PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES
Brief History of Immigration Law Prior to and After 1996 Changes in Immigration Law as a Result of September 11, 2001 Know the LIngo Understanding the Numerical Language Sources of Information: INA, CFR, Website, Kurzban etc. Government Agencies: DHS, DOL, DOS, EOIR, AAO, etc. Edwin R. Rubin, Terri Barton Bragga, Jan J. Bejar, Jodi Goodwin
CASSETTE #3 & #4
Appeal Process; How It Works BALCA and AAO When to Fight Alternatives to Appeal Kelly M. McCown, Dagmar Butte, Stanley Mailman, T. Douglas Stump
Battered Spouses and Children
Overview of VAWA II Provisions Preparation and Filing of I-360 Petitions Deferred Action and EADs Cancellation of Removal Under Section 240A(b) Asylum Claims for Battered Spouses Gloria Goldman, Gail L. Pendleton, Magali S. Candler, Mark Silver, Wendy Young, Laura Dawkins, Walter Laramie
Challenges in Representing Non-Spouse and Same Sex Partners
Current Trends Regarding Non-Spouse Partners Permanent Partner Act Bringing Non-Spouse Partners as Nonimmigrant Dependents Employment-Based Adjustment Applicants Options Abroad: Changes in Canada Sharon Dulberg, David Davis, J. Craig Fong, Noemi E. Masliah, Victoria Neilson
Federal Court Update
Significant Decisions Statutory Changes Legislative Impact Ira J. Kurzban, Daniel M. Kowalski, Thomas E. Moseley, David E. Piver
Labor Certification
Carlson Memo and Re-Test Letters How to File RIR in Today’s Market Conditions Drafting Considerations: Items 14 & 15 Howard W. Gordon, Lawrence M. Lebowitz, Edward R. Litwin, Timothy G. Payne, Fernando Perez, William Carlson, Stephen Stefanko
OPENING PLENARY SESSIONS
President’s Installation John L. “Jack” Pinnix
Hot Off the Press Jeanne A. Butterfield, Judith Golub, Deborah J. Notkin, Eleanor Pelta, Denyse Sabagh
CORE CURRICULUM
Overview of Legal Issues Pertaining to Nonimmigrant Visa Holders
Changing, Maintaining and Extending Status Reinstating Legal Status Overstay and Its Consequences Understanding the Difference Between a Valid Visa and Legal Status Canadians and Mexicans: the Exception to the Rules Preconceived Intent: 30/60 Day Rule Consular Officers and Immigration Inspectors Visa Revalidation Unlawful Presence Jeanne M. Malitz, Matthew I. HIrsch, Rebecca L. Sigmund
Visas for Business Purposes
H-1B Professionals: Eligibility, LCA’s, Prevailing Wage Determination and Alternative Surveys, Credential Evaluations, Industry Standards, Portability, Quota Trading and Investing Visas – E-1/E-2 TN Admissions for Canadians and Mexicans TN vs. H-1B L1A/B - Transfer of Executives, Managers and Those with Specialized Knowledge, Blanket L-1 Petitions O & P - Performers, Athletes and Extraordinary Ability Workers R-1 - Religious Workers Temporary Agricultural Workers & Trainees -- H2A, H2B & H3 Employment Authorization for Spouses of Non-immigrants Legislative Relief Elissa M. McGovern, James Austin, Ellen Ma Lee, Sheela Murthy
Visas for Other Sojourners
Visitors for Business and Pleasure - B1/B2 Academic and Vocational Students - F and M NAFTA Entrants - Border Crossing Cards Fiancees - K Exchange Visitors J and Q Diplomats, Crewman, A, C, D Informants, Victims of Crimes - S and T Visitors Without Visas - Border Crossing Cards Sarah Hawk, Stacey L. Gartland, Patsy P. Yung
Applying for a Visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy Abroad
Who Needs to Apply for a Visa Outside of the United States? Visa Revalidation in the United States Where Should Clients Apply for the Nonimmigrant Visa? Who is Eligible to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa at U.S. Consulates in Mexico or Canada? Basic Documents in Support of Applications Preparing Your Client for the Consular Interview Visa Refusal After September 11 Nonimmigrant Visa Waivers: Are They Ever Approved? Inspections Upon Return to the United States Attorney Representation at Consulates Legislative Developments Lisa M. LeGrand-Gregory, Jan M. Pederson, Gregg Rodgers
