1-Day Program
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Overview
Attorneys and other advocates who represent children in immigration matters will learn about recent developments in law and policy with regard to important protections available to immigrant children, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and asylum. Experienced faculty will examine problem-solving strategies for addressing common issues that arise in children’s cases.
What You Will Learn
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): problem-solving and special issues
- Elements for building a successful asylum case on behalf of a child
- Ethics for practitioners representing children
Interested in learning more? Hear real-world stories from program faculty and tips for representing unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings on this episode of PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files.