ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Preventing and Overcoming Hurdles to Survivor-Based Relief (Intermediate) Tues., Oct. 29 – Wed., Oct. 30, 2024 (12-5pm ET) REGISTER NOW This conference, spread over two half-days, is intended for intermediate attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives who have experience or interest in working with noncitizens seeking survivor-based relief.   Need help finding a way forward? From…

SPONSOR THIS EVENT Were you part of bringing VAWA to life? Or maybe you’ve had clients whose lives have been changed by VAWA. Whatever your connection to VAWA, we’d love to hear about it.  SHARE YOUR MEMORIES & STORIES  Please get your memories, reflections (heck, even photos if you’ve got them!) in by September 19th, and we…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Immigrant Survivors in Court: Multiple Defenses, Multiple Options Wed., Aug. 21 – Thur., Aug. 22, 2024 (12-5pm ET) REGISTER NOW This two-day conference is intended for intermediate attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives who have experience or interest in working with immigrant survivors in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court. ASISTA attorney experts will be joined…

ASISTA Virtual Practice Skills Course 4-Part Survivor-Based Relief Practical Skills Course Dates: May 14, May 16, May 21 & May 23, 2024 ~ 2-4pm ET (1-3pm CT/12-2pm MT/11am-1pm PT/8-10am HT) REGISTER NOW When did you last verify best practices for the skills you use in survivor-based cases? When did you last re-evaluate your habits and techniques and get…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Thirty Years of VAWA! A Comprehensive Refresher on a Groundbreaking Law  Wed., April 24 – Thur., April 25, 2024 (12-5pm ET) REGISTER NOW A lot has changed in the thirty years since the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was enacted! To celebrate and reinforce its impact, ASISTA invites you to this virtual two-day…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Selecting Strategies for Survivors of Trafficking: A Deep-Dive Comparison of the U and T Visa  Wed., March 6 – Thur., March 7, 2024 (12-5pm ET) REGISTER NOW This two-day conference is intended for intermediate attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives who have experience or interest in working with immigrant survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence,…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Proceeding in Proceedings: Legal and Practice Strategies for Survivor-Based Removal Defense  Wed., December 13 – Thur., December 14, 2023: 12-5:00 pm ET REGISTER NOW This 2-day virtual conference is intended for intermediate attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives who have experience or interest in working with immigrant survivors in removal proceedings before the Immigration…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Refresh Your Practice: Holistic and Trauma-Informed Representation of Immigrant Survivors Wed., September 6 – Thur., September 7, 2023: 12-5:00 pm ET REGISTER NOW This 2-day virtual conference is intended for new and intermediate attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives, paralegals, and other legal advocates who have some experience working with survivor cases, but…

ASISTA One Day In-Person Advanced CLE Conference U Visa Certification Statutes, Strategies, & Advocacy  (Live-streaming option will be available) Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 9:00am – 5:00pm ET (during the AILA Conference week)  Location: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration  2900 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL, 34747 REGISTER NOW The registration link is the same to attend the conference in-person or…

  ASISTA One Day In-Person Advanced CLE Conference U Visa Certification Statutes, Strategies, and Advocacy   Thursday, May 4, 2023, 9:00am – 5:00pm ET 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20036 (Dupont Circle) REGISTER NOW During this one day in-person conference, participants will learn how to successfully navigate U certification requirements, including identification of qualifying crimes, local…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference  Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Derivative Beneficiaries      Wed., March 22nd – Thur., March 23rd, 2023: 12-5:00 pm ET REGISTER NOW Description: During this two-day training, participants will learn best practices for representing derivative beneficiaries of U, T, and VAWA petitions, as well as other family members, from the first application through…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Defending Survivors: Strategies for Immigrant Survivors Seeking Justice      Wed, December 7th – Thur, December 8th, 2022: 12 – 5 pm ET. REGISTER NOW Description: This 2-day conference is intended for intermediate attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives who have experience or interest in working with immigrant survivors in removal proceedings before the…

ASISTA Virtual CLE Conference Legal Refresher and Practice Tips: Legal Remedies for Immigrant Survivors      Wed, September 21st – Thur, September 22nd, 2022: 12-5:30 pm est REGISTER NOW Note for LAV Grantees Only: Grantees may use their LAV funds to attend this training without having to submit a GAM. All other OVW grantees & STOP sub-grantees: Please check with…

Join Us for an Advanced Virtual CLE Conference Immigration Practice & Policy for Survivors:  What’s New & What’s Next      Wed, June 8 – Thur, June 9, 2022: 12-5:30 pm est Description: This conference will cover advanced and emerging issues related to noncitizen survivors. We will hear from USCIS representatives on best practices and emerging…

Join Us for a Virtual CLE ConferenceIntermediate Intensive VAWA Training     Wed, March 23 – Thur, March 24, 2022: 12-5 pm estREGISTER NOW Description: During this two-day training, participants will learn best practices for navigating complex VAWA cases. Through interactive discussions, we will explore how to address challenging issues, such as evidentiary problems, inadmissibility waivers, and removal proceedings.…

Join Us for a Virtual CLE Conference Introductory Seminar Series Wednesday, September 15th & Thursday, September 16th, 2021 12:00 – 5:00 pm EST REGISTER NOW Description: As part of our skills-based introductory seminar series, participants will learn best practices for navigating Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status for VAWA, U visa, and T visa survivors.…

Join Us for a Virtual CLE U Visas: Advanced & Emerging Issues Wednesday, May 5th – Thursday, May 6th 12-5 pm est ASISTA is excited to announce our two-day training on U Visas: Advanced & Emerging Issues is open for registration!  Since we aren’t able to meet in person this year, before the FBA &…

   Wednesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 18th, 2021 12 – 5:00 pm est REGISTER NOW In Part II of our skills-based introductory seminar series, participants will learn to effectively prepare survivor-based petitions for immigration status. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills through interactive discussions and hands-on activities. Some homework will be…

Wednesday, December 2 – Thursday, December 3, 202012 – 5:00 pm estREGISTER NOW  In this 4-part skills-based seminar series, participants will learn to identify survivor-based immigration remedies, conduct a thorough legal intake, assess a client’s facts to determine eligibility and identify red flags and analyze evidence to determine how to prove eligibility for relief. Participants…