Immigrant Visa Processing: Family, Special Immigrant & Diversity Visa Lottery
Qualifying Family Relationships Retention of Priority Dates, Conversions and Loss of Classification Special Immigrants: Juvenile, Battered Spouse or Child Diversity Visa Lottery Child Status Protection Act Legislative Lessons Sarah Z. Brown, C. Lynn Calder, Miko Tokuhama, Kari Ann Woodward Kimber
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE I
Prevailing Wage Review Process Recruitment Process Related Experience Special Requirements On-The-Job Training Drafting Issues DOL Audit Process – How Will It Work? Transition Issues between PERM and RIR/Reg Lab Certs Strategic Considerations for Upgrading Process and Procedure Problems and Issues (Regionally) Backlog Reduction Frances C. Berger, Rebecca P. Burdette, Ester Greenfield, Michael F. Turansick, William Carlson
Myths and Realities of H-1Bs
Portability Issues Extensions & Change of Status - Travel Issues Material Changes - Amendment Issues Last Action Rule Use of Advance Parole and H-1B Status Realities of Proving Emerging Occupations as Specialized The Cap: Fees, Strategies and Other Unsettled Issues Next Steps in H-1B Policy Michael D. Patrick, Atessa Chehrazi, Ruth K. Oh, David Grunblatt, Lynden Melmed
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE II
Myths and Realities of L-1s
Legislation Update/Resolution Outsourcing An L-1 - Is It Possible? Blanket L-1s Advising Managers and Executives Specialized Knowledge and Small CompanyIssues Functional Manager Issues Richard A. Gump Jr., Steven M. Ladik, Marketa Lindt, Alexander G. Rojas
Myths and Realities of B-1s
What Activities Can You Really Perform on B-1 How Do You Effectively Use the B-1 in Light of H-1 Cap How Do You Prepare Your Client and Paperwork for a B-1 What Do You Say at Your Consular Interview? Mark D. Koestler, Susan J. Cohen, Loma Rogers Burgess, Jeffrey Gorsky, Nieves Cardinale, Francis X. McGowan
MINI TRACKS (I)
J-1 Issues and Waivers
Subject to §212(e) Waivers Extreme Hardship Cases No Objection Letters Skills List Interested Government Agencies Repeat Participation in Training Programs Creating and Gaining Approval for Training Programs Robert H. Cohen, Bruce A. Hake, Laura F. Reiff, Jinny Chun
How Is the System Working Getting I-20s SEVIS a Year Later Changing Status from B to F Immigrant/Nonimmigrant Intent Issues Visa Delays, NSEERS: The Culture of “No” Elizabeth J. Bedient, Dyann DelVecchio, Katherine S. Bellows
Strategies for H-1B (3-in-1) H-2A/B Visas L-1B and E Visas NAFTA Categories Agricultural Jobs Comprehensive Immigration Reform Steven C. Thal, Jeptha Evans, Charlene Giles, Robert S. White
MINI TRACKS (II)
Affirmative Claims in Asylum
One Year Deadline Country-Specific Issues Recent Decisions Affecting Prima Facie Claims Recent Trends in Administrative Adjudication HIV and AIDS Claims Gender and Sexual Orientation Claims Domestic Violence Claims Coerced Family Planning Religious Claims Legislation to Lift Asylee Adjustment Cap Regina Germain, Malea Kiblan, Randolph McGrorty, William B. Schiller
Practice In Immigration Court
NTA Review and Pre-Hearing Motions Request for Prosecutorial Discretion Burden of Proof: Challenging the NTA Use of Experts Know Your Judge Negotiating with Trial Counsel When a Service Center Issues an NTA Protect the Record Reopening in Absentia Orders Reopening Deportation and Removal Orders Socheat Chea, Paul Grussendorf, Vard R. Johnson, Hon. Charles Honeyman
Use of Experts for Cultural Differences Locating Extrinsic Documents, Supporting Evidence or Experts Regulations and BIA Cases on Credibility Circuit Court Review Deirdre Giblin, Robert B. Jobe, Laura Flores Bachman
OPEN FORUMS
Ombudsman Open Forum Margaret Catillaz, James D. Acoba, Prakash Khatri
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Open Forum Laura Lichter, Cora Tekach, Charles K. Adkins-Blach, Thomas L. Pullen, Gerald Hurwitz, Jack Perkins
