The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 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
• U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace
• Foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis

Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 39 chapters and over 50 national committees.