Representing Asylum Seekers
Navigating the arduous and tortuous road to a safe haven
- Product Number: 2190048P01
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Product Description
Product Description
Refugees, children, victims of violence, persecution and trafficking—many different types of people have reasons for asking for legal protection in the United States. The needs of asylum seekers are often highly complex, and they may require a wide range of legal services.
This program provides an orientation to immigration law that is useful for lawyers who are interested in developing an immigration practice and for anyone who wants to effectively represent an asylum seeker in an immigration case. The faculty includes the director of the asylum office, experienced practitioners from the private bar, a doctor specializing in trauma, and knowledgeable staff attorneys from legal services organizations. These experts teach you how to prepare an asylum application under the immigration law, how the law defines past persecution, where to file an asylum case, and how to comply with court and administrative procedures. They explain how to work with your client to build the strongest possible case and how to avoid common pitfalls like an adverse credibility finding.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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2:00-2:05
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2:05-2:40
Understanding the Law of Asylum & Building the Theory of Your Case
on demand video Add to CartIlana E. Greenstein, Esq., American Immigration Lawyers Association , Washington
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2:40-2:55
Working With An Aslyum Seeker
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2:55-3:10
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3:10-3:15
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:15-4:00
Applying for Asylum
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4:00-4:30
Perspectives of the Adjudicator
on demand video Add to CartMeghann W. Boyle, Esq., U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security , Boston
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4:30-5:00
Understanding Trauma & How to Work with a Medical Expert
on demand video Add to CartSondra S. Crosby, MD, Boston University School of Medicine , Boston
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MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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