The AILA Canada Chapter’s new Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 term is as follows: Chair: Ellen Kief Vice-Chair: Jessica Jensen Treasurer: Amanda Goodman Secretary: Matthew Silver Immediate Past Chair: Michael O’Rourke Founded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 39 […]
On Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Simon refused to suspend President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily suspending green cards. The same judge previously ruled against the administration on a policy that would deny visas to people who can’t pay their own medical costs. Late at night on April 20, the President sent out a tweet […]
Breaking news: US bans travel from Europe. Last night it was announced that the US is implementing a 30-day ban on travel to the US by those who have recently been in certain European countries. The ban was originally expected to restrict cargo as well, but it is now clear that trans-Atlantic trade in goods […]
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that New Yorkers will be banned from applying for, or renewing membership in programs that expedite international travel, including Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI and NEXUS. The move comes as a response to NY’s recently enacted “Green Light” Law. DHS expects 150,000 to 200,000 New Yorkers will be affected […]