You can register for this event quickly and securely online by adding this item to your cart before the deadline and paying by credit card. We encourage you to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration and register by May 17, 2023.

Once you register online, the registration system will auto-generate a receipt to your paid registration.

Paralegals
All paralegals must first create a paralegal account on AILA.org and complete the AILA member paralegal verification process in order to register for AILA products and services. Non-member paralegals are not eligible to register. Paralegals cannot register for AILA conferences until the verification process is complete.

Tuition Assistance
Full and partial tuition assistance will be offered for AILA National Conferences and Seminars based on need and availability. Please complete the tuition assistance application for consideration.

All Registrations Are Subject to Approval: Attendance for this AILA conferences is solely restricted to AILA members and AILA members’ paralegals. Non-attorney attendance is limited to the employees of AILA members in good standing, to HR professionals who have an AILA member reference, employees of accredited educational institutions providing support to international student and scholar services at their employing institutions, and accredited representatives under 8 CFR §292.2. AILA will reject conference registrations from persons who provide representation without authorization in violation of 8 CFR §292.1, such as for-profit "immigration consultants" and "notarios."

Webcast Option
The webcast option for participation in the conference will be available to those choosing not to attend in person, and those who cannot abide by the Assumption of Risk & Agreement terms above. Those participating by webcast are responsible for providing their own computer and other equipment used to access the conference, and to pay for connectivity. Webcast participants also assume the risk of computer and Internet malfunctions and connection problems.

If you have any questions, please email conferences@aila.org.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Information and Protocols

AILA no longer requires proof of vaccination status to attend the AILA in-person conferences, meetings, or events. Mask-wearing is optional, at the discretion of each attendee. Please act responsibly and with consideration for the health and safety of others. For more information, please read the full protocols at: https://www.aila.org/conferences/in-person.

By registering for and attending the conference, you voluntarily agree to the following terms and conditions:

• To assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
• To accept primary responsibility for taking steps to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19.
• To follow all federal/state/local public health and government guidelines on COVID-19 health and safety in effect at the time of the conference, as directed by AILA.
• To fully comply with any health, safety, and other policies instituted by AILA and the venue while attending the conference, including any modifications and/or enhancements of health and safety protocols.
• To pay for all costs and expenses if you contract COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19 prior to or while at the conference, including but not limited to costs related to a mandatory or voluntary quarantine (hotel, food and beverage), medical care, transportation to and from a medical facility or hospital, and changes in travel plans.
• Hotel, food & beverage, and conference services may be modified or curtailed at any time if necessary or appropriate to meet COVID-19 health and safety practices, mandates, or recommendations, as determined by AILA or the venue.
• These COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols are subject to change without prior notice, in AILA’s sole discretion. If you do not abide by these Protocols, including the terms and conditions of attendance in effect at the time of the conference (as determined in AILA’s sole discretion), you will not be permitted to enter the conference and participate in person, or (if the conference has started) you will be refused further admission; and your registration will be transferred to the webcast option (if available). If there is no webcast, your conference registration will be canceled.
• AILA reserves the right to cancel your conference registration (including speakers and exhibitors) at any time and for any reason, and provide you with the applicable refund, in its sole discretion. If cancellation is for your failure to abide by these Protocols, including these terms and conditions of attendance, you will receive no refund.
• Under no circumstances shall AILA, its officers, directors, employees, and contractors be liable to you (or anyone claiming through you) for any injury, damages, claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, or other loss of any kind (including death), arising in any manner from COVID-19 or otherwise arising from your travel to/from, attendance at, or participation in, the conference.
• AILA has no responsibility for any injury, damages, claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, or other loss of any kind (including death) arising in any manner from an event organized by an AILA chapter, affiliate, or other person or entity occurring prior to, during, or after the conference. You assume all risks from attendance at such events.
• You agree that this Assumption of Risk & Agreement does not supersede or limit any applicable law limiting or barring the liability of AILA, its officers, directors, employees, and/or contractors from any claims related to COVID-19.

AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct:
AILA is committed to providing a professional and productive learning environment for all participants and staff. As a result, all participants are expected to follow all stated meeting and event instructions and guidelines in order to maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual respect, and collegiality. AILA members in particular are expected to adhere to the principles set forth in AILA’s civility code. The guidelines herein apply to all AILA in-person, virtual, webcast and online programming including but not limited to AILA conferences, seminars, online courses, and roundtables. All participants must comply with the following guidelines to participate in the meetings and events:

• All participants are expected to maintain a professional and civil discourse throughout AILA’s in-person/virtual meeting and event space. Participants are prohibited from using any defamatory, abusive, profane, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, and/or offensive language during the sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the virtual space.
• All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderators and/or any event staff.
• Disruption of sessions, events or any activity that takes place in-person or in virtual space is prohibited.
• Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services unless preapproved by AILA. AILA reserves the right to remove any such communications that have not been preapproved.
• Participants may not record, transmit, copy, or take screen shots of any sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the event space without prior approval from AILA. Participants who do not comply or are in violation of any of AILA’s meeting guidelines may be denied further access and participation at the discretion of event organizers. AILA is not responsible for reimbursement or refund if you are denied access or participation due to violation of AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct.

