This intensive 2-day training reviews common and complex issues, update, and changes in immigration law. Presentations by MIRA, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Western MA Legal Services will cover:

• Applying for Citizenship
• Know Your Rights
• BIA Accreditation
• Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
• Relief from Deportation
• Special Categories
• Comprehensive Immigration Reform: The Road to 279

This training is cosponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Catholic Charities of Springfield, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the MA Office for Refugees and Immigrants. It is intended for immigration service providers, CBOs and other organizations, legal staff new to immigration law, and experienced legal staff in need of review or updates.

For information on registering for the training, please contact Sarang Sekhavat at (617) 350-5480 x212 or ssekhavat@miracoalition.org.