Program Details
2025-05-08 12:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-05-08 12:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
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12:00 pm - 12:15 pm ESTThis session examines the organizational framework of DHS agencies involved in immigration enforcement, including CBP, ICE, and USCIS. Participants will learn about the immigration court hierarchy, the Notice to Appear as a charging document, and the critical distinctions between custody and removal proceedings.
Veronica Cardenas 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm ESTThis session explores how evidentiary burdens shift between the government and respondent throughout removal proceedings. Topics include the clear and convincing evidence standard, requirements for lawfully obtained evidence, suppression hearings, and the burden structure for relief applications.
Veronica Cardenas 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm ESTPractitioners will learn strategies for challenging defective NTAs, including improper signing authority and service defects. The session covers charge classifications under sections 212 and 237, the arriving alien designation, and best practices for responding to workplace enforcement encounters.
Veronica Cardenas 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm ESTThis comprehensive session surveys major forms of relief including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, adjustment of status, and cancellation of removal. Participants will also explore waiver options, voluntary departure strategies, and key considerations for BIA appeals and motions to reopen.
Veronica CardenasVeronica Cardenas, Esq. is an award-winning immigration attorney, entrepreneur, and first generation Latina committed to bringing humanity and justice to immigration law. As the daughter of Colombian and Peruvian immigrants and a proud mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and resilience that define the immigrant experience.
Veronica Cardenas, Esq. is an award-winning immigration attorney, entrepreneur, and first generation Latina committed to bringing humanity and justice to immigration law. As the daughter of Colombian and Peruvian immigrants and a proud mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and resilience that define the immigrant experience.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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