Webinars
Update from Cd. Juarez
Do you have clients who are consular processing in Cd. Juarez? On November 17, 2011 officials from the US consulate and the USCIS field office located at CDJ provided updated information on the processing of both immigrant visa and waiver applications. If you were not present at that annual conference in El Paso and would like to learn the latest updated information, tune into this webinar. Panelists are CLINIC attorneys Susan Schreiber and Charles Wheeler.
Naturalization Group Application Workshops
Held on November 17, 2011.
What are the benefits of naturalization group application workshops? How can you plan for a successful event? This webinar discusses workshop models and approaches; planning for a workshop; and stages of the workshop event. Speakers also provide tips for working with the media and recruiting volunteers. The presenters are Laura Burdick, Naturalization Project Coordinator, CLINIC and Lizette Marquez-Escobedo, National Director of Civic Engagement, NALEO Educational Fund.
The Nuts and Bolts of Case Management and Legal Supervision
Held on November 11, 2011.
How do you ensure your case management systems are working effectively? How do you ensure the quality of your immigration work before it is filed? How can you ensure your program is providing quality immigration services? In this 90 minute webinar, we will discuss the importance of case management and legal supervision in your immigration program.
Strategies for Naturalizing the Most Vulnerable Applicants
Held on September 12, 2011. This webinar discusses several key strategies for helping vulnerable applicants overcome barriers in the naturalization process. Topics include disability waivers, reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, due consideration on the citizenship test, and fee waivers for low-income applicants. The presenters are Laura Burdick, Naturalization Project Coordinator, CLINIC; Alla Shagalova, Associate Director, Immigration Services, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society; and Amy Tenney, Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney, World Relief.&nb
Pro Bono Development
Held March 10, 2011
Are you interested in developing more pro bono resources for your immigration program? Would you like to know more about where to begin? This webinar will discuss the pros and cons of using pro bono resources, different pro bono program models and approaches, assessing your agency’s need for pro bono services, pro bono recruitment, and managing a pro bono program.
CLINIC attorneys Ann Atalla and Nadine Wettstein presented, joined by Catholic Charities of Washington, DC attorney Debi Sanders.
Top Ten Program Management Issues Facing Immigration Legal Services Programs
Held March 3, 2011
CLINIC Capacity Building staff address the top ten most frequent challenges facing immigration legal service programs across the nation. Topics include how to develop a fee schedule, how to minimize risk, and how to create an efficient and effective case management system. Resources will be provided for each issue, and staff will provide tips for tackling these common challenges.
Leya Speasmaker and Helen Chen are the presenters for this webinar.
The Mechanics of English Language Learning
Held October 21, 2010
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on language access.


