One of the secrets to running a successful immigration legal services program is prioritizing efficiency and organization. This allows your program to keep up with unexpected challenges, while helping as many people as possible. Let CLINIC help you prepare! Over four weeks, this introductory-level course covers the basic components of effective case management techniques and […]
The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) invites you to a webinar presentation for practitioners working on the state court order necessary for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). As advocates helping youth navigate the legal immigration process, it is important to have knowledge of all the forms of immigration relief available to them, including SIJS. […]
You are invited to join this webinar on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) 2021 "Protected Areas" policy. The policy replaces previous “sensitive locations” policies–including ICE’s 2011 policy and CBP’s 2013 policy–and marks an important development in ensuring that immigrant families are not deterred from accessing critical services or carrying out essential tasks–such as going […]
This six-week training will explore the process of gaining permanent residence through a family relationship. We will explain which individuals are eligible based on family relationships and how each step of the process works. Throughout the course, participants will review both the law and procedure for immigrating through a family relationship, including examination and critique […]
On March 6, 2021, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott announced the creation of ‘Operation Lone Star,’ his self-proclaimed “catch and jail” border security initiative. This program deploys Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard troops to the border region to arrest and jail migrants in unprecedented numbers, on misdemeanor charges (mostly trespassing), and jails them […]
Join The Alliance's 5th Annual Refugee Mental Health and Wellness Conference. The conference brings together refugee leaders, social service providers, mental health clinicians, students, and refugee advocates from across the world. This year, the theme is Recovery, Resilience, & Renewal: Hope and Healing in Challenging Times. The conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and opportunities for […]
The ABA Commission on Immigration and ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy are co-hosting a half-day training designed to educate pro bono attorneys and new immigration practitioners. This complimentary training provides an overview of working with children and families in immigration cases in three informative panels. First, panelists will discuss key forms of legal relief when […]
This is the first webinar in the four-part series, “Selected Issues in U Nonimmigrant Status.” In week one, students will focus on U status eligibility issues related to qualifying crimes, definition of victim, proving physical and mental harm, and obtaining law enforcement certifications. Presenters will also discuss considerations for clients awaiting adjudication including the bona […]