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Legal Research
The Legal Research section is organized into four key sections, each offering access to a wide range of immigration-specific legal research tools. These include primary sources, secondary materials, and annotated citations. Discover the resources available and how to use them in the steps outlined below.
Immigration Law Library
Resource for immigration-specific legal information. Powered by a chat-based GPT agent and the largest centralized immigration dataset. The output will display follow-up questions you can ask and a list of primary and secondary resources.
Click Select Category to choose from a broad range of resources.
Save your conversation and research notes by clicking the Download
() icon to download as text or Word document.
Caselaw (Beta)
Access a wide selection of case law across various legal fields to support your case strategies and arguments. Access to over 9 million legal decisions and 2000+ Courts including Federal Courts, State Courts and Territory Courts.
Notes:
Related resources are listed at the end of the results for further reference
We recommend applying filters before running your query to ensure more relevant and targeted results. Filters such as jurisdiction (District of Massachusetts or any relevant district) and date range can significantly narrow your search and save time.
Statuses and Regulations (Beta): Reference critical statuses and regulations that span across all US jurisdictions. Select a state and whether Federal Laws should be included.
Ethics (Beta): Consult state ethics options and resources to guide ethical considerations across various legal practices.
Statuses and Regulations (Beta)
Reference critical statuses and regulations that span across all U.S. jurisdictions. Users can filter by state and consult Federal laws.
Ethics (Beta)
Consult state ethics opinions and resources to guide ethical considerations across various legal practices.
Review Citations
To view the citation PDF, click the number icon [1].
Note: If your AILA membership isn’t linked, you won’t be able to access AILA articles. Please refer to the AILA Membership section to link your account to the platform.
How you can use it:
Prompts for Immigration Law Library | Prompts for Caselaw | Prompts for Statuses and Regulations | Prompts for Ethics |
Explain The American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21) | Detention during removal proceedings | Grounds of inadmissibility and waivers | Practical guidance on avoiding conflicts in California |
Explain the employment-based section of the Visa Bulletin | Asylum eligibility | Procedures at ports of entry | Representing vulnerable clients in Texas |
Write an email explaining CAP Gap | Immigration detention Massachusetts | I-9 compliance and employer sanctions | Address ethical dilemmas in New York |
Create a list of questions to determine if someone is eligible for an L-1A blanket upgrade | Try party names (John Doe) or agency name (USCIS, ICE) | LCA Public Access File (PAF) | Rules of professional conduct in Florida |
PrivateGPT
PrivateGPT is a chat product designed specifically for lawyers and should not be confused with a legal research tool. PrivateGPT keeps client data from being exposed to public models. Users can ask any question or query that is connected to the most up-to-date GPT-4 LLM.
How you can use it:
Prompt Write a short email communication about the importance of the I-94 record | Output Subject: Understanding the Importance of Your I-94 Record
Dear [Recipient's Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to highlight the significance of the I-94 record, a critical document for anyone traveling to the United States. This document serves multiple pivotal roles and understanding its importance can help ensure a smooth and trouble-free stay.
The I-94 record is essentially your arrival and departure record issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when you enter the United States.
Here’s why it is so crucial: Proof of Lawful Entry: The I-94 record is your official proof of lawful entry into the U.S. It indicates your visa status, the date you arrived, and the duration of your permitted stay (...) |
Prompt Please draft a USCIS cover letter for a K-1 visa. Key facts to include: - Sarah (U.S. citizen) and Omar (beneficiary, Moroccan national). They met in 2022 during a yoga retreat in Marrakech. They maintained daily communication after the trip via WhatsApp and FaceTime and visited each other four times: Sarah traveled to Morocco twice, and Omar visited the U.S. on a B-2 visa in 2023. They got engaged in September 2024 during a trip to the Atlas Mountains. - Supporting evidence includes travel receipts, photographs, call logs, written correspondence, and letters of intent to marry.
Please use a sincere, professional tone that aligns with USCIS expectations. | USCIS
ATTN: I-129F 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067
Re: I-129F Petition for K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Petitioner: Sarah [Last Name] Beneficiary: Omar [Last Name]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to submit the I-129F Petition for a K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa on behalf of my client, Sarah [Last Name], a U.S. citizen, for her fiancé, Omar [Last Name], a Moroccan national. This petition is filed to facilitate Omar's entry into the United States to marry Sarah within the 90-day period as stipulated under INA 101(a)(15)(K).
Sarah and Omar met in 2022 during a yoga retreat in Marrakech, Morocco. Since their initial meeting, they have maintained daily communication through WhatsApp and FaceTime, demonstrating their ongoing commitment and genuine relationship. They have visited each other on four occasions: Sarah traveled to Morocco twice, and Omar visited the United States on a B-2 visa in 2023. Their engagement took place in September 2024 during a memorable trip to the Atlas Mountains.
