This six-week training will explore the process of gaining permanent residence through a family relationship. We will identify which individuals are eligible to immigrate 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 […]
This is the third webinar of the four-part series, “Overview of U Nonimmigrant Status.” In week three, we will focus on eligibility for U Status as a derivative family member. We will also discuss challenges and strategies in consular processing for derivative family members who are outside the United States as well as travel options […]
Cancellation of removal under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is a generous though often overlooked form of relief for abused noncitizens faced with removal proceedings. VAWA cancellation often benefits abused spouses and sons and daughters even when VAWA self-petitioning and adjustment is no longer possible due to missed deadlines and “age-outs.” This webinar will […]
This is the last webinar of the four-part series, “Overview of U Nonimmigrant Status.” In week four, we will discuss the law and procedure relating to adjustment of status for U principals and derivatives. Presenters will discuss renewed scrutiny of previously waived grounds of inadmissibility and the importance of supporting applications with positive discretionary evidence. […]