EB-5 Challenges - American Immigration Lawyers Association

Southern California American Immigration Lawyers Association Presents
WINTER IMMIGRATION CLE CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 1, 2014 * MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA 10+ HOURS OF CLE • PLUS FREE TIME FOR SKIING & RIDING YOUR BOARD, SNOWMOBILING, TUBING AND MORE! The largest skiable terrain on the West Coast
in one resort.
Cutting Edge CLEs  Business & Family/Removal Tracks  Consular Processing Tips for Family & Employment IVs  NIV Mock Interview  Nuts & Bolts of Removal: Mock Immigration Court Hearings Workshop  Advanced Removal – MTRs in Court & Mandatory Detention  NIVs for Temporary Workers & Athletes: Os, Ps, J‐1s, H‐3s  Provisional & I‐601 Waivers Update  Prepping Your Client for CBP Questioning & other B‐2 Issues  Arrabally, Advance Parole & Adjustment Updates  Same Sex Couples : Adjustment & NIV Updates  Overcoming NIV RFEs at Service Centers: Ls, Hs, Es
Conference Located at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort’s
Village Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, California.
TRAVELING TO MAMMOTH
By Flight: Alaska Airlines NON-STOP roundtrips from LAX, San
Diego, San Jose, and more.
By car: 5 ½ hour drive from Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Conference Perks Included with your conference fee: Mammoth Mountain Gift Card good for a free lift ticket! Plus  An Inclusive Dinner CLE with Ethics/Legal Marketing Comedian  Welcome Reception  A Steal on Hotel Deals! Southern California
Chapter
CLE Schedule – Business
Mammoth
Mountain Ski
Resort
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6pm – 8pm: Shilo Inn, Mammoth Lakes, CA (1 hr CLE)
HOT TOPICS IN IMMIGRATION LAW
Speaker: Victor Nieblas, AILA National Vice President & AILA So Ca Former Chapter Chair, City of Industry, CA
THE LATEST AILA BENEFITS/RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Speaker: Paul Leahy, Associate Director, Membership and Component Relations, AILA National
Friday, February 28, 2014
8:00am –9:00am
“A MAJOR BOARDING COMPETITION IS COMING. WE NEED COMPETITORS, FILMCREW, AND STAFF STAT! “
Athletes &Temporary Workers NIV Update
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J-1s, H-3s
Os and Ps for Athletes, Filmmakers & Support Personnel
Speakers: Stephanie Smith, Esq., Weaver Schlenger Mazel LLP, San Francisco, CA; Fuji Yussefieh Whittenburg, Esq.,
Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP, Santa Monica, CA
9:00am – 3:00pm - Free Time
3:00pm – 4:00pm
“DIAMONDS, TREE RUNS, & SPECIAL CHALLENGES IN CONSULAR PROCESSING for Employment Cases”
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Yearly Consular Roundtable
Hot Topics in Mexico and Canada Posts
Speakers: Avi Friedman, Esq., Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP, Santa Monica, CA (So Ca AILA Consular Liaison), Stacy Saravia, NIV
Chief, US Consulate General, Tijuana, Mexico; NIV Chief, US Consulate General Vancouver
4:10pm – 5:10pm
“AVOIDING AN AVALANCHE AT NIV INTERVIEWS” MOCK NIV INTERVIEW & TIPS
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Evading Mine fields at the NIV interview
What your Client Should Expect
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How to Effectively Prepare your Client
Speakers: Blake Miller, Esq., Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, Irvine, CA (AILA So Ca Consular Affairs Liaison),
Daniel Huang, Esq., Haven Law Group, APC, Alhambra, CA.
5:15pm – 6:15pm
“DUDE, I WANT TO VISIT COLORADO FOR THE POWDER”
• Convincing B-2 Packets for Consular Processing
• Prepping Your Client for CBP Questioning
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Change of Status Issues for B-2 Entries – F-1, Es
Speakers: Paul Herzog, Esq., Law Offices of Adam Green, Los Angeles, CA (AILA So Ca CBP Liaison); Paul Cass, Esq., Law
Offices of Paul Cass, Esq., Los Angeles, CA.
6:15pm – next morning Free Time
CLE Schedule – Family
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6pm – 8pm: Shilo Inn, Mammoth Lakes, CA (1 hr CLE)
HOT TOPICS IN IMMIGRATION LAW
Speaker: Victor Nieblas, Esq. AILA National Vice President & AILA So Ca Former Chapter Chair, City of Industry, CA
THE LATEST AILA BENEFITS/RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Speaker: Paul Leahy, Associate Director, Membership and Component Relations, AILA National
Friday, February 28, 2014
8:00am –9am
“I FELL FOR MY SKI INSTRUCTOR.” LGBT Update
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NIV options
AOS at District Offices
Asylum Update
Speakers: Ally Bolour, Esq., Law Ofcs. of Ally Bolour, APLC, Los Angeles, CA (AILA So CA LGBT Liaison); Joseph Shepard,
Esq., Wolfsdorf Rosenthal, APLC, Santa Monica, CA (AILA So CA LGBT Liaison)
9am – 3pm - Free Time
3pm – 4pm
“AVOIDING THE LONG LIFT LINES” I-601 Update
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Provisional Waivers Update
Navigating I-601 Options & Limits
“Reason to Believe” & Tackling RFEs.