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Open Forum David W. Leopold, Victor Cerda, Daniel W. Sutherland, C. Stewart Verdery, William Howard, Timothy J. Keefer
General Counsel Open Forum Denyse Sabagh, Crystal Williams, William Howard, Ellen Gallagher-Holmes
PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES
Service Center Negotiations and Strategic Lawyering
Service Center Differences How to communicate and What You Need ToKnow RFE’s - Flavors of the Month at Various Centers Gregory P. Adams, Lisa D. Duran, Kathleen Moccio, Shawn A. Orme, S. Christopher Stowe
Strategies for Fighting Removal
Forms of Relief Techniques for Reopening Cancellation of Removal Derivative Naturalization Lozada Doctrine: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Kerry E. Doyle, Bart A. Chavez, Robert Pauw, Mark Von Sternberg
Free Trade Acts – Adjudication Issues
NAFTA L-1 & TN’s Denials at the Border – Changes at the Border TN Occupations and Issues Mexican TN Changes and Updates FTA - Chile & Singapore David L.P. Garson, Madeline F. Ellis, Daniel C. Home, Robin D. O’Donoghue, Jacqueline Bednarz, Robyn M. Bishop
Withholding and CAT Claims
Current Trends in Withholding Cases Preparing CAT Claims Countries That Engage in Torture Level of Torture to Be Proven Acts by Family Members Deborah A. Sanders, Anayancy R. Housman, Niels W. Frenzen, Karen Grisez, Larry Katzman
Consular Processing
TCN Processing Security Clearance Delays Terrorist Sponsored Countries Appointments and Scheduling Allen E. Kaye, Tien-Li Loke-Walsh, Malite Hoyos, Robyn M. Bishop, Michael B. Regan
AC21 Roundtable
The H-1B Cap Provisions H-1B Portability and Its Limitations Adjustment of Status Portability: Resolved and Unresolved Issues H-1B Status Beyond Year 6, What About the Spouse? How Does It All Fit Together Nathan Waxman, Naomi Schorr, Lynden Melmed, Robert S. Whitehill
MORNING PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES
Artists, Athletes and Performers
O, P, and Non-immigrant Options Immigrant Options Humberto R. Gray, Peter L. Ashman, Laura Danielson
Academic Professionals
Teachers, Professors, and Researchers Do They Work Part Time or Full Time – The “Academic Year” Salary Issues for H-1Bs Alternatives to the H-1B Special Handling Labor Certs Jacqueline D. Bucar, Adam Green, Myron N. Kramer, George Newman
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
What is ECFMG? Eligibility for ECFMG Sponsorship Duration of Participation Change in Program Non-Standard Subspecialty Training Programs Are all ECFMG-Sponsored J-1 Participants Subject to 212(e)? SEVIS Processing Scott M. Borene, Carl Shusteman, Eleanor M. Fitzpatrick, Laura F. Reiff, Jinny Chun
Basic Export Control & License Determination and Licensing Processes Deemed Export Rule - Restrictions on and Access to Sensitive Technologies Visa, Immigration, and Related Foreign National Access Issues Security-Related Grounds Of Inadmissibility, Visa Mantis, H-1B Benching, USA PATRIOT Act, Enforcement Richard J. Pettler, F. Amanda DeBusk, Alexander Lopes, Stephen K. Fischel
CORE CURRICULUM
Immigrant Visa Processing: Employment-Based Options
EB-1: Extraordinary Ability Aliens, Outstanding Professors/Researchers & Multinational Executives/Managers EB-3: Professionals, Skilled Workers, Unskilled Workers EB-4: Religious Workers and Other Categories EB-5: Investor Visas Legislative Changes on the Horizon? Mitchell L. Wexler, Emily J. Curray, Andrew Greenfield Labor Certification Processing
Methods of Filing a Labor Certification Application Prevailing Wage Issues Educational, Experience and Skills Considerations Notice of Findings and Other Post Filing Issues Eric S. Bord, Douglas Bristol, Laura J. Mazel
Visa Processing Through National Visa Center and Consular Offices Abroad Discretionary Consular Offices Acceptance Sec. 212(a)(9)(B) and the 3/10 Year and Permanent Bars Clearances, Denials and Relief Eligibility for Adjustment of Status Grandfathered Applicants Under Section 245(i) Jurisdiction: Where to File the I-485 Advance Parole Employment Authorization-Eligibility, NIVs with Pending I-485 Carl Falstrom, Laura A. Edgerton, Gary Endelman, Gerald P. Seipp
