This year, the Latin American Immigration Association (LAIA) proudly celebrates 10 years of empowering individuals and strengthening immigrant communities across the United States. Since its founding in 2015 by Greg McKewen, LAIA has trained thousands of professionals to ethically assist with immigration document preparation—without crossing into legal practice.

From humble beginnings to a nationwide network of trained document preparers, LAIA’s journey is a powerful example of how education, community, and compliance can come together to create lasting impact.

10 Years of Growth: A Look at the Numbers

Over the past decade, LAIA has built a legacy of leadership and integrity:

• 🎓 4,500+ graduates of the LIVE 3-Day Essentials of Family-Based Immigration Document Preparation training

• 💻 10,000+ attendees of LAIA’s free and low-cost “How To” webinars

• 🤝 1,000+ members in the LAIA community network

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3,000,000+ individuals helped by LAIA-trained document preparers

LAIA students now represent 46 U.S. states and trace their roots to over 40 countries—a powerful testament to the organization’s mission of Unity. Diversity. Advocacy.

A Mission Rooted in Compliance and Care

At the heart of LAIA’s work is a commitment to ethical immigration support. LAIA does not provide legal advice or legal services. Instead, the organization teaches people how to:

• Translate documents and help clients complete forms

• Prepare and organize USCIS submission packages

• Understand state regulations and federal compliance guidelines

• Refer clients to licensed attorneys when legal help is needed

Every training follows strict standards under California Business and Professions Code Sections 22440–22449, ensuring students avoid the unauthorized practice of law while still delivering meaningful help to those who need it most.

Changing Lives—One Form at a Time

Behind every statistic is a story. Stories of mothers reunited with children, workers gaining stability, and families building new futures in the U.S.—thanks to trained individuals who chose to serve their communities legally and compassionately.

Whether you’re a bilingual professional, notary public, tax preparer, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, LAIA’s training programs offer the tools and support to start or grow a compliant immigration document preparation business.

“It’s about giving people a way to help—without breaking the law,” says Greg McKewen, LAIA’s Founder and Executive Director. “We believe everyone deserves access to ethical support and clear information, and that’s exactly what we train our students to provide.”

Be Part of the Movement

As LAIA celebrates a decade of impact, the message is clear: there is more work to do, and more lives to support. If you’re ready to join a community dedicated to responsible service, now is the perfect time.