This pre-conference exercise class will focus on balancing mental and physical wellbeing and does not require any special background. Even folks who have never been to a yoga class can attend and enjoy it. The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits. Yoga is for everyone. The goal of this workshop is to introduce some technics that will help people stretch and relax. We will do some simple exercises that you will be able to use in the future on your own.
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Applicants for naturalization must demonstrate an understanding of the English language and a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and civics. Exemptions to the English language requirements are available based on the applicant’s age and years as a Permanent Resident and there is an exception to the English and/or civics test if the applicant is unable to comply because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment.
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For beneficiaries residing in the United States and otherwise eligible, adjustment of status provides an avenue to gain permanent residence without having to travel abroad.
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In this session, a panel will share updates on case processing tools and procedures and tips for preparing cases. They will discuss how to counsel clients on timing and expectations and how to tackle problem cases. This session will also cover case advocacy resources available to CLINIC affiliates.
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Bring your questions to this informal session with affiliates and CLINIC staff where we can brainstorm on confounding issues and complex cases.
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Immigration practitioners work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. They often face thorny ethical issues but also scenarios in which ethical boundaries are not as clear. The presenters will use common case scenarios to illustrate how the rules of ethics may guide both attorneys and accredited representatives in navigating the boundaries and scope of representation.
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Join Field Engagement staff for a moderated open forum around advanced program management topics. Participants will have the opportunity to network and engage with peers on management challenges and other issues common to immigration legal service programs.
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Curious to learn what the 2023 state legislatures have done? Did Maryland pass the Access to Healthcare bill? Did Indiana and South Carolina pass their tuition equity bills? What did Minnesota do with its newfound Democratic trifecta status having control of the governor’s seat, the House, and the Senate? This session will provide an overview of bills in the session, as well as advocacy efforts at the local level. Learn about how you can become involved in advocacy efforts where you live!
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Practitioners new to immigration law will benefit from this overview of the public charge ground of inadmissibility, including a step-by-step guide to completing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. The workshop will provide guidance on how the USCIS is implementing the new public charge final rule and incorporating the five statutory factors into their adjudications.
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In recent years, the Biden administration has increasingly used humanitarian parole to facilitate the orderly entry of certain vulnerable populations without providing them a more lasting immigration status. Some of these programs have left practitioners confused about the appropriate application process and next steps for clients whose periods of parole expire. Other programs have been challenged in federal courts, leaving their futures in question.
