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Director of Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Charles Wheeler and TLS Managing Attorney Kristina Karpinski present the workshop — Family Havoc: Can This Case Be Saved? #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This interactive workshop follows one family’s complex immigration journey and reviews how the twists and turns of life impact eligibility to immigrate through a family-based petition.
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Charles Wheeler polls the audience to determine those who qualify for derivative status in a sample case.
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Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Elizabeth Carlson and Joanna Mexicano Furmanska and Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator Laura Burdick are presenting the workshop: Naturalization Testing and Disability Waivers. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Our presenters are providing attendees an overview of naturalization testing and disability exemptions.
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On Feb. 22, 2021, Biden administration announced it would revert to the 2008 civics test.
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Representing Asylum Seekers in a Rapidly Changing Landscape — This workshop is presented by Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Federal Litigation Attorney @bradkjenkins and DVP Managing Attorney @vfneilson #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Asylum law was upended under the Trump admin, with dozens of changes narrowing substantive eligibility and creating procedural hurdles. Our presenters are discussing the current state of the law and providing practical tips on how to put the best asylum case forward.
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Bradley Jenkins discusses proposed particular social groups, or PSGs, in Matter of E-R-A-L-.
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Addressing Anti-Black Systemic Racism in U.S. Immigration Law and Policy — This panel features @DianaKonate w/ @AfricansUS, Haddy Gassama w/ @UndocuBlack, @MustafaJumale w/ @mnbictweets, @PenielIbe w/ @afsc_org #ConveneWithCLINIC
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It also includes @RISServes Staff Attorney Christy Williams and is moderated by CLINIC Director of Advocacy @lisa_parisio.
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@PenielIbe discussing how immigration is a space where anti-Blackness appears in layers of issues like education and health care.
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Ethical Considerations in Immigration Law Practice — This workshop features Training and Legal Support Senior Attorneys Martin Gauto and Sarah Bronstein. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Our presenters are giving attendees an overview of what Ethics Rules are.
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The presenters are providing an overview of the fundamental rules of ethics and how they apply to both attorneys and accredited representatives using case examples and hypothetical situations.
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CLINIC Capacity Building Director Jeff Chenoweth leads the workshop — Managing Financial Challenges. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Managing resources requires leadership skills. Prevention steps minimize risks. - Jeff Chenoweth, CLINIC Capacity Building Director
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Work with your accounting and finance colleagues to analyze financial statements is essential to determining action steps.
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Tuning in to the Public Charge workshop with Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Director Charles Wheeler and TLS Staff Attorney Joanna Mexicano Furmanska. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This workshop covers the current interpretation and standard being used by the USCIS and the State Department.
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Looking for more information and resources on #PublicCharge?

Visit CLINIC's Public Charge page: cliniclegal.org/issues/public-…
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The Legacy of Trump’s Deterrence Policies and How We Repair — Join Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Legal Assistant Amari Verastegui, DVP Legal Fellow Elizabeth Crivaro, Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra and Volunteer Coordinator Victor Flores. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra gives an overview of #MPP also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
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CLINIC's Estamos Unidos Asylum Project was created to offer legal guidance to migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often those who had been under #MPP.

Learn more here: cliniclegal.org/issues/estamos…
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Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residence: Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing — This workshop features Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Staff Attorney Jennifer Riddle and TLS Managing Attorney Kristina Karpinski. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This interactive workshop for practitioners of all levels, looks at several possible client scenarios and examines the different eligibility and strategy issues related to adjustment of status and consular processing.
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The presenters are reviewing the process and what is needed for consular processing.

View CLINIC resources on consular processing here: cliniclegal.org/resources/fami…
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The R&A Workshop is presented by Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator Laura Burdick and Strategic Capacity Officer Luis Guerra. This workshop will discuss trends and changes in the field of DOJ recognition and accreditation. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This workshop is incredibly timely after the Biden administration's announcement yesterday on their work to expand legal representation.

Read the statement from CLINIC's Director of Defending Vulnerable Populations Michelle Mendez:
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A backlog of applications had built up during the pandemic, but it appears that those cases have begun to be processed. - Laura Burdick, Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator
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Tuning into the workshop — The ABCs of Asylum Law. Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Elizabeth Carlson and Joanna Mexicano Furmanska are joined by @jennak_gilbert Managing Attorney w/ @humanrights1st. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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This session is for practitioners new to the asylum process or those who need refresher on the basics.
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Hypothetical cases allow the experts to walk through best practices with attendees.
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Part 2 of the Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Case Management System workshop series is underway with Field Support Coordinator Helen Chen presenting. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Good record keeping can leave a trail for who is coming through the doors, which is important for leadership and funders. - Helen Chen, Capacity Building Field Support Coordinator
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Check with your state's requirements for how long your office needs to archive state files. Have a plan for disposing of those files safely and properly when the time comes.
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Defending Vulnerable Populations, or DVP, Federal Litigation Attorney Bradley Jenkins and DVP Senior Attorney Rebecca Scholtz are presenting the workshop: Partnering With CLINIC for Federal Litigation. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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CLINIC’s Defending Vulnerable Populations Program engages in strategic litigation to advance the rights of immigrants.

Learn more here: cliniclegal.org/issues/litigat…
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This presentation is an opportunity to expose everyone to basic principles of federal litigation. By using real-life examples CLINIC has taken part in, it may inspire future partnerships on litigation within the network. - Bradley Jenkins, DVP Federal Litigation Attorney
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Joining the panel — Advising #TPS Clients — presented by Training and Legal Support Staff Attorneys Ilissa Mira and Jennifer Riddle. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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With every development regarding #TPS and DED, CLINIC updates our dedicated webpage. View it here: cliniclegal.org/issues/tempora…
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After an overview of the latest federal actions on #TPS designations and current USCIS policies, the presenters are working through practice cases with attendees, providing best practice advice.
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Capacity Building Attorney & Project Coordinator/Field Support Coordinator Silvana Arista opens part 1 of the two-part workshop series: Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Case Management System. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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A good case management system creates efficiency as well as allows for consistent service providing. - Silvana Arista, Capacity Building Attorney & Project Coordinator/Field Support Coordinator
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Organizations have different intake processes. Some offices offer a walk-in model, an appointment model or may have a hybrid model. What does your organization do?
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Tuning into the workshop: Hot Topics in Immigration Law with Charles Wheeler, Director of Training and Legal Support, or TLS, Ilissa Mira, TLS Staff Attorney, and Martin Gauto, TLS Senior Attorney. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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TLS Director Charles Wheeler discusses recent changes to #PublicCharge.

You can view articles and resources on the current status of #PublicCharge here: cliniclegal.org/issues/public-…
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TLS Staff Attorney Ilissa Mira provides an overview of the #TPS landscape.

CLINIC's TPS/DED page is updated frequently to reflect new designations, redesignations and more! cliniclegal.org/issues/tempora…
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CLINIC Convening 2021 opens with the Welcome Plenary: Charting a New Course.

This session includes a fireside chat between Chief of Staff, Office of the Director, USCIS @feliciaedc and @CLINICexec Anna Gallagher #ConveneWithCLINIC
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Regardless of faith background, service connects us all in the CLINIC network to serve those immigrating to the United States. - @CLINICexec
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After canceling CLINIC Convening 2020 due to the pandemic, CLINIC Convening 2021 saw the largest number of registrants in the conference's history. #ConveneWithCLINIC
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