Working with refugees and asylees is rewarding, but not without its challenges, whether you are working with Middle Eastern or Central American clients, or clients from other parts of the world. Our panel of experts will discuss general and region-specific issues. Learn how to address potential pitfalls, overcome obstacles, and help your refugee and asylee clients adjust status or apply for naturalization.

Featured Topics:

• A Case of Stolen Identity: When a Refugee Lies About His or Her Identity
• When a Refugee Leaves Out Material Information: Pre-Adjustment Versus Post-Adjustment
• Which Waivers Can Fix Refugee Errors? When Can They Be Used?
• When a Refugee Wants to Bring Previously Unmentioned Relatives
• “But, I’m Not a Terrorist!”: Identifying Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds (TRIG) and Controlled Application Review and Resolution Program (CARRP) Cases
• Coordinating with BIA Representatives and Refugee Agencies

Faculty:

• Stephen Yale-Loehr (DL), AILA Asylum and Refugee Committee Chair, Ithaca, NY*
• Stephen Manning, AILA Board of Governors, Portland, OR*
• Nancy Alaine Peterson, St. Paul, MN*

*Invited, not confirmed

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