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38^th Annual

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 16-17, 2014 Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown
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Overview

UT Law’s Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law is ideal for practitioners of all experience levels, provides an opportunity to meet with and learn from nationally recognized experts, and offers tools, forms, tips and guidance on key decision points and strategies.

Review the latest Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit and Board of Immigration Appeals cases and decisions
Gain practical insight into key immigration issues—naturalization and citizenship, anatomy of a removal case, waivers, adjustment, consequences of criminal conviction, and more
Examine business-based immigration topics including an overview of work visas, a deeper dive into H1-B visas and common problems for employers, PERM processing, and worksite enforcement
Hear the latest updates in family-based immigration including the impact of Windsor, recent case law surrounding derivative beneficiaries of preference category petitions, parole in place, plus I-751 issues for spouses and children
Learn about the refugee resettlement in the U.S., plus immigration’s impact on and transformation of the Texas economy
Interact with faculty, fellow practitioners and pro bono organization representatives during Thursday’s Networking Reception and Pro Bono Mixer

Come a day early for Wednesday's Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 October 16, 2014
Day 2 October 17, 2014

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Oct. 16, 2014
Presiding Officer:
In Austin: Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Working in the U.S.A.

A review of the most common types of work visas available to foreign nationals and the requirements and important features of each category.

Ramón E. Curiel, Oliva, Saks, Garcia, Curiel, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Judy J. Lee, FosterQuan, LLP - Houston, TX
9:30 am

1.00 hr

To Apply or Not to Apply: Naturalization Citizenship

Applying for naturalization could be a time for the USCIS to examine your client’s continued claim to lawful permanent resident status. Before you file, find out what hidden dangers to the green card lurk in the shadows. This presentation looks at the advantages and obligations of citizenship to discuss with your client, examines the impact of the Child Citizenship Act and explores ways to identify and document derivative citizenship.

Gary E. Endelman, FosterQuan, LLP - Houston, TX
Eugene J. Flynn, Eugene J. Flynn, P.C. - Dallas, TX
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

Appealing and Litigating Citizenship Claims

Rules, strategies and pleadings to use when you have to fight the government in citizenship or naturalization cases.

Richard S. Fischer, The Law Offices of Richard S. Fischer - Nacogdoches, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Federal Case Law Update

A review of important cases and hot topics from the Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
12:15 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 16, 2014
Presiding Officer:
In Austin: Mona Gupta, Gupta & Wiora, P.C. - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:35 pm

0.75 hr

Refugee Resettlement in the United States

The United States accepts more refugees than all other resettlement countries combined. Learn how the United States decides which refugees to accept for resettlement, how it decides where refugees are placed, and what follow-up is conducted by the federal government—with a special focus on resettlement in Texas.

Kelly Gauger, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), U.S. Department of State - Washington, DC
1:20 pm

Break
1:35 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Straightening out PERM

Prevailing wage headaches, recruitment pitfalls.
Degree equivalencies and interview calls.
Looking for help with PERM processing?
We’ll give you some tips to make your PERM cases sing!

Maggie Murphy, Jackson Lewis P.C. - Austin, TX
Terry L. Weir, Dunbar Harder, PLLC - Houston, TX
2:20 pm

1.00 hr

Are You Questioning My Authority? RFE Responses in Immigration Law

Whether your practice concentrates more on family cases or business cases, RFEs seem to be everywhere as of late. Do you have to give USCIS everything it asks for? Should you? What does the law actually require? Do the cases cited in the RFE actually say what USCIS claims they say? This presentation uses real-world RFE examples to look at practical and strategic considerations in responding to an RFE.

Francisco J. García, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Galveston, TX
Peter D. Williamson, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry - Houston, TX
3:20 pm

Break
3:30 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Anatomy of a Removal Case

An examination of removal proceedings, from initiation of proceedings through the bond process, all the way to the removability phase. Gain insight on presenting the best case possible—from legal strategy to practical considerations.

Moderator:
George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Joel R. Gonzalez, Cote & Gonzalez PLLC - San Antonio, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
4:30 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Ask the Experts

An interactive opportunity to have top immigration lawyers answer your questions and provide solutions to your ethical quandaries. Please submit your questions in advance to service@utcle.org or on-site at the conference registration desk.

Moderator:
Eugene J. Flynn, Eugene J. Flynn, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Magali Suárez Candler, Suárez Candler Law, PLLC - Houston, TX
Richard S. Fischer, The Law Offices of Richard S. Fischer - Nacogdoches, TX
Raed Gonzalez, Gonzalez Olivieri LLC - Houston, TX
Paul Parsons, Paul Parsons, PC - Austin, TX
5:30 pm
Austin Only

Pro Bono

A brief overview of the current landscape in Texas, and the needs, opportunities and available resources for pro bono representation.
5:45 pm
Austin Only

NETWORKING RECEPTION AND PRO BONO MIXER (5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.)