Speakers: Marie Michaud, Esq., Law Ofc. of Marie Michaud, Torrance, CA; Matt Holt, Partner, Hurwitz Holt, APLC, San
Diego, CA (Vice Chair - AILA San Diego).
4:10pm – 5:10pm
“THE POWDER IN WHISTLER IS TEMPTING THIS TIME OF YEAR” Traveling After Arrabally
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Matter of Arrabally in Practice
DACA & TPS Advance Paroles
Speakers: Jon E. Jessen, Esq. Law Offices Jon E. Jessen LLC, Stamford CT (Attorney of Record for Matter of Arrabally and
Yerrabelly); Raul Godinez, Esq. Law Offices of Raul Godinez, Los Angeles, CA (AILA So Ca ICE Liaison).
5:15pm – 6:15pm
“I GOT STUCK IN THE SWISS ALPS WITHOUT MY SKIS!” Tricky Issues In Family Consular Processing
Speakers: Cynthia Lucas, Esq., Lucas & Barba, LLP, Los Angeles, CA (Chapter Chair, AILA So CA & National AILA Pro
Bono Services Committee); Margarita Manduley, Esq., Law Ofcs of Margarita Manduley, North Hollywood, CA.
6:15pm – next morning Free Time
Mammoth Mountain
Ski Resort
Southern California
Chapter
CLE Schedule – Business
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6pm – 8pm: Shilo Inn, Mammoth Lakes, CA (1 hr CLE)
HOT TOPICS IN IMMIGRATION LAW
Speaker: Victor Nieblas, Esq. AILA National Vice President & AILA So Ca Former Chapter Chair, City of Industry, CA
THE LATEST AILA BENEFITS/RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Speaker: Paul Leahy, Associate Director, Membership and Component Relations, AILA National
Saturday, March 1, 2014
8:00am – 9:00am
“I OWN THE FRENCH SKI TEAM BUT NEED MY NANNY!”
B-1s for domestic workers
• NIV options for Nannies, Au Pairs, Housekeepers
Transitioning to Perm and Green Card • How to Effectively Advise the Household Employer
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Speakers: Sweta Khandelwal, Esq., Law Office of Sweta Khandelwal, Santa Clara, CA (AILA Santa Clara Chapter Chair);
Ronald J.Tasoff, Esq., Senior Partner, Tasoff & Tasoff, Encino, CA (So Ca AILA USCIS District 23 Liaison).
9:10am – 10:00am
“IF ONLY CSC WAS IN UTAH - THEY'D SO GET THE SHEER AWESOMENESS OF OUR BOARD DESIGNERS!”
Tackling the Increasing NIV Challenges at Service Centers
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Challenges of credential evaluators and professor letters
Challenges in the H-1b world, how closely must a degree be related to and tips for showing specialty occupation
L-1 challenges: specialized knowledge, affiliate relationships and percentage of ownership issues
EOS or COS to E with the Service Center
Speakers: Donald Sheppard, Esq., Partner, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP, San Diego CA; Eileen Chun-Fruto, Esq., Senior
Associate, Stone, Grzegorek, and Gonzalez, LLP, Los Angeles, CA.
10:10am – 11:00 am
“VAIL IS SO LAST YEAR. I WANT TO INVEST IN THE LATEST SKI RESORT?” EB-5 CHALLENGES
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Increasing Challenges with EB-5 Regional Centers
Financial Challenges: Pooling Investments & Source of Funds Problems
Effectively Responding to RFE Challenges • Tips for Preparing the Investor for Consular Processing
The Sinking Investment - Challenges When the Condition is Expiring
Speakers: Michele Buchanan, Esq., Partner, Stone, Grzegorek, and Gonzalez LLP, Los Angeles, CA (Former So Ca AILA
Chapter Chair); James C. Wolf, Esq., Lipman & Wolf, LLP, Concord, CA.
11:00am –6pm - Free Time
6pm – 8pm – Dinner CLE – Dinner included!
“LIES, DAMN LIES & LEGAL MARKETING: THE ETHICS OF LEGAL MARKETING" AND
"LAWYER JOKES ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER”
With professional Comedian & Lawyer, Sean Carter
Southern California
Chapter
Mammoth Mountain
Ski Resort
CLE Schedule – Removal
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6pm – 8pm: Shilo Inn, Mammoth Lakes, CA (1 hr CLE)
HOT TOPICS IN IMMIGRATION LAW
Speaker: Victor Nieblas, Esq., AILA National Vice President & AILA So Ca Former Chapter Chair, City of Industry, CA
THE LATEST AILA BENEFITS/RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Speaker: Paul Leahy, Associate Director, Membership and Component Relations, AILA National
Saturday, March 1, 2014
8:00am –9am
“I HAD A CRAZY SKI TRIP WITH MY BUDDIES – AND GOT STUCK ON MY WAY BACK HOME” – Bond,
Mandatory Detention Workshop
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Eligibility for Release
Mandatory Detention – Any Way Out?
