Arkansas CLE - Immigration Law Courses
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Employment Eligibility Verification: Form I-9 Compliance and Workplace Enforcement Actions
This CLE course takes a step-by-step look at the employer’s role in the employment eligibility verification process, emphasizing practical realities rather than theory. We begin by unpacking the Form I-9—its purpose, the statutory and regulatory requirements behind it, and the strict rules that turn small oversights into compliance failures. Participants will gain a clear sense of when verification duties arise, how the timing and documentation standards function, and why recurring errors cont... More Info
$291General Credit -
Immigration in Mergers and Acquisitions: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
This CLE program provides a clear, practical overview of the immigration challenges that arise during corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and internal restructurings. When U.S. employers undergo these transactions, they must ensure the continuity of work authorization for foreign national employees, preserve the validity of existing immigration petitions, and assess whether “successor in interest” obligations apply under federal law. Participants will learn the key regulato... More Info
$291General Credit -
From Case Review to Strategy: Navigating Green Card Options for Employers and Foreign Nationals
This CLE program explores the evaluation and selection of permanent residence options for foreign nationals in the United States, with a particular emphasis on employment-based immigration. The course highlights key considerations when analyzing an individual’s background, immigration record, job circumstances, and current visa status. Attendees will gain an understanding of the primary employment-based green card categories and their governing requirements. The presentation also focus... More Info
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When ICE Comes Knocking: Legal Guidance for Employers and Counsel
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents appear at a client’s workplace, every decision—what to say, what to share, and how to respond—carries legal and practical consequences. This CLE course equips attorneys with the tools to guide clients through that high-stakes moment. Participants will review the current and emerging immigration landscape affecting employers, learn what to expect before, during, and after an ICE inspection, and understand the proper handling of emplo... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ancestry-Based Canadian Citizenship: What U.S. Lawyers Need to Know About the Expansion of Citizenship by Descent
Recent legal and legislative developments have dramatically changed who can access Canadian citizenship by descent. In December 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the long-standing first-generation limit was unconstitutional—prompting sweeping changes to Canadian nationality law. These reforms have created new, and in many cases unprecedented, opportunities for U.S. citizens to claim Canadian citizenship through ancestral ties. This CLE course provides a comprehensiv... More Info
$291General Credit -
Cross-Border Challenges: Tariffs, Export Controls, and Immigration for Attorneys
As the United States recalibrates its global strategy, legal practitioners face growing complexity in navigating the rules governing international trade and immigration. This CLE course explores the legal consequences of recent shifts in tariffs, export controls, and cross-border mobility, with a particular focus on U.S. engagement with major Asian economies such as China, India, Japan, and Taiwan. Participants will examine how these developments influence cross-border commerce, regula... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigration attorneys face extraordinary pressure to advocate fiercely for their clients—but ethical obligations don’t disappear under pressure. This CLE course examines the ethical dimensions of immigration practice, helping lawyers stay compliant while still fighting effectively for their clients. From understanding signature obligations to avoiding frivolous filings, attendees will walk away with tools to navigate real-world challenges. We’ll explore how state and federal rules inte... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Immigration 101: Overview of U.S. Immigration Law
This CLE program provides a comprehensive introduction to U.S. immigration law, offering participants a strong foundation in this dynamic legal field. The course begins with an in-depth look at nonimmigrant (temporary) visas, including their various categories, eligibility requirements, and application processes. Participants will then delve into the pathways for obtaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, such as family-based and employment-based immigration, as well as other special ci... More Info
$291General Credit -
Visas and "Green Card" Options for Research Scientists
This CLE course will guide you through the various visa and "green card" (permanent residence) options available to Research Scientists. Choosing the right option for your client depends on several factors, including sponsorship status, level of success, ability to provide compelling evidence of achievements and impact, and the significance of their work to the country. The course will cover visa categories such as J-1, H-1B, and O-1, as well as 'green card' options, including the PERM... More Info
$291General Credit -
Green Cards Based On The Violence Against Women's Act
Passed by Congress in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has since been reauthorized multiple times, most recently in 2013. This fascinating CLE course will explore the VAWA as it applies to immigration, where it offers crucial protections to immigrant survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and trafficking, a crucial and necessary process to know and understand. The course will explain the laws enacted by VAWA which ensure that immigrants can break free from abusive s... More Info
$291General Credit
