CILA is excited to share a big update that we made to our website! We launched a new and free membership system () which allows advocates to access more of …
Become a CILA Member – Gain access to more CILA resources, all for free! Read More »
It’s that time of year when backpacks and school supplies are in need for children and youth headed into the school year. Help children have the tools they need to …
Support Local Organizations and Children in Your Community Getting Ready for School Read More »
As if the immigration process was not difficult enough, imagine going through it while you are not feeling well physically or mentally. Unfortunately, that is the reality for some immigrant …
Resources to Help Advocates Working with Immigrant Youth Navigate Medical Care Read More »
CILA is pleased to share that we have posted a recording of a recent presentation to CILA’s Online Library. The presentation will help advocates learn about available resources and services …
New Texas Office for Refugees (TXOR) Presentation on Asylee Benefits Read More »
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Cast your ballot in the 2021 Texas State Bar Rules Vote! For those of you barred in Texas, you have probably seen a few emails about the proposed new state …
The ABA’s Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is located in Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston legal community, CILA wants to uplift the work of several local organizations looking …
High Need for Pro Bono Attorneys in Houston, Texas Read More »
As a first step to obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile status for a child client, immigration attorneys must present their case in state court. Often, foreign language documents are used as …
We have heard from many of you with questions about what to do when your client is unable to obtain service for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship (SAPCR) because …
When and How to Use Service of Citation by Publication in Texas SIJS Cases Read More »