Inadmissibility vs. Removability
What is the Difference between Inadmissibility and Removability? Grounds for Inadmissibility and Removal The Basics of Removal Proceedings Detention – Mandatory or Bondable? National Security Detention of “Suspected Terrorist” Deferred Inspection, Waiver of a Visa, and Withdrawal of Application from Admission Expedited Removal at Ports of Entry Laura Lichter, William E. Graves, Robert A. Shivers
Inadmissibility and Removability: Defenses and Waivers
Waiver Availability 212(c), 212(h), 212(i) Withdrawal of Admissions LPR and Non-LPR Cancellation Voluntary Departure Proposed Legislative Relief LInda Kenepaske, Jeremy L. McKinney, John P. Pratt
Humanitarian Relief: Asylum, CAT, TPS, DED, NACARA
Avoiding a Frivolous Asylum Finding Establish Eligibility for Protection Under Convention Against Torture Affirmative Filings Filing a Defensive Asylum Claim Before Immigration Court Current Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure Programs Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act When Is the Case Really Over? Cynthia A. Aziz, Kalman D. Resnick, C. Mario Russell
Naturalization and Citizenship Claims
Requirements for Naturalization Residency vs. Domicile Requirements Good Moral Character Problem Areas: Selective Service, Child Support, and Perjury Charges Physical Presence Requirements and Exemptions Obstacles to Naturalization When Naturalization is Not a Good Idea Derivative Citizenship Claims Acquisition of Citizenship Child Citizenship Act 2000 Application for Preservation of Residence for Naturalization Purposes (N-470) Revocation and Denaturalization Backlogs and What to Do About Them Gerald C. Rovner, Karen R. Seiden, George N. Miller
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE I
Consular Processing & Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews
TCNs How to Get an Interview How to Prepare Documents for the Consulate How to Prepare Your Client for Interview Using the Online DS-156 What to Do When Things Go Wrong Waiver of Interviews Expedites and Preferential Processing Security issues – TAL, NCIC Checks Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Visa Delays and Funding Nancy B. Elkind, Evan J. Green, Jose R. Perez, Liam Schwartz, Stephen K. Fischel, Robyn M. Bishop
Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Processing (Best Practices)
How to Prepare Documents for the Consulate How to Prepare Your Client for an Interview What to Do When Things Go Wrong Immigrant Waivers NVC Procedures Preparing Your Client for a Leap of Faith Charles M. Miller, Pamela Mick, Edward Odom, Michael Regan
Non-immigrant Visa Waivers
Procedures to Apply for a Waiver What are the Roles of DHS and DOS? How to Document a Waiver Request? Who is Eligible and What Actions are Waived Under 212(d)(3)? Extensions of Waivers Medical Waivers, Waivers of Criminal Grounds Misrepresentation Robert C. Divine, Roberta Freedman, Jeffrey Gorsky
Representing the Best and the Brightest -- Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Options for Priority Workers
National Interest Waivers (Non-Physicians) Extraordinary Ability Comparison of Extraordinary Ability, Exceptional Ability, and NIWs Schedule A Outstanding Researchers/Professors Jeffrey W. Goldman, Rita Kushner, Lawrence H. Rudnick, Suzanne Seltzer
Immigration through Investment (Es, Ls & EB-5)
EB-5 - Is This Alive or Dead? Service Center Variations Proposed Regulations Strategies to Move from E to Green Card How to Amend and What It Means E Visas Regional Centers Pilot Programs Lincoln Stone, Robert F. Loughran, Dale M. Schwartz, Henry Chang, Morrie Berez
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE II
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Marshall D. Fitz
Criminal Conduct and NTAs -- Primer for Business Practitioners