Enjoy refreshments and a networking opportunity with colleagues, conference faculty and pro bono organization representatives.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Oct. 17, 2014
Presiding Officer:
In Austin: Anne D. Monahan, Law Office of Anne D. Monahan - San Antonio, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

CrImmigration

Review the latest developments regarding immigration consequences of criminal convictions, including a Supreme Court case law update, a practical application of the modified categorical approach, and ethical considerations when advising non-citizens on plea agreements.

Brian K. Bates, Reina Bates Immigration Law Group - Houston, TX
Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Texas Civil Rights Project - Austin, TX
Raed Gonzalez, Gonzalez Olivieri LLC - Houston, TX
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Hot Topics in Family Immigration Law

An overview of recent developments, including a brief history of same-sex immigration law and policy and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Windsor v. United States, which struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Section 3, allowing same-sex marriages to be recognized for immigration purposes; the impact of Cuellar de Osorio on derivative beneficiaries of preference category petitions; parole in place, who qualifies and some practice pointers for making and supporting a request; and more.

John Nechman, Katine & Nechman L.L.P. and South Texas College of Law - Houston, TX
Jennifer Walker Gates, Walker Gates Vela, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
10:15 am

Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

"Marital Problems"

An in-depth look at I-751 issues for spouses and children, plus a discussion of the consequences of bigamy, divorce and annulment on marriage-based applications, marriage fraud, immigration court procedures regarding I-751 and I-130 petitions as well as conflicts of interest.

Janet B. Beck, University of Houston Law Center - Houston, TX
M. Elizabeth "Liz" Cedillo-Pereira, Cedillo-Pereira & Associates, PLLC - Dallas, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Waivers

An overview of immigrant and nonimmigrant waivers including statutory requirements and practice pointers related to waivers for unlawful presence, health-related grounds, security and related grounds, criminal and related grounds, and waivers for non-immigrant visa holders.

Magali Suárez Candler, Suárez Candler Law, PLLC - Houston, TX
Faye M. Kolly, De Mott, McChesney, Curtright, & Armendáriz LLP - Austin, TX
12:00 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Oct. 17, 2014
Presiding Officer:
In Austin: Jacqueline L. Watson, Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C. - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

Gone to Texas: Immigration and the Transformation of the Texas Economy

The United States welcomes more immigrants than any other country, and Texas welcomes more migrants—foreign and domestic—than any other state. Immigration to Texas has been both a cause and consequence of rapid regional growth. This study considers how immigration has figured into the state’s economic transformation, but also looks at immigrant characteristics, illegal immigration, challenges posed by immigration, and the role of domestic migration.

Pia M. Orrenius, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Dallas, TX
1:05 pm

Break
1:20 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Investor Visas and Trade Issues

An overview of various investor and trade visa issues: TN Visas (procedural variances for Canadian and Mexican citizens, options for non-degreed professionals, change of employer, and automatic visa revalidation); E-Visas (What is considered a substantial investment?; is it an alternative to H or L visas?) and EB-5 Visas (regional centers and current issues that question their viability; is direct job creation the way to go?; and ethical considerations for the practitioner).

Harry Gee Jr., Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates, PLLC - Houston, TX
Harry J. Joe, JMO Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
2:05 pm

1.00 hr

Hot Topics in Asylum

A brief overview of asylum basics followed by a more advanced discussion of the changing areas of asylum law, including representation of detained asylum seekers, the credible fear process, and recent cases in the development of a "particular social group." Gain practical tips on how to best prepare and successfully represent asylum seekers before USCIS and the Immigration Court.

Denise L. Gilman, The University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic - Austin, TX
Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
3:05 pm

Break
3:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

“Preparation H:” Work Visa Processing Challenges

A look at the most common work visas for professionals, executives and specialized knowledge employees—and the most common problems for employers—including the H-1B cap, STEM OPT, non-degreed professionals, what is a “specialty occupation,” and ethical issues regarding dual representation and payment of fees.

William D. Fong, Fong & Associates, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Rebecca R. Massiatte, JMO Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
4:00 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Worksite Enforcement

Understand how to manage verification compliance strategies and negotiate settlements in the minefield of interagency audits by ICE/HSI, USCIS E-Verify and OSC.

Richard A. Gump Jr., The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr. P.C. - Dallas, TX
4:45 pm

0.75 hr

Can I Stay or Must I Go? Adjustment versus Consular Processing

Strategies surrounding adjustment of status versus consular processing, including the advantages of adjustment and requirements for eligibility (inspected and admitted or paroled), filing Section 245i petitions, maintenance of status while determinations are pending, and immigrant visa interviews when waivers are required.

Robert H. Crane, Jones & Crane, Attorneys at Law - Weslaco, TX
Nancy Taylor Shivers, Shivers & Shivers - San Antonio, TX
5:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 October 16, 2014
Day 2 October 17, 2014

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Conference Faculty

Brian K. Bates

Reina Bates Immigration Law Group
Houston, TX

Janet B. Beck

University of Houston Law Center
Houston, TX

Magali Suárez Candler

Suárez Candler Law, PLLC
Houston, TX

M. Elizabeth "Liz" Cedillo-Pereira

Cedillo-Pereira & Associates, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Robert H. Crane

Jones & Crane, Attorneys at Law
Weslaco, TX

Ramón E. Curiel

Oliva, Saks, Garcia, Curiel, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Gary E. Endelman

FosterQuan, LLP
Houston, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Texas Civil Rights Project
Austin, TX

Richard S. Fischer

The Law Offices of Richard S. Fischer
Nacogdoches, TX

Eugene J. Flynn

Eugene J. Flynn, P.C.
Dallas, TX

William D. Fong

Fong & Associates, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Francisco J. García

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TX

Kelly Gauger

Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC

Harry Gee Jr.

Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates, PLLC
Houston, TX

Denise L. Gilman

The University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic
Austin, TX

Joel R. Gonzalez

Cote & Gonzalez PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Raed Gonzalez

Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
Houston, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Harry J. Joe

JMO Firm, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Faye M. Kolly

De Mott, McChesney, Curtright, & Armendáriz LLP
Austin, TX

Judy J. Lee

FosterQuan, LLP
Houston, TX

Javier N. Maldonado

Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC
San Antonio, TX

Rebecca R. Massiatte

JMO Firm, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Maggie Murphy

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Austin, TX

John Nechman

Katine & Nechman L.L.P. and South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX

Pia M. Orrenius

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Nancy Taylor Shivers

Shivers & Shivers
San Antonio, TX

Jennifer Walker Gates

Walker Gates Vela, P.L.L.C.
Austin, TX

Terry L. Weir

Dunbar Harder, PLLC
Houston, TX

Peter D. Williamson

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
Houston, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C.
Austin, TX

M. Elizabeth "Liz" Cedillo-Pereira

Cedillo-Pereira & Associates, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Michael J. Churgin

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Richard S. Fischer

The Law Offices of Richard S. Fischer
Nacogdoches, TX

Eugene J. Flynn

Eugene J. Flynn, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Francisco J. García

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TX

Harry Gee Jr.

Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates, PLLC
Houston, TX

Raed Gonzalez

Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
Houston, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr. P.C.
Dallas, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Barbara Hines

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Joanna Jefferson

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Judy J. Lee

FosterQuan, LLP
Houston, TX

Anne D. Monahan

Law Office of Anne D. Monahan
San Antonio, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Nancy Taylor Shivers

Shivers & Shivers
San Antonio, TX

Vanna Slaughter

Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.
Dallas, TX

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
El Paso, TX

Peter D. Williamson

Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
Houston, TX

Sarah E. Woelk

Casa Marianella Immigration Legal Services
Austin, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 16.00 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Immigration and Nationality Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 16.00 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 19.00 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 19.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 16.00 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Immigration and Nationality Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 16.00 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Key Dates

Austin – Oct 16-17, 2014 – Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Oct 16-17, 2014

Conference Concluded

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $450.00 Regular pricing: Oct 8, 2014

$500.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $405.00 Regular pricing: Oct 9, 2014

$455.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $360.00 Regular pricing: Oct 8, 2014

$410.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 10, 2014

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 13, 2014

Individual
Last day for $400.00 Regular pricing: Oct 17, 2014

$400.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 10, 2014

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 13, 2014

Venue

Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown

111 E. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX
512.478.9611 (reservations)

Accommodations

$164 room rate good through September 15, 2014 (subject to availability).

Reserve your room online.

Parking Information

$3 daily self-parking; $8 overnight self-parking; $24 valet parking

38th Annual

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 16-17, 2014 Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Oct 16-17, 2014 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Oct. 16, 2014

Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 16, 2014

Friday Morning, Oct. 17, 2014

Friday Afternoon, Oct. 17, 2014

Conference Faculty

Brian K. Bates

Janet B. Beck

Magali Suárez Candler

M. Elizabeth "Liz" Cedillo-Pereira

Robert H. Crane

Ramón E. Curiel

Gary E. Endelman

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Richard S. Fischer

Eugene J. Flynn

William D. Fong

Francisco J. García

Kelly Gauger

Harry Gee Jr.

Denise L. Gilman

Joel R. Gonzalez

Raed Gonzalez

Jodi M. Goodwin

Richard A. Gump Jr.

Harry J. Joe

Faye M. Kolly

Judy J. Lee

Javier N. Maldonado

Rebecca R. Massiatte

Maggie Murphy

John Nechman

Pia M. Orrenius

Paul Parsons

George Rodriguez

Nancy Taylor Shivers

Jennifer Walker Gates

Terry L. Weir

Peter D. Williamson

Edna Yang

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

M. Elizabeth "Liz" Cedillo-Pereira

Michael J. Churgin

Richard S. Fischer

Eugene J. Flynn

Francisco J. García

Harry Gee Jr.

Raed Gonzalez

Jodi M. Goodwin

Richard A. Gump Jr.

Mona Gupta

Barbara Hines

Joanna Jefferson

Judy J. Lee

Anne D. Monahan

Paul Parsons

George Rodriguez

Nancy Taylor Shivers

Vanna Slaughter

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Peter D. Williamson

Sarah E. Woelk

Edna Yang

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown

Accommodations

38^th Annual

Austin Oct 16-17, 2014 Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Oct 16-17, 2014
Conference Concluded