This two-day training will include in-depth coverage of selected topics in family-based immigration including establishing qualifying relationships for family-based petitions; updates and review of the Child Status Protection Act; priority date retention and conversion; updates on inadmissibility issues; applying for residency through adjustment of status and consular processing; administrative motions to reopen and appeals to the AAO; preparing effective waiver applications; and abandonment of residency.

The trainers for this program are CLINIC attorneys Susan Schreiber of Chicago and Jennie Guilfoyle of New York. An application for Illinois CLE credit is pending.

Note that this is not an introductory training and is not geared to new immigration advocates.

Cost:

-$220 per person for CLINIC affiliates and ICIRR staff; $660 office location cap ($50 fee per person for more than 3 attendees from same affiliate)

-$245 per person for staff of 501(c)(3) non-profit programs; $735 office location cap ($50 fee per person for more than 3 attendees from same office)

-$375 per person for private attorneys and their staff

The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. As a requirement of registration, if you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, fax a copy of your IRS 501(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. Payment is by credit card only.

Additional information and a summary agenda are available online at http://cliniclegal.org/calendar/2009/apr/14/selected-topics-family-based-immigration

The deadline for registration is April 6, 2009. Space is limited and we suggest you register early. Registration may close prior to the stated deadline if the number or registrants reaches capacity. If that happens, the website will not accept your credit card payment. There is a $35 cancellation fee. For more information, contact Chris Ozaki at (415) 394-9371.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Payment of registration fees by credit card only.