July 2006
Published by the
Immigration Law Offices of Siskind Susser, Attorneys at Law; telephone:
800-343-4890, facsimile: 901-273-8770; e-mail: gsiskind@visalaw.com; WWW home
page: http://www.visalaw.com.
Editor: Greg Siskind
Siskind Susser
serves immigration clients throughout the world from its offices in the
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Intensive training for senior international education
administrators
This week-long, intensive program provides senior leaders and chief IE officers
the opportunity to develop the leadership skills necessary for advancing the
international education agenda in complex campus environments. Limited to 35
participants, the program draws on expert faculty from around the country, and
is highly interactive with lectures, small group work, and individual readings.
Participants can expect to develop a tangible blueprint to implement strategies
and renew their professional energy.
Designed by upper-level NAFSAns in conjunction with the
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Influencing systems in complex organizations
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Strategic thinking
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Implementing and sustaining change
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Managing conflict
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Decision-making and risk-taking
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Leadership and action planning
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Mid-Year Update In
Immigration Law Practice
ILW.com Phone
Conference
THIRD Phone Session on July 13, 2006: Business Immigration
Issues - Part 2
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Reports from some of the busiest
Consulates in
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Consular Processing: Inadmissibility-
what are the grounds of inadmissibility for non-immigrant visas? What are the
grounds of inadmissibility for immigrant visas?, Waivers- what are the criteria
for waivers of inadmissibility for non-immigrant visas and immigrant visas? How
to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility, Dealing with Delays- Is it possible
to expedite an appointment? Is it possible to speed up the security clearance
processing? How to handle age-out cases?
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Schedule A cases: Is it possible to
expedite processing to avoid retrogression? What if the healthcare worker
doesn't have a healthcare certificate at the time of the interview? What if the
work location has changed since the approval of the I-140 petition?
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H-2B and Other Essential Workers: which
occupations qualify? How to prove "temporary" need? How to deal with
the quota?
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Late Breaking Hot Topics including H-1B
Cap Update
·
Legislative Update: what impact may
legislation have on consular procedures and processing times and other business
immigration issues?
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
11:59PM (ET), Jul 11, 2006
To register, visit:
Online http://www.ilw.com/seminars/may2006.shtm
Fax Form http://www.ilw.com/seminars/may2006.pdf
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Integrative
Antiracism: South Asians in Canadian Academe
Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS)
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
246 Bloor St. West, 5th Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
http://ceris.metropolis.net/frameset_e.html
SPEAKER
Dr. Edith Samuel
Department of Psychology at Atlantic Baptist University
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
SUMMARY: This presentation will examine the educational experiences of South
Asian students and faculty members from the perspective of ‘integrative
antiracism’ – the study of how the dynamics of social difference are mediated
in people’s daily lives. Specifically, Samuel analyses perceptions of and
responses to racism in four critical areas: faculty-student relationships, peer
group interactions, curriculum and the psychosocial dimension.
RSVP: ceris.reception@utoronto.ca or (416) 946-3110
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ABCs of Business Immigration Law
(Nonimmigrant) For Newer Practitioners
July 13, 2006
Web Conference
Overview
This Audio Seminar offers you a
cost-effective and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues
that matter most. Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive
experience in the subject matter being presented.
From the convenience of your home or office,
you can dial in and listen to the discussion. There is time at the end of the
Audio Seminar devoted to a Q&A session. Questions for consideration can be
emailed to the faculty in advance of the Audio Seminar.
The "ABCs of Business Immigration Law
(Nonimmigrant) for Newer Practitioners" Audio Seminar takes place Thursday,
July 13 at the times noted below:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
eastern time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm pacific time
Please check your own local time zone to
determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.
Program
The discussion will cover a variety of
topics, including the following:
·
General
Overview of:
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H-1B
Visa
o
L &
E Visas
o
O &
P Visas
o
F-1,
M-1, J Visas
o
R Visa
o
B Visa
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Q&A
Session
CLE Credit
CLE Credit may be available in your
state. Please contact Belinda Seward at teleconferences@aila.org and we can
provide you with verification of your participation on the teleconference for
you to submit to your State Bar when applying for CLE credit. Please note: AILA
cannot verify CLE credit requests unless you register directly and use your own
telephone line to participate in the call, as state bars require our phone
records as verification for CLE credit. If you have any questions relating to
the content of the program, please contact Michelle Impemba, Esq., Associate
Director of Education.
Registration
AILA Members: $75
Non-AILA Members: $100
Two convenient ways to register!
Interested individuals can register
securely online using their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover
card. Please note that if you use the online registration, you do not need to
download the registration form and send it in.
You can also download and
complete the registration form. Please fax the completed form with payment
information to the AILA National Office at 202-783-7853.
Registration fee includes toll-free
number for callers in the U.S. Callers outside the
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register is Wednesday, July
12 at 11:59pm eastern time.
Cancellations: No refunds will be given after the session
has started.
