Representing Children in Immigration Matters 2020: Effective Advocacy and Best Practices

  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Practising Law Institute
Topics:
  • Immigration

Why You Should Attend
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
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): problem-solving and special issues
• Elements for building a successful asylum case on behalf of a child
• Navigating removal proceedings while relief is pending

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