Currently U.S. immigration law harshly discriminates against LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and HIV+ individuals. This training will address immigration options that are available to LGBT and HIV+ people, including sexual orientation and HIV-based asylum claims. The training will also include a discussion of the Uniting American Families Act, a bill pending in Congress that would allow U.S. citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners for permanent resident status as well as a discussion of the elimination of the statutory ground of inadmissibility for HIV/AIDS and the advocacy to remove the regulatory bar. The training will be conducted by staff attorneys with Immigration Equality.

Attendance at trainings is limited to staff of NYIC member agencies and the staff of government agencies, BIA-recognized agencies, and 501(c) nonprofit organizations that provide legal services under the direct supervision of an immigration attorney.

A fee will be charged for this training.
In case of economic hardship, fee waiver or reduction may be available upon request.

Please download the attached registration form and fax or email to Jonathan Vidal at 212-627-9314.

Space is limited 40 people. Registration and payment in advance are required!