Confirmations: Registrants will receive confirmation of their
participation via email the day before the session starts. No additional
notices will be provided.
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InfoNet Training
July 13, 2006
Web Conference
AILA offers free InfoNet trainings
to give you an overview of InfoNet and to teach you tips on searching the
10,000 plus documents on InfoNet. The first 15-20 minutes of the session
reviews the site's organization and features. The last 40 minutes provides
instructions on using the Banner and Advanced search features including tips on
"Boolean" searches.
Note:
AILA does not provide CLE credit for this training.
Upcoming InfoNet Trainings
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July 13
Live Webcast, 1 - 2 pm eastern time
Register
online. Deadline to register is July 11 at 5 pm eastern. Upon completing
the online registration form you should receive an email confirmation. See instructions
below.
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August:
Recorded Webcast. View the Recorded Webcast at anytime at your convenience. See
requirements
below.
Test your System: This will insure you will be able to view
the Webcast. Go to https://webview.webex.com/.
Click "Set Up" on the left hand side of the screen. Click
"Meeting Manager" and then select the Setup button.
The system requirements may be viewed at http://support.webex.com/support/support-overview.html.
Contact the
Login: Log on 15
minutes before the start of the training.
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Visual:
Go to https://webview.webex.com/.
Meeting Number will be emailed to you on July 12. Insert Meeting Number and
click Join now.
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Audio:
Phone number and pin will be emailed to you on July 12. Enter Pin Code followed
by the # sign.
If you have any problems with the Web
interface you can dial into the audio line and press *0 after you are connected
into the meeting.
You will need Flash to view the recorded
InfoNet training.
Test
your browser to view the recorded training.
Download the free Flash
Player.
We have also developed an InfoNet
Users Guide which you can view and/or print. This Guide reviews how to
login, describes the InfoNet features and how to use them and summarizes the
content on InfoNet and how it is organized.
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School Days—F, M, and J Visas
July 18, 2006
Web Conference
Overview
This Web Seminar offers you a cost-effective
and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues that matter most.
Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive experience in the subject
matter being presented.
From the convenience of your home or office,
you can dial in and listen to the discussion and follow the program online.
There is time at the end of the Web Seminar devoted to a Q&A session.
Questions for consideration can be emailed to the faculty in advance of the Web
Seminar.
The "School Days: F, M, and J
Visas" Web Seminar takes place Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the
times noted below:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
eastern time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm pacific time
Please check your own local time zone to
determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.
Program
The discussion will cover a variety of
topics, including the following:
CLE Credit
CLE Credit may be available in your
state. Please contact Belinda Seward at teleconferences@aila.org and we can
provide you with verification of your participation on the teleconference for
you to submit to your State Bar when applying for CLE credit. Please note: AILA
cannot verify CLE credit requests unless you register directly and use your own
telephone line to participate in the call, as state bars require our phone
records as verification for CLE credit. If you have any questions relating to
the content of the program, please contact Michelle Impemba, Esq., Associate
Director of Education.
Registration
AILA Members: $95
Non-AILA Members: $125
Two convenient ways to register!
Interested individuals can register
securely online using their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover
card. Please note that if you use the online registration, you do not need to
download the registration form and send it in.
You can also download and
complete the registration form. Please fax the completed form with payment
information to the AILA National Office at 202-783-7853.
Registration fee includes toll-free
number for callers in the U.S. Callers outside the
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register is Monday, July 17
at 11:59pm eastern time.
Cancellations: No refunds will be given after the session
has started.
Confirmations: Registrants will receive confirmation of
their participation via email the day before the session starts. No additional
notices will be provided.
Technological
Requirements
This is a special Web Seminar. Prior
to the date of the online meeting, you should test your browser to make sure it
is compatible for the web seminar. Direct your browser to www.eomeetingcenter.com and click the
"Browser Test" link on the left hand side. If your browser fails the
test, please be sure to follow the on-line instructions to install the proper
software. This will not harm your computer.
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Family Therapy with
Refugees in Denmark
The Role of the Interpreter in Therapeutic Work with Refugees
Refugee Health Research Center
Wednesday, July 19 2006, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House)
6 Gardiner Street
Brunswick, Australia
www.latrobe.edu.au/rhrc/conferences.html
SPEAKER
Dr. Ala Elczewska
Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims in Copenhagen
For further information, contact Rebecca Atwell ratwell@latrobe.edu.au
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Naturalization,
Citizenship And Nationality Law: 2006 Update
ILW.com
Teleconference
SECOND Phone Session on July 20, 2006:
THIRD Phone Session on August 10, 2006:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11:59PM (ET), Jul 18,
2006
To Register Visit:
Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/june2006.shtm
Fax Form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/june2006.pdf
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Representing Victims of Trauma
July 20, 2006
Web Conference
Overview
This Audio Seminar offers you a
cost-effective and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues
that matter most. Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive
experience in the subject matter being presented.
