May Removal Defense Webinar: Seeking Termination of Removal Proceedings to Pursue Relief with USCIS

National Immigration Project May Removal Defense Webinar: 

 Seeking Termination or Postponements of Removal Proceedings to Pursue Relief with USCIS 

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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 2024, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a final rule codifying the authority of immigration judges (IJ) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to terminate and administratively close removal proceedings—including in situations where a noncitizen is pursuing immigration relief with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Although these regulations remain binding, over the course of the last year EOIR has acted to circumvent them and make it increasingly difficult for noncitizens in removal proceedings who are seeking relief with USCIS to avoid a removal order. During this 90-minute webinar, the faculty will discuss regulations, agency decisions, and federal appeals court decisions on continuances, administrative closure, and termination for the purpose of pursuing USCIS relief. Faculty will provide attendees with practice tips for arguments in support of these motions, with an eye toward making a strong record for BIA appeal and potential federal court petition for review. During the webinar we will discuss certain relief-specific arguments including related to those pursuing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. 

Faculty

Ashley Harrington, Children’s Program Managing Attorney, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) 

Rebecca Scholtz, Senior Staff Attorney, National Immigration Project 

CLE Credits 

An application for 1.50 CLE credits is pending with the Washington State Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas have approved this webinar for 1.50 CLE credits. 

Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be available for attorneys to request CLE credits in other states. The National Immigration Project is also prepared to provide proof of attendance upon request. Registrants are responsible for any fees incurred in seeking CLE credit outside of Texas or Washington. 

This CLE is hosted and sponsored by the National Immigration Project. 

Registration Fees 

• $75.00  -  General Admission
• $40.00  -  National Immigration Project Members
• $20.00  -  Student (For student discounts, please email us at events@nipnlg.org.)

Questions? 

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