In-Person Training
CLINIC’s 2012 in-person training schedule includes multi-day trainings on a variety of issues related to immigration law and practice and program management. Our trainings are open to the staff of CLINIC affiliates, other non-profit agencies, private attorneys, and private law office staff. A number of our trainings this year include speakers from and/or options to visit various offices of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
While you are welcome to participate in any training of interest to you, our trainings are designed with different knowledge and experience levels in mind -- from trainings aimed at the new legal worker and lawyer to trainings more appropriate for experienced practitioners. Before you register for any training, we suggest that you review the training descriptions and training levels below to help you select the training that is best suited to your level of knowledge and experience.
IMMIGRATION LAW TRAININGS FOR 2012
Introduction to Immigration Law
This two-day training provides the new immigration law practitioner with an overview of concepts and talents necessary to be an effective advocate. Through large group presentations, skits, and small group exercises, participants learn about the fundamentals of certain immigration law categories (family-based immigration, grounds of inadmissibility, naturalization), the functions of the different government agencies that carry out immigration law, conducting effective interviews, preparing applications, and staying up to date on the law.
This training will be offered in 2012 as follows:
Orlando - January 25-26
Los Angeles – July dtba
Minneapolis – October dtba
Effective Representation of Asylees and Refugees
This two-day conference covers the spectrum of immigration issues relating to the representation of asylees and refugees. During plenary sessions and smaller workshops, presenters from CLINIC, co-sponsoring nonprofit agencies, and governments speakers explore asylee and refugee relative petitions; adjustment of status for asylees and refugees; travel outside the U.S.; waivers; naturalization, and more. The two-day conference will take place on March 6-7, 2012 in Omaha, followed by an optional third day featuring a tour of the Nebraska Service Center in Lincoln, NE.
Selected Issues in Family-based Immigration
This two-day training assumes the practitioner is knowledgeable about the basic principles of family-based immigration and needs more in-depth instruction and updated information. Topics may include retention of priority dates, establishing parent-child relationships, death of the petitioner, Hague Convention adoptions, intricacies of the CSPA, advanced issues in adjustment of status and consular processing, special issues impacting on petitioners, and updates on inadmissibility grounds and waiver practice. In 2012, this training will be offered in the following three locations, and two of the trainings will include an optional third day opportunity to visit and meet with State Department officials in charge of consular processing:
Dallas, TX: April 3-4
Manchester, NH: July 10-12 (with optional third day visit to National Visa Center in Portsmouth)
El Paso, Tx: Nov. dtba (with optional third day visit to U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez)
Selected Issues in Immigration Remedies for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This two-day training assumes the practitioner is knowledgeable about the basic requirements for self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and needs more in-depth instruction and updated information. Topics covered may include advanced issues in eligibility requirements, issues related to derivative children, select grounds of inadmissibility, such as immigration violations, crimes and fraud, and VAWA inadmissibility exceptions and waivers Other relief for survivors of domestic violence such as VAWA cancellation of removal, U nonimmigrant status and conditional residency abuse waivers may also be covered. In 2012, the training will take place in Boston, MA in October (date to be determined).
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Immigration Program Management and Capacity Building
The two-day course titled Managing an Immigration Program is based on a seven-chapter manual titled Managing an Immigration Program: Steps for Creating & Increasing Legal Capacity. The course is designed for staff of charitable organizations either starting a legal immigration program or expanding its services. Training topics include: building agency support; space, equipment and tools; staffing; Board of Immigration Appeals agency recognition and staff accreditation; case management systems; managing financial performance; and building program visibility and credibility. In addition, the course helps attendees prepare programmatically for significant changes in immigration law. Multiple exercises and case studies are used for learning purposes. Staff commonly in attendance includes executive directors, program directors, and legal representatives. The training is an opportunity to learn not only from CLINIC but also from other trainees with experience managing an immigration program.
Selected Issues in Immigration Program Management
The two-day training is directed at staff of charitable organizations looking to engage further on strategic program management and capacity building topics. It builds on topics covered in the Immigration Program Management and Capacity Building training. This may include a more extensive review of case management and ethics, program evaluation, fundraising, group processing, fee generation, Board of Immigration Appeals recognition and accreditation and preparation for any significant changes in immigration law. The training is highly interactive and participants have the opportunity to learn from CLINIC and other trainees with experience managing an immigration program.
IN-PERSON TRAINING FEES
CLINIC Affiliates (Members & Subscribers)
One-day Training $145
Office cap for 3 staff $435
Each additional staff after 3 from same office address* $50
Two-day Training $235
Office cap for 3 staff $705
Each additional staff after 3 from same office address* $50
501(c)(3) Community-Based Organizations
One-day Training $145
Office cap for 3 staff $435
Each additional staff after 3 from same office location* $45
Two-day Training $260
Office cap for 3 staff $780
Each additional staff after 3 from same office location $50
Private Attorneys and Staff
One-day Training $255
Two-day Training $390
Registration
To register for an in-person training, please review our calendar.
For general information about trainings, please contact Dinah Suncin at 415-394-0787 ordsuncin@cliniclegal.org.