When Do You Need Criminal Legal Advice? Crimes of Moral Turpitude How to Communicate with Criminal Lawyers What Do You Do When Your Client Receives an NTA? Maria T. Baldini-Potermin, Nancy Fellom, Steven A. Morley
Changing Definitions of Residence and Physical Presence Preserving Residence for Naturalization Purposes Language and Health Waivers Problems with Good Moral Character When Is a Criminal LPR Eligible for Naturalization? When NOT to File for Naturalization Establishing Derivative Citizenship Claims Martin L. Rothstein, Robert D. Ahlgren, Anis N. Saleh
Hidden Obstacles for H-1Bs Institutional Licenses Catch-22 -- When You Need a License to Get a Visa and Need a Visa to Get a License Miscellaneous Occupations: Pharmacist, Engineer, Broker, Architect, Social Workers, Teachers Clark M. Trevor, Steven H. Garfinkel, Pamela Z. Santer,
• The Corporate Client Fires the Employee
Roxana C. Bacon, Robert E. Juceam, Mark J. Newman
How to Handle Client Confidentiality and Dual Representation Issues Managing Clients – How to Define Your Role in Relationship to the Company vs. the Employee Technical Tools – Database and Forms Programs; Using the Resources You Have Fee Structures, Billing, Using Retainers Effective Use of Your Paralegals/Legal Assistants Charles C. Foster, Richard R. Rulon, Gregory H. Siskind, Elizabeth Espin Stern
Taxation Primer for Business Immigration
Residency for Tax Purposes Non-immigrants and Tax Issues - Payroll Tax Implications for L & E Employees Students and FICA Exemptions Immigrant Status and Taxes Abandonment of LPR or Citizenship and Tax Implications Estate Tax Joel H. Paget, Barbara Hauser, Donna Kepley, Kevin Levine
OCCUPATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Computer Professionals
L-1B and Computer Professionals - Where Do We Stand Now? Unrelated Degrees Labor Certification Issues Robert E. Banta, Ethan E. Kaufman, John S. Brendel, Sharon R. Mehlman
Doctors
License Issues J-1 to H-1 Issues IGA Recommendations Conrad 30 3 Year Commitment Physician Waiver Issues Gregory H. Siskind, David A.M. Ware, Bruce R. Larson, Sylvia G. Titgemeyer
Business Professionals-Finance, Marketing, Operations
When Can a Business Occupation Get an H-1 or L-1? When Can a General Business Degree Qualify as a Specialized Field? When Can a Marketing Position Get Approved? Service Center Variations and Quirks Susan M. MacLean, Dinesh P. Shenoy, Kathleen Grzegorek, Teri A. Simmons
Nurses Licensing and Visa Screening Therapists H-1C Randall Caudle, Aggie R. Hoffman, Francis A. Novak
Religious Workers
What Is a Religious Organization and How to Prove It Volunteer Experience Strategic Issues on Who Should File (Diocese or Church) Alternatives to the R-1 Religious Occupation vs. Vocation Appeal Issues Adverse Adjudication Trends – and Inconsistencies – at Service Centers Martina M. Keller, Robert “Rusty” DeMoss, Christine H. Blum, Rodney Barker
Non-immigrant Visa Options Specialty Cooks and Labor Certification Other Hospitality Workers, Essential Workers H-2B Donald J. Wolfson, Nancy-Jo Merritt MASTERS PROGRAM
Drafting and Filing Motions for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief How to Use Writs of Mandamus Negotiating with the Local U.S. Attorney’s Office Preparing Reluctant Clients Anticipating Government Defenses Equal Access to Justice Fees Nadine K. Wettstein, Brian K. Bates, Karen Grisez
Asylum – Hot Issues
Proposed Legislative Relief Derivative Family Harm Claims Internal Relocation: Refoulment to Another Location in Country of Persecution Asylum for U.S. Supported Snitches Whistleblowers: Are Their Claims Viable When Authorities Change? Frank K. Lipiner, Karen Musalo, Jane R. Kochman, John Willshire
Naturalization
Citizenship Issues as They Relate to Naturalization Good Moral Character Using the Courts to Move Naturalization Cases Denaturalization Issues in the Post-9/11 Era Stephen Yale-Loehr, Carmen A. DiPlacido, Robert A. Mautino, R. Patrick Murphy
My Client Is Detained! Now What Do I Do?
