This program examines the complex intersection of criminal convictions and immigration law under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how certain offenses create barriers to family-based immigration petitions.
The course focuses on how mitigation strategies can be used to address issues of risk, rehabilitation, and character in these highly scrutinized cases. It also explores how psychosocial evaluations can provide critical context to support discretionary determinations.
Attorneys will learn how to develop strategic, evidence-based arguments to overcome challenges and advocate effectively for their clients.
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