Enclosed with this petition, you will find the following supporting evidence to substantiate the bona fide nature of their relationship and their intent to marry:
- Copies of travel receipts and itineraries from their visits to each other. - Photographs of the couple together, labeled with dates and locations. - Call logs and written correspondence, including emails and messages exchanged via WhatsApp and FaceTime. - Letters of intent to marry from both Sarah and Omar, affirming their commitment to each other.
Additionally, we have included the necessary forms and documentation as required for the I-129F petition:
- Completed and signed Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). - Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney. - Proof of Sarah's U.S. citizenship, including a copy of her U.S. passport. - Evidence of their in-person meetings within the past two years (...) |
Document Q&A
The Document Q&A tool allows users to upload their own files, including prior cases, supporting documents, or reference materials and query them to quickly extract key facts, legal arguments, or insights. This feature is especially useful for reviewing complex filings allowing you to easily revisit and reference important information from your own casework.
New Documents
To start using the Document Q&A tool, follow these steps to upload a new document:
From the dashboard, click on Document Q&A
Click Upload Files and choose your documents
Click “Upload File” to complete the upload
Once the file is processed, click into the What would you like to ask? Field
Type your query (e.g., “Give me some counterarguments or defenses to make?”) and press Enter or click the envelope icon to submit
Existing Documents
To use documents saved in your Personal Library, follow these steps:
Click Select Categories or Files to view and select documents saved in your Personal Library and select one, multiple, or all of the documents you want to consult.
Click Save
Type your query and press Enter or click the envelope icon to submit
Notes:
After asking a question, you can continue the conversation by asking follow-up questions within the same session. You can upload additional documents at any time by clicking Upload Files
Use Quick Prompts or Prompt Library to browse and select from the existing prompts available in the Prompt Library
The supported file formats include PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx), CSV (.csv), and plain text files (.txt).Please note that JPEG files are not supported for querying.
Current Prompt Samples:
RFE Analysis Quick Prompt |
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FOIA Analysis Quick Prompt |
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Summarize
Summarize documents of any length and in any language. Use filters to customize the level of detail in your summary.
Step 1 of 2: Upload your documents
There are three ways to upload content:
Click Upload or drag and drop a file from your computer, then click Upload
If the document is already in the system, select From Personal Library, then click Upload
Copy and paste the text, then click Upload
Step 2 of 2
Review the summary options and select Advanced to customize the number of pages in the summary.
Notes:
Documents in a foreign language will be automatically translated to English.
The option to divide the summary into multiple sections is only available in Concise or Detailed mode. The default size limit is 50MB.
To manage your file, click View to preview, Download to save a copy, or Delete to remove it.
Translate
Translate any document of any language and length.
Note: Accepted file types include PDF, DOCX, CSV, XLS, and XLSX, with a maximum file size of 50 MB.
Upload your file(s). There are three ways to upload the information:
Select Click to Upload or drag and drop a document from your computer > Upload
If the document is already in the system, click Select from Personal Library > Upload
Copy/paste the text > Upload
2. Select the type of translation you would like to perform
AI Translation: Select the language you would like to translate the document to and click Translate.
Certified Translation via Third-Party provider: Select the language you would like to translate the document to and click Translate/Submit to request a quote.
Note: Translation quotes generally take a few minutes. The certified translations take 24-48 hours.
Once the translation is ready, click View to preview, Download to save a copy, or Delete to remove it.
Drafts
Refer to the Drafts Process Guide for more information on creating letter drafts.
Library
There are four types of libraries available:
Personal Library: Documents private to the user
Firm Library: Documents shared with the entire firm
Law Library: Visalaw.AI curated data set
Prompt Library: Predetermined prompts created by the Visalaw.AI team
For more details on creating a prompt, please see the Prompt Creation Guide.
Important: All materials uploaded to or created within the user’s library are considered confidential and are not accessible to other users, attorneys, or third parties outside the user’s organization. Absent explicit user authorization, no library content is shared, disclosed, or made available across accounts. Additionally, the information stored in the library will not be used to train AI models. The platform is designed to uphold attorney-client confidentiality and protect proprietary information in compliance with applicable privacy and professional responsibility standards.
General Settings
Edit your contact information and preferences.
Section | Options |
Profile | Update your name, email address, phone number and photo, set up two-factor authentication and update AILA Credentials |
Organization | Update the name of the organization and invite members |
Subscriptions | Manage your payment information |
Drafts | Activate the Draft tool and purchase credits to create drafts |
Verify your AILA Membership
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From the Dashboard
Click on Settings
Under profile, click on AILA
In the AILA Membership Email field, enter the email linked to your AILA.org membership, then click Verify to complete the verification
In the AILALink Email field, enter the email used to access AILALink resources, then click Verify to complete the verification
Note: You must verify both your AILA Membership Email and AILALink Email to access all resources, as some are available only through your membership email, while others require your AILALink email.
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