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Search by a particular blog tag. Webinar: Training and Technical Assistance on Building Legal Capacity to Combat Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Against Immigrants Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 1:24pm This webinar was recorded on December 7, 2016
Presented by: U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), in partnership with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Immigration Consequences of Domestic Violence Convictions
Have you ever had a client who had a restraining order against them? Has your client ever had to take anger management classes to dispose of a criminal charge? Recent changes in case law have expanded the definition of domestic violence used by the Board of Immigration Appeals. Join us for a CLINIC webinar to review the circumstances under which an allegation of domestic violence may jeopardize a person’s immigration status. Subjects reviewed will include:
The immigration definition of conviction;
When domestic violence convictions are crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs);
The crime of domestic violence ground of deportability;
The crime of child abuse, neglect or abandonment ground of deportability;
The violation of a domestic abuse protection order ground of deportability;
Special issues for Fiancé(e) (K) Visa Petitioners; and
Current ICE Enforcement Priorities.
This webinar was held on October 6, 2016.
Resources by type: Webinars Putting Out the Welcome Mat: The Power of Citizenship to Connect Receiving and Newcomer CommunitiesWednesday, May 18, 2016 - 4:54pm Whether through citizenship mentoring programs, citizenship ceremonies, or positive communications, there are many ways in which refugees and the receiving community can be encouraged to come together to support our nation’s newest members. This webinar featured innovative, localized examples of how citizenship is being leveraged to engage a broader cross-section of Americans and practical advice on how to collaborate with partners on similar efforts in your own community.
Speakers Citizenship Navigator Quarterly Call May 2016Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 10:58am Join us for a brief webinar about updates to the Citizenship Navigator project and the newly available texting campaign.
Moving From Stranger to Neighbor: How to Incorporate Parish Volunteers into Newcomer Integration Initiatives WebinarTuesday, April 5, 2016 - 1:39pm In part two of our series on incorporating parish volunteers into immigration-related services, we move our focus to immigrant integration. Immigrant integration occurs most successfully at the local level, particularly because a community designs its response around the local and immediate needs of its community members. A Death in the Family: Widows and Survivor Benefits
How can a widow immigrate after the US citizen spouse dies? Does it matter if the deceased spouse had previously filed an I-130 petition? What about derivative children? What if the surviving beneficiary is in one of the preference categories? Can they apply for a waiver of the unlawful presence bar if they have to consular process? Join us as we answer these questions and detail eligibility for relief for widows, for survivors under section 204(l), and for those seeking humanitarian reinstatement.
Presenters: Charles Wheeler, Director, Training and Legal Support, CLINIC and Kristina Karpinski, Senior Attorney, Training and Legal Support, CLINIC
Resources by type: Webinars Webinar: Strategies for Determining your Client’s Immigration History: Was that Really a Removal?
Was your client really “deported” five times at the border? Has your client ever been in removal proceedings? How do you determine what actually occurred at the border and what are the immigration consequences Was there a removal order at all? Was it expedited removal or voluntary departure?
The panelists will discuss removals that occur in a non-border context such as INA sec. 240 removal, in absentia removal orders and administrative removal.The panelists will also discuss strategies for determining what occurred including:
what questions to ask the client;
FOIA requests and FBI Rap sheets.
Resources by type: Webinars CLINIC Webinar, Citizenship for ChildrenWednesday, October 14, 2015 - 10:22am This webinar, held on 5/28/15, provides an overview of citizenship for children through acquisition, derivation, and naturalization. The presenters are Kristina Karpinski and Charles Wheeler.
Issues: Citizenship Webinar: Proposed Rule from the BIA on Recognition and Accreditation, Two Final Rules Concerning Legal RepresentationMonday, September 21, 2015 - 5:52pmOn September 17, the the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced a new, proposed rule governing recognition and accreditation. When finalized, date yet unknown, the new rule will have a significant impact on the charitable immigration legal field. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of your profession and learn how to become involved in CLINIC’s advocacy efforts to make recognition and accreditation benefit low-income immigrants seeking your services.Issues: BIA Recognition and Accreditation Training Teachers: Tricks, Tools and Strategies for Volunteer-based Language LearningThursday, August 13, 2015 - 10:58amAre you interested in creating or strengthening an English as a Second Language or citizenship test preparation program? Are you wanting to use volunteer teachers yet are unsure of how to train and retain quality instructors? Join us for this webinar as we learn the nuts and bolts of staffing your program along with tricks and tips to effectively train and keep high-quality teachers. Top 5 Transition Issues in Program Management Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 10:35am What do I do when the only BIA representative on staff decides to leave our program without anyone else authorized to practice and continue representing the existing caseload? What’s involved in hiring our nonprofit’s first attorney on staff? What needs to be done if the new Program Director doesn’t know immigration law? What can be done proactively or reactively if we lose our one big grant? Issues: Program Management CLINIC Webinar, Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities (March 2015)Monday, June 15, 2015 - 1:20pm Do you know how to help your clients with disabilities to naturalize? Watch this free recorded webinar on the special provisions in the law for people with disabilities such as reasonable accommodations, disability waivers, and oath waivers. Topics covered include eligibility, the application process, and practice tips. We also provide case examples and answer some frequently asked questions. Issues: Citizenship Helping Your Immigrant Students and School Community: Updates on Deferred Action Programs for Undocumented Youth and FamilyThursday, May 7, 2015 - 11:59am This webinar is for educators, counselors, and others working in schools and adult education programs who want to learn more about immigration relief for undocumented students and their families. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for the Parents of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs protect undocumented students and parents from deportation so that they can work legally and pursue their educational goals.Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Webinar: The Role of Public Libraries in NaturalizationTuesday, March 10, 2015 - 1:18pm Did you know that public libraries in your community can help with your program’s naturalization efforts? Join us for a free webinar to learn how libraries are prepared to support the immigrant community. We will discuss how and why libraries make a strong partner in citizenship efforts; what resources and programmatic support are available to libraries; things to consider when your program is pursuing a partnership with a library; and what efforts exist at the federal level to promote this partnership.Issues: Immigrant Integration Webinar: Overseas Refugee Processing Program for Central American MinorsWednesday, January 14, 2015 - 10:14am On December 1, 2014, the Department of State launched a new in-country refugee and parole program for children residing in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Watch a free webinar to learn more about the process permitting certain parents in the United States to request that their children be admitted to the United States as refugees or granted parole. What are the eligibility requirements for a parent to apply? Which Central American children will be eligible? How does the process work?Issues: Unaccompanied Immigrant ChildrenAsylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian ReliefConsular Processing How to Offer Tax Preparation Assistance Services at your AgencyThursday, December 11, 2014 - 3:47pm Good moral character is a requirement for naturalization applicants. Paying taxes is one way to establish good moral character, and immigration legal service programs and their agencies can easily assist their clients with this important task. In preparation for the 2015 tax season, attend this webinar to learn quick and easy ways to establish this service within your own agency. Learn how offering tax assistance preparation services promotes immigrant integration within your agency and community.Issues: Program Management Preparing Your Program and Community for Administrative ReliefWednesday, November 26, 2014 - 11:18am On, November 20th, the President announced updates to the DACA process, a new Deferred Action process for parents, and additional immigration executive actions. We are still waiting for more details on how this program will be implemented.
