Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

October 7, 2009
BIA Appeals

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time;
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Cost: $25 nonmembers; free for CLINIC affiliates and subscribers

This webinar will describe jurisdiction for BIA appeals, logistics of filing  with the BIA, resources on content and formatting of briefs, standard of review on appeal, treatment of new evidence on appeal, and strategies on how to avoid affirmance without opinion by the BIA.  CLINIC attorneys Ann Atalla and Peggy Gleason will also detail  practice tips on writing effective appeal briefs to the BIA.

Nonmembers, register here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

CLINIC affiliate member agencies paying annual membership dues and subscribers paying annual subscription fees should log into CLINIC’s Members Only page for information about complementary registration. 

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is authorized by the State Bar of California to provide minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) trainings. Attendees are eligible to claim 1.5 hours of MCLE credits. A certificate of attendance with the stated MCLE credit hours is provided after the conclusion (within 24-48 hours) of the webinar for applicants to use to apply for these credits. If you reside outside California, please check with your state bar to determine whether this training qualifies for MCLE credit. Certificates go to only those who have registered for the webinar, thus it is important for individuals to register separately.