Navigating Family-Based Immigration
October 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:35 pm
Earn up to 4.0 credits, including 1.0 in ethics.
| Speakers include: | |
| Snehal Batra, Esq. Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C., Raritan |
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| David H. Nachman, Esq. Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group P.C., Ridgewood |
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| Kerry Walsh Hartington, Esq. Kerry Hartington Immigration Law LLC, Vineland |
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| Ludka Zimovcak, Esq. Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C., Ridgewood |
| About the Program: |
| Join this esteemed panel of immigration law experts for an important update on navigating family-based immigration in 2024.
This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of family-based immigration. The panelists will begin with a review of the family-based immigration scenarios you may encounter as you advocate for your clients. Attendees will learn how to navigate the application processes for spousal petitions, understand the visa bulletin, gain insight into the ethical considerations when representing clients and more. Additionally, attendees will hear the latest updates in family-based immigration, including legislative changes and what to look out for in the future. This panel will leave you with important information to effectively advocate for your clients in the current climate. |
| Program Agenda: |
| 9:00 | Opening Remarks – Welcome and Introductions – Overview of the Day’s Program – Importance of Family-Based Immigration Law and Public Policy |
| 9:15 | Overview of Family-Based Immigration Categories – Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference Categories – Spousal Sponsorship – Parent and Child Sponsorship – Sibling Sponsorship |
| 9:30 | Application Processes and Procedures for Spousal Petitions, Fiancés – 90-day rule: Fact or Fiction? – I-130 and aI-129K Petitions: Requirements and Best Practices – Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing – Common Challenges and Solutions |
| 10:00 | Understanding the Visa Bulletin and Waiting Periods – How the Visa Bulletin Works – Managing Expectations for Beneficiaries – Strategies for Navigating Delays: cross, chargeability and expedites |
| 10:30 | Legal and Ethical Considerations – Ethical Obligations of Immigration Attorneys – Avoiding Misrepresentation and Fraud – Handling Conflicts of Interest |
| 11:20 | Waivers and Provisional Waivers, and Parole in Place – Navigating Waivers and Provisional Waivers – The Ins and Outs of Parole in Place: keeping families together programs, DACA and other humanitarian programs |
| 11:50 | Recent Changes in Family-Based Immigration Policies – Overview of Legislative Changes – Impact of Policy Changes on Applications – Future Trends and Predictions: What does family-based immigration look like under a Harris versus Trump administration? |
| 12:20 | Q&A Session with Immigration Experts – Open Floor for Attendee Questions – Discussion on Complex Cases and Common Issues |
| 12:35 | Adjourn |