Issues: Administrative Relief Webinar: DACA Now – Administrative Relief Next: Evaluation for SuccessMonday, November 17, 2014 - 11:36am Held November 12th, 2014
Is evaluation a component of your program? This webinar offers various recommendations on what to evaluate and how. CLINIC will feature how DACA services, past and present, are important lessons learned when planning to implement even larger-scale services. Nearly 600,000 DACA applications have been approved out of an estimated 1.7 million eligible. Is this success? What outcomes have occurred in the lives of DACA recipients? Issues: Program Management Presentation: Creating and Managing Sub OfficesWednesday, October 22, 2014 - 4:00pm Do you serve a large region with one office and wish to expand using sub offices or other spaces? Are you planning to expand your service delivery models to other locations once President Obama announces administrative relief before the end of the year? Perhaps you’ve considered expanding to an additional location but aren’t quite sure where to start. Issues: Program Management Webinar: Partnering with Law SchoolsTuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12:03pm Are you interested in partnering with law schools? Join us for this free webinar on ways to form successful partnerships with law schools that both increase legal capacity for your organization and train the next generation of legal advocates. This webinar will present actual partnership models. Topics to be discussed are: summer internships, externships for school credit, short term projects, alternative breaks, clinical courses, and working with student-run public interest groups.
The webinar will include presentations from:Issues: Program Management Webinar Series: Representing Unaccompanied Children: What To Do and How To Do ItWednesday, October 8, 2014 - 1:56pm The following webinars are from CLINIC's elearning course: Representing Unaccompanied Children: What To Do and How To Do It. Check back October 29th for a link to the full course, including all reading materials.
Issues: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Webinar - Advocating to Protect Unaccompanied Children in Your CommunityFriday, September 26, 2014 - 4:39pm This webinar addresses advocacy on behalf of unaccompanied children residing with sponsors and relatives across the United States as they await their immigration hearings. Panelists provide updates on where the children are living, their impact on local communities, and steps you can take to welcome them.Issues: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children DACA Initial/Renewal Clinic Training for VolunteersWednesday, August 20, 2014 - 11:13am Volunteer Training Part 1 - DACA Overview and the Eligibility Guidelines
Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) How to Create a Citizenship Education ProgramWednesday, August 13, 2014 - 4:20pm Are you interested in providing more comprehensive citizenship and immigrant integration services? Join us for this free webinar on citizenship education programs. We discuss how and why legal service providers are well-positioned to offer citizenship classes; present key components of a successful citizenship education program; provide resources and next steps for implementing a program; and hear from a local affiliate with recent experience in starting a citizenship education program.Issues: Program Management DACA Renewal and UpdatesThursday, July 31, 2014 - 3:56pm This webinar provides an overview of the DACA renewal process and highlights other updates to DACA guidance. We share practice tips and respond to common questions about the renewal process and the new Form I-821D. Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Webinar: Children Traveling Alone: The Catholic Church’s ResponseMonday, June 23, 2014 - 4:17pm This webinar discusses why unaccompanied children are coming to the United States, where they are staying, what services the Church is providing, and how you can help. Panelists include experts on the root causes of migration from Central America and the emergency, social, and legal services available to these minor children. Panelists:Issues: Unaccompanied Immigrant ChildrenCatholic Social Teaching Webinar: DACA and Advance Parole (May 2014)Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 2:15pm This webinar is for legal service providers helping Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients apply for permission to travel abroad using advance parole.
Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Webinar: Establishing a Strong Case Management System: Part IIWednesday, May 14, 2014 - 2:13pm A strong case management system is key to a healthy immigration legal program. A strong case management system helps ensure consistency, uniformity, and a high quality of work. It balances the interests of the client in getting the best and speediest representation with those of the agency in providing services efficiently. Join us for Part II of this series. It will focus on case file organization standards, case notes standards, a filing system, case closing procedures, and a tickler system to ensure important deadlines are not missed.Issues: Program Management Keeping Up with the News: Second Quarterly Webinar of 2014Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 12:00am Join us for CLINIC's second quarterly webinar of the year. CLINIC staff will report on our ongoing legalization work; advocacy on immigration detainers; and developing and using program policies and procedures to strengthen your program. We will also review developments in immigration law and procedure including DACA renewal; the new N-400 ; recent BIA and federal court cases on asylee adjustment and U visa waivers; new guidelines on credible fear determinations; and updates and practice tips from the NSC on waiver adjudications. Establishing a Strong Case Management System: Part IWednesday, April 30, 2014 - 1:46pm Held 4/29/14Issues: Program Management Fee Waivers for Naturalization: Eligibility, Workshop Issues, Problem Areas Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 4:40pm Join us for a free webinar on fee waivers for naturalization applications as we discuss the following topics.Issues: Citizenship Civic Engagement of Older RefugeesThursday, March 27, 2014 - 4:37pm Held March 9, 2009 All About BIA Recognition & Accreditation Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 3:47pm Would you like to know more about how your nonprofit agency and staff can become authorized to provide immigration legal services? Join us for this webinar training on Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) agency recognition and staff accreditation.
Issues: Program Management Webinar: What's New About the New N-400?Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 4:57pm The webinar will discuss changes in the format and content of the new N-400. Held on February 26, 2014.
Issues: Citizenship Webinar: Immigration Detention: Perspectives from D.C. and the FieldMonday, November 18, 2013 - 2:50pm Click Here to Download the PPT Slides
Presenters:Issues: State/Local Webinar: Recent Trends in State and Local Immigration Enforcement Monday, November 11, 2013 - 11:20am Click here to download the PowerPoint SlidesIssues: State/Local Webinar: CIR 2013-'14: The Road Forward from the Church’s Perspective Monday, November 4, 2013 - 9:30am Webinar held on 11/1/13 This webinar will look at the legislation and politics which will shape the debate on immigration reform in the House of Representatives, explaining the Church’s position on individual bills and the strategy for winning final legislation the Church can support.
Issues: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Keeping Up with the News: Third Quarterly Webinar of 2013Friday, October 11, 2013 - 9:57am CLINIC 's third 2013 quarterly webinar of the year includes updates from the affiliate survey conducted by the Center for Applied Research; CLINIC's ongoing legalization implementation work; and state trends relating to immigrant eligibility for drivers licenses. Held on 10/10/13
Harnessing the Power of PartnershipsThursday, October 10, 2013 - 10:41am This webinar training covers how to develop and use partnerships effectively and what resources you can use to manage them. Held on April 22, 2013.
Issues: Program ManagementImmigrant Integration Webinar - Travel Abroad for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 12:48pm This webinar is for non-immigration lawyers, community organizers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and others who would like to learn about how DACA recipients can travel abroad.
Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Keeping Up with the News: Second Quarterly Webinar of 2013Monday, July 15, 2013 - 12:00am CLINIC staff addresses the current status of pending immigration reform legislation, planning on the national level for legalization implementation, and service delivery models for legalization drafted by various CLINIC affiliates. We also review developments in immigration law and procedure including EOIR registration requirements, updates relating to G-28 and I-94 forms, implementation of U visa age-out protections, and the recent BIA case addressing requirements for accredited representative status.
Held on July 10, 2013.
Webinar - The Implementation of DACA in the States and Lessons Learned for LegalizationTuesday, July 2, 2013 - 12:00am This webinar is for legal service providers, immigrant advocates, educators, faith leaders, employers, community organizers, and others helping DREAMers apply for DACA or navigate work, school, and life after receiving DACA. Have you had issues helping DACA applicants meet the education eligibility requirements, obtain juvenile records, or access scholarships or loans?Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Preparing for CLINIC/JFI Advocacy DayTuesday, May 14, 2013 - 12:00am Advocacy Day is Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Case Management for CIRFriday, May 10, 2013 - 12:00am Held on May 6, 2013.
