Motions to Reopen (Webinar)
Thursday September 16 , 2010
- By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Time Zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
- CLE Credit
- Location:
Online, CAMap: maps.google.com
- Contact:
- Website: www.ilrc.org
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of Motions to Reopen, including the following topics:
"Regular" Motions to Reopen:
* Where to file?
* Bases to file
* Differences between motions to reopen and motions for reconsideration and remand and when to file each
* Stays of deportation
* Time and numerical bars and how to overcome them.
* The requirement of due diligence and what it means
* Motions to reopen for ineffective assistance of counsel; requirements
* Motions to reopen for adjustment
* Motions to reopen for asylum
* Motions to reopen based on new law
* Regulations governing motions to reopen and voluntary departure in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Dada.
* Post-departure motions to reopen
In Absentia Motions to Reopen:
* No Notice Cases
What Notice must be provided?
Proving lack of notice; cases
Duration of the automatic stay of deportation
What to do if your client is detained?
Pre-IIRIRA cases
* Exceptional Circumstances:
How defined in regulations
Time limit & tolling
Case law defining
Rules governing older cases
Deadline to Register: 9/14/10
- CLE Credit Comments: Attorneys who are a member of the California State Bar will receive 1.5 CA MCLE credit for attending this session. If you are a member of another state bar, we will provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance after the session, which you can submit to your state bar. Please contact your state bar for details on whether or not credit is acceptable.
