This intensive two-day training will cover the immigration consequences of criminal arrests and convictions for people applying for adjustment, an immigrant visa, naturalization, or relief from removal. The training will describe how to obtain and decipher criminal records, how to determine if there is a conviction, and outline strategies for dealing with criminal issues. The criminal grounds of inadmissibility and deportability will be described, along with available waivers. Impact of crimes on relief from removal will be covered. Relief for removal and practice tips on representing juveniles in proceedings will also be discussed. Case files and exercises will be used to analyze sample crimes issues. The recent case law changing the categorical approach for crimes of moral turpitude and aggravated felonies will also be covered.

The training will be presented by Attorneys Sarah Bronstein and Peggy Gleason.

The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal staff of private law offices.

Additional information including a draft agenda is available here: http://www.cliniclegal.org/calendar/2010/jul/20/immigration-law-training-immigration-consequences-crimes-relief-removal

Cost:
$ 235 per person from CLINIC Affiliates; $705 cap ($50 materials fee for each additional staff from the same office location after 3 have registered at the full registration fee)

$ 260 per person from other nonprofit programs; $780 cap ($50 materials fee for each additional staff from the same office location after 3 have registered at the full registration fee)

$ 390 per person for private attorneys and their staff

Continental breakfast included. Lunch is on your own.

To register: www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/Register.asp
Space is limited to 50 registrants. The deadline for registration is July 13. For more information, call Chris Ozaki at (415) 394-9371.