This training will highlight the different types of public benefits for which an applicant may be eligible based on what immigration relief she is applying to receive as well as the stage in the immigration application process, practical tips for attorneys at all stages of their careers on effective advocacy for public benefits access for immigrants, and an overview of administrative actions to compel city, state or county compliance with the laws surrounding eligibility. Sponsoring Association Committees include Immigration & Nationality Law Committee, Welfare Law Committee.

Speakers:

• Ernie Collette, Staff Attorney, MFY Legal Services
• Suzanne Tomatore, Co-Director, Immigrant Justice Projects, City Bar Justice Center
• Susan Welber, Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society
• Claire R. Thomas, Director of Training, Safe Passage Project; Adjunct Professor, New York Law School (moderator)