Family-based and Marriage-based Immigration Proceedings

Attend this program to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for defending and advancing the rights of non-citizens. Discussions within this course will ensure that immigration law attorneys possess techniques to support their clients in today’s ever-changing legal environment. Techniques covered in the course include initial applications for immigration and waivers. The course also covers issues that may arise in immigration proceedings and the current realities of immigration policy and backlog. In this course, discover the step-by-step process of marriage-based and family-based visa and green card applications, including the fiancé visa. The program will illuminate potential issues to watch out for, such as Visa fraud, inadmissibility and waivers, consular proceedings, and status violations.

This program is intended for immigration law attorneys who work with immigration counsel or undertake representation independently, regardless of practice experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the history and development of the U.S. family-based immigration system
• Describe eligibility categories for green cards in the family-based immigration system
• Explain the steps of the application process
• Investigate current realities of immigration policy, visa availability, wait time, and backlog for family-based immigration
• Explore common green card application issues
• Practice filing for adjustment of status (green card) in the U.S. and abroad
• Breakdown the conditional marriage-based green card Application
• Summarize the K-1 visa to marry a U.S. citizen fiancé