Overview of Removal Proceedings and Orders of Removal 2026
Have you ever met a potential client who is in removal proceedings? What are the different kinds of removal orders and how can your client receive one? How can a client seek relief in removal proceedings? This webinar series is designed for those who do not regularly practice in immigration court and would like to learn more about representing clients in removal proceedings, particularly in an increasingly challenging environment.
Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (Summer 2026)
CLINIC’s Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) e-learning course provides an overview of core immigration law concepts and legal skills to enable new practitioners to quickly learn the fundamentals of immigration law and gain the training background to help support an application for Department of Justice accreditation.
Religious Immigration: Requirements, Procedures, and Practice Strategies
This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of the nonimmigrant and permanent status options available to religious workers, including eligibility requirements, petition procedures, and recent policy developments. The training will address current challenges such as adjudication delays, immigrant visa backlogs, increased government scrutiny, and evolving policy developments affecting religious workers and petitioning religious organizations.
Advanced Criminal Issues: Understanding and Screening for the Criminal Grounds of Deportability
It is more important than ever to screen previously admitted clients for deportability in light of the Trump administration’s heightened scrutiny of all applications and stricter Notice to Appear (NTA) policies. This two-part series will focus on the criminal grounds of deportability under INA § 237, including how to screen for those grounds, and on possible relief for clients who are referred to removal proceedings. This relief includes cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), INA § 212(h) waivers, and INA § 209(c) waivers for refugees. The series is intended to support all practitioners — Partially Accredited Representatives, Fully Accredited Representatives, and attorneys — as they confront the challenges of advising and representing clients under an adverse administration.
Overview of Citizenship: Acquisition, Derivation, and Naturalization 2026
This four-part webinar series covers the fundamentals of citizenship through acquisition and derivation and the requirements for naturalization. The series will review the naturalization requirements including continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, the civics and English-language requirements, and the oath of allegiance requirements. The application process will also be covered, including practice pointers for preparing and submitting the new Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and the N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exception, as well as preparing clients for the naturalization interview. We will also discuss changes made to the naturalization process by the current administration and review the higher scrutiny currently being applied by USCIS.