Immigration Conference 2024
Date: Apr 16, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, and Online
Member Price: $211
Non-Member Price: $264
Section Price: $198
Areas of Law: Immigration
Earn up to 6.7 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Victoria Donoghue, Esq.
- Connell Foley LLP, Roseland
- Abigail Walsh, Esq.
- Connell Foley LLP, Roseland
Presenters
- Hon. Susan G. Roy, (Former)
- Seton Hall Law School
- Lauren Anselowitz, Esq.
- Harlan York & Associates, Newark
- Robert Banas
- Deputy Chief, Port of New York / Newark
USCBP, DHS - Paulo Correia
- Deputy District Director, USCIS Newark Field Office
- Derek De Cosmo, Esq.
- Decosmo Law, Camden
- Justin English, Esq.
- King English, LLC, Freehold
- Cesar M. Estela, Esq.
- Law Offices of Cesar Martin Estela, Newark
- Rosanna M. Fox, Esq.
- Lepore Taylor Fox LLP, Livingston
- Jerard Gonzalez, Esq.
- Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP, Woodland Park
- Justin Johnson
- Deputy Chief - Passenger Division, Port of New York / Newark
USCBP, DHS - Cecilia Jordan
- Field Office Director, USCIS Newark Field Office, Newark
- Scott R. Malyk, Esq.
- Meyner and Landis, Newark
- Michael Onka
- Senior Advisor, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Katherine Sivret Perez
- Local Regional Representative, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Ruben Perez
- Deputy Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations
Newark Field Office, ICE, DHS, Newark - John E. Thompson
- District Director, Newark District Office
USCIS, DHS, Newark - John Tsoukaris
- Field Office Director, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Newark
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Immigration Law Section
Join us for NJICLE's highly anticipated annual Immigration Conference, where we bring together experts in the field for a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments and pressing concerns in immigration law.
Each year, our conference provides a unique platform for industry leaders to delve into the most critical issues affecting immigration practice today. This year's program promises to be no exception, offering attendees unparalleled access to top-tier experts and governmental agency heads who directly shape immigration and labor policy and procedure.
Highlights of this year's conference include:
- USCIS N.J. Field Office Presentation: Get firsthand updates and insights directly from the USCIS New Jersey Field Office, providing essential information on policies, procedures, and recent developments.
- Presentation by Ombudsman: Gain valuable insights and resources from the Ombudsman's office, offering assistance and avenues for resolution in navigating complex immigration issues.
- Material Changes and When to File Amendments in NIV Petitions: Understand the nuances of identifying material changes in Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) petitions and learn when to file amendments for compliance and success in immigration applications.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Explore enforcement trends, protocols, and recent updates affecting immigration enforcement and border procedures, ensuring preparedness and compliance for practitioners and clients.
- EOIR Local Issues: Navigate local challenges within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), providing practical guidance on effectively handling cases within specific jurisdictions.
This year's conference will also review recent and significant changes to U.S. immigration policies and how they will shape America's immigration landscape moving forward. Representatives from key governmental agencies responsible for implementing these changes, alongside prominent attorneys, are expected to attend.
Don't miss out on this essential annual immigration conference. Make your plans to attend today and stay ahead of the curve in navigating changes in the law and meeting current challenges. Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend event.
Program agenda:
- 9:00 | Welcome and Greetings
- Victoria Donoghue, Esq.; Abigail Walsh, Esq. - 9:05 | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Derek DeCosmo, Esq. (Moderator); Ruben Perez; John Tsoukaris - 10:05 | Material Changes and When to File Amendments in NIV Petitions
- Abigail Walsh, Esq. (Moderator); Victoria Donoghue, Esq.; Rosanna M. Fox, Esq. - 10:50 | Break
- 11:00 | Ombudsman
- Scott R. Malyk, Esq.; Michael Onka; Katherine Sivret Perez - 12:00 | Lunch
- 12:45 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Justin English, Esq. (Moderator); Robert Banas; Justin Johnson; - 1:45 | EOIR Local Issues
- Lauren Anselowitz, Esq.; Cesar M. Estela, Esq.; Susan G. Roy, Esq. - 2:45 | Break
- 3:00 | USCIS: NJ Field Office
- Jerard Gonzalez, Esq. (Moderator); John E. Thompson; Paul Correia and Cecilia Jordan - 4:00 | Adjourn
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