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2011

Immigration Workshop: Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings

A Two-Day Workshop and Training on Removal, Relief and Adjustment
Houston May 5-6, 2011 Hotel ZaZa
Conference Concluded
Dallas May 19-20, 2011 Cityplace Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Austin Jun 9-10, 2011 Thompson Conference Center
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Overview

This course is designed for beginning and intermediate immigration practitioners, employment lawyers, criminal lawyers, family lawyers—in short, anyone involved with the increasingly complex area of removal proceedings. The focus is practical—you’ll not only learn the relevant law and procedure, but hear techniques and strategies for effectively handling typical problems.

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Event Schedule

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

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, May 5, 2011
  • 8:00 am
    Houston Only
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    1.00 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Family-Based Visas and Proceedings
    Overview of the family-based visa process and practical tips on preparing applications including those in removal proceedings.

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

  • 9:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Priority Dates and Grandfathering
    Establishment of priority dates; loss and recoupment of priority dates; change in age and marital status; grandfathering; strategies to prove earlier filed petitions; and Child Status Protection Act.

    In Houston:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    In Dallas:
    Jason C. Mills, Law Office of Jason Mills - Fort Worth, TX
    In Austin:
    Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX

  • 10:15 am
    Houston Only
    Break

  • 10:30 am
    1.00 hr
    Relief in Immigration Court
    Dealing with relief once removability has been established. Tips for trial strategy including documentation, use of experts, and witness preparation.

    In Houston:
    Raul E. Godinez, Law Office of Raul E. Godinez - Los Angeles, CA
    In Dallas:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    In Austin:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX

  • 11:30 am
    1.00 hr
    Adjustment in Court
    Presenting an adjustment claim in court and dealing with possible waivers including 212(h), 212(i) and other less-common waivers to overcome inadmissibility.

    In Houston:
    Raul E. Godinez, Law Office of Raul E. Godinez - Los Angeles, CA
    In Dallas:
    George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Austin:
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • Thursday Afternoon, May 5, 2011
  • 12:30 pm
    Houston Only
    Break for Lunch
    Included in course registration fee.

  • 1:15 pm
    1.00 hr
    Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief
    Establishing eligibility for Cancellation of Removal for permanent residents and non-permanent residents, section 212(c) waivers, stand-alone section 212(h) waivers, and other forms of relief from removal.

    In Houston:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Dallas:
    George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Austin:
    Jacqueline L. Watson, Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C. - Austin, TX

  • 2:15 pm
    0.50 hr
    Appeals and Motions to Reopen: The Basics
    An outline and overview of the basic rules for filing appeals and motions to reopen.

    In Houston:
    Brian K. Bates, Reina Bates Immigration Law Group - Houston, TX
    In Dallas:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    In Austin:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX

  • 2:45 pm
    0.50 hr
    Questions and Answers
    Speakers discuss practical solutions to participants' questions and cases in this structured session.

    In Houston:
    Brian K. Bates, Reina Bates Immigration Law Group - Houston, TX
    Raul E. Godinez, Law Office of Raul E. Godinez - Los Angeles, CA
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Dallas:
    Jason C. Mills, Law Office of Jason Mills - Fort Worth, TX
    George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Austin:
    Jacqueline L. Watson, Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C. - Austin, TX
    Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 3:15 pm
    0.00 hr ethics
    Adjourn

    Immigration Workshop Faculty

    In Houston:
    Brian K. Bates, Reina Bates Immigration Law Group - Houston, TX
    Raul E. Godinez, Law Office of Raul E. Godinez - Los Angeles, CA
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Dallas:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Jason C. Mills, Law Office of Jason Mills - Fort Worth, TX
    George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Austin:
    Jodi M. Goodwin, Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
    Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Jacqueline L. Watson, Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C. - Austin, TX
    Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Day 1 May 5, 2011
  • Day 2 May 6, 2011
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Conference Faculty

Brian K. Bates

Reina Bates Immigration Law Group
Houston, TX

Raul E. Godinez

Law Office of Raul E. Godinez
Los Angeles, CA

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Jason C. Mills

Law Office of Jason Mills
Fort Worth, TX

George Rodriguez

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

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez

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

Jacqueline L. Watson

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

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Credit Info

  • Houston
  • Dallas
  • Austin
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Criminal Law, 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.
Toggle view California – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 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.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 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
Toggle view Texas – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Criminal Law, 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.
Toggle view California – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 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.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 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
Toggle view Texas – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Criminal Law, 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.
Toggle view California – 12.50 hrs  |  0.75 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.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 15.00 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.

Key Dates

Houston – May 5-6, 2011 – Hotel ZaZa
Conference Concluded
Dallas – May 19-20, 2011 – Cityplace Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Austin – Jun 9-10, 2011 – Thompson Conference Center
Conference Concluded
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  • Houston
  • Dallas
  • Austin
Standard Registration
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2011

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 29, 2011

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 2, 2011
Standard Registration
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: May 11, 2011

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 13, 2011

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 16, 2011
Standard Registration
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Jun 1, 2011

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jun 3, 2011

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jun 6, 2011

Venue

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Hotel ZaZa

5701 Main Street
Houston, TX
713-526-1991 (reservations)
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$12 Valet per day of event; $21 Overnight Valet

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Cityplace Conference Center

2711 North Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX
214.515.5100
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Complimentary Self-Parking

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Thompson Conference Center

2405 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX
512.471.3121
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Complimentary Self-Parking

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