Issues: Comprehensive Immigration Reform All About Fee WaiversThursday, May 2, 2013 - 5:01pm This webinar training focuses on how to obtain a fee waiver for a naturalization applicant who is unable to pay the USCIS application fee. We discuss the fee waiver eligibility criteria, the application process with the Form I-912, and the documentation requirements. We also discuss problems or pitfalls that may arise and how to avoid these, as well as special considerations for completing fee waiver applications at naturalization group processing workshops.Issues: Inadmissibility and Waivers Senate CIR Bill: Highlights of Proposed LegislationTuesday, April 30, 2013 - 12:00am Legislation was introduced in the Senate today that would create a pathway to citizenship for most of the undocumented persons living in the United States. It would also overhaul the family-based immigration system, create new opportunities for guest workers and other nonimmigrants, and impose heightened border, interior, and workplace enforcement. Listen as CLINIC staff summarizes the most important parts of the proposed legislation on this free, one-hour webinar.Issues: Comprehensive Immigration Reform CIR Planning & Preparation: Budgeting and Resource DevelopmentWednesday, April 10, 2013 - 12:00am Early planning and preparation for CIR implementation includes budgeting and resource development. This webinar introduces resources to help CLINIC affiliates in these processes. Included in the webinar is a newly-released CIR Preparation Checklist for program directors to guide their planning, webinar slides on budgeting decisions and several resource development tools including a proposal template, budget narrative and work plan to seek external funding.Issues: Inadmissibility and Waivers BIA Recognition and Accreditation for Start-up and Expanding ProgramsThursday, March 28, 2013 - 1:18pm Join us for CLINIC’s kick-off webinar for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) preparation in 2013, the first in a series. This free webinar training covers the application process and requirements for Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recognition and accreditation. We also discuss the latest BIA developments, including the new FAQ sheet released by the BIA, training requirements for staff, and issues the BIA is analyzing before submitting proposed changes to recognition and accreditation regulations.Issues: BIA Recognition and Accreditation BIA Recognition and Accreditation for Start-up and Expanding ProgramsThursday, March 28, 2013 - 12:00am Join us for CLINIC’s kick-off webinar for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) preparation in 2013, the first in a series. This free webinar training covers the application process and requirements for Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recognition and accreditation. The New Unlawful Presence Waiver Adjudication Process: Uniting Families Safely and Boosting NaturalizationThursday, February 28, 2013 - 11:55am Held February 25, 2013.Issues: Inadmissibility and Waivers DACA Developments: Updates on Eligibility and AdjudicationsWednesday, February 20, 2013 - 4:47pm Click here to view the slides.
Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) DACA Evaluation: Beyond the NumbersFriday, January 25, 2013 - 12:48pm January 23, 2013Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Update on Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence WebinarThursday, January 10, 2013 - 4:38pm This webinar discussed the recent final regulation implementing the provisional waivers for unlawful presence.
Issues: Inadmissibility and WaiversProvisional Waivers CLINIC Quarterly WebinarWednesday, October 3, 2012 - 4:04pm CLINIC's third quarterly review of legal updates and news of CLINIC's initiatives discusses 1) updated legal information regarding USCIS implementation of DACA, 2) advocacy efforts on DACA and other initiatives, 3) program management tips on meeting the increased demand for services, 4) recent BIA cases concerning fiances, 5) the DHS memo on TRIG and adjustment of status for asylees and refugees, and 6) the sunsetting of non-minister special immigration worker provisions.
Held on September 21, 2012. "Mega" Group Application Workshop Monday, September 17, 2012 - 3:09pm The purpose of the webinar is to educate charitable immigration legal staff on the unique differences of planning and implementing a large, "mega" group application workshop for naturalization and deferred action.
Issues: Citizenship "Mega" Group Application Workshop Monday, September 17, 2012 - 3:09pm The purpose of the webinar is to educate charitable immigration legal staff on the unique differences of planning and implementing a large, "mega" group application workshop for naturalization and deferred action. Held on September 12, 2012.
Issues: Citizenship Update on Deferred Action for DREAMersFriday, August 31, 2012 - 1:47pm USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas shared additional details on the June 15th Deferred Action policy memorandum on a Stakeholder Teleconference. All the new details can be found on the USCIS website at: www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals. Under this new administration policy, DHS will be able to grant deferred action to certain qualifying young people, often known as DREAMers, who have fulfilled age, residency, and educational or military requirements.Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Prosecutorial Discretion Issues in San Francisco for Pro Bono Attorneys Representing Unaccompanied MinorsMonday, August 13, 2012 - 11:34am Held on June 21, 2012
Issues: Detention and Removal Preparing for Deferred Action Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 2:54pm This webinar discusses what we know so far about the new deferred action policy for undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children, including basic eligibility requirements, how to document eligibility, "red flags" for applicants, and advocacy on the policy's implementation. Panelists include Jennie Guilfoyle, Training and Legal Support Attorney at CLINIC; Paromita Shah, Associate Director of the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild; Don Lyster, Director of NILC's Washington, DC office; and Lorella Praeli of United We Dream.Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Arizona's SB 1070 at the U.S. Supreme CourtTuesday, July 24, 2012 - 2:48pm On Monday, June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-3 ruling on Arizona's state immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. What did the Court hold? What does it mean? What are the potential ramifications for "copycat" laws in other states? What's next for advocacy? Featured Panelists:Issues: State/Local Citizenship for Elders: Issues and Options in Test Preparation Monday, July 16, 2012 - 4:09pm The citizenship test, especially the English language requirement, often poses a major challenge for older applicants. How can citizenship teachers and program administrators best meet the special needs of an older learner? What are the best strategies for success? Join us for this webinar about promising practices in instruction and program design for elders in your community. We will also discuss suggestions for learning activities, cultural considerations, and strategies to address common health issues. This webinar is based on CLINIC's handbook by the samIssues: CitizenshipImmigrant Integration Preparing your Program for Implementing Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsThursday, July 12, 2012 - 3:15pm As everyone awaits the details on how the new Deferred Action program will be implemented, your agency should start taking steps to prepare. This webinar discusses different strategies for meeting the increased demand for services. Staff from CLINIC affiliates discuss what strategies have worked for their programs including group-processing workshops, coalition building, information sessions, and one-on-one processing models. Join staff from CLINIC's Advocacy, Capacity Building, and Training & Legal Support sections for this webinar to make sure your agency is prepared to serve clieIssues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Free Webinar on Deferred Action for DREAM Act ChildrenThursday, June 21, 2012 - 3:45pm As you know, the President recently announced a new process where certain children will be able to apply for deferred action status and employment authorization. We are still waiting for the details on how this program will be implemented. This webinar reviews and summarize what we do know. It also discusses strategies for dealing with the press, communicating with clients, performing outreach to the community, and preparing your program for increased demand for services. Issues: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Monday, June 11, 2012 - 4:22pm Children who have been the victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect are among the most vulnerable immigrants in our society. These children may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), a pathway to becoming a lawful permanent resident. The presenters discuss the eligibility requirements for SIJS as well as the procedures for applying both affirmatively and defensively in removal proceedings. The presenters for this webinar are Sarah Bronstein and Kristina Karpinski, Training and Legal Support Attorneys with Catholic Legal Immigration Network. The Supreme Court Considers Arizona v. United StatesTuesday, May 8, 2012 - 4:53pm On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. United States, a case involving the legal challenge to Arizona's restrictive state immigration enforcement law "SB 1070." The U.S.Issues: State/Local Update and Next Steps on Pre-Adjudication of WaiversFriday, May 4, 2012 - 1:37pm The USCIS has published its proposed regulation on stateside pre-adjudication of unlawful presence waivers.Issues: Inadmissibility and Waivers Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 4: Network Technology InnovationsThursday, May 3, 2012 - 5:45pm April 24, 2012
Join us for Part 4 in a four part series for a presentation of tech innovations within the CLINIC network. We'll learn about CitizenshipWorks, a program designed to assist local programs in helping clients naturalize. We'll also learn from several network affiliates about innovative ways they've used technology in their offices and how it has impacted the way they reach the public. Leya Speasmaker, Field Support Coordinator in CLINIC's Washington DC office moderates the discussion.Issues: Program Management Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 3: Case Management SoftwareFriday, April 13, 2012 - 11:49am Join us for Part 3 in a four part series for a conversation about case management software and other database capabilities. Topics will include why to use case management software, how to choose a software package, and how best to use software in your daily work. Jack Holmgren, a Field Support Coordinator in CLINIC's San Francisco office, will moderate the discussion.