From the convenience of your home or office,
you can dial in and listen to the discussion and follow the program online.
There is time at the end of the Audio Seminar devoted to a Q&A session.
Questions for consideration can be emailed to the faculty in advance of the
Audio Seminar.
The "Representing Victims of
Trauma" Audio Seminar takes place Thursday, July 20, 2006 at the times
noted below:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
eastern time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm pacific time
Please check your own local time zone to
determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.
Program
Judges often find clients who are unable to
testify in a linear narrative to lack credibility. However, trauma can impact
neurological functioning and behavior in ways that render a client incapable of
participating effectively in traditional legal settings. This CLE will explore
ways to develop an effective, professional relationship with trauma victims.
CLE Credit
CLE Credit may be available in your
state. Please contact Belinda Seward at teleconferences@aila.org and we can
provide you with verification of your participation on the teleconference for
you to submit to your State Bar when applying for CLE credit. Please note: AILA
cannot verify CLE credit requests unless you register directly and use your own
telephone line to participate in the call, as state bars require our phone
records as verification for CLE credit. If you have any questions relating to
the content of the program, please contact Michelle Impemba, Esq., Associate
Director of Education.
Registration
This Audio Seminar is brought to you
FREE of charge. However, registration is still required. Interested individuals
can register
securely online. Please note that if you use the online registration, you
do not need to download the registration form and send it in.
You can also download and
complete the registration form. Please fax the completed form to the AILA
National Office at 202-783-7853.
Registration includes toll-free
number for callers in the U.S. Callers outside the
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register is Wednesday, July
19 at 11:59pm eastern time.
Cancellations: No refunds will be given after the session
has started.
Confirmations: Registrants will receive confirmation of
their participation via email the day before the session starts. No additional
notices will be provided.
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Will
Your Filing Trigger an NTA or Arrest?
Overview
This Audio Seminar offers you a
cost-effective and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues
that matter most. Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive
experience in the subject matter being presented.
From the convenience of your home or office,
you can dial in and listen to the discussion. There is time at the end of the
Audio Seminar devoted to a Q&A session. Questions for consideration can be
emailed to the faculty in advance of the Audio Seminar.
The "Will Your Filing Trigger an NTA
or Arrest?" Audio Seminar takes place Tuesday, July 25 at the
times noted below:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
eastern time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm pacific time
Please check your own local time zone to
determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.
Program
The discussion will cover a variety of
topics, including the following:
CLE Credit
CLE Credit may be available in your
state. Please contact Belinda Seward at teleconferences@aila.org and we can
provide you with verification of your participation on the teleconference for
you to submit to your State Bar when applying for CLE credit. Please note: AILA
cannot verify CLE credit requests unless you register directly and use your own
telephone line to participate in the call, as state bars require our phone
records as verification for CLE credit. If you have any questions relating to
the content of the program, please contact Michelle Impemba, Esq., Associate
Director of Education.
Registration
AILA Members: $95
Non-AILA Members: $125
Two convenient ways to register!
Interested individuals can register
securely online using their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover
card. Please note that if you use the online registration, you do not need to
download the registration form and send it in.
You can also download and
complete the registration form. Please fax the completed form with payment
information to the AILA National Office at 202-783-7853.
Registration fee includes toll-free
number for callers in the U.S. Callers outside the
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register is Monday, July 24
at 11:59pm eastern time.
Cancellations: No refunds will be given after the session
has started.
Confirmations: Registrants will receive confirmation of
their participation via email the day before the session starts. No additional
notices will be provided.
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DOL
Update—The State of
August 8, 2006
Web Conference
Overview
This Audio Seminar offers you a
cost-effective and convenient way to stay current on the immigration issues
that matter most. Discussions are lead by practitioners with extensive
experience in the subject matter being presented.
From the convenience of your home or office,
you can dial in and listen to the discussion. There is time at the end of the
Audio Seminar devoted to a Q&A session. Questions for consideration can be
emailed to the faculty in advance of the Audio Seminar.
The "DOL Update-The State of
: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
eastern time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm central time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm mountain time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm pacific time
Please check your own local time zone to
determine the correct correlation to 2:00pm eastern time.
Program
The discussion will cover a variety of
topics, including the following:
CLE Credit
CLE Credit may be available in your
state. Please contact Belinda Seward at teleconferences@aila.org and we can
provide you with verification of your participation on the teleconference for
you to submit to your State Bar when applying for CLE credit. Please note: AILA
cannot verify CLE credit requests unless you register directly and use your own
telephone line to participate in the call, as state bars require our phone
records as verification for CLE credit. If you have any questions relating to
the content of the program, please contact Michelle Impemba, Esq., Associate
Director of Education.
Registration
AILA Members: $95
Non-AILA Members: $125
Two convenient ways to register!
Interested individuals can register
securely online using their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover
card. Please note that if you use the online registration, you do not need to
download the registration form and send it in.
You can also