Immigration

Family-Based Immigration Law: Vital Strategies for Staying Ahead of the Game

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Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
David Guerrettaz
John Langmaid
Karen Law
Patrick Slaughter
With David A. Guerrettaz from Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP + 3 others
Recorded June 12, 2025
Product ID 100438

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Overview

The Ultimate Guide to Family-Based Immigration Law for Attorneys

In this full-day program, our industry experts arm you with tips and tricks for navigating family-based immigration cases with confidence. Review best practices for client intake and eligibility determination, take a pulse on the latest trends and developments in family-based immigration, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to take your skills to the next level - register today!

  • Examine best practices for determining eligibility.
  • Uncover practical guidance for preparing and filing the I-130 petition.
  • Enhance your understanding of consular processing vs. adjustment of status.
  • Formulate strategies for preventing and dealing with inadmissibility issues.
  • Gain tips for preparing your client for the interview.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Guiding Clients Through Family Immigration: Eligibility and Documentation Essentials
  2. The I-130 Petition: Key Steps to Ensure Accuracy and Prevent Pitfalls
  3. Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status: Prep and Common Issues
  4. Strategies for Dealing With Inadmissibility Issues
  5. Preparing Clients for the Interview: The Attorney's Tool Kit
  6. New Family-Based Immigration Updates and Trends You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
  7. Essential Legal Ethics for Immigration Attorneys

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Product ID 100438

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Guiding Clients Through Family Immigration: Eligibility and Documentation Essentials

    1. The Initial Consultation: Key Steps to Take
    2. Determining Eligibility
    3. Immediate Relative vs. Family Preference
    4. Collecting Evidence and Documentation: Legal Best Practices

  2. The I-130 Petition: Key Steps to Ensure Accuracy and Prevent Pitfalls

  3. Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status: Prep and Common Issues

  4. Strategies for Dealing With Inadmissibility Issues

  5. Preparing Clients for the Interview: The Attorney's Tool Kit

  6. New Family-Based Immigration Updates and Trends You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

  7. Essential Legal Ethics for Immigration Attorneys

    1. Balancing Confidentiality and the Duty to Disclose Facts in Immigration Filings
    2. Ethical Ways to Update Clients on Case Delays or Mistakes
    3. Staying Up to Date in a Rapidly Changing Field: Key Tips for Ongoing Competence
    4. Ethically Communicating With Non-English-Speaking Clients: What You Need to Know

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

David A Guerrettaz
David A.
Guerrettaz
Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
John Langmaid IV
John
Langmaid, IV
Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
Karen S Law
Karen S.
Law
Law Offices of Karen S Law PLC
Patrick Slaughter
Patrick
Slaughter
Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter
Speaker bio
David A Guerrettaz

David A. Guerrettaz

Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
David Guerrettaz

is a partner with the law firm Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP located in Evansville, Indiana. He focuses his practice on immigration law, primarily in three areas: employment and family-based immigration as well as litigation before the U.S. Immigration Courts (“EOIR”). Mr. Guerrettaz is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for which he has served on several committees, written articles on various facets of immigration law, and presented on several immigration law panels. He is also an active member of the Indiana Chapter of AILA, for which he has served as its chairman. Mr. Guerrettaz earned his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He then earned his J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law and his Master of Arts degree in international relations from the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Administration. Mr. Guerrettaz is a member of the Indiana State and Evansville bar associations. He serves on the Board of Directors for Indiana Legal Services, Inc., for which he served as its president between 2019 and 2021. He has also served as an adjunct professor of business law at the University of Evansville, where he has taught for over 20 years.

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John Langmaid IV

John Langmaid, IV

Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
John Langmaid

focuses his growing practice on helping individuals, groups, and businesses in general litigation and immigration matters. After growing up in the Fort Wayne area, he attended college at the University of Evansville, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology. During college, Mr. Langmaid was active in organizations such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the school's International Club, of which he was an executive member. After college, he attended the University of Kansas School of Law where he earned his J.D. degree. During law school, Mr. Langmaid clerked for Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP and decided to return to Evansville to begin his practice. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and Evansville Bar Association.

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Karen S Law

Karen S. Law

Law Offices of Karen S Law PLC
Karen Law

is an adoption and immigration attorney practicing in Virginia. Her immigration practice is national. Ms. Law graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in 1985 and became licensed in Virginia in that same year. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Virginia State Bar and Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Ms. Law also co-chaired the International Adoptions Committee for the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys for three years and served on the AILA International Operations Liaison Committee for two years. Working with those professional associations, she submitted comments to USCIS on proposed rules, operating procedures and policy memoranda. Ms. Law also has assisted with drafting federal and state legislation and has provided comments and technical expertise to legislators. She was designated as a 2013 Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. In cooperation with the Loudoun County Department of Family Services and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Ms. Law has co-chaired the annual celebration of adoption in Loudoun County, Virginia, Loudoun Adoption Day, for eleven years. She often speaks at national conferences on intercountry adoption issues and publishes articles on those same topics. Ms. Law enjoys volunteering at orphanages throughout the world, including South Africa, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, Belize, and Jamaica.

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Patrick Slaughter

Patrick Slaughter

Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter
Patrick Slaughter

is the managing partner with the Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter in Knoxville, where he focuses his practice in family law, immigration and criminal defense. Mr. Slaughter is a member of the Tennessee and Knoxville bar associations, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2018. Mr. Slaughter earned his B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Lincoln Memorial University.

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