Extreme Hardship in Waivers
This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of USCIS guidance on extreme hardship that took effect December 5, 2016. Panelists will review the factors outlined by USCIS as well as the legal standard required for a successful hardship waiver for...
Getting Your Client Released: Introduction to Bond Hearings
In this webinar, we will discuss how to get your client released on bond as well as other considerations when your client is detained. Specifically, we will cover how to determine if your client is bond eligible, when and how to challenge this...
Understanding FOIA & Other Records Requests
This webinar will cover the different types of background checks available for you and your client, including FOIA, FBI, state, and court-specific records requests. We will explain the types of records obtainable from each request and offer tips on...
Dangers and Benefits of Legalized & Medical Marijuana
The majority of states in the U.S. legalize use of marijuana for some purpose. Twenty-nine states permit medical use of marijuana, and seven states – most recently, California, Massachusetts, and Nevada – have passed laws permitting recreational use...
New California Laws Benefiting Noncitizens
In 2016, we will see several new California laws that benefit noncitizens. This webinar will provide a review of key laws that affect immigrants and the criminal justice system. We will discuss Penal Code § 1473.3 (AB 813) which provides a new...
Mastering the Master Calendar
We will take a close look at issues that arise in a master calendar hearing. We will discuss how to contest removal and take pleadings, how to prepare for the master calendar hearing, and practical considerations so you aren’t caught off guard. This...
Emerging Issues in Asylum Law
This webinar will explore emerging topics in asylum. We will discuss any policy changes as a result of the new administration, and hit hot topics such as crime bars to asylum among other issues. This webinar is geared to those already familiar with...
Hardship in Waivers
This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of the new USCIS guidance on extreme hardship that takes effect December 5, 2016. Panelists will review the factors outlined by USCIS as well as the legal standard required for a successful hardship...
How to Vacate a California Criminal Conviction
In many cases vacating a criminal conviction is the only solution for a noncitizen with a criminal record. This year, California passed a new form of post-conviction relief designed especially to help immigrants. See new Penal Code § 1473.7, which...
T Visas: An Untapped Tool
The T Visa provides critical relief to victims of human trafficking and can be particularly helpful now for certain clients given the current U visa and SIJS backlogs. This webinar will provide an overview of the T Visa requirements and process as...