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UTC LE T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S S C H O O L O F L AW
32nd Annual
ConferenCe on ImmIgrAtIon
And nAtIonAlIty lAw
Earn up to 17.50 Hours of Credit Including 2.00 Hours of Ethics Credit
Specialization Credit Expected for Immigration and Nationality Law
october 22*, 23-24, 2008
marriott Plaza
S a n A n t o n i o , te x a s
*Special wednesday evening Sessions—fundamentals of Immigration law
Included with registration
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32 nd AnnUAl
ConferenCe on ImmIgrAtIon And nAtIonAlIty lAw
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E a r n up to 1 7 .5 0 H our s o f C re d i t I n c l u d i n g 2. 00 H o u r s o f Et h i c s C re d i t
WEDNESDAY EvENINg, OCT. 22, 2008 8:30 a.m. 1.00 hr including .25 hr ethics 1:40 p.m. .50 hr
Naturalization and Citizenship Issues A Primer on Foreign Adoption
Presiding Officer:
Common problems, solutions and ethics in natu- This panel will discuss the procedures for immi-
Jodi M. goodwin, Harlingen, TX
ralization cases; citizenship for children; deriva- grating children adopted through private adop-
tive citizenship; dual citizenship; litigation issues tions as well as through agencies and the pre-
and strategies. processing through citizenship of the adopted
5:00 p.m. Registration Opens
Gary E. Endelman, Houston, TX child pursuant to the Child Citizenship Act.
Richard S. Fischer, Nacogdoches, TX Jodi M. Goodwin, Harlingen, TX
Fundamentals of Immigration Law International Adoption Agency Speaker TBD
9:30 a.m. 1.00 hr
6:00 p.m. .75 hr 2:10 p.m. .75 hr including .25 hr ethics
grounds of Removal
Introduction to United States Immigration Law This session reviews grounds of inadmissibility and Practice Issues and Immigration Options
A framework of family-based and employment- deportability and suggests strategies to contest for vulnerable Populations
based immigration, as of October 2008. common charges of removability. Immigrant workers—in particular, women—are
Barbara Hines, Austin, TX frequently victims of crimes, including domestic
Paul Parsons, Austin, TX
Lee J. Terán, San Antonio, TX violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Unaccompanied immigrant children arrive in
6:45 p.m. Break
growing numbers each year to the U.S. The Vio-
Includes light dinner—please RSVP on registration 10:30 a.m. Break
lence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Vic-
form. tims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act
(VTVPA) provides special immigration remedies
10:45 a.m. 1.25 hrs including .25 hr ethics
to non-citizens in these vulnerable situations. This
7:15 p.m. 1.00 hr Strategic Planning for Family Cases session will cover updates on the U Visas for im-
This session covers steps for analyzing the migrant victims of crime; VAWA self petitioning;
Fundamentals of Family-Based Immigration
nuances of potential clients’ cases upfront, the T Visa for victims of human trafficking; and
This session will cover the very basics of family the Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS)
suggestions for solving cases that appear
immigration law. A comprehensive look at the self-petitioning process.
impossible, exploring waiver eligibility issues,
procedural steps to filing the basic family based
consular processing challenges in dealing Meredith Linsky, Harlingen, TX
petitions. Tips on how to organize the docu-
with unmet clients, and adjustment appli- Erica Britt Schommer, Weslaco, TX
ments, up to date filing fees, addresses, and
cation dilemmas raised by grandfathering, Vanna Slaughter, Dallas, TX
strategies on how to avoid an RFE.
VAWA , r e m o v a l p r o c e e d i n g s , C S PA a n d
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez, Dallas, TX r e lated ethical issues.
