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Navigating the U.S. Immigration System for Immigrant Youth

1h 30m

Created on September 29, 2016

Beginner

Overview

There are a number of special issues that practitioners should be aware of when working with immigrant youth, as they are often overlooked. In this program, attorneys Matthew Blaisdell and Rebecca McBride discuss topics that impact young immigrants, ranging from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to VAWA. They provide both an overview of issues involving forms of immigration relief available to immigrant youth, as well as issues that often arise in the representation of immigrant youth.  

 

Learning Objectives:

I.     Obtain a basic understanding of this area of immigration practice 

II.    Note policy issues affecting this population

III.   Identify ongoing problems and challenges in representing immigrant youth

IV.   Recognize ways to combat these issues

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