2020 Freedom Network Virtual Conference Q&A for Advanced Immigration Panels

Posted by 10sc on April 01, 2020

As part of the Advanced Immigration Panels for the 2020 Freedom Network Virtual Conference, the panelists prepared written responses to questions posed during the live presentation.

For your convenience, we have provided access to the Q&As here.

  • Advanced Immigration Issues Part 1: T Visa Adjudications (CLE approved)
    • Speakers: Carson Osberg, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Cristina Bae Chung, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, Rebecca Walters, Ayuda, Lynette Parker, Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, and Erika Gonzalez, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
    • This panel is part of a two-part series regarding trends and best practice tips for providing immigration representation to trafficking survivors. Part 1 will focus on common reasons for Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Denials of T visas as well as legal strategies for filing Motions to Reopen/Reconsider and Appeals (I-290Bs) in the current political climate.
    • Questions and Answers
  • Advanced Immigration Issues Part 2: Removal and Detention of Trafficking Survivors (CLE approved)
    • Speakers: Erika Gonzalez, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, Katie Soltis, Ayuda, Stacie Jonas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Kelly Hyland, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Zazy Lopez, Department of Homeland Defense, and Pat Medige, Colorado Legal Services
    • This panel is part of a two-part series regarding trends and best practice tips for providing immigration representation to trafficking survivors. Part 2 will focus on legal strategies for representing survivors in removal proceedings and detention and strategies for preventing their removal. Panelists will also discuss tips for advocacy outside of the courtroom.
    • Questions and Answers

 

To get access to the full recordings of the presentations, register through Freedom Network for access to the virtual conference:

T Visa Removal Proceedings

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