Illinois MCLE - 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

$29

1.25General Credits
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

$29

1General 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

$34

1Ethics 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

$29

1General 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

$29

1General 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

$29

1General 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

$29

1General Credit
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

$29

1General Credit
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

$34

1Ethics 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

$55

1.5General Credits
Ethical Considerations When Responding To Lozada Complaints

While one of the most complex areas of law, immigration law can be extremely rewarding and tends to foster a collegial atmosphere amongst peers. Yet this congeniality can backfire when an attorney must file a disciplinary complaint against another in defense of their clients as required by the Matter of Lozada. This CLE course will focus primarily on how to manage a situation when you are accused of errors. The course will review proper and appropriate responses to the ethics authoriti... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Citizenship and Residence: Prerequisites to Extra Territorial Taxation

This comprehensive CLE course will examine the many jurisdictional bases for the imposition of tax on extra-territorial income. The course will focus on natural persons and the meanings that are typically ascribed to the variety of bases for the code. The course will cover state statutes as well as some countries’, residence status for the purpose of tax treaties, dual residents, the planning for and acquisition of status, planning for and relinquishing status, expatriation, and the e... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
"Sweat Equity" in Small Businesses and Venture Startups: The Legal and Tax Issues

Issuing shares that are (nearly) tax-free is relatively simple when a small business or start-up first launches. When a shareholder or LLC member receives “sweat equity” or shares in exchange for labor, the tax and legal issues become a bit more complicated. This entertaining, fast-paced CLE course will explain the issues of treating “sweat equity” workers as regular employees as opposed to independent contractors, as well as explain the use of restricted stock, options, warrants and o... More Info

$29

1General Credit
War Crimes, Sanctions & The War In The Ukraine: A Review Of The Legal Aspects Of The Current War & The Laws That Apply

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a series of allegations of war crimes against Ukrainian civilians have been lodged against Russian forces. These allegations claim that Russia has carried out deliberate and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated civilian areas. Claims have been made that the use of cluster munitions – a weapon prohibited by 100 states because of the immediate and long-term danger they pose - have unnecessarily exposed civilians to immeasurable harm through the... More Info

$55

2.25General Credits
Current Trends in Asylum Cases: The Asylum Officer Rule

Recently, new rules implemented by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice offers the ability to quickly grant asylum to applicant subject to expedited removal and eligible for asylum while promptly removing those who are not. These new rules are an attempt to streamline the asylum process and remove some of the load from the overburdened immigration courts. This CLE course will review this new mechanism with a specific focus on the due process rights of those... More Info

$29

1General Credit
How to File Successful Non-Immigrant O and E Visa Petitions and EB-1, EB2-NIW and PERM-based Green Card Petitions

This comprehensive and informative CLE course will address visa and green card petitions and, if time permits, will also cover H-1B’s. The course will explain how to successfully file visa petitions E ((Investors and Traders from countries with treaties with the US), O-1A (Athletics, Business, Education and the Sciences) and O-1B (Artists, and those in Motion Pictures & TV). Regarding green card petitions, the course will focus on EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Athletics, Bu... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Remove The "Stress" From Removal Defense: Practice Before The Federal Immigration Courts

Immigration law is increasingly dynamic and the policies and procedures of the court are similarly volatile, making practicing before federal immigration courts (EOIR) incredibly stressful. This CLE course will review the major procedural transformation in the court since COVID-19 and explain how to successfully navigate all aspects of the proceedings. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Lost in Translation The Pitfalls of Obtaining Testimony Across Boundaries of Language, Culture and Class

Obtaining testimony relies on one’s ability to interpret information, and then accurately convey it to others. It is more art than science and much can get lost in translation, even when all parties are speaking the same language. This CLE course will explain the limitations and potential pitfalls that witness testimony may encounter in our judicial system and will highlight the most important strategies to ensure a successful outcome. More Info

$107

3.75General Credits
Crimmigration Essentials: What Attorneys Need to Know

Offering a basic overview of Crimmigation, this CLE course offers guidelines on how to defend your non-citizen clients when charged with criminal offenses. The course offers a time-proven analysis which provides the bearings needed to protect your practice and your clients. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Creative Client Representation in Times of Change: How Changing Administrations Change Your Immigration Practice

As presidential administrations change, it becomes more important to maintain a flexible immigration practice. As the political realities veer from one extreme to another, opportunities open and close on your foreign national clients. Whether as a result in changes in enforcement policies, judge and officer turnover or new AG decisions, a creative attorney needs to be on the ball to find avenues to help their current and potential clients. This CLE course will teach you everything you... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Immigration Court Practice, Litigation, and Procedure

