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Nicolas Chavez, Imran B. Mirza
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Learn about the latest case decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Nicolas Chavez,
Chavez & Valko, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Imran B. Mirza,
Law Office of Imran Mirza, PC - Bellaire, TX
Francisco J. García, Maggie Murphy
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Explore the importance of maintenance of nonimmigrant visa status during permanent residence processing, when possible, and various timing considerations and strategies to keep in mind. The presentation includes a review of, the “Nonimmigrant-intent only” status, and how to proceed with permanent residence from TN, F-1, E-3, etc.; maintaining work visa status during the various stages of permanent resident processing; and how to address the question "What do you mean I need to restrict my travel?".
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Francisco J. García,
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Galveston, TX
Maggie Murphy,
Jackson Lewis P.C. - Austin, TX
Richard A. Gump Jr.
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What are the updates and hot topics in civil and criminal violations you need to know? Hear updates concerning ICE HSI and DOJ IER being back to work in audits and investigations. Also explore the new challenges the I-9 completion with remote hiring and responding to a Notice of Inspection present.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Richard A. Gump Jr.,
The Law Offices of Richard A. Gump, Jr. P.C. - Dallas, TX
Rebecca R. Massiatte, Feroz Farook Merchant, Miguel Nogueras
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Examine potential exposure to criminal offenses such as harboring, transporting, encouraging aliens, fraud and consequences when advising individual and corporate clients. Explore the challenges of defending immigrants during the horrific COVID-19 pandemic.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Rebecca R. Massiatte,
JMA Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Feroz Farook Merchant,
The Merchant Law Firm - Houston, TX
Miguel Nogueras,
Federal Public Defenders Office - McAllen, TX
Harry J. Joe, Peter D. Williamson
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Delve into the unique immigration experience of the paper son and the early Chinese immigration and exclusion from the US and the story of Jewish immigration to Texas.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Harry J. Joe,
JMA Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Peter D. Williamson,
Chamberlain Hrdlicka - Houston, TX
Richard S. Fischer
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Explore denaturalization, revocation of permanent residence, and other hidden landmines.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Richard S. Fischer,
Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Gene Tausk
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The best way to avoid malpractice is to recognize the pitfalls that can lead to malpractice situations. Learn to spot these potential situations.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Gene Tausk,
The Tausk Law Firm - Houston, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin, George Rodriguez
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Virtual hearings are the trend. A discussion on the current state of EOIR usage of technology for removal proceedings with particular emphasis on protecting the due process rights of respondents during virtual proceedings.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Jodi M. Goodwin,
Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
George Rodriguez,
Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Kathleen C. Walker, Kenneth J. Harder
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The impact of COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn has turned the consular processing world upside down. Visa applicants face a suspension of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing and travel bans via proclamation in addition to ongoing procedural and adjudication hurdles. Explore these challenges and strategies to navigate the unprecedented changes in 2020 to consular processing as a tool to obtain, maintain, extend, and change status.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Kathleen C. Walker,
Dickinson Wright PLLC - El Paso, TX
Kenneth J. Harder,
Dunbar Harder, PLLC - Houston, TX
Laura Flores Bachman, Irene G. Mugambi
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USCIS expanded the flexibility for responding to USCIS requests and notices that were issued on or after March 1st. While this increased flexibility was well-intentioned, it has not addressed many of the issues facing immigrants in obtaining or maintaining status during COVID. Explore the hurdles faced in responding to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, Notices of Intent to Revoke, Notices of Intent to Terminate and in filing I-290B motions and appeals while panelists provide practical advice on overcoming these hurdles.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Laura Flores Bachman,
ASISTA - Phoenix, AZ
Irene G. Mugambi,
Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C. - Dallas, TX
Terry Cody, Charles Wheeler
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A review of USCIS and Dept. of State implementation of the new public charge rules and practical advice on meeting the new standards.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Terry Cody,
Catholic Charities Archdiocese Galveston-Houston, Cabrini Center - Houston, TX
Charles Wheeler,
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), Inc - Oakland, CA
Nancy Taylor Shivers, Nicole Simon
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How to obtain the Green Card when the rules keep changing and dealing with COVID-19 delays.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Nancy Taylor Shivers,
Shivers & Shivers - San Antonio, TX
Nicole Simon,
Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi, & Doebley - Philadelphia, PA
Amelia Ruiz Fischer, Elizabeth "Libby" Hasse
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Learn how to fight (or, at least, how to not go down without a fight) for your crime victim clients! Explore advanced strategies to protect survivors of crime from removal, including motions to continue and motions to reopen for U/T/VAWA applicants in removal proceedings; cancellation of removal under the special rule for battered spouses and children (“VAWA cancellation”); applications for stays of removal for U/T/VAWA applicants; and advocacy with law enforcement agencies for getting those U and T certifications from the law enforcement perspective.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Amelia Ruiz Fischer,
Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law - Nacogdoches, TX
Elizabeth "Libby" Hasse,
Tahirih Justice Center - Houston, TX
Cori A. Hash, Erica B. Schommer, Edna Yang
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Explore the most recent updates and practical pointers on changes to the ever-changing world of asylum.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Cori A. Hash,
Lincoln Goldfinch Law - Austin, TX
Erica B. Schommer,
St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Edna Yang,
American Gateways - Austin, TX
Javier N. Maldonado, Carlos Moctezuma García
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A discussion on the latest cases affecting immigrants with criminal convictions and strategies to defeat removability.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Javier N. Maldonado,
Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC - San Antonio, TX
Carlos Moctezuma García,
García & García, Attorneys at Law P.L.L.C. - McAllen, TX
Marisol L. Pérez, Nicole Simon
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Learn the latest about USCIS and DOS adjudication trends and processing times for family, humanitarian and employment based cases, including H-1B RFEs, public charge issues, and visa bulletin retrogressions. What is next for DACA, TPS, F-1 OPT and other vulnerable categories under attack by the Trump Administration?
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Marisol L. Pérez,
De Mott, McChesney, Curtright & Armendáriz - San Antonio, TX
Nicole Simon,
Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi, & Doebley - Philadelphia, PA
Eugene J. Flynn, Jodi M. Goodwin, Rebecca R. Massiatte, Imran B. Mirza, Nicole Simon, Edna Yang
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Take advantage of 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 ConferenceQA@utcle.org.
Originally presented at: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
Eugene J. Flynn,
Eugene J. Flynn, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Jodi M. Goodwin,
Law Office of Jodi Goodwin - Harlingen, TX
Rebecca R. Massiatte,
JMA Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Imran B. Mirza,
Law Office of Imran Mirza, PC - Bellaire, TX
Nicole Simon,
Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi, & Doebley - Philadelphia, PA
Edna Yang,
American Gateways - Austin, TX