February NIPNLG Removal Defense Webinar: Seeking Labor-Based Deferred Action

February NIPNLG Removal Defense Webinar: Seeking Labor-Based Deferred Action

Thursday, February 15, 2024  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET) / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PT)

90 minutes of instruction (1.50 CLE credits)

Zoom Webinar

Program Description

In response to over a decade of organizing, the Department of Homeland Security issued a new policy guidance in January 2023 that could benefit tens of thousands of immigrant workers. Labor-based deferred action allows immigrant workers involved in a labor dispute to seek deferred action, a temporary protection from deportation that provides access to work authorization. Since too many immigrant workers are subjected to workplace violations and abuses, many immigrants may qualify for labor-based deferred action. However, until practitioners learn about and use this important new temporary protection available to their clients, the policy guidance will not reach its full potential. Practitioners should therefore be aware of this important new temporary protection available to immigrants.

In this webinar, the faculty will discuss eligibility criteria, best practices on screening clients for labor-based deferred action and permanent relief, counseling clients on the risks of submitting an application, navigating tricky eligibility issues, and filing tips. The faculty will also share lessons learned since January 2023 and provide insight into the labor-based deferred action renewal process.

Faculty

• Jessica Bansal, Legal Director, Unemployed Workers United
• Mary Yanik, Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director, Tulane Immigrant Rights
• Ann Garcia, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Project (NIPNLG)
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CLE Credits 

The Washington State Bar and the Texas State Bar approved this webinar for 1.50 CLE credit hours. 

Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be available for attorneys to request CLE credits in other states. NIPNLG is also prepared to provide proof of registration/attendance upon request.

Registration Fees 

• $75.00  -  General Admission
• $40.00  -  NIPNLG Member
• $20.00  -  Student

CLE Sponsored by 

National Immigration Project

Questions? 

Please send inquiries about the CLE to events@nipnlg.org