Overview

This seminar offers you a cost-effective and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues that matter most. Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive experience in the subject matter being presented.

From the convenience of your home or office, you can dial in and listen to the discussion. There is time at the end of the Web Seminar devoted to a Q&A session. Questions for consideration can be emailed to the faculty in advance of the Web Seminar.

The "Freedom of Information Act Update" Web Seminar takes place Thursday, September 4, at the times noted below:

2:00 pm-3:30 pm eastern time

1:00 pm-2:30 pm central time

12:00 pm-1:30 pm mountain time

11:00 am-12:30 pm pacific time

Please check your own local time zone to determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.

Program

The discussion will cover a variety of topics, including the following:

* Intro to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
* Recent Positive Changes in the FOIA
o Recovery of Attorney's Fees
o Sanctions for Agency Delay
o Improved Administration
* How to Expedite a FOIA Request When Your Case Is in Proceedings
* How to File a Mandamus Lawsuit When the USCIS Delays Responding to FOIA Requests
* When Can the Government Withhold Documents from the Requestor?
* Recent Litigation


Faculty

Margaret D. Stock (dl), Anchorage, AK
Amy L. Peck, Omaha, NE

John Patrick Pratt, Miami, FL
John P. Pratt is an associate attorney with Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, P.A., in Miami. He received his B.A. in Philosophy from The Florida State University with honors, and graduated from Tulane University School of Law, receiving his J.D. The Florida Bar certified Mr. Pratt as a specialist in immigration and nationality law. He focuses on business immigration, naturalization, removal defense, and federal court litigation.

(dl) = discussion leader

* = invited, not yet confirmed


Registration

AILA Members: $119

Non-AILA Members: $155

Two convenient ways to register!
Interested individuals can register securely online using their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card. Please note that if you use the online registration, you do not need to download the registration form and send it in.

You can also download and complete the registration form. Please fax the completed form with payment information to the AILA National Office at 202-783-7853.

Registration fee includes toll-free number for callers in the U.S. Callers outside the U.S. should contact teleconferences@aila.org for information about how to connect to the call and additional direct dial charges that apply.

Registration Deadline: : The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 3, at 11:59 pm eastern time.

Cancellations: No refunds will be given after the session has started.

Confirmations: Registrants will receive confirmation of their participation via email the day before the session starts. No additional notices will be provided.

Technological Requirements: This is a special Web Seminar. Prior to the date of the online meeting, you should test your browser to make sure it is compatible for the web seminar. Direct your browser to www.eomeetingcenter.com and click the "Browser Test" link on the left hand side. If your browser fails the test, please be sure to follow the on-line instructions to install the proper software. This will not harm your computer.