Participants can contact conferences@aila.org with any questions or concerns related to AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct.

Registration Approval
All registrations and reservations are subject to approval. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are NOT transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees. Cancellations must be received by the cancellation deadline date in writing to be eligible for the full refund (less $50 processing fee). Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. Any and all liability of AILA with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall AILA be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

Registration Details
I understand that AILA will collect and store the data provided by the conference registrant to be included on the conference attendee list, and to provide me with information on AILA products and services. 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.

Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at the AILA conferences and events constitute an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant's image, voice, and/or electronic communication in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions and video/audio recordings of such events by AILA. Your registration may include technology that monitors your activities throughout the meeting, such as session attendance and booths visited.

ADA Request
AILA will provide ADA assistance if requested. Please e-mail conferences@aila.org with your special needs at the time of conference registration. Assistance may not be available if an adequate notice period is not provided.

Conference Hotel

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
(7.5 miles, 12 minutes from Gaylord)
4600 World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The AILA group rate is $389 for single/double, plus taxes.
Each additional person (18 years and older) is $35 per person, per night. There’s no charge for children under 18 years. The maximum room occupancy is 5.

Overflow Hotels

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
(7.5 miles, 12 minutes from Gaylord)
4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The AILA group rate is $389 for single/double, plus taxes.
Each additional person (18 years and older) is $35 per person, per night. There’s no charge for children under 18 years. The maximum room occupancy is 5.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
(5.5 miles, 11 minutes from Gaylord)
1251 Riverside Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
The AILA group rate is $195 for single/double, plus taxes.
Each additional person (18 years and older) is $25 per person, per night. There’s no charge for children under 18 years. The maximum room occupancy is 4.

To reserve a room at any of the above Disney Resorts, call 1-407-939-4686 and refer to the American Immigration Lawyers Group Rate. Disney Reservation is open Monday–Friday 8:30 am–6:00 pm (ET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 am–5:00 pm (ET).  You can also reserve online.

You will need all room occupant names and ages when making a reservation at one of the Disney Resorts. If you have children under 18 years staying with you, please do not include them in the total guest count until you get to the section for entering names and ages. If you include them in the guest count initially, you will be charged $35 for the additional persons. For further details on booking your stay with children, please review the instructions.

Disney Resort benefits are included in the group rate. Once a reservation with a Disney Resort of your choice has been made, create your profile at www.waltdisneyworld.com to access other Disney Resort benefits and start planning your trip. You can also download a mobile app “My Disney Experience”. Discounted Disney Park tickets are available online or by calling 1-407-939-4686.

Hotel Cut-off Date: May 17, 2023

One night’s deposit of room and tax is required at the time of the reservation at all AILA hotels. The deposit is fully refundable if cancelled 72 hours prior to the arrival date at the Gaylord Palms Resort and 5 days prior to the arrival date at the Disney Resorts. Hotel reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rooms at the AILA rate will sell out before the deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible. AILA will not be able to get additional rooms at the AILA rate after the AILA block of rooms fills up. The specially discounted AILA group rate has been contracted for room nights reserved from June 18–24, 2023, only. The AILA group rate is not guaranteed for any other dates and will be based on availability.

Please be aware of unofficial or scam solicitations for AILA housing reservations and/or other services related to any of the AILA Conferences. AILA will never call you to secure your AILA hotel reservation. AILA reservations can only be secured via the official hotel group reservation links or the hotel phone numbers listed above.

Airline Information

Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Immigration Lawyers Association.

You may book your discounted flights online. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1-800-328-1111, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–6:30 pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM2FU.
Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.

Discounts are applicable for travel on or between June 12, 2023, and June 30, 2023. 

United Airlines
AILA is pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to 2023 AILA Annual Conference.

You can make flight reservations online and use discount code ZN4Z770324. MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings Discount Code.

You may also call the United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday–Friday at 1-800-426-1122 for booking assistance. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

Discounts are applicable for travel on or between June 14, 2023 and June 28, 2023.

Car Rental Information

Avis/Budget

AILA members receive up to 30% off car rentals, complimentary upgrades, or a free weekend day with Avis and Budget. Travel better, save time, and receive exclusive offers heading to the AILA Annual Conference! Visit Avis/Budget on aila.org or call 1-800-331-1212 to make a reservation using code AWD#B155118.

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If you have any questions, please email conferences@aila.org.

In-person and webcast cancellations received by May 17, 2023, entitle registrants to a full refund (less $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests will not be accepted after May 17, 2023, but the conference materials will be made available to all registrants in their AILA Digital Libraries. Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. All cancellations must be submitted by email to conferences@aila.org.

Notice: All registrations and reservations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are not transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees. Any and all liability of AILA with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the date, location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall AILA be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.