National Legal Center for Immigrants
New USCIS Policy Memos Implement VAWA 2005 Self-Petitioning Amendments
By Susan Schreiber
VAWA 2005, signed into law in January 2006, extended self-petitioning eligibility to (a) abused parents of adult U.S. citizens, and (b) abused sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents over age 21 and under 25, who may apply as self-petitioning children if the abuse was a central reason for the delay in filing. Recent policy memoranda issued by USCIS provides new guidance on eligibility to self-petition in each of these categories
Understanding and Preparing Waivers
Date: Wednesday Nov 09, 2011 (2:00pm) to Wednesday Dec 14, 2011 (3:30pm)
E-learning Course:
Understanding and Preparing Waivers
November 9 –December 14, 2011
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E-learning Course: Select Issues in VAWA Self-Petitioning
E-learning Course:
Select Issues in VAWA Self-Petitioning
Presented by:
U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), in partnership with
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
November 3-December 8, 2011
Introduction to VAWA Self-Petitioning
Date: Tuesday Nov 08, 2011 (2:00pm) to Tuesday Dec 13, 2011 (3:30pm)
E-learning Course:
Introduction to VAWA Self-Petitioning
November 8-December 13, 2011
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VAWA Self-Petitioners and Inadmissibility
Date: Thursday Oct 13, 2011 (2:00pm) to Thursday Oct 13, 2011 (3:30pm)
VAWA Self-Petitioners and Inadmissibility
October 13, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
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All About Cuban Adjustment
Date: Thursday Sep 22, 2011 (2:00pm) to Thursday Sep 22, 2011 (3:30pm)
All About Cuban Adjustment
September 22, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
Cost: $50; Free for CLINIC affiliates paying annual dues
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Tour of the American Consulate in Ciudad Juarez
Date: Friday Nov 18, 2011 (9:00am) to Friday Nov 18, 2011 (2:00pm)
Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services
Invites you on a
Tour of the American Consulate in Ciudad Juarez
Friday, November 18, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $40
Please note that the price includes a box lunch.
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13th Annual Family Immigration Law Conference and Tour of the Consulate
Date: Wednesday Nov 16, 2011 (8:00am) to Thursday Nov 17, 2011 (5:00pm)
13th Annual Family Immigration Law Conference and Tour of the Consulate
Co-Sponsored by:
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Catholic Charities of Dallas, and
Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services
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Introduction to Immigration Law Practice: A Course for New Practitioners
Date: Tuesday Oct 18, 2011 (8:45am) to Wednesday Oct 19, 2011 (4:45pm)
Introduction to Immigration Law Practice:
A Course for New Practitioners
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Co-Sponsored by
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
and
Catholic Charities of Louisville
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