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Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2018: Effective Advocacy and Best Practices

Topics:
  • Legal Skills

Attorneys and other advocates who represent children in immigration matters will learn about recent developments in law and policy with regard to important protections available to immigrant children, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and asylum. Experienced faculty will examine problem-solving strategies for addressing common issues that arise in children's cases.

What You Will Learn
• Important factors in establishing eligibility for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
• Elements for building a successful asylum case on behalf of a child
• Current administration policies that impact clients and their families

This program will offer more advanced strategies for anyone currently representing immigrant children, as well as provide a foundation for those newer to the practice area.