Month ________ Day____________Year_________
4. Are you a member of the American Bar Association?
Yes No
5. Please list any languages, other than English, in which you are proficient:
__________________________________________________________
6. What are your substantive areas of interest in immigration law?
Asylum Global Migration
Business Investor
Consular Practice Litigation
Deportation Medical
Employer Sanctions Naturalization
Family Waivers
General
7. Law School Graduate:
Year ______________________________________________________
School _____________________________________________________
8. Date of original admission to the Bar:
Month ________ Day____________Year_________
9. Presently licensed to practice law and an active member in
good standing of the Bars of:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
10. What is your bar number (if in NY, please give Appellate Division)?
__________________________________________________________
NOTE : We must have your bar number or your application will be delayed.
11. During the three years immediately preceding the date of this application,
have you been suspended or disbarred by any court, bar association,
administrative agency, or other disciplinary authority?
Yes No
12. Are you employed by or do you receive any compensation for services
rendered to the Government of the United States, the Labor Department,
Employment Service, or like body of any state, territory, or subdivision
thereof?
Yes No
(If yes, please attach a statement with complete details)
13. Are you engaged in the practice of law, and so engaged in compliance
with the law applicable in every place where you maintain an office for the
practice of law?
Yes No
14. Please describe your practice setting: (Check only one)
Solo Practitioner In-house Corporate Counsel
Small law firm (2-24 total attorneys) Legal services/nonprofit organization
Medium law firm (25-74 total attorneys) Law school facility/academic field
Large law firm (75+ total attorneys) Other
15. Please indicate your race / ethnicity classification: (Optional)
 African  Indian Subcontinent
 African-American  Middle Eastern
 Asian/Pacific Islander  Multi-Racial
 Caucasian (non-Hispanic)  Native American/Alaskan Native
 Hispanic/Latino  Other/No Answer
16. How did you hear about AILA Membership?
 Colleague  InfoNet
 AILA Literature  Former Law Professor
 Another Bar/Professional Association
  Other, Please Specify _______________________________________
17. Dues: (Chapter dues must be included to completely process application)
National Dues: ________ Chapter Dues: _________Total: _______________
18. Payment Type:
Check (please make checks payable to AILA)
Note: all payments must be in U.S. dollars.
If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the following:
 MasterCard Visa American Express Discover
Card Number _______________________________________________
Exp. Date _______________________ CVV Code: __________________
Name on Card _______________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________________
Source Code: ______________
AILA Membership Application
I understand that AILA will collect and store the data provided in this application in order to determine my
eligibility for membership in AILA, to enter my name, address and contact information into the membership
roster, to publish that information in a membership directory, to provide information on programs and services
offered to members by AILA, and for other purposes related to the functions, services and activities of AILA.
This data will be shared with my primary AILA chapter, and any AILA chapters I subsequently designate. I may
limit dissemination of information by AILA by updating communication preferences in my personal record
at http://www.aila.org/myaila. I understand that AILA is based in the United States and that the European
Commission does not consider United States laws to provide an adequate level of data protection. If I am
a resident of a country of the European Union, I understand that my consent is the lawful basis for transfer
of my personal data to the United States and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. I also understand
that the transfer of my personal data to the United States in the absence of adequate protection and without
safeguards deemed appropriate by the European Commission may pose certain risks, including that United
States law may not provide for data processing principles, data subject rights, or enforcement of those rights
analogous to those in the European Union. For a full description of AILA’s data collection and privacy policy,
visit http://www.aila.org/privacy-policy.
For AILA Use Only:
Member Number Assigned__________________________
Chapter_______________________________________
Bar (s) Checked _________________________________
Checked By _____________________________________
Date Checked ___________________________________
Payment Type Check #____________________________
MC Visa Amex Discover
Amounts Received: National ____________ ______________
Chapter_______________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: For the security of your financial information
AILA does NOT accept credit card payments via email.
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