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During this webinar, we discuss how to represent clients with current and past removal issues, when and how to file the various motions that may apply (motions to reopen, continue, substitute counsel, or change venue), the bases for a stay of removal or how to request one, how to identify and address past removal issues, including expedited removals, and more.
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Join The VAWA Manual authors, Evangeline Abriel, Ann Block, and Sally Kinoshita, as they discuss the eligibility requirements, application process, and latest practice tips for assisting VAWA self-petitioners in obtaining legal permanent residency through adjustment of status.
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2012 marked a record number of deportations in U.S. history due to increased collaboration between local law enforcement and the federal government. This webinar will examine the legal authority and limits of immigration enforcement in the context of local law enforcement cooperation with ICE through immigration detainers (also called ICE holds) and ICE’s Fugitive Operations Teams.
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This webinar is intended for legal service providers who are new to the area of family-based immigration and will focus on the basics of the family visa petition.
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Learn about the latest issues in public charge inadmissibility and access to public benefits for non-citizens. This webinar will include an update on a recent regulatory proposal regarding public charge inadmissibility by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. We will also cover how to prepare immigrant visa applications to avoid public charge findings and I-601A revocations in light of changes to the FAM, as well as other recent developments.
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CLE certificates will only be issued if you attend the entire duration of the webinar (e.g. 90 minutes) and login to the video portion of the webinar via the Internet. Simply dialing in to the webinar via telephone line and listening without logging in to the video portion (via Internet) does not qualify. We cannot issue a CLE certificate unless you provide us with your state bar license number.
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This webinar, hosted on November 30, 2018 by ASISTA and ILRC, is intended only for advocates and attorneys who work advancing the rights of immigrants, and is not for media attribution. Panelists discuss the implementation of the updated NTA guidance for humanitarian cases like VAWA self-petitions, U visas, T visas, SIJS, I-730, and related adjustment applications. Panelists also provide practice tips for navigating the risks for clients and advocacy suggestions.
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Learn about the latest issues in public charge inadmissibility and access to public benefits for non-citizens. This webinar will include an update on a recent regulatory proposal regarding public charge inadmissibility by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. We will also cover how to prepare immigrant visa applications to avoid public charge findings and I-601A revocations in light of changes to the FAM, as well as other recent developments.
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This webinar will discuss obtaining T visas for youth clients. Many immigrant youth are survivors of human trafficking and are eligible for T visas, but are unable to access this crucial but underutilized form of relief. We will explore the requirements for T visa eligibility, give an overview of the application process, and provide advocates with strategies on how to properly screen clients, with a special focus on how trafficking flags present themselves in youth cases.
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Publication Date
05/03/2023
An immigrant legal defense fund pays legal service providers to represent community members facing deportation in immigration court. This resource provides a general overview of immigrant legal defense funds (ILDFs) at the municipal level in Texas, including why they are needed, the goals and components of a strong ILDF, and examples of these funds from across the state.
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Publication Date
02/22/2024
Many undocumented immigrants are now eligible for Medi-Cal. Starting January 1, 2024, full-scope Medi-Cal is available to all income-eligible Californians, regardless of immigration status or age.
This bilingual, two-sided flyer is meant to provide a quick overview of eligibility and key notes regarding the healthcare benefit. Included are also links for identifying registration directories as well as a national directory for free or low-cost immigration legal services.
This bilingual, two-sided flyer is meant to provide a quick overview of eligibility and key notes regarding the healthcare benefit. Included are also links for identifying registration directories as well as a national directory for free or low-cost immigration legal services.
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Level: IntermediateThis webinar will cover the requirements for obtaining non-LPR cancellation of removal, focusing on how to meet the exceptional and extremely unusual hardship standard. Using examples, this webinar will discuss common types of hardship presented in non-LPR cancellation cases and provide practice tips for meeting the stringent hardship standard.Presenters
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Publication Date
02/21/2024
In California, there are several state and local programs that help California families, including immigrants, meet their basic needs. These programs often play an important role by extending benefits to immigrants who are not eligible for federal benefit programs. This resource gives an overview of some of the public benefits that are available to immigrants in California to access education, healthcare, food assistance, and other important necessities.
