Motions Practice in Immigration Court
Jan. 15 – 22, 2025 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: 1.5 per webinar
This two-part webinar series will provide an introduction to motions practice in immigration court. The presenters will cover the basic requirements for filing a motion with the immigration court, using the Immigration Court Practice Manual as a guide. We will talk about the legal standards that Immigration Judges use when considering the most common motions. We will discuss how a robust motions practice can save time for legal practitioners and allow for zealous advocacy for their clients.
NOTE: Access to recordings of the webinars is included with your purchase of the two-part webinar series. Your complimentary access will be available until Feb. 22.
Webinar One: The Basics of Filing a Motion With Immigration Court
Jan. 15 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5
In week one, we will focus on the requirements for motions as laid out in the Immigration Court Practice Manual. Presenters will cover the legal standards for common motions, such as motions to continue, motions to change venue, and motions for administrative closure. Presenters will discuss reaching out to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor for their position on motions. Presenters will also discuss how filing motions can help ensure that cases move forward in a smooth and expeditious way.
Webinar Two: Complex Motions in Immigration Court
Jan. 22 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5
In week two, presenters will focus on the more complex motions that can be filed with the immigration court. Such motions may require briefing and extensive evidence to support them. In particular, the presenters will focus on motions to terminate and motions to reopen after a removal order has been issued.
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This training takes place in the Eastern Time Zone.
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Certificates of Attendance are only issued to participants who attend the live session(s).
CLE for Attorney Participants
CLINIC is authorized by the State Bar of California to provide minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) training. If you are a California attorney, you are eligible to claim 1.5 hours of MCLE credits for each live webinar. To receive MCLE credit, please provide your state bar number when you register for each live webinar. If you are an attorney licensed in another state, please check with your state bar to determine whether this training qualifies for MCLE credit.
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