Georgia CLE - Immigration Law Courses
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The Foundations of Asylum Law
This CLE course is tailored for attorneys beginning their journey in immigration law, with a specific focus on asylum practice. The course will explore the fundamental elements of asylum law, outlining the essential requirements for respondents in EOIR court and applicants with USCIS. Topics include the foundation of asylum law within the Immigration and Nationality Act, the necessity of qualifying under one of the protected grounds, and the concept of credible fear. Additionally, the... More Info
$291General Credit -
Visas and "Green Card" Options for Research Scientists
This CLE course will guide you through the various visa and "green card" (permanent residence) options available to Research Scientists. Choosing the right option for your client depends on several factors, including sponsorship status, level of success, ability to provide compelling evidence of achievements and impact, and the significance of their work to the country. The course will cover visa categories such as J-1, H-1B, and O-1, as well as 'green card' options, including the PERM... More Info
$291General Credit -
Federal & State Ethics Rules For Immigration Lawyers & Other Multijurisdictional Practices Areas
Navigating federal practice areas like immigration can be intricate due to the multitude of rules involved. Tribunals often have their own set of regulations, and the practice itself spans multiple jurisdictions. This CLE program aims to assist lawyers in determining the applicable rules and facilitating a comparison between federal and state regulations. Additionally, it will delve into the unique requirement of addressing bar complaints within immigration law practice. Key topic... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Green Cards Based On The Violence Against Women's Act
Passed by Congress in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has since been reauthorized multiple times, most recently in 2013. This fascinating CLE course will explore the VAWA as it applies to immigration, where it offers crucial protections to immigrant survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and trafficking, a crucial and necessary process to know and understand. The course will explain the laws enacted by VAWA which ensure that immigrants can break free from abusive s... More Info
$291General Credit -
Family Based Immigration and Naturalization
This comprehensive CLE course will offer a complete overview of Family-Based Green Card and Non-Immigrant Dependent visas. The course will review the eligibility issues, filing processes, time-frames, qualifying relationships, and work and travel issues that arise while waiting for the green card for certain applicants. The course will also present the pros and cons of filing Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing, as well as other issues such as Conditional Permanent Residence,... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Yellow Brick Road of a PERM Case
PERM cases are complex and filled with potential pitfalls. One single typo can destroy an entire case. This CLE course will review the lengthy process of fulfilling the many regulatory standards as well as necessary evidence for a successful PERM case. The course will review the steps involved beginning with how to develop a case strategy to qualification verification and the Prevailing Wage Determination. The course will review the process through recruitment and filing. More Info
$291General Credit -
Immigration for the Extraordinary: O-1 and EB1-1
Whether in the US as an immigrant or not, those at the highest level attempting to find work in the US may be issued temporary work visas or green cards. This CLE course will present the regulatory standards and the evidence required for those petitioning for temporary work visas or green cards. The course will provide a detailed explanation of the three O-1 categories and briefly discuss the P-1 available to athletes. How to build a green card case as well as both the legal and practi... More Info
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Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
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Legal Ethics: Confidentiality and Taking Remedial Measures
The issue of confidentiality is critical to the attorney/client relationship. As one of the three primary fiduciary duties a lawyer owes to their client, it is necessary to ensure that clients can discuss sensitive matters with their lawyer. What happens, however, when evidence presented turns out to be false? How do attorneys balance the confidentiality requirement when it conflicts with the lawyer’s obligations of honesty? This CLE course will explain how to address the presentatio... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Asylum ABC's: What Attorneys Need to Know
Immigration has been a hot topic for years and the issues are only growing in complexity. This CLE course will present an overview of asylum law for new and seasoned immigration attorneys. The course will review practical tips for making a successful asylum application and explain the topic from both a broad and narrow perspective, offering general detail to specifics. The course will cover the application time frame, relevant forms and a review of potential pitfalls. The course will a... More Info
$551.5General Credits
