An absence from the U.S. can affect one’s ability to naturalize in a myriad of ways. We will discuss the different ways in which an absence from the U.S. can affect a client’s naturalization application, including the effect upon his or her...

This recording provides a review of San Francisco’s rapid response program, including a discussion of lessons learned and best practices. Topics include: Considerations when assessing whether a rapid response network is needed, and if so, what...

This webinar is intended for those already familiar with basic bond practice or have participated in an introductory bond webinar. This webinar will provide an overview of the mandatory detention provisions and discuss legal challenges to overcome a...

This webinar is geared to those new to bond practice and organizations hoping to support families prepare for bond proceedings. In this webinar, we will provide an introductory review of immigration detention and custody determinations, which will...

This webinar will explore how to use common clean slate relief to help erase or mitigate the impact of a criminal conviction. We will also discuss how new laws like Proposition 64 and California Penal Code 1203.43, 18.5(a) and (b), and 1473.7 can...

We will review the role of parole in immigration law and its potential benefits, particularly regarding any post-election changes. This webinar covers three main types of parole: advance parole, humanitarian parole, especially as it relates to its...

Join national experts and co-authors of the ILRC’s U Visa Guide to learn the requirements for a U visa, process for applying, and practice tips for working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.

This webinar will provide updates on changes to SIJS practice, including the visa backlog, centralization, new policy guidance, and more. It will also provide strategies for success in this evolving context.

Join national experts, longtime practitioners, and co-authors of the ILRC’s VAWA Manual to learn the requirements for self-petitioning for immigration status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the process for applying, and practice tips for...

This webinar covers various issues involving good moral character that frequently arise in naturalization cases. We will discuss discretionary and statutory bars to proving good moral character and the balance test that CIS must employ when deciding...