This is the first webinar in the two-part series, “U Visa Certification Advocacy: Creating Policies and Laws to Protect Immigrant Victims of Crime.” The first webinar of this two-part training will focus on introducing the importance of obtaining U visa certifications and the ramifications that arise when certification is refused in certain localities. It will […]

This is the first webinar in the four-part series, “Understanding and Preparing Waivers.” In this first webinar, the presenters will review the most common grounds of inadmissibility and the waivers available. Presenters will go into some depth on both the eligibility requirements for all possible waivers and some of the subtleties practitioners can encounter. This […]

This is the second webinar in the two-part series, “U Visa Certification Advocacy: Creating Policies and Laws to Protect Immigrant Victims of Crime.” The second webinar of the two-part training will go into detail on what good bills and policies on U visa certification should include. It will explain why certain provisions are vital to […]

This webinar will provide immigration practitioners with an overview of the current prosecutorial discretion landscape, including the status of litigation challenging DHS’s enforcement priorities. We will discuss how that litigation affects DHS’s exercise of discretion and strategies to continue advocating for prosecutorial discretion during various stages of a case. MCLE: 1.5 CA & TX * TX […]

This is the second webinar in the four-part series, “Understanding and Preparing Waivers.” This webinar will explore the legal standard of "extreme hardship," whose meaning derives from case law and is central to many of the inadmissibility waivers. Presenters will discuss the current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guidance on extreme hardship and how that […]

This webinar is targeted to intermediate and advanced VAWA practitioners. We will cover changes in the USCIS policy manual and practice this year which are related to VAWA self-petitioners, including clarifications of old policies as well as new USCIS interpretations. Updates discussed will include those related to abused spouses and stepchildren, good moral character, pending […]

In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression. This workshop is a free, 1.5-hour, interactive training to teach people on how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism and discrimination. […]

This webinar will discuss the I-929 process for U visa principals to include qualifying family members when they adjust status. The presenters will cover eligibility requirements, current trends, and practice tips. MCLE: 1.5 CA & TX * TX nonprofit staff and public defender offices can access ILRC webinars for free using the following coupon code: 2022TEXASWEB […]

Effective community outreach is important for building trust with immigrant populations, informing them about community resources and vital information, and ultimately for connecting them to services. Social media is an important tool that many immigrant service organizations use to amplify their outreach efforts and expand their community presence. Join CLINIC staff and legal immigration practitioners […]

This webinar will provide an overview of the three- and ten-year unlawful presence bars under INA § 212(a)(9)(B). We will also review available waivers for unlawful presence, including the differences between the I-601 and I-601A waivers and the process and requirements for each. We will focus on the latest policy developments and practice pointers, including […]

This is the third webinar in the four-part series, “Understanding and Preparing Waivers.” This webinar will focus on preparing the declarations of the qualifying relative and the waiver applicant and obtaining the documents that support each hardship claim. The presenters will provide practical advice on how to identify other potential supporting documents; locate and use […]

Join the American Immigration Council for a webinar on recent administrative changes relating to immigrant workers in STEM fields alongside administration officials and industry experts. These efforts are part of a series of new federal actions to assist American businesses in hiring and retaining talented immigrants in STEM fields. For more information and to register...

The Tahirih Justice Center and Oxfam America recently released a new report: Surviving Deterrence: How US Asylum Deterrence Policies Normalize Gender-Based Violence. You're invited to join this virtual panel event to learn more about the report as three expert panelists discuss the research findings and policy recommendations, and provide a critical view from the ground. […]

You are invited to this webinar to help expand your immigrant advocacy toolbox. This training will cover a very important advocacy skill: appellate writing in the immigration context. We are thrilled to have Tahirih Senior Litigation Counsel, Richard Calderone, and Litigation Counsel Rachel Sheridan share tips and best practices for appellate writing in an immigration […]

This is the last webinar in the four-part series, “Understanding and Preparing Waivers.” This webinar will cover the I-601A provisional waiver program. The presenters will also cover how to present your client's waiver application to USCIS in a persuasive and organized manner. They will discuss how to prepare an effective cover letter, identify the documentation […]