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Helping Refugees Obtain Permanent Residence ("Green Cards")
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Knowledge of immigration law and policy has become critical for so many in our communities. Lawyers are wanting to assist refugees and other immigrants. Therefore, the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of Arizona’s Immigration Section are excited to offer the following CLE to educate lawyers who want to assist refugees and learn how to process applications for permanent residency (green cards). This CLE will be priced lower with the hope that you will take on, at least, one pro bono case (either an individual or family).
During the program, you’ll learn how to connect with organizations that actively match lawyers with refugees and families seeking legal support. By volunteering, you can step in at a critical moment to guide individuals through complex processes and provide the reassurance that comes from having an advocate by their side until their matter is resolved. This is especially critical as the U.S. government may be eliminating access to SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid for refugees who have not adjusted their status to permanent residency, and also at a time when employers are increasingly hesitant to hire individuals without permanent status. You can make a difference!!
This course will provide the following:
- Refugees and the green card process (an overview);
- The anatomy of the green card (Form I-485) application;
- Issue spotting and red flags to be aware of;
- What documents and other forms need to be filed with the I-485;
- Preparing the applicant(s) for the green card interview;
- What to expect at the interview when you attend with the applicant(s); and
- How to get support from colleagues, if necessary.
Faculty
Maurice "Mo" Goldman, Goldman Immigration PC
Katelyn Leese, Esq.
ABOUT THE MODEST MEANS PROJECT
The Modest Means Project provides low-cost legal assistance to people who cannot afford attorneys' standard rates but don't qualify for free legal services. For more information about the program, and to volunteer visit: https://azbar.org/for-legal-professionals/access-to-justice/modest-means/.
Current Modest Means Project Volunteers: Contact Fabiola Perez at Fabiola.Perez@staff.azbar.org to receive your coupon code for 50% off registration.
Legal Aid Attorneys: Contact Chris Groninger at chris.groninger@azflse.org for your coupon code.
Maurice H Goldman, Attorney, Goldman & Goldman PC
Maurice Goldman works in Tucson, Arizona at Goldman & Goldman, P.C. He holds a J.D./M.B.A. from Hofstra University. He graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in journalism. His law practice is focused only on immigration-related matters including employment-based, family-based, asylum, removal defense and other humanitarian-based immigration issues. Mr. Goldman has served on multiple national American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) committees. He's a recipient of the 2010 AILA Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award and the 2018 Randy Tunac Courage in Immigration Award. Mo previously served as the AILA Arizona chapter chair. He was previously a trustee to the American Immigration Council (AIC) and sat on the boards of the ASISTA, Border Action Network and Immigrants List.
