This two-day training will provide an introduction to family-based immigration, focusing on basic eligibility criteria and the process of applying for permanent residence through family members. Topics to be covered include an overview of the family-based immigration system; establishing the qualifying family relationship; filing relative petitions; an overview of the Child Status Protection Act; screening for inadmissibility; adjustment of status and consular processing; affidavits of support; and benefits for widows and other surviving relatives of deceased petitioners. A summary agenda is available online when registering. This training is highly interactive with several small and large group exercises. Note that this training is introductory. It is recommended for practitioners who do not have significant experience with family-based immigration. The trainers for this program include CLINIC attorney Charles Wheeler and local practitioners.

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. 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. If you are an attorney, please include your state bar number. Payment is by credit card only.

Space is limited to 40 participants. The deadline for registration is September 20, 2010 or sooner if registration is filled. For registration information call: Chris Ozaki 415-394-9371.

Hotel Reservations:

A number of hotels are located near the training site. These include: (1) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 9089 Vantage Point Drive, Dallas, TX (877) 410-6681; (2) Homewood Suites-Park Central, 9169 Markville Drive, Dallas, TX (972) 437-6966; (3) Extended Stay America-North, 9019 Vantage Point Drive, Dallas, TX (972) 671-7722.

Training Location and Parking:

Catholic Charities of Dallas, Immigration and Legal Services, is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of LBJ Freeway (Hwy 635) and Abrams Road. The office is in the Northcreek Place office park, across the parking lot from the Chase Bank building. Free parking anywhere in the office complex parking lot.

Fees:

$235 per person from nonprofit programs; $705 cap ($50 materials fee for each additional staff from the same office location)

$260 per person for other non-profit agency staff; $780 cap
($50 materials fee per person for more than 3 attendees from the same office site)

$390 per person for private attorneys and staff

Continental breakfast included. Lunch is on your own.

Registration:

Register online at https://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/Register.asp?ievent=436867