Is Anybody Safe? Changes in Detention Policy after the USA PATRIOT Act Challenges to Detention after Demore v. Kim Seeking Bond from the IJ Who Is Eligible for Release and from What Agency? Lisa Palumbo, Mary E. Kramer, Meredith Linsky, Marc Van Der Hout
Voluntary Departure: Stays, Tolling, Consequences and Challenging Reinstatement of Removal/Deportation Orders
Section 241(a)(5) – Orders of Removal and Their Effect Effects on Orders Issued Pre-April 1, 1997 Detention and Bond During Review of Reinstatement Orders Effects of Overstaying Voluntary Departure and How to Avoid Them Stay of Voluntary Departure During Federal Court Review Stay of Removal During Reinstatement Orders David W. Leopold, Trina Realmuto, Beth Werlin
OPEN FORUMS
Department of Labor (DOL) Open Forum Frances C. Berger, William Carlson, Charlene Giles, Harry Sheinfeld, Stephan Stefanko
Jonathan Ginsburg, Catherine Barry, Robyn M. Bishop, Jinny Chun, Stephen K. Fischel, Jeffrey Gorsky, Michael B. Regan
LInda Loveless, C. Stewart Verdery, P.T. Wright, Nieves Cardinale, Francis X. McGowan
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Open Forum Robert P. Deasy, Cora Tekach, Carlos Iturrequi, Fujie O. Ohata, Terry O’Reilly, William Yates
CORE CURRICULUM / MOCK INTERVIEWS
What Forms to Use, Where to Get Them and Where to Send Them Prevailing Wage, Actual Wage, Alternative Surveys, etc. Educational and Experience Issues Is the Job a Specialty Occupation? Filing Considerations: Fees, premium Processing, Supporting Documentation Legislative Update Marcine Seid, Boyd F. Campbell, Edward J. Carroll, Martha J. Schoonover
Preparation of Marriage Adjustment Petitions
Do I Want This Case? (Interview with the Clients) Documents Required to File a Marriage Petition Required Application Forms and Preparation Tips Affidavit of Support National benefits Center Know Your Local USCIS Filing Procedures Preparation for the Interview Lucy Fong Lee, Richard S. Bromberg, Edward G. Shulman
How to Complete The ETA 750 Recruitment Supporting Documentation Necessary for Filing the Labor Certification Application Pamela S. Cowan, Jane W. Goldblum, Romy K. Kapoor, Norman C. Plotkin
Nonimmigrant Visa Interview at Consulate
Eligibility to Apply for a Non-immigrant Visa in Mexico or Canada Tighter Security Measures for Certain Nationals New Rules or Expectations Under the USA PATRIOT Act and Other Post-9/11 Policies and Practices Can Attorneys Be Present at the Consulate Interview? Special Precautions When Applying for Non-immigrant Visas in Mexico or Canada Essential Documents to Be Submitted Unlawful Presence Requesting a Reconsideration of a Visa Refusal Ann Kanter, Richard S. Goldstein, Ellen D. Krengel, Adam G. Vega
Marriage/Adjustment Interview
Preparing the Clients for the Interview Basic Documentation to Submit Separated Clients But Still Very Much in Love Preparing Hostile Spouses for the Adjustment Interview U.S. Citizen (USC) Spouse Refuses to Appear at the Interview Duty of Disclose Damaging Information Handling a Tough Examiner (The Attorney’s Role) I-751 Waivers When Is the Lawful Permanent Resident Really Permanent? Susan R. Fortino-Brown, Valentine Brown, Justin Burton, Linda M. Nakamura
Dual Representation Issues (Employer/Employee) Engagement and Termination Letter (Drafting Tips) When Is My Client Really My Client? Is This Really a Bona Fide Marriage? Who Is My Client -- the Husband or the Wife? Confidentiality Issues Robert G. Heiseman, Gerald M. Chapman, Hamel Vyas
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE I
Waiver of Inadmissibility for Criminal Grounds Under 212(h) Misrepresentation Waivers Under 212(i) Waiver of Post-Removal Bar Adjustment and EWI Waiver of the 3- and 10-Year Bars 245(I) Review Actions for Which No Waiver is Available Legislative Update Charles H. Kuck, James G. Gavin, Edward S. Gudeon, Helena Tetzeli
TCNs How to Prepare Documents for the Consulate How to Prepare Your Client for Interview What to Do When Things Go Wrong Waiver of Interviews Expedites and Preferential Processing Security Issues -- TAL, NCIC Checks Waivers Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Visa Delays and Funding Jonathan Ginsburg, Marcia N. Needleman, Heather N. Segal, Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, Stephen K. Fischel, Robyn M. Bishop
Portability Issues Extensions & Change of Status -- Travel Issues Material Changes - Amendment Issues Last Action Rule Use of Advance Parole and H-1B Status Realities of Proving Emerging Occupations as Specialized The Cap, The Fees & Other Unsettled Issues Next Steps in H-1B Policy Cheryl Lenz-Calvo, R. Blake Chisam, Neil S. Dombaum, Elliott C. Lichtman, Lynden Melmed
Alternatives to OES-Private Surveys – Which Work? Employer Surveys/How to Get One Done Non-profit Organizations and Alternative Wage Sources Reclassifying Positions & OES Rebuttal David Newhall, Stephen J. Navarre, Bennett Savitz
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE II
CSPA and IV Processing Unaccompanied Minors and Detained Children Special Immigrant Juveniles Inadmissibility Issues Aging Out Retaining Priority Dates Legislative Outcomes Marisa I. Casablanca, Margaret S. Choi, Jeffrey Gorsky, Ellen Gallagher-Holmes
What Is a Bona Fide Marriage? Affidavit of Support and Other Financial Issues Waivers Available Immigrant Intent and Marriage-Based Adjustment Where and When Consular Processing Is Optimal When Good Marriages Go Bad Marriage in Removal Proceedings Amy L. Peck, Scott D. Devore, Melvin R. Solomon
Definition of Derivative Family Members Following to Join Adjustment of Unlawful Derivative Family Members V and K Visas K-3 Visas for Those Unlawfully Present Aging Out Retaining Priority Dates Michelle L. Lazerow, Paul Ferrell, Ron Russell, Jeffrey Gorsky
What is a Conviction? Federal First Offense vs. State First Offense Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CMTs) Ever Expanding Definition of Aggravated Felonies New Standards of Review Robert Frank, Jeffrey Joseph, Dan Kesselbrenner, Barbara A. Schwartz
Post-Conviction Relief after Matter of Roldan and Matter of Pickering Habeas Corpus State Court Expungement and Dismissal Sealing the Conviction State and Federal Pardons Vacating Convictions Sentence Reductions Mark T. Kenmore, David J. Lanphier, Norton Tooby
The Incredible Shrinking World of Federal Jurisdiction Judicial Review of BIA Cases Civil Appellate Procedural Rules and Local Rules Stays of Deportation and Removal Habeas vs. Petitions for Review Martin B. Schwartz, Kerry W. Bretz, Lucas Guttentag
MINI TRACKS
Border Entry Issues and Inspections
IBIS Checks “One Face at the Border Initiative” -- Implementation What Really Goes on at the Border – Canada and Mexico, Other Ports of Entries The US VISIT Entry/Exit Initiative Commuter Issues at Canadian and Mexican Borders What’s on the Horizon in Congress? Kathleen C. Walker, Silvia R. Graves, David H. Paruch, P.T. Wright
A Year and Half Later, What Are Ramifications of Special Registration What If Your Client Leaves from the Wrong Port What If the BCBP Does Not Register Them on Entry What to Do If Something Goes Wrong Can You Register Late? NSEERS Waivers Impact of Registration Issues on Benefits Adjudications NSEERS & US VISIT Definition of Citizenship/Nationality Working the Issue with media and Congress Denyse Sabagh, Marko C. Maglich, Reginald A. Pacis, Victor Cerda
Rights of Detained Clients Locating and Communicating with a Detained or Arrested Client Role of Local Law Enforcement and Rights Before State and Local Agencies Searches and Seizures Reason to Believe, Probable Cause and Remedies for Improper Arrest Impact of the USA PATRIOT Act & Other Administrative Measures Mary Meg McCarthy, Barbara Hines, Lory D. Rosenberg
Record Keeping and Documentation Dependent Employers Wage & Hour Investigations How to Defend an Audit Dual Representation and Conflict of Interest William A. Stock, Eileen M.G. Scofield, Min. S. Suh, Jane Patullo
Federal, State, Local: Who Investigates What? Labor and Employment Law Issues Corporate Liability – Extent of Liability and Avoiding Liability Documentation Conducting Internal Audits Defending Against Investigations Alan Tafapolsky, Bo Cooper, Mary E. Pivec, Victor Cerda, Darrell Blevins
Update on Federal Policy No Match Letters Repercussions of Ignoring The SSA How to Advise on SSA Issues The Black Hole Between BCIS and SSA – Where Does the I-94 Card Info Go? Use of the Verficiation SAVE System IRS Safe Harbors Denise C. Hammond, Joanna Carson, Andrew Galeziowski, Darrell Blevins William Yates
MASTERS PROGRAM
