Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Tuesday March 03
2009

  • By: The Legal Aid Society
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    885 Third Avenue
    New York, NY
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  • Contact:
    Rosemary Hare-Bey
    The Legal Aid Society
    (212) 577-3358
  • Website: www.legal-aid.org
  • Source: New York

Learn how to help obtain lawful immigration status for undocumented NYC youth who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. The training will focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ("SIJS"), a pathway to permanent residence for youth in foster care or non parental custody arrangements. The training will provide an overview of the laws and institutions involved in SIJS, and guidance for pro bono lawyers working with undocumented youth.

Faculty Chair: Katherine Fleet, Esq., Civil Practice

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE Credit: 2 credits total: 1 hour of professional practice/practice management and 1 hour skills. This program provides transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys.
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