Issues: Program Management State & Local Immigration Policy Map TrainingTuesday, March 27, 2012 - 2:59pm CLINIC hosted a webinar to train users of CLINIC's new web-based State & Local Immigration Policy Map. The Map offers CLINIC's many state-specific resources on policy proposals affecting immigrants and their families. This webinar will be free and open to the public. During this fully interactive training, participants experienced a real-time demonstration of the Map's capabilities, received step-by-step instruction in finding materials, asked questions of CLINIC's State & Local Advocacy Attorney Karen Lucas and CLINIC's Communications Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 2: Effectively Using Social Media and Outreach ToolsMonday, March 26, 2012 - 5:27pm Join us for Part 2 in a four part series as we talk about how best to use social media and outreach tech tools to increase the visibility of your program on the internet. We'll compare the current options such as blogging, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter and examine the pluses and minuses of using each one. We'll also talk about sources for tech support, particularly for non-profits.
Issues: Program Management Making Technology Work for Your Program Part 1: Introduction to Office Technology ToolsMonday, March 26, 2012 - 5:14pm Join us for Part 1 in a four part series as we explore quick and easy tech upgrades your program can make to improve communication and service to the community . We'll talk about technological changes coming down the pike from USCIS and why it is important to get a jump start on planning for those today. We will also hear from several members of CLINIC staff give tips on how best to access technology used by our organization to better serve our network. Leya Speasmaker, Field Support Coordinator in CLINIC's Washington D.C.Issues: Program Management How to Design and Implement a Citizenship ProgramFriday, December 9, 2011 - 4:01pm Held on December, 6, 2011.
The ABC's of Employment Based ImmigrationFriday, December 9, 2011 - 3:52pm Held on November 21, 2011.
Naturalization Group Application WorkshopsTuesday, November 22, 2011 - 4:06pm This webinar discusses workshop models and approaches; planning for a workshop; and stages of the workshop event. Held on November 17, 2011.
Issues: Citizenship The Nuts and Bolts of Case Management and Legal SupervisionFriday, November 11, 2011 - 2:53pm Held on November 11, 2011.
How do you ensure your case management systems are working effectively? How do you ensure the quality of your immigration work before it is filed? How can you ensure your program is providing quality immigration services? In this 90 minute webinar, we will discuss the importance of case management and legal supervision in your immigration program. Issues: Program Management Strategies for Naturalizing the Most Vulnerable Applicants WebinarTuesday, November 8, 2011 - 4:09pm Held on September 12, 2011. This webinar discusses several key strategies for helping vulnerable applicants overcome barriers in the naturalization process. Topics include disability waivers, reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, due consideration on the citizenship test, and fee waivers for low-income applicants. The presenters are Laura Burdick, Naturalization Project Coordinator, CLINIC; Alla Shagalova, Associate Director, Immigration Services, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society; and Amy Tenney, Immigration Legal Services Staff Attorney, World Relief. Issues: Citizenship VAWA Self-Petitioners and InadmissibilityThursday, October 27, 2011 - 5:01pm Held on October 13, 2011
Issues: VAWA and U Keeping Up with CSPAThursday, September 15, 2011 - 11:44am Held on September 8, 2011
Issues: Asylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian Relief Top Ten Program Management Issues Facing Immigration Legal Services ProgramsFriday, March 4, 2011 - 9:25am CLINIC Capacity Building staff address the top ten most frequent challenges facing immigration legal service programs across the nation. Topics include how to develop a fee schedule, how to minimize risk, and how to create an efficient and effective case management system. Resources will be provided for each issue, and staff will provide tips for tackling these common challenges. Leya Speasmaker and Helen Chen are the presenters for this webinar.
