Celesq® Programs

Adam Walsh Act Immigration Bar: Mitigation Strategies in Family-Based Petitions

Active
Program Number
36142
Program Date
2026-05-18
CLE Credits
1

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. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the legal framework of the Adam Walsh Act
  • Identify mitigation strategies in affected cases
  • Evaluate risk and rehabilitation factors

Available in States

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas Self Study

Program Categories

  • Family Law
  • Federal Courts
  • Florida Eligible
  • Immigration and Naturalization Law
  • Litigation and Appeals

PROGRAM CREDITS

  • Areas of Professional Practice : 1 Credit