Mary Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira, Dallas, TX
2:55 p.m. .50 hr
Nancy Taylor Shivers, San Antonio, TX Primer: getting A green Card
8:15 p.m. 1.00 hr
This session provides a step-by-step primer on
Fundamentals of Business-Based Immigration getting a green card including related pointers
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
This session will discuss fundamentals of business- on adjustment of status.
based immigration including non-immigrant T. Douglas Stump, Oklahoma City, OK
Presiding Officer:
classifications, immigrant classifications, quota
Harry J. Joe, Dallas, TX
systems awareness and planning, and strategic
3:25 p.m. Break
considerations for legal counsel.
Harry Gee Jr., Houston, TX LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
3:40 p.m. 1.00 hr including .25 hr ethics
9:15 p.m. Adjourn 12:00 p.m. Pick Up Box Lunch Removal Proceedings: The New Practice Rules
Included in conference registration fee. This session highlights the role and use of the re-
vised Immigration Court Practice Manual with
THURSDAY MORNINg, OCT. 23, 2008
particular attention to the common areas of
12:35 p.m. .83 hr
confusion and pitfalls for new practitioners.
Presiding Officer:
Paul Parsons, Austin, TX Immigration Rights Nicolas Chavez, Dallas, TX
Why we are losing the battle for immigrants’ Maurice Y. Hew Jr., Houston, TX
rights and why Lou Dobbs isn’t completely
7:45 a.m. Registration Opens wrong.
4:40 p.m. 1.00 hr including .25 hr ethics
Includes continental breakfast. Ira J. Kurzban, Miami, FL
Immigration to Criminal Law
8:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks 1:25 p.m. Break Review of the substantial increase in criminal
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prosecutions and what immigration lawyers 11:05 a.m. 1.00 hr including .25 hr ethics 3:15 p.m. .50 hr
need to know about criminal law and practice.
A Primer on PERM Asylum
Ira J. Kurzban, Miami, FL
A discussion about the PERM process, including This session will provide information on the ba-
case preparation, bona fide recruitment, ethical sics of asylum law and how to represent asylum
5:40 p.m. Adjourn to Reception
considerations and BALCA case update. seekers before CIS and the Immigration Court.
Sponsored by:
Eugene J. Flynn, Dallas, TX Edna Yang, Austin, TX
name, name, city, state
Rebecca R. Massiatte, Dallas, TX
FRIDAY MORNINg, OCT. 24, 2008 3:45 p.m. .50 hr
FRIDAY AFTERNOON Using the Internet to Stay Current with
8:00 a.m. Conference Room Opens
Immigration Laws, Procedures, and
Includes continental breakfast. Presiding Officer:
Agency Interpretations
Nancy Taylor Shivers, San Antonio, TX
Presiding Officer: How to more effectively use the Internet to
Sarah Z. Brown, Dallas, TX conduct legal research, check case status,
access current processing times, and keep
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION current with new laws, procedures, and
8:30 a.m. 1.00 hr including .50 hr ethics agency interpretations.
Of Counsel—Breakfast With the Experts 12:05 p.m. Pick up Box Lunch Eugene J. Flynn, Dallas, TX
Included in conference registration fee. Carl Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA
A leading panel of experienced practitioners
will answer practice questions from conference
registrants. Questions may be submitted in ad-
12:25 p.m. .83 hr 4:15 p.m. .50 hr
vance via email to service@utcle.org or at the
conference. Top 10 Immigration Updates to Help guide
Law Office Management for Immigration
Richard S. Fischer, Nacogdoches, TX Your Practice
Practitioners
Harry Gee Jr., Houston, TX What are the top 10 predictions every lawyer
Practical advice on office processes and
Jodi M. Goodwin, Harlingen, TX
forms, and how effective time management needs to know to prepare for the future?
Harry J. Joe, Dallas, TX
Robert Arley Shivers, San Antonio, TX can reduce your time in the office. Richard A. Gump Jr., Dallas, TX
Carl Shusterman, Los Angeles, CA Moderator: Paul Parsons, Austin, TX
Peter D. Williamson, Houston, TX Albert Armendariz Jr., El Paso, TX
4:45 p.m. Adjourn
Judy J. Lee, Houston, TX
Patsy Yung Micale, Dallas, TX
Strategic Planning for Employment
Based Immigration
1:15 p.m. Break Online Courses
9:30 a.m. .75 hr
from UT Law
1:30 p.m. 1.00 hr The best speakers and course ma-
Working With Non-Immigrant visas
terials in over 40 practice areas.
