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2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings eConference
Contains material from Dec 2021
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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
- Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief, and Appeals and Motions to Reopen
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
Preview Sessions
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Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
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Session 1 —90 mins
Grounds of Deportability and Inadmissibility (Dec 2021)
Review the grounds of deportability and inadmissibility, and hear strategies for contesting common grounds of removal.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
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Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
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Session 2 —73 mins
Bond Proceedings (Dec 2021)
Examine bond eligibility, evidentiary requirements, and presentation of a bond determination hearing.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
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Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
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Session 3 —49 mins
Challenging NTAs, Motions to Suppress, and Contesting Deportability (Dec 2021)
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.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
Show session details
Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
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Session 4 —44 mins
Hot Topics: Prosecutorial Discretion is Back! (Dec 2021)
Explore how immigration enforcement priorities have changed, including through the use of prosecutorial discretion. Review recent memos and discuss best practices for submitting requests for prosecutorial discretion.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
Show session details
Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
Download session materials for offline use
Session 5 —77 mins
Challenging Crime-Based Grounds of Deportability (Dec 2021)
Discuss the categorical approach, plus a review of crime-based removability grounds, proof of conviction, doctrine of divisibility, and recent case law.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
Show session details
Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
Download session materials for offline use
Session 6 —29 mins
Cancellation of Removal and Other Discretionary Relief (Dec 2021)
Learn about establishing eligibility for Cancellation of Removal for permanent residents and non-permanent residents, waivers of inadmissibility, and other forms of relief.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
Show session details
Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
Download session materials for offline use
Session 7 —29 mins
Appeals and Motions to Reopen: The Basics (Dec 2021)
Get an outline and overview of the basic rules for filing appeals and motions to reopen.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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
Show session details
Javier N. Maldonado, Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Erica B. Schommer, Jacqueline L. Watson
Download session materials for offline use
Session 8 —85 mins
Mock Hearings in Immigration Court (Dec 2021)
This interactive session gives attendees the opportunity to practice contesting removability, advocating for release from detention, and appearing via Webex in mock hearings.
Originally presented: Oct 2021 A Practical Guide to Immigration Removal Proceedings
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