2022

A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings

San Antonio Jun 1-2, 2022 Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak
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Overview

Join us for UT Law CLE's 2022 Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings. This course is designed for beginning and intermediate immigration practitioners, criminal lawyers, family lawyers, and employment lawyers involved with the increasingly complex area of removal proceedings. Hear techniques and tactics for effectively handling typical and atypical problems. Interact with top immigration practitioners and gain strategies to provide the best advocacy for your clients, while protecting yourself and your practice.

This course walks through:

Recent Developments in Immigration Removal Proceedings
Ground for Deportability and Inadmissibility
Bond Proceedings, Challenging NTAs, Motions to Suppress, and Contesting Deportability
Challenging Crime-Based Grounds of Deportability
Relief in Immigration Court
Ethical and Virtual Issues in Immigration Law
Changes to Asylum Policy, Federal Court Changes
Adjustment of Status, Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief, and Appeals and Motions to Reopen

Back this year! Be sure to add-on the optional Thursday Afternoon Workshop (in-person only)! Work directly with program faculty and colleagues in this small-group, interactive forum to apply these techniques and strategies to a hypothetical case study. Walk through a demonstration of a virtual bond hearing, the first master calendar hearing, the appeals process, and filing a motion to reopen.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 June 1, 2022
Day 2 June 2, 2022

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Wednesday Morning
7:30 am
San Antonio Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:50 am

Welcoming Remarks
9:00 am

1.50 hrs
0.25 hr ethics

Grounds of Deportability and Inadmissibility

Review the grounds of deportability and inadmissibility, and hear strategies for contesting common grounds of removal.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
10:30 am

0.25 hr

Q&A: Grounds of Deportability and Inadmissibility

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
10:45 am

15-Minute Break
11:00 am

1.50 hrs
0.50 hr ethics

Bond Proceedings (approx. 30 min.)

Examine bond eligibility, evidentiary requirements, and presentation of a bond determination hearing.

Challenging NTAs, Motions to Suppress, and Contesting Deportability (approx. 1 hr)
Learn how to launch procedural challenges to the Notice to Appear (NTA) and the timing, process, and substance of a Motion to Suppress. Discuss how to challenge individual allegations in the NTA, including burdens of proof, evidentiary challenges, and assessing citizenship claims.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
12:30 pm

0.25 hr

Q&A: Bond Proceedings, Challenging NTAs, Motions to Suppress, and Contesting Deportability

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
12:45 pm
San Antonio Only

Pick up Lunch
Wednesday Afternoon
Luncheon Presentation
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Recent Developments in Immigration Removal Proceedings

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
1:35 pm

15-Minute Break
1:50 pm

1.50 hrs
0.50 hr ethics

Challenging Crime-Based Grounds of Deportability

Discuss the categorical approach, plus a review of crime-based removability grounds, proof of conviction, doctrine of divisibility, and recent case law.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
3:20 pm

0.25 hr

Q&A: Challenging Crime-Based Grounds of Deportability

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
3:35 pm

10-Minute Break
3:45 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Relief in Immigration Court

Learn how to build your case for relief and prepare for trial, including tips on gathering and organizing documentary evidence, preparing witnesses to testify. We will also discuss how to deal with ethical issues relating to your duty of candor to the court, conﬁdentiality, and zealous advocacy.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
4:45 pm

0.50 hr

Q&A: Relief in Immigration Court and Wrap-Up
5:15 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning
7:30 am
San Antonio Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:00 am

0.50 hr ethics

Ethical and Virtual Issues in Immigration Law

Learn the importance of taking care of yourself to not skate the edges of ethical representation with issue of competence and lack of communication. Attention to burn out and secondary trauma are key to keeping yourself on career marathon instead of sprint!

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
8:30 am

1.50 hrs
0.50 hr ethics

Changes to Asylum Policy (approx. 1.00 hr)

In the changing world of asylum policy, learn how to present defense claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture, including basic eligibility, crafting social group claims, issues with derivatives, and preserving issues for appeal.

Federal Court Challenges (approx. 30 min.)
Agency decisions are often just the first step in a long legal journey. Whether the issue is review, mandamus, or habeas, learn the nuts and bolts of getting your immigration case before a federal court.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
10:00 am

0.25 hr

Q&A: Changes to Asylum Policy and Federal Court Changes

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

1.25 hrs
0.25 hr ethics

Adjustment of Status (approx. 30 min.)

Explore the criteria and opportunities for adjustment of status, including family based visas and proceedings, priority dates, grandfathering, and presentation of the case in immigration court.

Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief (approx. 25 min.)

Learn about establishing eligibility for Cancellation of Removal for permanent residents and non-permanent residents, waivers of inadmissibility, and other forms of relief.

Appeals and Motions to Reopen: The Basics (approx. 20 min.)

Get an outline and overview of the basic rules for filing appeals and motions to reopen.

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
11:45 am

0.50 hr

Q&A: Adjustment of Status, Cancellation of Removal, Appeals and Motions to Reopen, and Wrap-Up

Javier N. Maldonado, Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker Gates Vela, PLLC - Austin, TX
12:15 pm
San Antonio Only

Adjourn

Please note Friday lunch is not included in registration. If you are registered for the Immigration Removal Proceedings Workshop, the conference room will reopen at 1:00 p.m. and the sessions will begin at 1:45 p.m.
Thursday Afternoon
Immigration Removal Proceedings Workshop
San Antonio Only

*Optional Workshop Add-On: $125 registration fee (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
1:00 pm
San Antonio Only

Conference Room Opens
1:45 pm
San Antonio Only

1.50 hrs

Workshop Part I

Utilizing a case study, review and discuss bond hearings, examine a Notice to Appear (NTA) and its charges, and prepare for the ﬁrst Master Calendar Hearing.
3:15 pm
San Antonio Only

15-Minute Break
3:30 pm
San Antonio Only

1.50 hrs

Workshop Part II

Utilizing a case study, observe a demonstration of a merits hearing, review the appeals process, and discuss how to ﬁle a motion to reopen.
5:00 pm
San Antonio Only

Adjourn
San Antonio Only

Faculty

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C., Dallas, TX
Erica B. Schommer, St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Walker-Gates Vela, PLLC, Austin, TX

Day 1 June 1, 2022
Day 2 June 2, 2022

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Conference Faculty

Javier N. Maldonado

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

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez

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

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson

Walker Gates Vela, PLLC
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

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

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

Walker Gates Vela, PLLC
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 Monday. 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

California – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 3.50 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and 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.

Pennsylvania – 14.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also be required to sign-in at the registration desk if you are attending in-person - please see staff onsite for more details. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

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

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 17.00 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 Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Immigration and Nationality Law

UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

California – 11.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

Oklahoma – 13.50 hrs | 3.50 hrs Ethics

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 11.00 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 11.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

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

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and 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.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

San Antonio – Jun 1-2, 2022 – Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak

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Live Webcast – Jun 1-2, 2022

Conference Concluded

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