Cutting Edge Substitution Issues Amending the Application at Time of Market Re-Test and After Approval Experience Gained With Same Employer Non Standard Reasons for Disqualifying Applicants Education Equivalency Issues H. Ronald Klasko, Josie Gonzalez, LInda Rose
Review of 212(a)(9) in Light of March 27, 2003 Office of General Counsel Memo on Definition of “Period of Stay Authorized by Attorney General” How to Challenge the Government Analysis and Case Law Discussion Who is Covered? How to Count Time? Possible Legislative Remedies Carlina Tapia-Ruano, Kathrin S. Mautino, Paul W. Virtue
Arms Length Corporate Agreements H-1B; DOL Successor Requirements Analysis of NIV and Immigrant Categories – When to Amend Liability and Indemnification Ability to Pay I-140 Issues E Visas Issues With Corporate Nationality Changes RIFs Richard D. Steel, Barbara Bower, Angelo A. Paparelli
Do/How to Avoid
Martin J. Lawler, Robert Aronson, Cyrus D. Mehta, Annie J. Wang
Portability 180 Days – When Can an Individual Change Jobs Risks of I-140 Denial and 245(i) Implications Concurrent Filings – What If I-140 Is Still Pending with I-485 after 180 Days When Should You File Separately (Bifiurcate the I-140/485) Interfiling I-485 RFE Trends in I-140/485 Applications Interim EAD Benefits 245(k) Howard S. “Sam” Myers, Christine Brigagliano, Tammy Fox-Isicoff, Warren R. Leiden
POLITICS, PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICE
\ The Anti-Immigration Agenda: What You Need to Know
Who Are the Restrictionists? What Are Their Main Messages? What Are Their Sources of Funding? How to Beat Them at Their Own Game! Judith Golub, Heidi Beirich
Why We Need Reform: What Reform Means to Your Clients and to Your Practice The Key Aspects of Reform What Restrictionists Say The Supporters of Reform – The Big Tent Coalition How to Work with the Media and Congress in Support of Reform Recent Legislation Judith Golub, Victor D. Nieblas Pradis, Deborah J. Notkin, Gustavo Mohar Betancourt, Rob Paral
What Do the November Elections Mean to You and Your Practice? What Are the Hot Races for 2004? What Role Will Immigration Play in the 2004 Elections? Amy Walters, Jennifer Duffy
Have Post-9-11 Initiatives Made Us Safer? What Is the Acceptable Trade-Off? The Impact on the Flow of People and Goods How Best to Deal With Multiple “Virtual” Borders How to Best Navigate DHS Databases: What You Need to Know Major Issues at Our Consulates and Ports-of-Entry Delays, Denials, and RFEs How to Make Your Case in the Media Recent and Upcoming Legislation and Regulations Ben Johnson, Margaret D. Stock, Kathleen C. Walker, Jean Abi-Nader, Angela-Kelly
What Is the Right Balance Between Security, Constitutional Protections and Due Process Traditions, and Our History as a Nation of Immigrants? The USA PATRIOT Act and Beyond – Current and Proposed Laws and Executive Actions What Do the Courts Have to Say? Criminal Law and Immigration Law Expanded Use of Databases How to Help Your Clients How to Make Your Case in the Media Marshall Fitz, Lucas Guttentag, David W. Leopold, Marc Van Der Hout, Esther Olavarria
Update on H-1Bs and L-1 Visas: What the Hill Is Saying; What You Need to Tell Them – The Real Issues Cap Issues Delays and Agency Dysfunctions What the Restrictionists Say How to Make Your Case in the Media Outsourcing – Will It Kill Your Practice? Recent Legislation, and How Ideas (Good and Bad) Become Legislation, and Sometimes the Law Stephen Yale Loehr, Daryl R. Buffenstein, Joanna Carson SPECIAL SESSION
John L “Jack” Pinnix, Gene Nichols, Mary Schweitzer, Marc Van Der Hout
GLOBAL MIGRATION ISSUES
Security Asylum Family Business Benjamin J. Trister, Howard Greenberg, Kenneth Zaifman
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE I
Gabrielle M. Buckley, Hillary Belchak
General Guidelines and Practical Advice Regarding International Assignments Sending U.S. Employees on International Assignments Overseas Graeme Kirk, Arnold Conyer, Urs Haegi, Tram-Anh Frank
SUBSTANTIVE PRACTICE II
Does Marriage Always Result in a Visa Extra Hurdles for Unmarried Partners? Same Sex Partners? What About Working for Spouses and Partners? Education and Health Care Rights for Children Karen Sturtivant, Mira Thow, Fernando Scomick Gerstein
Does the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees Meet the Demands of the 21st Century Interdiction Policies by First World Countries Comparative Domestic Policies Deborah Anker, David Bitel, Andrew Painter, Fernando Chang-Muy