Preparing A Convincing Case
Speakers: Genevieve Kovacs-Perez, Esq, , Law Ofc of Genevieve Kovacs Perez, Los Angeles, CA (AILA So Ca Treasurer);
Carlos Juelle, Esq., Herrera & Juelle, LLP, Downey CA (Former Chair - LACBA Immigration Section).
9:10am – 10:00am
“BRO! THE POWDER IS SWEET HERE. I CAN’T LEAVE!” Nuts & Bolts Mock Court Workshop on Removal
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What to Expect at Your Master, Merits and Evidentiary Hearings: A Procedural, Real-Life Walk-through
Options for Curve Balls Encountered in Court
Speakers: Noemi Ramirez, Esq. Law Ofcs. of Noemi Ramirez, Los Angeles, CA (Former AILA So Ca Chapter Chair & Current
Chair, LACBA Immigration Law Section); Todd Becraft, Esq., Law Ofcs. of Todd Becraft, Los Angeles, CA (Former Chair,
LACBA Immigration Section).
10:10am – 11:00 am
“PATCHING UP AFTER A SPILL ON THE SLOPES” Advanced Removal Clinic – MTRs In Court
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Prepping a Convincing Joint Motion
• Alternative Options to Motions to Reopen
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Identifying proper jurisdiction: Immigration Judge, Board of Immigration Appeals or 9 Circuit
Speakers: Joseph Porta, Esq., Law Ofcs.. of Cohen, Porta & Kim, Los Angeles, CA (Former Chapter Chair, AILA So Ca,
National AILA EOIR Liaison Committee); Maggie Castillo, Esq., Gregory Moreno & Assoc., Los Angeles, CA (Secretary, AILA
So Ca).
11:00am –6pm - Free Time
6pm – 8pm – Dinner CLE – Dinner included!
“LIES, DAMN LIES & LEGAL MARKETING: THE ETHICS OF LEGAL MARKETING" AND
"LAWYER JOKES ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER”
With professional Comedian & Lawyer, Sean Carter
SO CA AILA
WINTER CLE CONFERENCE
FEB 27 – MARCH 1, 2014
LODGING
Rates Valid for stays between 2/26– 3/1/14
The Shilo Inn
The Shilo Inn is a five minute car or Mammoth trolley
bus ride (20 minute walk) to the Village, where the main
conference will be located. The Shilo is within walking
distance of dining, shopping, and ski/boarding rentals.
Amenities include:
• Free breakfast
• Free Wifi
• Microwaves & Fridges in every room
Hotel Room (1 Queen or 2 doubles): Booking Code: AILA
• Free underground parking
Retail Rate: $164 per night (+tax)
• Heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, fitness room
Conference Rate: $102 per night (+ tax)
• Equipment storage for your skis and
Rates are valid from 2/26 - 3/1/14
snowboards.
CALL 760-934-4500 TO BOOK
The Village Lodge
The Village Lodge is a condo property run by Mammoth Mountain,
located in the epicenter of the town and is home to the
Conference Location. The condominium rooms each feature:
• fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, private balcony.
• underground parking, a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzis,
fitness rooms;
• equipment storage for your skis/ snowboards.
• Close proximity to the Village Gondola for easy access to
Canyon Lodge on the slopes
• Free Shuttle from the airport.
Juniper Springs Lodge
Condos Run by Mammoth Mountain - Located within
steps of Eagle Chairlift
• Free Shuttle from the airport
• fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, private balcony.
• underground parking, a heated outdoor pool and
Jacuzzis, fitness rooms;
• equipment storage for your skis/ snowboards
1 BDRM condo: Retail Rate: $326 per night (incl. resort
fee/tax) Conference Rate: $27200 per night (incl. resort
fee/tax) 2 BDRM condo: Retail rate: $46100 per night
Conference Rate: $38600 (including resort fee/tax)
1 BDRM condo (1 King + 1 Queen Sleeper in living room)
Retail Rate: $39800 per night
Conference Rate: $31800 per night (incl. resort fee/tax)
2 BDRM condo (1 King per bedroom + 1 Queen Sleeper in liv rm)
Retail rate: $59400 per night (including resort fee/tax)
Conference Rate: $49683 (including resort fee/tax)
FOR THE VILLAGE LODGE OR JUNIPER SPRINGS,
CALL I-800 MAMMOTH TO BOOK
BOOKING CODE: AILA
Mammoth Lakes, CA has other properties for rent that are
typically more expensive. These hotels are based on
contracted rates with So Ca AILA.
ROOMS WILL SELL OUT FAST.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER AILA CLE CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1, 2014 • LIVE AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CALIFORNIA
10+ HOURS OF CLE • FREE LIFT TICKET OR GROUP LESSON • Dinner is on us! DINNER CLES •
DISCOUNTED LODGING – UP TO 65% OFF! • SKI/RIDE/SNOWMOBILE/TUBING PARK, AND MORE!
3 Ways to Register:
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Fax to: (213) 402-3624
Mail to: So Ca AILA P.O. Box 53848, Los Angeles, CA 90053-0848; MUST BE REC’D BY CUT OFF DATE
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