Product Description

MCLE’s intensive two-day Immigration Law: MCLE BasicsPlus!® seminar features lectures on immigration law and procedure—both from family and humanitarian-based, as well as employer-based, immigration practice. Expert panelists provide an overview of laws, regulations, and agency policies, while providing tips and tricks to spot issues and assess the immigration options for your clients.

This seminar covers the multifarious aspects of immigration law during an enforcement era and challenging environment. The two days provide you with an expansive analysis of the impact of recent changes and critical immigration issues you encounter in practice to develop your skills and help you successfully run a thriving immigration practice. 

Agenda & Materials

• Day One: Family & Humanitarian-Based Immigration
• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Pamela E. Fuentes, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  Alexandra Branzburg, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 9:35am - 10:30am

  Overview of Family-Based Immigration

  Rachel Benedict, Esq., Rian Immigrant Center , Boston
  
• 10:30am - 11:25am

  Introduction to Asylum

  Nicole Gabree, Esq, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 11:25am - 12:10pm

  Representing Unaccompanied Minors

  Elizabeth Ann Badger, Esq., PAIR Project , Boston
  
• 12:10pm - 12:55pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 12:55pm - 1:45pm

  Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct

  Juan C. Congote, Esq, Toland Law Firm , Boston
  
• 1:45pm - 2:35pm

  Inadmissibility Waivers

  Desmond P. Fitzgerald, Esq., Fitzgerald & Company LLC , Boston
  
• 2:35pm - 3:25pm

  Immigration Court Procedure and Relief from Removal

  Robin Nice, Esq., McHaffey & Nice LLC , Boston
  
• 3:25pm - 4:25pm

  Introduction to Naturalization

  Jessica Chicco, Esq., MIRA Coalition , Boston
  
• 4:25pm - 4:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  
• Day Two: Employment-Based Immigration
• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Pamela E. Fuentes, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  Alexandra Branzburg, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 9:35am - 10:15am

  Overview of Visitor Visa, B-1 and the Visa Waiver Program

  Sarah M. Kommineni, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 10:15am - 11:00am

  NAFTA TN Classifications for Canadians and Mexicans

  Chloe Meade, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 11:00am - 12:00pm

  H-1B and LCA Compliance

  Alexandra Branzburg, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 12:00pm - 12:45pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 12:45pm - 1:30pm

  L-1 Visas: Intra-Company Transfers

  Christina Kelley, Esq, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC , Boston
  
• 1:30pm - 2:15pm

  O Visas: Persons with Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Sciences and Business

  Jake Paul Minster, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 2:15pm - 3:15pm

  The Nuts and Bolts of PERM Labor Certification

  Melissa A. Bordeaux, Esq., Veridian Immigration Partners, PLLC
  
• 3:15pm - 3:25pm

  Break
• 3:25pm - 3:55pm

  Employment-Based Green Cards Without Labor Certification/NIWs

  Erin M. Brummer, Esq., Veridian Immigration Parters, PLLC , Boston
  
• 3:55pm - 4:25pm

  Employment-Based Immigration Ethics

  Sara M. Mailander, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP , Boston
  
• 4:25pm - 4:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Immigration Practice Manual

Please Note

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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