U.S. Immigration Basics in the Trump/Vance Era and Beyond
Date: Jun 26, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $195.00
Non-Member Price: $244.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Immigration
Earn up to 7.6 credits, including 0.6 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- David H. Nachman, Esq.
- Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group P.C., Ridgewood
Presenters
- Hon. Susan G. Roy, (Former)
- Law Offices of Susan G. Roy
- Snehal Batra, Esq.
- Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C., Raritan
- Carolina T. Curbelo, Esq.
- The Law Office of Carolina T. Curbelo, LLC, Ridgewood
- Kerry W. Hartington, Esq.
- Kerry Hartington Immigration Law LLC, Vinelandis a Partner in Hartington King English, LLC in Freehold and Vineland, New Jersey. Managing the firm’s Vineland office, she limits her practice to immigration law and has represented immigrants in Immigration Court and before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). She has represented more than 100 individuals who have successfully obtained immigrant visas abroad after filing an unlawful presence waiver or provisional unlawful presence waiver, and has represented individuals before the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, the Department of Justice and the Department of Labor.
Admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and before the United States Supreme Court, Ms. Hartington is fluent in Spanish and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and the Federal and New Jersey State Bar Associations. She has served as the AILA liaison to the Mount Laurel United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Office. Prior to becoming an attorney Ms. Hartington worked as a BIA-Accredited Representative at Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia and as a paralegal at immigration law firms in Philadelphia and South Jersey. She has lectured on waivers and family immigration law topics at immigration law seminars throughout the country.
After studying abroad at the University of Granada, Spain, Ms. Hartington received her B.A. from the University of Delaware and her J.D. from Widener School of Law, where she worked as an intern with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office during her last year. - Alan J. Pollack, Esq.
- Frank & Pollack LLC, Perth Amboy
- Ludka Zimovcak, Esq.
- Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C., Ridgewood
The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Program is designed as a survey course for practitioners in various legal fields, including family law, municipal court law, corporate law, labor and employment law, general practice, and more. It is essential for practitioners across these areas to have a foundational understanding of how U.S. immigration law intersects with their various practices.
The United States continues to be a nation shaped by immigration, making it imperative to stay informed about evolving immigration policies. This program provides critical updates and practice insights to help attorneys navigate the latest shifts in the U.S. immigration law landscape and policies under the current administration.
Join us as we break down the complexities of immigration law, equip legal professionals with the latest insights, and foster a more informed and inclusive legal community. As policies continue to evolve, we remain committed to ensuring fair representation and protecting the rights of all individuals seeking a better future in the United States.
Program Agenda:
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9:00 | Welcome and Introduction – David H. Nachman, Esq.
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9:05 | Overview of Immigration Laws, Resources, and Support – David H. Nachman, Esq.
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9:10 | Nonimmigrant Visas – David H. Nachman, Esq. and Ludka Zimovcak, Esq.
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9:40 | Immigrant Visas – Employment-Based – David H. Nachman, Esq. and Ludka Zimovcak, Esq.
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10:10 | Immigration Visas – Family and Family-Related Developments – Alan J. Pollack, Esq.
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10:40 | Break
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10:50 | Waivers and Provisional Waivers – Kerry W. Hartington, Esq.
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11:20 | EOIR (Removal and Deportation) and Immigration Courts – Hon. Susan G. Roy, (Former) and Carolina T. Curbelo, Esq.
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11:50 | Luncheon – Immigration Policy Six Months into Trump’s Second Term
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12:50 | Break
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1:00 | Crimmigration – Hon. Susan G. Roy, (Former)
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1:30 | Ethics in Immigration Law – Alan J. Pollack, Esq. and David H. Nachman, Esq.
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2:00 | Investigations and Audits: I-9, H-1B, DOL, SSA No-Match Letters – David H. Nachman, Esq.
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2:30 | Break
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2:45 | Naturalization – Snehal Batra, Esq.
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3:15 | Panel Q&A Session
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4:00 | Adjourn
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