This two-day training on July 15-16 will include in-depth coverage of selected topics in family-based immigration including establishing qualifying relationships for family-based petitions; updates and review of the Child Status Protection Act; priority date retention and conversion; applying for residency through adjustment of status and consular processing; administrative motions to reopen and appeals to the AAO; and updates on inadmissibility issues and the affidavit of support. A summary agenda is available online when registering. On July 17, interested participants may tour the National Benefits and National Records Center and hear presentations by supervisory staff about center operations. You may also register for the training without participating in the tours of the NBC and NRC on July 17.

The trainers for this program are CLINIC attorneys Susan Schreiber and Kristina Karpinski.

The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. If you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, you must fax a copy of you IRS 501(c)(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. Payment is by credit card only.

Cost:

-$220 per person for CLINIC affiliates and ICIRR members; $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

-$30 transportation fee for all visiting the NBC and NRC

Note that this is not an introductory training and is not geared to new immigration advocates. Please review the agenda before registering; the training is conducted at a level that assumes that participants have a basic understanding of family-based immigration law and procedure.

Space is limited to 50 participants. The deadline for registration is July 7, 2009 or sooner if registration is filled. For registration information call: Chris Ozaki 415-394-9371 Additional info and agenda available online.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE