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Date Published: 09/05/2017
In this issue: The ILRC Champions Sanctuary for Immigrants; AB 103 | Victory Halts California Immigration Detention Center Expansion; Coverage of the 2017 Phillip Burton Immigration and Civil Rights Awards; and the 2016 Annual Report
Date Published: 09/05/2017
On September 5, 2017, President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to phase out and eventually end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) over two and half years. This community advisory lays out what this means...
Date Published: 09/01/2017
One thing that is abundantly clear—immigrants need representation in immigration court. Most immigrants face removal proceedings without an attorney or authorized representative, and the outcomes with and without a representative are grossly disparate. With this publication, we hope to build the...
Date Published: 08/30/2017
This practice advisory goes through all of the ways that an arrest or conviction for California driving under the influence (DUI) can affect an immigrant, and reviews possible changes to the law. It also will discuss reckless driving as an alternative to DUI.
Date Published: 03/07/2018
This guide provides California employers with guidance in the event of ICE workplace enforcement including a brief introduction to immigration enforcement, a review of rights and best practices if ICE comes to the workplace for both employers and employees, and a list of additional resources.
Date Published: 08/28/2017
There are some reports that President Trump may end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program soon. At this time, we do not know when or if the DACA program will be terminated or what the end of the program may look like. For example, will those with DACA continue to be protected...
Date Published: 09/03/2020
Absences from the United States can affect an applicant’s eligibility for naturalization in numerous ways. In this practice advisory, we focus specifically on how absences of varying lengths of time affect the continuous residence requirement.
Date Published: 08/22/2017
Criminal sentence can have a big impact on immigration status and eligibility for relief. In this Advisory, we discuss how immigration law treats different sentencing dispositions in general, and then apply that to California sentencing law. We talk about how advocates can use California law,...
Date Published: 08/22/2017
This resource explains key provisions that Texas cities and counties can enact in order to protect immigrants in light of SB 4.
Date Published: 08/18/2017
Cities, counties, commissioners, mayors, sheriffs, and other elected officials have all sued the state of Texas over its controversial anti-immigrant law, SB4. This backgrounder explains the primary claims of the lawsuits, who all the parties are, and what is happening with SB4.
Date Published: 08/18/2017
Chart comparing the criminal and inadmissibility bars for the DREAM Act of 2017, Recognizing America's Children Act, SUCCEED Act, American Hope Act of 2017, BRIDGE Act, and DACA.
Date Published: 08/10/2017
This practice advisory outlines some suggestions and resources for immigration advocates working with law enforcement agencies to obtain law enforcement certification for U Visa applicants. It also includes a summary of all state laws, as of July 2017, that have either passed or are pending...
Date Published: 08/08/2017
Prepared by Angie Junck and Raha Jorjani, this primer is designed to educate District Attorneys interested in learning more about the immigration impact of criminal convictions.
Date Published: 08/08/2017
The Judicial Council of California produces forms for pro se petitioners. The CR-180 and CR-181 forms cover various forms of “clean slate” remedies, including reducing felonies to misdemeanors (17(b)), set asides and dismissals (1203.4), and vacaturs after successful completion of probation (1203...
Date Published: 08/08/2017
Heidi Altman and Angie Junck authored this article for the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Originally published in Lex Quod Ordo , the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Quarterly Newsletter, Winter/Spring 2014, Volume IV, Issue IV. http://www.apainc.org/
Date Published: 12/12/2017
Section 212(h) is an extremely useful waiver of inadmissibility used to prevent disaster, especially when the client cannot apply for LPR or non-LPR cancellation. This interactive webinar will cover who can apply, when it can be filed, standards for granting it, and when additional restrictions do...
Date Published: 12/06/2017
We will explore the “whys” and “hows” of securing pardons and vacaturs on behalf of immigrant clients. Jennie will discuss the ACLU’s successes securing pardons on behalf of deported veterans as well as recent policy victories. Rose will review 1473.7 on its anniversary, and discuss current trends...
Date Published: 11/30/2017
This webinar will cover motions to suppress and terminate in removal proceedings, with legal and practice strategies targeted and newer and experienced attorneys. Motions to suppress and terminate are a critical tool for protecting clients and holding the government accountable for violating...
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Are you new to immigration practice and want to be court-ready? Have you been representing people for years on affirmative cases, but afraid to appear in front of the immigration judge? Do you want a refresher on issues related to removal defense? This seminar offers an overview of removal...
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Location: Duane Morris LLP*, Suite 2200 , One Market Plaza, Spear Tower, San Francisco, CA 94105 *Please be prepared to present a photo ID to the security guard. In light of the anti-immigrant forces taking over in Washington, a confident understanding of all areas of immigration law is now more...
Date Published: 11/16/2017
This webinar will cover the current practice for filing waivers for clients with unlawful presence. It will provide an overview of the grounds of inadmissibility for unlawful presence and the available waivers. We will review the I-601A process, including latest policy developments and practice...
Date Published: 11/15/2017
This webinar will provide an up-to-date overview of USCIS guidance on extreme hardship. Panelists will review the factors outlined by USCIS as well as the legal standard required for a successful hardship waiver for different grounds of inadmissibility. An important component of the 2016 USCIS...
Date Published: 11/08/2017
Join The VAWA Manual authors, Evangeline Abriel, Ann Block, and Sally Kinoshita, as they discuss the eligibility requirements, application process, and latest practice tips for assisting VAWA self-petitioners in obtaining legal permanent residency through adjustment of status. Presenters Evangeline...
Date Published: 11/02/2017
We will explore how alcohol and drug use, abuse, arrests, and convictions can cause problems with the naturalization process including denial and even, in some cases, deportation. We will discuss the potential effects upon naturalization of someone who is a habitual drunkard, marijuana user in...
Date Published: 10/25/2017
Join national U visa and VAWA experts Mona Patel-Sikora and Sally Kinoshita as they discuss how to handle ethical considerations that arise when representing immigrant victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Among the issues they will cover are client conflicts, confidentiality, safety, and...
Date Published: 10/24/2017
For practitioners already familiar with the basics of family-based immigration, this webinar will focus on the adjustment of status process for individuals pursuing permanent resident status through a family member here in the United States, including various pathways to adjustment and red flags...
Date Published: 10/19/2017
Long-time permanent residents who have become deportable may be able to keep their green card if they are granted LPR cancellation of removal. This interactive webinar will start with the basics and go on to cover all statutory requirements for cancellation, with an emphasis on new challenges and...
Date Published: 10/17/2017
This webinar will cover the different types of background checks commonly used by immigration practitioners and their clients, including FOIA, FBI, state, and court-specific records requests. We will explain the types of records obtainable from each request and offer tips on how and where to file...
Date Published: 10/12/2017
Effective December 23, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased the filing fee for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, to $640 (plus the biometrics fee). For many, the filing fee makes an application for naturalization insurmountable. In this webinar,...
Date Published: 10/05/2017
This webinar is for legal service providers who are new to the area of family-based immigration and will focus on the basics of the family visa petition. We will cover which relatives can qualify for family-based immigration and how they fit and move around the preference categories with events...