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Introduction to Immigration Law (On-Demand)

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$129.00

Course Description

This course offers an essential overview of the U.S. immigration court system and related legal frameworks. Participants will learn to identify who is subject to removal, understand various immigration proceedings, and explore bond eligibility and relief options such as asylum and withholding of removal. The session also covers key statutes, agency roles, and important legal precedents to equip attendees with practical knowledge for immigration enforcement and defense.

Syllabus

  1. Overview of Immigration Law Framework
  2. DHS and Immigration Agencies
  3. Who is Removable?
  4. Immigration Court Proceedings
  5. Bond and Custody Practice
  6. Forms of Relief from Removal
  7. Asylum, Withholding, and CAT Protections
  8. Key Legal Precedents

Credit Details

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Course Instructor

Veronica Cardenas, Esq.
Original Date Of Course

General Credits

1
Veronica Cardenas, Esq.
Veronica Cardenas, Esq.
Veronica Cardenas, Esq. spent nearly 13 years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where she advised Department of Homeland Security stakeholders, trained prosecutors, and collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice and USCIS on complex immigration matters. In 2023, she resigned from her government position to establish Cardenas Immigration Law, a legal practice providing human-centered representation to immigrants, and founded Humanigration, a mentorship platform designed to train immigration attorneys in client-centered advocacy.
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