The National Domestic Violence Pro Bono Directory

What will this training cover? This two-day introductory level course covers immigration law and practice pointers for representing immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking in persons and other violent crimes. CLINIC attorneys Julia Alanen and Susan Schreiber will describe the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioning requirements and processing with CIS, VAWA adjustment of status and waivers, U nonimmigrant visas and adjustment requirements, and a brief introduction to trafficking in persons and the T visa. The training method combines a balance of lecture, interactive exercises and the use of mock case files to demonstrate application of the law. An application for Ohio CLE credit is pending.

Who should take this training? The training is intended for the staff of community-based organizations with IRS 501(c) (3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. This course is targeted to immigration legal services providers who are new to serving immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes. We also welcome domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, lawyers and legal workers who are new to immigration law. Note, however, that we will not be covering introductory immigration law concepts and the fundamentals of family-based immigration. If you are registering for this training and have no immigration law background, we strongly suggest that you review the introductory immigration law resources that we will forward to you before the training. These include some written materials and a link to two webinars addressing family-based immigration.

What are the training costs?

$220 per person for CLINIC affiliates; $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
Registration fee includes a copy of the VAWA Manual and additional training materials.

Lodging: A block of rooms will be held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at 4900 Sinclair Road until November 20, at a rate of $69.00 per room (occupancy of 1-4 persons per room). To make a reservation, call 614 846 0300 and ask for the "CLINIC Conference Rate" The hotel will provide free shuttle service to and from the training site, which is about 3.5 miles from the hotel. The hotel also offers free airport shuttle service; call the hotel in advance with your arrival information, or call upon arrival.

Training Site: Parking is available onsite for training participants

Space is limited. Register by November 20. For more information, contact Chris Ozaki at (415) 394-9371. For more information, including a summary agenda, click here: http://www.cliniclegal.org/calendar/2009/oct/14/immigration-legal-remedies-survivors-crimes