Introduction to Immigration Law
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INTRODUCTION TO IMMIGRATION LAW TRAINING
Sponsored by
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC),
AND Catholic Charities of St. Petersburg, FL
November 16-17, 2009
Nov 16: 8:30 (for registration) – 5:00
Nov 17: 8:45 – 5:00
Location:
Most Holy Redeemer Church
10110 North Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-2859
$240 per person from CLINIC Affiliates; $720 office cap
($50 materials fee per person for more than 3)
$265 per person from other nonprofit programs; $795 office cap
($50 materials fee per person for more than 3)
$390 per person for private attorneys and their staff
The registration fee includes the training manual,
continental breakfast, and lunch on both days.
This introductory training course is a two-day basic overview of immigration law. Topics include: immigrating through marriage and other family relationships; the application process for permanent residence; grounds of inadmissibility; affidavits of support; remedies under the Violence Against Women Act; U visas for victims of serious crimes; citizenship; and BIA recognition and accreditation. Recent changes to the law will be included. The training is highly interactive with exercises throughout.
The trainers are CLINIC Training and Legal Support Attorneys Jennie Guilfoyle of New York and Kristina Karpinski of Boston.
***Note that this training is intended for advocates with little or no prior experience or training on immigration law.***
The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. As a requirement of registration, if you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, fax a copy of your IRS 501(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. Payment is by credit card only.
Space is limited. The deadline for registration is November 6th, or sooner if registration is filled. For more information, call Chris Ozaki at (415) 394-9371.
Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - USF/Busch Gardens
2807 Busch Blvd, Tampa FL 33612
Website:
Special rate for training participants that is available until October 23: $79/night. Tell them you are with "Catholic Charities" when you call to make the reservation.
For a draft agenda click here.
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