This two-part seminar, covering both beginning and advanced topics in Naturalization, Citizenship, and Voting Law, is designed for attorneys, paralegals, educators, social service providers, organizers, and other advocates. The morning session is for those who work with immigrants and are seeking an in-depth introduction to naturalization. Topics include: the basics of naturalization; the legal requirements for naturalization, such as residence and physical presence; good moral character; the English and U.S. history and civics exams; the oath ceremony; and the naturalization process. In the afternoon, we will review the complex, yet important, issues involving citizenship for children, reviewing acquisition and derivation of citizenship and INA § 322 citizenship for children. We will also concentrate on how to interpret the ILRC’s easy-to-read charts, which spell out eligibility for acquisition and derivation. In addition, we will review the importance of voting, key laws on voting, and how to encourage naturalized citizens to vote. Instructors: Eric Cohen, Expert on U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship topics and Executive Director, ILRC He is the author of ILRC publication, Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide. Kirsten Hill, Staff Attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Expert on Naturalization and Citizenship. Deadline to register: May 1, 2008 Please visit our website www.ilrc.org/seminars to register.

* CLE Credit Comments: 6.5 MCLE The ILRC is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. The ILRC certifies that these activities conform to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing education. If you are a member of a bar outside of California, please contact your state bar for details to receive CLE credit for our trainings.