Immigration Conference 2025

Date: Apr 24, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick,

Member Price: $179.00

Non-Member Price: $224.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I118425

Areas of Law: Immigration

Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Victoria Donoghue, Esq.
Connell Foley LLP, Roseland
Abigail Walsh, Esq.
Connell Foley LLP, Roseland

Presenters

Priscila D. Abraham, Esq.
American Friends Service Committee, West Caldwell
Carmine Borges
Assistant Port Director, U.S. Customs and Border Protection - New York/Newark, Elizabeth
Ya-Mei Chen
Field Office Director, Newark District Office, USCIS, DHS
Paulo Correia
Deputy District Director, USCIS Newark Field Office
Carolina T. Curbelo, Esq.
The Law Office of Carolina T. Curbelo, LLC, Ridgewood
Keith Dorr
Field Office Director, Newark District Office, USCIS, DHS
Justin English, Esq.
King English, LLC, Freehold
Jerard Gonzalez, Esq.
Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP, Woodland Park
Cecilia Jordan
Field Office Director, USCIS Newark Field Office, Newark
Cheryl Lin, Esq.
Cheryl Lin Law LLC, Jersey City
Ruben Perez
Deputy Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations
Newark Field Office, ICE, DHS, Newark
Daniel Rothman
CBP Program Manager, Port of New York / Newark, USCBP, DHS
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 experts in the field come together for a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments and pressing concerns in immigration law.

Each year, this annual conference provides a unique platform for industry leaders to delve into the most critical issues affecting immigration practice today. This year's program is incredibly timely, offering attendees unparalleled access to top-tier experts and government agency heads who directly shape immigration, 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.
  • 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.

This year's conference will also review recent and significant changes to federal immigration policies and how they will shape the nation’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 opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in navigating changes in the law and meeting current challenges to best represent your clients. Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend event.

Program Agenda:

  • 9:00 | Welcome and Introduction 
  • 9:05 | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • 10:00 | Hot Topics in Immigration Law
  • 10:45 | Break
  • 11:00 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
  • 11:45 | USCIS: NJ Field Office
  • 12:35 | Adjourn

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.

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