“How soon can you get us a work visa for a de- Worksite Enforcement
Listen to audio, download papers,
sign engineer from India? For welders from the Worksite compliance and enforcement issues
and watch video from UT Law’s live
Philippines? For a nanny from Russia?” This ses- from two perspectives: the employer and the
sion will cover the immigration attorney’s role in
CLE programs—while earning full
non-citizen employee. The presentation will
analyzing and guiding employers through the participatory MCLE credit.
provide up-to-date information on employer
various work visa options (H-1B, H-2, H-3, TN, L, E,
etc.) using a “nuts and bolts” approach.
concerns such as raids, I-9s, audits, and no- www.utcle.org
match letters; and will address non-citizen em-
Mona Gupta, Addison, TX ployee issues including individual rights, com-
Judy J. Lee, Houston, TX munity responses to raids, and the immigration
consequences of certain criminal convictions.
Your Immigration
10:15 a.m. Break Nicole Lawrence Ezer, Houston, TX
Jacqueline L. Watson, Austin, TX eLibrary
10:35 a.m. .50 hr at www.utcle.org
Strategic Planning Using Immigrant visas 2:30 p.m. .50 hr
Visit www.utcle.org for access to
Your client might have the perfect background/ Snatching victory from the Jaws of Defeat thousands of up-to-date papers,
credentials for PERM but is this the best route to-
USCIS has rejected 1) your client’s citizenship PowerPoint presentations, and Au-
ward PR? This session will cover the attorney’s
case for “lack of good moral character” due
role in analyzing, and guiding clients through dio-to-Go files from leading practitio-
to incorrect tax returns and, 2) your employ-
various employment based immigrant visa cat- ners and academics. Get the latest
ment based case due to Yates memo “inability
egories (extraordinary ability alien, outstanding
to pay” issues. Learn how to overcome these immigration updates, resources, and
researcher, multinational manager, national in-
denials and salvage your case...plus much strategies. Your membership provides
terest waiver and PERM) in light of visa availabil-
more.
ity, portability, time left in non-immigrant visa access to all the materials in the eLi-
status, and success rates. Robert W. Alcorn, Dallas, TX
brary – download them whenever,
Mona Gupta, Addison, TX wherever, and as often as you want!
Judy J. Lee, Houston, TX 3:00 p.m. Break
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C O N F E R E N C E FA C U L T Y
COMMENTS FROM
PAST CONFERENCES ROBERT W. ALCORN
Dallas, TX
MONA GUPTA
Gupta and Wiora, P.C.
ERICA BRITT SCHOMMER
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Addison, TX Weslaco, TX
ALBERT ARMENDARIZ JR.
Dunbar, Armendariz & Hegeman, LLP MAURICE Y. HEW JR. NANCY TAYLOR SHIVERS
“Perfect coverage of topics I El Paso, TX Texas Southern Univeristy Shivers & Shivers
Houston, TX San Antonio, TX
need.” MARY ELIZABETH CEDILLO-PEREIRA
Cedillo-Pereira & Cedillo, PLLC BARBARA HINES ROBERT ARLEY SHIVERS
Dallas, TX University of Texas School of Law Shivers & Shivers
Austin, TX San Antonio, TX
“Speakers were
NICOLAS CHAVEZ
excellent and extremely Chavez, Gallagher & Valko, LLP HARRY J. JOE CARL SHUSTERMAN
Dallas, TX Winstead PC Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
qualified. Great job!” Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA
GARY E. ENDELMAN
BP America, Inc. IRA J. KURZBAN VANNA SLAUGHTER
Houston, TX Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, PA Catholic Charities Immigration
“Overall, a great Miami, FL and Legal Services
conference!” NICOLE LAWRENCE EZER Dallas, TX
Greenberg Traurig LLP JUDY J. LEE
Houston, TX Quan, Burdette & Perez, PC T. DOUGLAS STUMP
Houston, TX T. Douglas Stump & Associates
“Great conference—I loved RICHARD S. FISCHER Oklahoma City, OK
the new schedule as it pro- The Law Offices of Richard S. Fischer MEREDITH LINSKY
Nacogdoches, TX ProBAR LEE J. TERÁN
gressed from basics to more Harlingen, TX St. Mary’s University School of Law
Immigration Clinic
EUGENE J. FLYNN
advanced topics. Eugene J. Flynn, P.C REBECCA R. MASSIATTE San Antonio, TX
Dallas, TX Winstead PC
Excellent speakers!” Dallas, TX JACQUELINE L. WATSON
HARRY GEE JR. Hines & Leigh, P.C.