After 20 years in the field, having worked through 4 different presidential administrations, veteran of immigration law, deportation and removal defense litigation Rahul Manchanda of famed Wall Street law firm Manchanda Law Office PLLC is one of few individuals with the skills and knowledge to guide you through this legal area. In this CLE course he will take you inside the super sub-specialty of Immigration and Deportation defense litigation and trial in situations when opposing coun... More Info

$29

1General Credit
New Developments in Asylum Law

Asylum law has undergone a slew of changes in the past few years. This CLE course will explain those changes with a focus on how they may apply to future asylum cases. The lecture will begin with an overview of the basic ideas behind asylum, its history and how new regulations will alter its operations. The course will then take a deeper look into how the new regulations may impact new asylum applicants, particularly those from Middle Eastern countries. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law for Criminal Defense Attorneys

Non-citizens occupy a complicated part of the legal system. Representing non-citizens is even more complicated. This CLE course, presented by a seasoned immigration and criminal lawyer, will explain everything you need to know and when what you know is not enough. The course is designed for working criminal defense attorneys who don’t need too much introduction, but need to get the facts on non-citizen representation. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals

Immigration Law seems to be changing on a constant basis and winning a case in immigration court has never been more of a challenge. This CLE course will offer strategies in how to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and present motions to the board as well as standards of review and writing tips. The course will explain the importance of creating a proper record for appeal, lodging an appeal correctly and composing effective appellate briefs to the BIA. The course will pr... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Green Cards, Visas, & Naturalization During Covid-19 - Oh, My!

Employment-based green card and visa categories, as well as the recent Executive Orders issues by President Trump, are just some of the areas being impacted by COVID-19. This CLE course will cover this area with a focus on EB-1, EB-2 NIW and PERM-based green cards. Employment-based visas not impacted by the Executive orders, specifically E,O,P,R, TV and J-1 visas will be explained and the process for obtaining approved petitions will be discussed. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Nuts and Bolts of Family Immigration Petitions

The family based petition may seem quite complicated but this CLE course will provide you with a simple approach that will streamline the process and make it accessible. The course will cover issues of sponsorship and how various categories of sponsorship may apply to the process. The issue of cost, timing, use of forms and how they may impact individual eligibility will all be addressed. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Family Based Immigration

Obtaining permanent resident status in the US can be tricky. One of the ways to achieve it is through a family member – either a citizen or green card holder. The process requires filing a family visa petition followed by an application. This CLE course will explain the process from beginning to end and present the various legal and factual issues within each step. More Info

$29

1General Credit
An Inside Job: The L1 and EB1 Visas for Intracompany Transferees

For many multinational companies, there is no substitute for an US business manager from within. In fact, specific visa categories were created specifically to create incentive and means for high-ranking managers and executives to travel across borders. This CLE course will explain the basic requirements for these visa categories, how they’ve changed over times, application process and strategies to avoid common problems that may face practicing attorneys in implementing these visas.... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Cancellation Of Removal Part 2: For Certain Legal Permanent Residents

The issue of immigration remains incredible contentious. This CLE course will present issues related to dealing with legal permanent residents who, as a result of a criminal violation of their terms of status, are facing deportation. The course will explain some of the primary reasons why a permanent resident might find themselves facing removal proceedings as well as the importance of citizenship in immigration cases. The course will provide tips and strategies for representing a client throu... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Crimmigration: Where Criminal Law Collides with Immigration Law

Crimmigation is where immigration law and criminal law collide. This CLE will explain how even a non-specialist attorney can effectively handle these types of cases as well as identify when a specialist needs to be enlisted. The course will cover such questions as overseas DUI’s and how they impact visas as well as related topics. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Illinois Driver's License Issues as They Relate to a Client’s Immigration Status

Addressing the common problems related to an undocumented immigrant applying for a Tourist Visa Driver’s License in Illinois, this CLE course will explain both the procedure and some of the issues a client may encounter in the process. The course will provide tips for addressing problems and strategies for guiding a client through the process efficiently and effectively. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Immigration 101: Cancellation of Removal

The removal process is one of the methods of acquiring a Green Card. This CLE course will explain this process and its various elements as well as the time period required for acquisition. The course will also offer a comprehensive overview on the types of fraud that exist in the immigration industry, how to recognize fraud in the system and avoid being victimized. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Coming to America: The Basics of Investment Based Immigration Law

Investment-based immigration law represents an exciting and complex field in an increasingly dynamic environment. The laws pertaining to investors who immigrated to the US are comprised of a variety of visa categories which enable these investors to be present in the US and effectively grow their businesses. This CLE course will define and explain these categories for both temporary and permanent investors as well as their respective legal requirements. Tips and strategies for choosing the mos... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Adam Walsh Act Cases