Issues: Program Management How to Establish and Develop a Successful ESL ProgramFriday, November 19, 2010 - 9:00am Held Nov. 16, 2010
Due to an increasing need for quality English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Test Preparation classes, many community-based organizations are interested in starting their own language learning programs. Combining CLINIC’s key components for program management and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ (TESOL) Standards for Adult Education ESL Programs, this Webinar will provide a foundation for interested organizations to plan and implement a language learning program. Instructor: Leya Speasmaker.Issues: Integration and EmpowermentImmigrant Integration The Mechanics of English Language LearningThursday, October 21, 2010 - 12:00am Held October 21, 2010
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on language access.Issues: Integration and EmpowermentImmigrant Integration Managing Financial PerformanceThursday, October 7, 2010 - 12:00am Nominal fees for immigration legal services are a core source of funding to start and sustain charitable programs. By charging nominal fees you can retain a great deal of control over the financial viability of your program. Conversely, to not charge fees is to put your program at risk of closing or drastic downsizing.Issues: Program Management Language Access: Effectively Serving Limited- and Non-English SpeakersTuesday, October 5, 2010 - 12:00am Language Access: Effectively Serving Limited- and Non-English Speakers
This is part 1 of a 3-part series on language access.Issues: Integration and EmpowermentImmigrant Integration Post-Admission Issues for AsyleesThursday, September 23, 2010 - 12:00am What if your asylee client has an error on his/her I-94 card? Do you know how to get it corrected? What if Social Security won’t issue your asylee client a card? What if an employer demands documentation from your asylee client that he or she doesn’t have? Documentation problems can impede asylees’ employment, access to public benefits, and integration. Issues: Asylum, Refugee and Other Humanitarian Relief Case Management SystemsThursday, June 24, 2010 - 2:00am How do you set up intake? Which cases should you accept for representation? What is a client services agreement? How do you track deadlines and cases? What goes into a case file? What are your responsibilities when you close a case? Issues: Program Management Enhancing Fee RevenueTuesday, June 1, 2010 - 12:00am CLINIC trainer Jack Holmgren along with Robert Yates, director of Immigration Legal Services of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County present on fees and revenues.
Issues: Program Management Staffing Your Immigration Legal ProgramTuesday, March 30, 2010 - 12:00am Nonprofit immigration legal programs have a range of staffing options. Programs may employ licensed attorneys, law graduates, fully accredited representatives, partially accredited representatives, non-accredited immigration counselors, support staff, interns and volunteers. In this third of a seven part webinar series on immigration program management, the presenter will explore how to optimize your program's performance with careful staffing. Issues: Program Management Space, Equipment and ToolsFriday, February 19, 2010 - 4:13pm While staff is the heart of an immigration program, several other resources are required to keep a program functioning. These include: physical space, computers, software, law library materials, and malpractice insurance. In this second of a seven-part webinar series on immigration program management, the presenter will discuss the different resources needed to support an immigration legal services program. Issues: Program Management Space, Equipment and ToolsFriday, February 19, 2010 - 4:13pm While staff is the heart of an immigration program, several other resources are required to keep a program functioning. These include: physical space, computers, software, law library materials, and malpractice insurance. In this second of a seven-part webinar series on immigration program management, the presenter will discuss the different resources needed to support an immigration legal services program. Issues: Program Management Building Agency Support for an Immigration Legal ProgramFriday, January 8, 2010 - 1:51pm This webinar was presented by CLINIC's Center for Citizenship and Immigrant Communities.
Issues: Program Management Increasing Refugee Civic Participation: Starting with the SchoolsTuesday, November 11, 2008 - 4:45pm Sept. 23, 2008Issues: CitizenshipImmigrant Integration Tweets by cliniclegal Jobs and Internships