Law Office of Harry Gee, Jr. & PATSY YUNG MICALE Austin, TX
“Thank you for putting Associates, APC Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Houston, TX Dallas, TX PETER D. WILLIAMSON
together a very worthwhile Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White,
JODI M. GOODWIN PAUL PARSONS Williams & Martin
conference.” Law Office of Jodi Goodwin Paul Parsons P.C. Houston, TX
Harlingen, TX Austin, TX
EDNA YANG
“Excellent program. I am an RICHARD A. GUMP JR. MICHELLE L. SAENZ-RODRIGUEZ PAPA: Political Asylum
Attorney at Law Saenz-Rodriguez & Assoiciates PC Project of Austin
experienced lawyer getting Dallas, TX Dallas, TX Austin, TX
ready to start an immigration
law practice and I thought
the seminar was excellent. PLANNINg COMMITTEE
With the materials from the
program and some additional JODI M. GOODWIN — CO-CHAIR NICOLE LAWRENCE EZER VANNA SLAUGHTER
Harlingen, TX Houston, TX Dallas, TX
self-study on my own, I feel
ready to start my practice.” HARRY J. JOE — CO-CHAIR RICHARD S. FISCHER JACQUELINE L. WATSON
Dallas, TX Nacogdoches, TX Austin, TX
ALBERT ARMENDARIZ JR. EUGENE J. FLYNN PETER D. WILLIAMSON
“I thought the selection El Paso, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX
of topics was very good—
MARY ELIZABETH CEDILLO-PEREIRA HARRY GEE JR. EDNA YANG
broad enough, yet detailed Dallas, TX Houston, TX Austin, TX
for seasoned practitioners.” MICHAEL J. CHURGIN RICHARD A. GUMP JR.
Austin, TX Dallas, TX
FERNANDO COLON-NAVARRO MONA GUPTA
Houston, TX Addison, TX
GARY E. ENDELMAN JUDY J. LEE
Houston, TX Houston, TX
M This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing
Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Commit-
C tee on MCLE in the amount of 17.50 hours, of which 2.00
THOMAS ESPARZA JR. PAUL PARSONS
Austin, TX Austin, TX
L credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional respon-
sibility credit. The University of Texas School of Law is a MICHAEL J. ESPOSITO MICHELLE L. SAENZ-RODRIGUEZ
E State Bar of California approved MCLE provider (#1944). Austin, TX Dallas, TX
Phone: 512-475-6700 Fax: 512-475-6876
R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R I M 0 8
Course Binder—The Definitive Mail this registration form to:
Resource for Immigration Lawyers The University of Texas School of Law, Attn. IM08
The Conference on Immigration P.O. Box 7759, Austin, TX 78713-7759 or fax a copy to: (512) 475-6876
and Nationality Law generates Online registration available at www.utcle.org
the year’s definitive set of re-
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lawyers. Written by experienced
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and Nationality Law presentations Telephone Fax
are available on CD. Whether
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you can’t make the conference,
or just want to replay a particular Assistant’s Email (optional)
presentation—you’ve got options. Invoices, confirmations and receipts are emailed to these addresses.
REgISTRATION:
eBinder on CD Includes Course Binder, Wed. Evening Sessions with Light Dinner, Thurs/Fri Box
Lunch Presentations and Thurs. Evening Reception
Get the entire conference binder
on CD, in electronic PDF format. Wednesday Evening Light Dinner (included in registration fee) nc
Only $50 if added to a registra- Please let us know if you can attend to ensure an accurate food and beverage count.
tion or purchase of Course Binder
or Audio CD Set. $225 purchased Early Registration Fee due by Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008 $460.00
alone.
Registration Fee after Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008 $510.00
In-House CLE CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
Allow 2–4 weeks from the conference date for delivery.
Would your fir m like to run an in-
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Course Binder Without Conference Registration $225.00
Note: Conference registration includes Course Binder.
der In-House CLE and we’ll also
provide an Audio CD Set for the Audio CD Set $175.00
group and a Course Binder for
each participant.
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($225 purchased alone, $50 with registration or purchase of Course Binder or Audio CD Set)
IN-HOUSE CLE: Bring the conference in-house and learn at your convenience .
Allow 2–4 weeks from the conference date for delivery.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This “how-to” conference provides effective In-House CLE for 2—Includes Audio CD Set and Course Binder $750.00
practice strategies, as well as advice for finding Add participants (includes Course Binder) for $225 each $
helpful forms, information, and assistance with
government agencies. Highlights include:
UTCLE eLibrary: Papers, PPTs, and Podcasts in 40 practice areas
l Comprehensive building blocks of immigration law
fundamentals, including three primers on Wednesday One-year subscription for UTCLE eLibrary $295.00
evening, with a light dinner Discounts available for multiple subscriptions; call 512-475-6700 for more information.
l “Ask the Experts” session on Friday morning—get your
TOTAL ENCLOSED $
most perplexing questions answered by experienced
practitioners METHOD OF PAYMENT
l Extensive networking opportunities during breakfast,
lunch, and the Thursday reception
Check (make checks payable to: The University of Texas at Austin)
l Leading resources from practitioners and clinical VISA or Mastercard (sorry, no AMEX or Discover)
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teachers
l Effective practice strategies, such as law office man-
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agement issues
Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss best
practices and get your questions answered at X
sessions and informal networking events. Authorized Signature Exp. Date (mm/yy)
Phone: 512-475-6700 Fax: 512-475-6876
SAN ANTONIO
October 22*, 23-24, 2008 MARRIOTT PLAZA
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Marriott Plaza
555 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
800-228-9290
SPECIAL ROOM RATE $175
good through October 1, 2008
(subject to availability)
Reserve early, as rooms sell out fast!
Self-Parking: $19
Valet: $25 (subject to change)
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KEY DATES
Registration & Cancellation
Oct.15, 2008–5 p.m.
last day for early registration
add $50 for registrations
received after this time
Oct. 17, 2008–5 p.m.
last day for full refund
Oct. 20, 2008–5 p.m.
last day for partial refunds
$50 processing fee applied
Oct. 22, 2008–6 p.m.
Wednesday evening sessions begin
Oct. 23, 2008–8:30 a.m.
conference begins
ABoU t tHe CoVer Just steps away from the Riverwalk and San Antonio night life, the Marriott Plaza provides
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David Newman. fountains and lush gardens. Call 800-228-9290 for reservations.
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UTC LE 32nd AnnUAl
ConferenCe on ImmIgrAtIon
NON-PROFIT-ORG
U.S. Postage Paid
The University of
T he U niversiTy of T exas aT a UsTin
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
And nAtIonAlIty lAw Texas
P.O. Box 7759 • Austin, TX 78713-7759 October 22*, 23-24, 2008 • Marriott Plaza • San Antonio, Texas School of Law
This program is not printed or mailed at state expense.
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utcle@law.utexas.edu
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