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A Guide for Immigration Advocates is a practical and essential tool for beginning immigration attorneys, immigration law firms employing paralegals, DOJ accredited representatives, and nonprofit community-based organizations. The Guide is unique among immigration law manuals because it provides a comprehensive detailed overview of the law that is both practical and easy to use. More than a compilation of immigration law topic articles, it’s a how-to manual containing clearly worded explanations of each subject and includes sample applications, charts, and examples to illustrate the concepts. This invaluable resource also provides practical advice on working with your clients to elicit the information you need to assist them efficiently and accurately.
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During this advanced webinar, we will review some of the more complicated issues that arise when handling acquisition and derivation of citizenship claims. Using examples and our easy-to-read charts, we will explain step-by-step how to analyze some of the difficult legal requirements in determining eligibility for acquisition and derivation of citizenship, including legitimation issues, custody definitions, and parents’ separation.
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This webinar will review the legal requirements for eligibility under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness act (LRIF), which allows many Liberians to apply for permanent residence during the application period from December 19, 2019 to December 20, 2020. The speakers will also address practice tips, the latest guidance on LRIF, and discuss outreach to populations that are impacted.
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This webinar covers the latest developments for representing clients in VAWA self-petitioning, VAWA adjustment of status, or VAWA cancellation cases as well as motions to reopen based on VAWA-eligibility.
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Publication Date
07/24/2024
On May 17, 2024, the ILRC provided comment to USCIS on proposed changes to the forms to apply for a U Visa. This is the second time that ILRC provided comment on proposed changes and USCIS accepted some of our previous comments in the newest version. We reiterated some previous requests in response to the agency’s changes and also requested that USCIS extend grace periods for the old forms to mitigate the harm to applicants who would have had to get new law enforcement certifications on new forms, which USCIS granted.
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This webinar covers advanced VAWA issues, including addressing good moral character bars, inadmissibility grounds, and motions to reopen.
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Publication Date
01/08/2024
ILRC submitted this comment on the many proposed changes to U Visa Forms I-918, I-918A, and I-918B. ILRC commended the agency for many changes, including shortening Forms I-918 and I-918A and removing many questions about rare grounds of inadmissibility. ILRC also provided suggestions for how the agency could further streamline Forms I-918 and I-918A, and raised concerns about the expansion of Form I-918B.
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This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements and process for applying for adjustment of status on behalf of a VAWA self-petitioner.
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This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements and process for applying for adjustment of status on behalf of a VAWA self-petitioner.
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This webinar will cover the latest developments for representing clients in VAWA self-petitioning, VAWA adjustment of status, or VAWA cancellation cases as well as motions to reopen based on VAWA-eligibility.
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One paid registration per individual participant is required for all webinars.
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This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of VAWA self-petitioning, as well as the requirements and process for submitting a VAWA self-petition.
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This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of VAWA self-petitioning as well as the requirements and process for submitting a VAWA self-petition.
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We are pleased to introduce the newest title to our widely distributed collection of practical, expertly written immigration law guides, T Visas: A Critical Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking. This publication guides you through the entire process of representing a human trafficking survivor in their immigration case.
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Publication Date
05/15/2024
Everyone, regardless of immigration status, has a constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech and lawful assembly. Noncitizens, however, are uniquely placed at a disadvantage when exercising those rights if law enforcement intervene and make arrests. Read and share our one-pager in English and Spanish to learn about the top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.
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As changes continue to unfold with the DACA program and many immigrant youth have been left out of the program, it is important that immigrant youth are being screened and informed of all immigration options. Immigration law provides a path for individuals to obtain lawful permanent residence through employment-based (EB) “preference immigrant” categories, but it is often an unfamiliar area for many practicing immigration law. This webinar will focus on screening for EB options, the process for applying for an EB visa, and obtaining a green card. Presenters will also give information on resources available for those who are interested in learning more about the process and partnering with agencies already working in this area of law.