The Trump administration has taken sweeping steps to attack protections for immigrants. Presenters will review the current landscape for forms of relief such as DACA, TPS, and parole, and protections at the border. Presenters will also highlight advocacy efforts and the legal challenges to the administration’s actions.
Humanitarian Workshops
02:30 pm ~ 04:00 pm
11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm
Because immigrants are likely to have experienced trauma—whether in their home country, during their journey, or in the U.S.—it is critical for advocates to understand how trauma impacts our clients and develop skills that enable us to work through a client’s trauma to best serve them.
09:00 am ~ 10:30 am
Advocates face ever-evolving challenges in representing their clients in U Status related cases. USCIS frequently changes how it adjudicates U status related cases from filing to the bona fide determination process, to U approval and adjustment. In addition, we expect to see many changes and new challenges under this Administration. The presenters will highlight trends in adjudication and discuss approaches to handling these issues. This workshop is best suited to experienced practitioners in that it assumes knowledge of the eligibility requirements for U Status and adjustment.
04:15 pm ~ 05:45 pm
This session will cover the fundamentals of obtaining T nonimmigrant status for victims of human trafficking. Presenters will discuss the eligibility requirements, with a focus on identifying situations that constitute human trafficking and establishing a connection between physical presence in the U.S. with victimization. This session will also cover the application process, common challenges, and best practices for preparing a successful case.
02:30 pm ~ 04:00 pm
This training will provide legal practitioners with essential best practices for preparing a strong asylum application (Form I-589) and supporting declaration.
