Press Releases

Congratulations to all students who participated in the American Immigration Lawyers Association New England Chapter’s Student Essay Contest! Special congratulations to Grace Smith and Sammi Hanlon from Oak Ridge School in East Sandwich, MA and Calista Salpoglou from Mt. Alvernia Academy in Chestnut Hill, MA for their outstanding essays. Grace Smith won first place and wins $500 for her winning essay. Calista Salpoglou earned $300 for second place, and Sammi Hanlon earned $200 for second place. Congratulations!

Read more about the contest here: Students Celebrate America’s Tradition of Welcoming Immigrants 05.16.2022

The American Immigration Lawyers Association New England Chapter denounces the Administration’s use of the COVID-19 crisis to eliminate the US asylum system under the pretense of protecting public health and national security, part of a continuing stream of Executive Orders and Proclamations whose goal is to restrict legal immigration without Congress. 

July 13, 2020

AILA Press Release on Asylum

Contact: Eliana C. Nader, AILA New England Chapter Chair,
enader@magaletta.com

AILA Press Release on International Student Restrictions

American Immigration Lawyers Association New England Chapter denounces a new ICE rule requiring international students enrolled in schools offering on-line instruction only during the pandemic to leave the United States or face risk of deportation.

Contact: Eliana C. Nader, AILA New England Chapter Chair,
enader@magaletta.com

AILANE-POTUS Proclamation 6-22-20-PressRelease

American Immigration Lawyers Association New England Chapter denounces the President’s Proclamation restricting entry of skilled temporary workers, managers and executives, exchange visitors

Contact: Eliana C. Nader, AILA New England Chapter Chair
enader@magaletta.com

AILANE-DACA – Press Release

Contact: Eliana C. Nader, AILA New England Chapter Chair
enader@magaletta.com