This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Motions to Reopen, including the following topics:

"Regular" Motions to Reopen:

* Where to file?
* Bases to file
* Differences between motions to reopen and motions for reconsideration and remand and when to file each
* Stays of deportation
* Time and numerical bars and how to overcome them.
* The requirement of due diligence and what it means
* Motions to reopen for ineffective assistance of counsel; requirements
* Motions to reopen for adjustment
* Motions to reopen for asylum
* Motions to reopen based on new law
* Regulations governing motions to reopen and voluntary departure in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Dada.
* Post-departure motions to reopen

In Absentia Motions to Reopen:

* No Notice Cases

What Notice must be provided?
Proving lack of notice; cases
Duration of the automatic stay of deportation
What to do if your client is detained?
Pre-IIRIRA cases

* Exceptional Circumstances:

How defined in regulations
Time limit & tolling
Case law defining
Rules governing older cases

Cost:

Regular: $110; Nonprofit $170

Presenters:

Nora Privitera, ILRC Special Projects Attorney & Lead Staff Attorney, Attorney of the Day (AOD) Consultation Service
Nora is the author of ILRC's most popular publication, Hardship in Immigration Law: How to Prepare a Winning Case in Waiver and Cancellation of Removal Cases, and Remedies and Strategies for Permanent Resident Clients.

Laura L. Lichter, Lichter & Associates, P.C.

NOTE: Registration is limited to one registrant per connection. One must pay a registration fee even if one plans to participate as a group, using a single computer and phone connection. We only provide certificate of attendance to those who have registered & paid the full fee. We CANNOT accept registrations after the deadline.

Registration:

To register for this webinar, visit https://www.ilrc.org/trainings_seminars/detail.php?id=199