BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID: -//CFLIB.ORG//iCalUS()//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:REQUEST URL:http://https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/calendar/ NAME:IAN Nonprofit Resource Center X-WR-CALNAME:IAN Nonprofit Resource Center DESCRIPTION:IAN Nonprofit Resource Center - Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:IAN Nonprofit Resource Center - Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H COLOR:34:50:105 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492590-821815@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260415T123000 SUMMARY:Updates in Mandatory Detention and Bond LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:The surge in ICE arrests in the community sinc e January 2025, coupled with recent legislation, p olicy changes, and litigation have made mandatory detention a quickly developing area of law with po tentially serious consequences for our clients, th eir families, and their communities. This webinar will cover the current legal landscape of ICE dete ntion, particularly ICE’s assertion that an increa sing number of individuals are now subject to mand atory detention. In addition, we will consider our role as advocates in advising and strategizing re garding the possibility of mandatory detention. Fi nally, we will look at current trends in bond proc eedings, which can inform us on best practices. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492600-821816@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260421T123000 SUMMARY:Adjustment of Status (Part One) – Understanding El igibility and Finding Pathways LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Who meets the threshold requirement of having been “inspected and admitted or paroled” for adjus tment of status under INA 245(a)? Are there other avenues to adjust status if someone last entered w ithout inspection? This webinar will focus on the adjustment of status process for individuals pursu ing permanent resident status through a family pet ition here in the United States, including recent policy changes that have impacted this process. We will compare 245(i) eligibility and traditional a djustment under 245(a), as well as strategies for establishing adjustment eligibility. On April 23 w e will follow up this webinar with an in-depth dis cussion of how changes in discretion and enforceme nt practices impact an application for adjustment of status, including preparing for the interview, talking to clients about risk, and strategy consid erations. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both of this two-part adjustment of status webinar series. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492605-821817@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260423T123000 SUMMARY:Adjustment of Status (Part Two) – Discretion and R isks LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:You’ve mastered the elements of adjustment of status—but what happens after you file with USCIS? In today’s heightened enforcement climate, unders tanding discretion and risks isn’t optional; it’s essential. In this Part Two adjustment of status w ebinar, we’ll explore when and how discretion affe cts adjustment cases, how to evaluate risks both b efore filing and at the interview stage, and how t o communicate these considerations effectively to clients. Practitioners will be better equipped to understand how discretion is exercised and how it shapes case strategy, how changing policies can im pact adjustment, and strategize on how to handle i nterviews including when it may be best to stop an interview. Note that this is a follow up webinar to the April 21 webinar that discusses the basic l egal requirements to adjust status, including the threshold requirement of having been "inspected an d admitted or paroled" for adjustment of status un der INA 245(a), or 245(i) for those who last enter ed without inspection. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both of this two-part adjustme nt of status webinar series. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492610-821818@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260428T123000 SUMMARY:Drug and Alcohol-Related Issues in Immigration (Pa rt Two) LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:In the second webinar of our two-part controll ed substances and alcohol series, we will discuss defenses and other advanced topics. This webinar w ill build upon the foundation established in webin ar one, but will slow down on topics such as contr olled substance arguments regarding isomers and an alogues, strategies in medical or otherwise legal marijuana use, immigration neutral alternatives to controlled substance and DUI/DWI charges, and str ategies around the reason to believe drug traffick ing inadmissibility ground, among others. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492615-821820@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260505T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260505T123000 SUMMARY:Removal Defense Updates LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss recent changes to re moval defense law and practice. We will provide up dates on the most relevant changes to removal defe nse stemming from executive orders, agency decisio ns, regulation changes, and litigation. We will of fer practice tips for defending against deportatio n in this environment. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492620-821863@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260507T123000 SUMMARY:Family-Based Immigrant Visa Consular Processing LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:This webinar will go step-by-step through the nuts & bolts of preparing and filing a family-base d immigrant visa consular processing case, startin g with the National Visa Center, to the interview at the U.S. consulate abroad and the immigrant's U .S. entry with their approved visa. We will also t ouch on troubleshooting issues with communicating with the NVC and/or consular post, potential red f lags to watch out for, and how to prepare clients for these issues. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492630-821864@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260513T123000 SUMMARY:Habeas Corpus Update: Emerging Trends and Strategi es LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:As DHS continues to escalate arrests and broad en its use of mandatory detention frameworks, habe as corpus remains one of the most powerful tools f or securing clients’ release. We will review key r ecent developments, including changing government practices around final orders, OSUP revocations, t hird-country removal attempts, and the impact of o ther pending litigation. Presenters will cover str ategic considerations for identifying viable habea s claims, responding to common government argument s, and framing detention challenges effectively. This training is designed for practitioners w ith some familiarity with habeas practice who are looking to deepen their understanding of current t rends and incorporate new approaches into their ad vocacy. While we will highlight developments in th e Fifth and Ninth Circuit, the content will be rel evant to practitioners across jurisdictions. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492635-821865@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260514T123000 SUMMARY:All Things EAD LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Over the past year, USCIS has made changes to regulations and policies governing issuance of Emp loyment Authorization Documents (EAD), resulting i n certain categories of noncitizens experiencing l oss of employment authorization, shortened periods of authorization, increased costs, and heightened eligibility requirements. In this webinar, we wil l provide an overview of these changes and offer s trategy tips and best practices for how best to pr otect noncitizens' ability to work lawfully in the current climate. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492640-821866@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260527T123000 SUMMARY:Public Charge in the Second Trump Administration LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Get up to speed on what’s been happening with public charge during the second Trump administrati on, including the status of the Department of Home land Security’s proposal to rescind the Biden rule . We will provide updates on adjudications involvi ng public charge, including adjustment of status a nd consular processing cases, as well as a look at the deportability ground of public charge. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492645-821876@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260602T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260602T123000 SUMMARY:Updates in Asylum for Children & Youth LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:In recent months, there have been drastic chan ges in asylum law and policies that create obstacl es for children and youth asylum seekers. We will discuss policy memorandums from the Executive Offi ce for Review (EOIR) and U.S. Citizenship and Immi gration Services (USCIS), Board of Immigration App eals (BIA) decisions, and relevant litigation conc erning children and youth asylum claims. We will p rovide tips on crafting strong asylum claims for c hildren and youth asylum applicants and how to nav igate a hostile environment at EOIR and at the USC IS Asylum Office. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492650-821878@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:noreply@probono.net DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific Time (US & Canada):20260611T123000 SUMMARY:Legal Research Tips for Immigration LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:In this webinar, we will give an overview of t he various sources of immigration law and policy, from statutes passed by congress to guidance follo wed by immigration agencies. We will discuss the s trength of legal authority of these various source s, and share tips on where to find them. We will a lso look at how to conduct case law research and a ssess which decisions are binding. As we go, we wi ll provide practice tips on where to find up-to-da te information on the government’s legal interpret ations and current practices. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492655-823591@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=Jesús Romero:MAILTO:jesus@elimfsw.org DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20260606T000000 SUMMARY:ELIM 15th Institute on Basic Immigration Law LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:A 40-hour basic immigration law seminar with t raining sessions taught by a staff of experienced immigration attorneys and fully accredited represe ntatives. Provides a comprehensive survey of immig ration law and procedure, with special emphasis on family-based immigration law from a faith-based p erspective. This intensive training event is desig ned for individuals who wish to apply for Departme nt of Justice (DOJ) accreditation, or who need con tinuing education hours on family-based immigratio n law. The DOJ allows non-attorney staff of non-pr ofit and religious organizations to practice immig ration law. ELIM’s Institute is a valuable tool fo r those who seek to serve their immigrant communit y. Registration Fees: $500 for Early B ird $600 after April 20 Textbook Fees: $385 + shipping PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Central Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20061101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Standard Time END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20060301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Daylight Savings Time END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1776236492665-823619@probono.net ORGANIZER;CN=No organizer:MAILTO:probono@abacila.org DTSTAMP:20260415T030132 DTSTART;TZID=Central Time (US & Canada):20260501T083000 DTEND;TZID=Central Time (US & Canada):20260501T132000 SUMMARY:Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:The American Bar Association’s Children’s Immi gration Law Academy (CILA) is excited to invite cu rrent and potential pro bono attorneys to join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, in downtown Houston, Texas for a complimentary half-day CLE training, “Pro B ono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Chil dren.” This training is intended for those who are interested in pro bono opportunities to help unac companied immigrant children and for those interes ted in learning more about children’s immigration law. Read the agenda and register on this CILA web page. CILA offers support to pro bono attorn eys working with immigrant youth in several ways i ncluding by writing guides and practice advisories such as the CILA Pro Bono Guide: Working with Chi ldren and Youth in Immigration Cases. More resourc es can be accessed with a CILA account. Than k you to the Houston Bar Foundation for your suppo rt. This training, “Pro Bono Representation of Una ccompanied Immigrant Children” was made possible b y a grant from the Houston Bar Foundation. More in formation on the Houston Bar Foundation and its Fe llows Program can be found at?www.houbf.org. PRIORITY:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR