PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES
CDs #1 & #2 A Brief History of U.S. Immigration Law IIRAIRA and 9/11/01: Two Cataclysmic Events The Basic Sources of Information: How to Learn What You Should Know Speaking the Language: Acronyms, Numbers, etc. Introducing the Participants: DHS, DOS, DOL, and Everything in Between Timothy M. Wheelwright, Ruth K. Oh, Terri Barton Bragga, Dinesh P. Shenoy
CDs #3 & #4
Detention Trends Around the Country What is Happening Where? Alternatives to Detention Including Electronic Monitoring Discussion of Strategies
Christina DeConcini, Holly S. Cooper, Troy J. Mattes, Richard Prinz
CDs #5 & #6
Backlog Reduction Centers Drafting Distinctions Jurisdictional Processing Considerations State vs. Federal Disparities Multiple Filings PERM Josie Gonzalez, Howard Gordon, Stephen J. Navarre, Rebecca L. Sigmund, Mary Jane Weaver
CDs #7 & #8
TCN Processing Security Clearance Delays Terrorist Sponsored Countries Appointments and Scheduling David L.P. Garson, Silvia Romo Graves, Kehrela M. Hodkinson, Daniel C. Horne, Jim Pritchett
CDs #9 & #10
Significant Decisions Statutory Changes Impact on Your Practice Maureen O’Sullivan, Linton Joaquin, Hiroshi Motomura, Michael Ungar
CDs #11 & #12
Country-by-Country Survey of Visa and Work Permit Options Global Immigration Q&A Scott M. Borene, Howard Greenberg, Graeme Kirk, Arturo Sarukhan, Camila Tsu, Arnold Conyer, Ranjit Malhotra
OPENING PLENARY SESSION
CD #13
CD #14
PERM Real ID Act Provisions Due Process and Civil Liberties Prospects for Major Immigration Reform NIV Updates (H-1 B, H-2B & E-3) AC21- Latest Interpretations Carlina Tapia-Ruano, Jeanne A. Butterfield, Judy Golub, Susan MacLean
CD #15 Deborah J. Notkin, Crystal Williams, Victor Cerda, Stephen K. Fischel, Linda Loveless, William Yates FUNDAMENTALS TRACK
CD #16
Changing, Maintaining, and Extending Status Regaining Legal Status Overstay and Its Consequences Visa vs. Status: What’s the Difference? The Contiguous Territory Exceptions Preconceived Intent: The 30/60 Day Rule The Role of Consular Officers and Immigration Inspectors Avoiding Unlawful Presence Matt Trevena, Karen B. Koenig, Pamela P. Mick
CDs #17A & #17B
H-1 B Professionals: Eligibility; the LCA; the Prevailing Wage Requirement; Credentials Evaluations; Industry Standards; “Portability”; the Effect of the Cap; Chileans/Singaporeans L-1A/L-1B Intracompany Managers and Executives/ Specialized Knowledge Professionals O & P Extraordinary Ability Individuals/ Performers and Athletes R-1 Religious Workers TN Canadian/Mexican Professionals H-2A/H-2B/H-3 Non-professionals/Trainees E-1/E-2 Traders, Investors, and Essential Employees Spouse/Child/Domestic Partner Considerations Strategies for Choosing Among Classifications Jerome G. Grzeca, Lynn Susser, Theresa Corcoran
CD #18 Gregory Howard Siskind, Antonia Canero, Randall Caudle, Robert F. Loughran
CD #19
B-1/B-2 Temporary Business/Pleasure Visitors F-1/M-1 Academic/Vocational Students K-1/K-3 Fiancés/Spouses of U.S. Citizens J-1/Q-1 Exchange Visitors A/C/D Diplomats and Crewmen S/T Informants/Victims of Crimes Visa Waiver Program Border Crossing Cards Marcia N. Needleman, Sarah Hawk, Charina Palomares Garcia
CDs #20 A & #20B
Tips on Completing Forms I-129 and I-539 Choosing Supplements and Preparing Support Documentation How to File Labor Condition Applications Getting Educational Evaluations Sources for Consultations Premium Processing and Other Fees Where to File Strategies for Avoiding RFEs and Denials Christine Brigagliano, Matthew I. Hirsch, Aimee C. Todd TRACK I – BUSINESS
CDs #21 A & #21B
Anticipating the Quota Distinguishing Quota Exemptions Porting About Status, Extension and Recapture Termination and Grace Periods Future Prospects Naomi Schorr, David Berry, Shawn A. Orme, Steve Bucher, Efren Hernandez
CDs #22 A & #22B
Distinction Between Business and Labor for Hire Compensation, Accrual of Profits and Benefit to Foreign Employer B-1 in Lieu of H-1 B/H3 and Other NIVs Documentation Strategies for Consulate and Port of Entry “Back Pocket” Letters COS to B-2 to Finalize Affairs and to Preserve Status Job Hunting, School Hunting, U.S. Office Prospecting Satisfactory Departure after 90-Day Visa Waiver Admission B Visas for Non-Derivative Dependents Lisa Spiegel, Edwin R. Rubin, Denise C. Hammond, Jay I. Solomon, Jeff Gorsky, Efren Hernandez TRACK II – BUSINESS
CDs #23 A & #23B
Compare and Contrast: TN Management Consultant; TN Scientific Technician; L-1B; and E Essential Employees Challenges to Specialized Knowledge: Length of Training and Experience Required; How Advanced; When to Resort to the H-2B Wage Issues for Non-professional Work Non-immigrant Intent and Unlawful Presence Labor Certification the Only Viable Option? Horizons: Immigration Reform
Dagmar Butte, Gerard M. Chapman, Cheryl B. Williams
CDs #24 A & #24B
Choose but Choose Wisely: Tricks and Traps for Selecting a Non-immigrant B/H/L/E/TN/O Know Where You Are Going: Setting Up for Permanent Residence Getting it Right the First Time: Selling Cases and Avoiding the RFE Special Issues for Managers and Executives
Warren R. Leiden, Robert Banta, Peter N. Larrabee, Claudia Salem TRACK III – REMOVAL
CDs #25 A & #25B
Trends in Detention Policy Seeking Bond and Parole from ICE Seeking Bond Redetermination from the IJ Trends Regarding Challenges of Mandatory Detention Appealing Bond Decisions Video Proceedings Bond After Removal-Orders of Supervision and Cuban Parole
Jodi Goodwin, Joseph C. Hohenstein, Paromita Shah, Victor Cerda
CD #26
Overview of Summary Removal Under 241(a)(5) Statutory and Judicial Exemptions Retroactivity and Due Process Issues Effect of Filing on I-212 Waiver Application Detention During Review of Reinstated Orders
Robert Pauw, Matt Adams, Trina Realmuto
CD #27
Distinguishing between Motion to Reopen, Motion to Reconsider and Motion to Remand In Absentia Orders Voluntary Departure Overstays Joint Motions and Sua Sponte Reopening Filing from Outside the U.S.
Socheat Chea, Susan Compernolle, Imran B. Mirza TRACK IV – GENERAL PRACTICE
CDs #28 A & #28B
Overview and History of 0*Net How to Navigate the O*Net Understanding Job Zones/SVP Choosing the Correct Classification Using O*Net in the New OES Prevailing Wage System and PERM Process
Robert S. White, Stacy Bradbury, Steven H. Garfinkel
CD #29
Freedom of Information Act Requests Local, State and Federal Criminal Records Inspection Information Records Regarding Exclusion, Deportation and Removal Entry/Exit System-What Information Will the
C. Lynn Calder, Scott D. Pollock, John P. Pratt
CD #30
Dual Representation of Employer and Employee Waivers and Confidentiality Dependent Family Interests Job Changes; Employer Changes; RIFs; and Company Closings Grace Periods Michael D. Patrick, Cyrus D. Mehta, Mark J. Newman TRACK V – OPEN FORUMS
CD #31 Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, Gregg Rodgers, Cora Tekach, Linda Loveless
CD #32 Denyse Sabagh, David W. Leopold, Dan Brown, Robert Divine, William Howard
CD #33 Amy L. Peck, Christina DeConcini, Victor Cerda, William Howard PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES
CDs #34 & #35
The Importance of the First Impression In Person or Over the Phone? Making the Client Feel Welcome (Including Children) Gathering Facts: The Well Constructed Questionnaire How Much Preparation Should You Do Beforehand? The Solution Centered Approach Explaining the Law to Non-Lawyers Setting Expectations Cases to Take and Cases Not to Take Determining and Discussing Fees Letting the Client Know What Happens Next, Including the Written Fee Agreement Ethical Considerations
Carl Falstrom, JoAnn L. Barten, Marshall Lewis Cohen
CDs #36 & #37
What Occupations Qualify; Use of OOH Establishing Equivalency Wage and Benefit Considerations Licensed Occupations
Nancy B. Elkind, Martin J. Lawler, Elliot C. Lichtman, Lawrence H. Rudnick
CDs #38 & #39
Once a Citizen, Always a Citizen? Administrative Denaturalization Judicial Denaturalization Loss of Citizenship Dual Citizenship Expedited Naturalization Process for Military Members and Their Families
Kathrin S. Mautino, Simon M. Azar-Farr, Gary Endelman
CDs #40& #41
How to Read and Use Financial Evidence Annual Reports Corporate Tax Returns Profit and Loss Statements Instruments of Debt Share Certificates Articles of Incorporation, Organization, and Partnership
Elissa M. McGovern, Douglas Bristoll, S. Christopher Stowe
CDs #46 & #47
When is a Waiver Required: Government Financing; Skills List; Doctors No Objection Statements; Interested Government Agencies; Hardship; and Persecution Timing and Role of DOS and USCIS
Goldie C. Domingue, Alison J. Brown, Leslie Anne Jewell, Barry Walker, Jinny Chun
PRACTICE ROUNDTABLES CD #48
Office Management: The Straw That Stirs the Drink Marketing Tips for You and Your Practice How to Use Your Staff to Leverage Your Talent and Experience Ensuring Your Employees Are Happy and Productive Keeping on Top of the Work Getting Paid Ilana J. Drummond, Todd Irwin, Steven W. Stiller, Thipphavone P. Ark
CD #49
Ethical Considerations in Reporting Clients’ Behavior Conflicts of Interest Knowing When to Get Expert Advice on a Criminal Matter
Cynthia Aziz, Robert E. Juceam, Peter D. Williamson CD #50
Options for Non-Spouses Recognition of Foreign Relationships Determination of Gender Canada’s Approach to Family-Based Immigration Common-Law Couples Conjugal Couples Same-Sex Couples Leslie Holman, Nan Berezowski, Noemi E. Masliah
FUNDAMENTALS TRACK
CD #51
Who Must Apply? Where Can They Apply?: Know Your Consulate The Consular Interview NIV Waivers and Waivers of Interviews Airport/Land Crossing/Seaport Inspections Avoiding the Section 214(b) Trump Card The Role of the Attorney Common Pitfalls Ethical Considerations
L. Edward Rios, Kevin C. Aiston, Michael B. Berger
CD #52
The Post-9/11 Regime: New Clearances, Old Delays Preparing the Application Package Identifying Potential Problems Before They Arise The Role of the Attorney (if any) at the Interview Visa Delays and Refusals Requesting Reconsideration The Border Post Option Ethical Considerations Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, John S. Brendel, Jan M. Pederson, Jeff Gorsky
CD #53
Traditional/RIR/PERM Prevailing Wage Requirement Gauging Education/Experience/Skills Dealing with Assessments and NOFs Common Pitfalls Ethical Considerations Marketa Lindt, Jane W. Goldblum, Ethan E. Kaufman
CDs #54 A & #54B
SWA Issues: Job Orders & Prevailing Wage Determinations New Internal Posting Requirements Completing ETA Form 9089: Job Title, Description and Salary Requirements Issues: Business Necessity and ‘Normal’ Requirements Presenting Prior Experience: Tips & Tactics Preparing the Recruitment Report Responding to Audit Letters
Michael F. Turansick, Paul Soreff, Marcine Seid
CDs #55 A & #55B
Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers/ Professors, Multinational Managers/Executives Exceptional Ability, Advanced Degree Professionals, National Interest Waivers Professionals, Skilled/Unskilled Workers Religious Workers/Special Immigrants Investors
Kelly M. McCown, Craig E. Miley, Scott A. Titshaw
CDs #56 A & #56B
IV Processing (NVC, Embassies/Consulates) Discretionary Consular Acceptance The 3- and 10-Year Bars Delays, Denials, and Waivers Section 245 Eligibility Sections 245(i) and (k): Get Out of Jail Free? Adjustment of Status Application Jurisdiction Advance Parole and Employment Authorization Choosing Between the Two
Dawn M. Lurie, Robert L. DeMoss, Annie Jen Wang TRACK 1 – ASYLUM/DEFENSE
CD #57
One-Year Rule/Changed Conditions Frivolous Claims and Consequences Specific Claims/Countries Claims Specific to Juveniles Gender-Related Claims Specific Country Cases that are Current
David Cleveland, Deborah Anker, Regina Germain, John Lafferty
CDs #58 A & #58B
Countries That Engage in Torture Preparing CAT Claims Serious Criminal Offenses Robert B. Jobe, Iris Gomez, Anwen Hughes
CDs #59 A & #59B
Emotional Abuse/Extreme Cruelty Good Moral Character Waivers Derivatives Abroad Special Rule Cancellation Why It Might Be Better Before the IJ Curing Some I-360 Bars? Gloria A. Goldman, Maria J. Fletcher, Gail L. Pendleton, Laura Dawkins, Michele Young
CD #60
Options Other Than VAWA Victims of Trafficking – Us Victims of Crime – Us Julie Dinnerstein, Suzanne Tomatore, Steven Wagner, Rebecca Storey
CD #61
Rights of Detained Clients Before Different Agencies – When Does Miranda Apply? Locating and Communicating with Detained Clients Role of Law Enforcement and Rights Before State and Local Agencies Searches and Seizures Impact of the USA PATRIOT Act Increased Sharing of Governmental Information Proposed Legislation Helena Tetzeli, Linda Cristello, Hakeem Ishola TRACK II – BUSINESS
CDs #62 A & #62B
Strategies in and Comparison of Use of E-s/L-1s/I-140s Hands on Bs Elements of the Executive and Manager Defining the Functional Manager Impact of Size and Scale Corporate Relations: Acquisitions; Defacto Control Tricks of Treaty Nationality Contract Employees Intermittent Employment Daryl R. Buffenstein, Tammy Fox-Isicoff, Kathleen Moccio, Susan J. Cohen
CD #63
NIV Stratigies: Hs, Ls, and Es Mounting Obstacles To Immergration Bona Fide Jobs Combination of Duties Self Employment Prevailing Wages Ability To Pay Richard R. Rulon, Ramon Carrion, Allen Orr
CD #64
Impact of Mergers, Spin offs, Acquisitions and Other Corporate Changes on NIV and IV Processing Evolving Definition of Successor in Interest Rules for Amending H, L, E and I-140; Salvaging Work Authorization; Timing Reorganization and Closure of Foreign Entity Reductions in Force Angelo A. Paparelli, David Grunblatt, Teri A. Simmons, Andy P. Dalal
CDs #65 A & #65B
Prevailing Wage Requests: Issues and Review Required Recruitment: Methods, Content and Resumes Requirements: Minimum and Business Necessity Audits: Compliance Strategies, Maintaining Documentation Frances C. Berger, Romy K. Kapoor, Linda Rose, William Carlson
CDs #66 A & #66B
Business Necessity: Drafting and Justifying Duties and Requirements Notices of Intent to Revoke: Rebuttal Strategies Relevancy and Use of BALCA Decisions Federal Court Precedents Cheryl Lenz-Calvo, Allen E. Kaye, Edward R. Litwin TRACK III – LITIGATION / ETHICS
CDs #67 A & #67B
Impact of REAL ID Act on Affirmative Litigation Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Drafting and Filing Suits: Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Demanding a Decision- Mandamus Attorney Fees Under EAJA Nadine K. Wettstein, Mary Kenney, Stephen Manning, Javier Maldonado
CD #68
Changes in Representation: Change of Lawyer; Change of Law Firm; Change of Employer File Maintenance and Professional Responsibility Impact of AC21 Portability Waivers, Disclosure,Transfer of Files and Information Collection and Reimbursement of Fees Carlina Tapia-Ruano, John L. Pinnix, Robert S. Whitehill
CDs #69 A & #69B
IJ Fact Findings: Getting Them, Using Them BIA Jurisdiction: The When, How and What of Jurisdiction: Has Anything Changed? Direct Review of BIA Decisions: Are We Back Where We Started? Stays of Removal: Administrative and Judicial Avenues for Stays Habeas Corpus and REAL ID: Defining the New, More Limited Habeus Corpus: Where, Who, What, and Why oh Why? Charles H. Kuck, David W. Leopold, Lee Gelernt, Nancy Morawetz
CDs #70 & #71 A & #71B
Enhance Technique and Skills in the Drafting and Filing of Petitions for Review Before the Circuit Court of Appeals Legal Research Tips for Writing Supporting Briefs Review of Resources for Writing Skills and Development Roxanna C. Bacon, Victor Nieblas Pradis, Beth Werlin, Lisa Palumbo, Zachary Nightingale, Judge Michael D. Hawkins TRACK IV – OCCUPATIONAL WORKSHOPS
CD #72
Clinical Training and Residency Credentials: ECFMG; USMLE; Licenses; Board Certification Research and Non-Clinical Care Beating the Foreign Residence Requirement 212(e) Waivers: IGA; Conrad 30 LPR Options: NIWs Labor Certification, Outstanding and Extraordinary Physicians Palma R. Yanni, Robert D. Aronson, Carl M. Shusterman
CDs #73 A & #73B
Licensing; Visa Screen; CGFNS NIV and IV Options for Nurses NIV and IV Options for Therapists Francis A. Novak, Jeptha Evans, Joycelyn L. Fleming, Donna Richardson
CD #74
H-1 B Cap and Wage Issues Alternative NIVs: F, J, O, B Post Docs and Visiting Scholars LPR Options: Extraordinary, Outstanding, Exceptional, NIW, and Special Handling Permanent; At Will; Full Time; Part Time; Funding Contingent and the Academic Year Andrew B. Greenfield, Lorina A. Tester, David A.M. Ware
CD #75
Non-immigrant and Immigrant Strategies Qualifying Organizations R-1 Tactics at Consulates and Service Centers B-1 in Lieu of R-1 I-360 Problem Areas: Vocational Religious and Occupational Workers Voluntary and Paid Work Is Ability to Pay an Ultra Vires Requirement? Appeals Carlos R. Ortiz-Miranda, Melanie R. Nezer, Joel Pfeffer
CD #76
Labor Demands of Restaurants, Resorts, and Casinos Stars, Chefs, Managers, and Service Workers Strategies for NIV Use: H-1 B; O-1; E; L; J; and H-2B Labor Certification Peter L. Ashman, Austin Fragomen, Nancy-Jo Merritt
CD #77
Labor Needs of Film, Theater, Dance, Athletics, and the Arts Strategies for NIV Use: Os; Ps; H-2B; Not so Obvious E and I EB-1 or EB-2 Petitions or Both Choice of Petitioner Evidence and Experts Donald B. Kempster, Cristina Perez Gonzalez, Mark D. Koestler TRACK V – MASTERS
CDs #78 A & #78B
Canadian NIV and IV Consular Practice for Nationals and TCN Canadian NIVs: TN; L; E Port of Entry: TN and L Refusal, Denial, Forward to Service Center, Withdrawal, Right to Counsel Visa Exempt Issues for B-1/B-2 and F Inspection and Entry Bars and Waivers Gregg Rodgers, David H. Paruch, William Z. Reich, Heather N. Segal
CDs #79 A & #79B
Mexican NIV and IV Consular Practice for Nationals and TCN Mexican NAFTA Issues Border Crossing Cards Right to Counsel Inspection and Entry Bars and Waivers Kathleen C. Walker, Jeanne M. Malitz, Zada Edgar -Soto
CD #80
New Petitions with Pending EOS or COS Avoiding 222(g) H and L Entry on Visa or Parole 245(c); 245(k); 245(i) Impact of Employer Violations of Employees' Status Impact of Criminal Violation on Non-immigrant Status Impact of Leaving the Country and Return in Status in Various Different Contexts Denyse Sabagh, H. Ronald Klasko, Ted Ruthizer
CDs #81 A & #81B
Regulations or Statutory Analysis? I-140/I-485 Portability Withdrawal, Substitutions, and Termination Notice and Intent Occupational, Geographic and Compensation Changes Economic Viability of Subsequent Employers Applicability to Multinational Managers 7th Year H-1 B Extensions H-1 B Portability Robert P. Deasy, Eleanor Pelta, Nathan Waxman
CDs #82 A & #82B
Establishing the Credible, Relevant and Material Facts Effective Use of Standards of Evidence Expert Testimony RFEs, NIDs, Denials Without RFEs, and Revocation USCIS Motion Practice Effective Use of FOIA AAO Appeals:Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Appellate Practice: Building a Record for Court – Even If You Never Go There Michael Maggio, Charles M. Miller, T. Douglas Stump GOVERNMENT OPEN FORUMS
CD #83 Robert P. Deasy, Eleanor Pelta, Robert Divine, Robert P. Wiemann, William Yates, Evelyn Upchurch
CD #84 Frances C. Berger, Elissa M. McGovern, William Carlson, Charlene Giles, William Rabung
CD #85 Laura Lichter, Cora Tekach, Judge Brian O’Leary, Mary Beth Keller, Lori Scialabba
CD #86 Jonathan Ginsburg, Jinny Chun, Stephen K. Fischel, Jeff Gorsky, Jim Pritchett
POLICY TRACK
Marshal D. Fitz, David W. Leopold, Marc Van Der Hout, Dagmar Butte
Kathleen C. Walker, John A. Estrela, Owen “Bo” Cooper, Denise C. Hammond
A & #89B Judy Golub, Deborah J. Notkin, Emily J. Curray, Mark Silverman, Tamar Jacoby, Norberto S. Terrazas
FUNDAMENTALS TRACK
CD #96
Qualifying Family Relationships Immediate Relatives Family-Based Preferences Preparing and Filing the Form I-130 Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Special Immigrants Diversity Visa Immigrants (“Green Card Lottery”) Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Gayle Oshrin, Sarah Buffett, Anis N. Saleh
CD #97
Forms I-130 and I-485 Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) Marital Union and Bona Fides: Supporting Documentation Local Filing Procedures, Including Dealing with the National Benefits Center Getting Advance Parole and Employment Authorization Preparing Your Clients for the Interview The Role of the Attorney at the Interview Conditional Permanent Residence and Its Removal Consular “One-Steps” Common Pitfalls Ethical Considerations Miko A. Tokuhama-Olsen, Angela M. Bean, Susan R. Fortino-Brown, Jonathan S. Greene
CD #98
Residency vs. Domicile Good Moral Character Issues (Selective Service, Child Support, Income Taxes) Physical Presence When Not to Naturalize Derivative and Acquisition Cases Tarik H. Sultan, Barbara Bower, Howard Hom
CDs #99 A & #99B
Distinguishing One from the Other and Grounds for Both Basics of Removal Proceedings Detention: Can Your Client Get Free? Admission Strategies: Deferred Inspection; Waiver of Visa; Withdrawal of Admission Application Expedited Removal Waivers Under INA § 212(c), (h), (i) Cancellation of Removal for LPRs and Non-LPRs Voluntary Departure Justin Burton, Malea Kiblan, Douglas S. Weigle
CDs #100A & #100B
Meeting the Non-frivolous Asylum Claim Hurdle Convention Against Torture (CAT): Establishing Eligibility Affirmative Filings Defensive Asylum Claims Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) NACARA and Your Clients “It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over,” but When Exactly Is That? Philip Hwang, Garry Davis, Jr., Deborah Ann Sanders
CD #101
Notice to Appear: Contesting on Improper Serving and Other Grounds Pleading to the Allegations Qualifying for Voluntary Departure Going Through the Motions: Termination, Reopening, Reconsideration, Change of Venue Overcoming the Overstay of a Voluntary Departure Date The Effect of Good (or Bad) Moral Character Dealing with Criminal Records: How Does the Crime Affect Status? Michael J. Boyle, Philip Smith, John Ayala, Alan Diamante, Judge Poly A. Webber
CDs #102 A & #102B Ask the Experts All of Your Questions Over the Course of the ConferenceCarl Falstrom and other speakers from Fundamentals panels TRACK I – BUSINESS
CDs #103 A & #103B
Anticipating Delays: Personal Interviews and Security Checks Effective Communication with Consulates Strategies for Speedy NIV Appointments and Issuance Machine Readable Passports and Biometric Visas Jonathan Ginsburg, Ingrid K. Brey, Evan J. Green, Stephen K. Fischel
CDs #104 A & #104B
MOU; USVISIT; IDENT; IBIS; PAW; SAO; NSEERS; CONDOR List of 26; List of 7; No Fly List Sensitive and Controlled Technologies: TAL; Mantis; Export Control Biotech and Newly Controlled Technologies Limiting Foreign National Access to Technology Recent Developments Liam Schwartz, Michelle L. Lazerow, Tien-Li Loke-Walsh, Stephen K. Fischel, Jim Pritchett
CDs #105 A & #105B
Current Issues Regarding Section 212 Inadmissibility: Health; Crimes; Security; Status Violators; NSEERS Current Issues Regarding NIV and Immigrant Waiver Options Current Procedures and Time Frames Richard D. Steel, K. David Andersson, Roberta Freedman, Evelyn Tossas Tucker
CDs #106 A & #106B
I-140s for the Extraordinary, Outstanding, Exceptional and Advanced Distinguishing the EB-1/2 Standards of Excellence and Contribution Documenting Cases Strategies in Avoiding Requests for Evidence When are NIW and Schedule A Group II Petitions Viable Options Special Issues for Self-Petitioners Steven M. Ladik, Atessa Chehrazi, Laura Danielson, Rita Kushner
CDs #107 A & #107B
Strategy from I-140 Filing to Grant of LPR Status Issues of Intent, Good Faith and Ethics Concurrent Filings Changes in Jobs, Wages, Location and Employer’s Ability to Pay Consular Processing Advantages Changing from Adjustment to Consular Processing Joel H. Paget, Neil S. Dornbaum, Catherine L. Haight, Judy J. Lee TRACK II – BUSINESS
CD #108
SEVIS Update Preparing Prospective Js for Consulate and Port of Entry Program Changes and Status Extensions Successful 212(e) Strategies J-2 Work Authorization Taxes and Withholding Ann Pinchak, William A. Stock, Jinny Chun
CD #109
Applications for Designation Standards of Program Eligibility Establishing and Maintaining a J Program Choosing and Using Designated Programs Elizabeth J. Bedient, Andrew J. Prazuch, John F. Cromarty, Elizabeth Dickson
CD #110
SEVIS Update Travel and Renewal Reinstatement Reduced Course Load Work Authorization Taxes and Withholding Scott F. Cooper, Nancy Fillat, Christopher Johnson
CD #111
Residency for Tax Purposes Non-resident Alien Tax Compliance ITINs and Social Security Numbers FICA and Withholding Tax Issues for Educational Visas and Practical Training Estate and Gift Tax Issues Paula Singer, Larry Barush, David L. Walden
CD #112
Impact of Workforce Enforcement on Business LCA Documentation and Audits Investigations and I-9 Audits SSA Mismatch Letter Issues Richard A. Gump Jr., Cynthia J. Lange, Eileen M.G. Scofield
CD #113
What You Can Ask Prior to Hire I-9 Issues: Duty to Investigate; Continued Employment Preference for U.S. Citizens; Protected Classes Preference of Foreign National: E, L, Labor Certification Compensation and Benefits: FLSA; ERISA; COBRA Promotion and Termination R. Blake Chisam, Bonnie K. Gibson
CD #114
Comparative Use of E, L, I-140, and EB5 Strategies Defining Goals, Investment Plans and Limitations Evaluating and Documenting Capital and Operating Outlay; Workforce Proposals; and Business Development E Trader and Investor Requirements Procedure and Timing of Registration with Consulates EB-5 Dead or Alive?: Investment, Job Creation and Other Requirements; Service Center Scrutiny and Delay; Removal of Condition Alternative Use of L-1A and I-140 as Investment Path