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Law, enacted in 2006, was designed to protect children for sexual exploitation, prevent child abuse and pornography and promote internet safety. In doing so, however, the law also created an amendment to INA Section 204, which effectively prohibited both citizens and legal resident aliens from filing any family-based immigrant petition on behalf of any beneficiary of they have been convicted of any crime against a minor. This CLE course will address t... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Spousal Abuse Petitions for I-360 and I-751 Cases

There are vast complexities in evaluating psychosocial cases for spousal abuse, and the complications are made even more severe when they are in the context of immigration petitions. This timely and comprehensive CLE course, presented by attorney Mark Silver, will explain how these types of cases are evaluated from a clinical perspective as well as the potential challenges that the victim may face as married to an American citizen. Characteristics of abusers, typical cycles of abuse, understan... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Asylum Basics: What you Need to Know to Handle an Asylum Case from Start to Finish

Asylum cases are not cut and dried and range from the fairly straightforward to the incredibly complex. This CLE course will provide attorneys with basic knowledge about the asylum process as well as how to handle applications from the beginning of the process through its conclusion. The course will explain how to differentiate the level of complexity in different types of cases as well as the nuances of how persecution is defined by the INA. Drawing upon current case law as well as judicial o... More Info

$55

2.25General Credits
U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law: An Overview of Immigration Law under the Trump Administration

Every day, immigration law seems to be subject to a new set of circumstances. This CLE course will take a comprehensive look at the process by which foreign nationals immigrate to the United States and how they might lose their legal status. The course looks at the issue from both a federal and local view, offering the perspective of city mayors including sanctuary cities, the issuing of drivers’ licenses, stacking and fraudulent marriages. The course will also review how immigration policy ha... More Info

$55

2General Credits
The Intersection of Immigration and Disabilities

Amidst all of the controversy over immigration today, it seems we rarely hear about issues that concern the way in which immigration serves specific populations. This CLE course will focus on immigration as it relates to people with special needs as well as their families and will explore ways in which practitioners may serve their clients as they encounter the various situations that typically arise. More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Matter-Of-Mam Competency Evaluations For Immigration Proceedings

Competency and mental health evaluations may be required for some immigration cases, whether they are in the midst of proceedings or being held in an ICE detention center. This CLE course will help immigration defense attorneys understand the challenges and issues regarding evaluations, and the concerns these raise based on the Matter of M-A-M case. The course will also identify major psychiatric diagnoses and how to counter prosecutors’ claims of malingering, or faking a diagnosis. More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Mitigation of Illegal Behavior in Immigration Defense

Crimmigation, a key element to today’s immigration defense, asks for consideration in contending with crime and illegal activity in immigration cases. This CLE course will explain how to present these issues, and how they differ from hardship issues in 601 waiver petitions. The course will explain the use of Mitigation in this regard, along the same vein as criminal defense lawyers’ use of mitigation in the defense of a client’s criminal activity. The course will explain how and when to use miti... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Business Immigration Law: New Rules and New Challenges in Recruiting Global Talent

A slew of new rules and regulations over the past year in recruiting and retaining global talent has put constraints on an increasingly competitive hiring market. This CLE course will explain how to understand the new market and anticipate the year ahead with regard to the recruitment environment. The course will explain the recent laws, executive orders and USCIS policy shifts that may have a defining impact of work visa, H-1B visas, business-related travel and overseas enforcement. More Info

$29

1General Credit
International Taxation: A Primer for Business and Immigration Lawyers

Taxation related to overseas investment in an ever-evolving legal issue. This CLE course will explain inbound taxation – foreigners investing or doing business in the US – as well as the applicable income taxes and ownership structures for non-resident aliens. The course will also cover pre-immigration planning, FIRPTA and the various changes to international taxation as a result of the new tax act. More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5

While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Accommodating Non-U.S. Investors: Structuring Real Estate and Other Fund Investments to Minimize U.S. Tax Impacts

This CLE course will explain the process by which both hedge funds and private equity funds may minimize the tax burden for non-US investors. Presented by Michelle Itri and David Schulder, tax attorneys at Tannenbaum Helbern as well as RSM US LLP’s International Tax Principal Max Strimber, the course will focus on legal avenues to avoid US tax filing obligations on what is called effectively connected income. The term typically applies to an investment made by a non-US citizen in US real estate,... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Litigating International Child Kidnapping Cases Under the Hague Convention

Offered for the purpose of educating attorneys who are interested in representing clients in federal and state court using the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the implementing legislation, known as the International Child Abduction Remedies Act, this riveting CLE course explain the special rules that have been formed by the treaty to put the US in sync with fellow partners in dealing with issues related to international parental kidnapping. The course... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits