VAWA and U Visas: A Fundamentals Training

This Training is Free for California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Immigration Services contractors and their subcontractors and pro bono attorneys.

Sponsored by:

  • Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
  • Immigration Center for Women and Children
  • Loyola Marymount University Law School
  • Public Counsel Law Center
  • Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Date: February 6, 2017

Registration Deadline: January 30, 2017.
Click here to register

Location: Loyola Law School, Burns Lounge
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

This training is for those who are new to immigration law and/or new to VAWA and the U visa.

VAWA Self-Petitioning Fundamentals (MCLE: 2.75 CA)
9:00-12:00pm (registration begins at 8:30am)

VAWA allows an abused spouse or child of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or an abused parent of a U.S. Citizen to self-petition for lawful status in the United States, receive employment authorization, and access public benefits. This training will cover the eligibility requirements for both self-petitioning and adjustment of status under VAWA, the self-petitioning process, the benefits of VAWA self-petitioning, and practice tips for screening and assisting clients.

Presenters:
Gina Amato – Public Counsel
Sally Kinoshita – Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Mona Patel-Sikora – Immigration Center for Women & Children

U Visa Fundamentals (MCLE: 2.75 CA)
1:30-4:30pm (registration begins at 1:00pm)

Immigrant victims of certain crimes who have been helpful in a criminal investigation or prosecution may qualify for U non immigrant status (also known as a U visa) that can lead to a green card. This training will cover the U visa eligibility requirements, application procedures, law enforcement certification strategies, and practice tips for screening and assisting clients.

Presenters:
Michelle Carey – Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice
Alison Kamhi – Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Nancy Reyes Guarderas – Legal Foundation of Los Angeles

You may register for one or both trainings here.

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is a State Bar of California Department of Legal Specialization approved provider.

For questions or more information, please use the contact below:

www.ilrc.org
(T) 415-255-9499 (F) 415-255-9792