Lincoln Stone, Dale M. Schwartz, William L. Coffman, Stephen K. Fischel, Maurice Berez
TRACK III – FAMILY /OTHER
CD #115
Retention of Priority Dates, Conversion, and Loss of Classification Application of the Child Status Protection Act Aging Out in K-2 Category Wards of the Court; Special Immigrant Juveniles Detained Children Special Issues for Stepchildren Derivative Citizenship Legislative Updates
Maria I. Casablanca, Mark Silverman, H. Elizabeth Dallam
CD #116
When are Children Legally Abandoned? What are the Possibilities of Adopting Relatives? How to Show Two Year’s Physical/Legal Custody Working with Adoption Agencies U.S. vs. Foreign Adoption Citizenship for Adopted Children What do the Consulates Expect/Require Hague Convention Amendments Boyd F. Campbell, Daniel E. Marcus, Irene A. Steffas, Jeff Gorsky
CD #117
Sponsor, Co-Sponsor, and Joint Sponsor-Immigration Status Financial Requirements, and Liability What is the Definition of “Household”? Definition of “Residence”for Sponsor Valuation of Assets Are You an IRS Agent?: Reviewing Clients’ Taxes Charles Wheeler, Robert D. Ahlgren, Susan Roche, Jeff Gorsky
CD #118
Suitable Industries and Occupations Timing and Recruitment Strategies Proving Duration of Need Consular Processing Impact of Quota Distinctions from the H2-A Vard R. Johnson, Donna L. Lipinski, Owen “Bo” Cooper, Mathew Lee
CD #119
Marrying Abroad-to K or Not to K Separations Affecting the Bona Fides of a Marriage Marriage-Based Filings after an NTA-INA Sections 204(g)/245(e) Documenting Hardship Waivers under 212(a)(9)(B), 212(h), 212(i) Failure to Register under NSEERS/Other Bars to Marriage-Based Adjustment Grandfathering Spouses under 245(i) Laura Lichter, Edward G. Shulman, Sharon Dulberg
CD #120
Removing Conditional Status for Spouses and Children Adjudication of I-751 in Cases of Separation/Divorce Documenting Bona Fides of Marriage Where Parties Do Not Reside Together or Maintain Joint Accounts/ Property Extending CPR Status Where I-751 Remains Pending More Than a Year Filing and Adjudication of I-751 for CPRs Residing Outside the U.S. Strategies for Dealing with Late-Filed I-751s Adjudication of I-751 when the CPR is in Proceedings Processing of I-751 for Children Filing for Citizenship while an I-751 is Pending Steven C. Thal, Robert H. Cohen, Valentine A. Brown
TRACK IV – MASTERS
CD #121
Seeking Post-Conviction Relief after Matter of Roldan and Pickering Habeas Corpus State Court Expungement and Dismissal Sealing Arrest and Conviction Records Vacating Convictions and Sentence Reductions State and Federal Pardons Private Bills Royal F. Berg, Matthew Guadagno, Anna Marie Gallagher
CDs #122 A & #122B
Inadmissibility vs. Deportability Convictions Drugs Crimes of Moral Turpitude Aggravated Felonies Norton Tooby, Lory D. Rosenberg, Marc Van Der Hout, Dan Kesselbrenner
CD #123
Identification of the Client Credibility Determinations Qualifying Experts Authentication of Documents Objecting to Inaccurate Interpretation Telephonic Testimony Third Country Resettlement Country-Wide Persecution Preserving Error Maria T. Baldini-Potermin, Nancy Kelly, Karen Musalo
CDs #124 A & #124B
St. Cyr and Eligibility for 212(c) Relief Calculating Residence and Presence Simultaneous Applications Differences in Equitable and Hardship Standards Mary E. Kramer, Raul E. Godinez, Emilia Banuelos, Jeff Joseph
CDs #125 A & #125B
NTA Review and Pre-Hearing Motions Burdens of Proof Motions to Suppress Forms of Relief Motions to Reopen Prosecutorial Discretion and Administrative Closure Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Brian K. Bates, Ira J. Kurzban, Vikram K. Badrinath, Charles Roth
TRACK V – POLICY
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