Introduction to Family-Based Immigration
Introduction to Family-Based Immigration
Co-Sponsored by
Immigration Assistance Program, Diocese of Kalamazoo
and
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
July 21-22, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Day One
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Day Two
Location:
State Bar of Michigan
Michael Franck Building
306 Townsend St
Lansing, MI 48933
517-346-6300
$235 per person from nonprofit programs; $705 cap ($50 materials fee for each additional staff from the same office location)
$260 per person for other non-profit agency staff; $780 cap
($50 materials fee per person for more than 3 attendees from the same office site)
$390 per person for private attorneys and staff
Continental breakfast included. Lunch is on your own.
This two-day training will provide an introduction to family-based immigration, focusing on basic eligibility criteria and the process of applying for permanent residence through family members. Topics to be covered include an overview of the family-based immigration system; establishing the qualifying family relationship; filing relative petitions; an overview of the Child Status Protection Act; screening for inadmissibility; adjustment of status and consular processing; affidavits of support; and benefits for widows and other surviving relatives of deceased petitioners. A summary agenda is available online when registering. This training is highly interactive with several small and large group exercises. Note that this training is introductory; it is recommended for practitioners who do not have significant experience with family-based immigration. The trainers for this program are CLINIC Attorneys Kristina Karpinski and Susan Schreiber.
The training is for the staff of Catholic Charities and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal staff of private law offices. If you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, you must fax a copy of you IRS 501(c)(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at 415-394-8696 to the attention of Chris Ozaki. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter. If you are an attorney, please include your state bar number. Payment is by credit card only.
Space is limited to 45 participants. The deadline for registration is July 14, 2010 or sooner if registration is filled. For registration information call: Chris Ozaki 415-394-9371
Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms is being held at the Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. Grand Ave, at a rate of $99 plus tax for single or double occupancy; use promotion code CLIN10 when making your reservation. Once the block is used, the hotel will make reservations at this rate only on an “if available” basis. Note that the hotel does provide free shuttle service to and from the Lansing airport. Shuttle service may be available to the training site if the shuttle is not otherwise in use. The training site is approximately one half mile from the hotel. To make reservations, call 517-482-0188. The room block is on hold until June 28.
Training Location and Parking: This training is being held at the Michigan State Bar building in downtown Lansing. Drivers may park at a private parking lot across the street.
For an agenda click here:
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