Details This training is designed for individuals who are working with non-citizen children and young adults in educational or social services settings. In this session, we will cover the basic immigration structures in the United States, immigration relief options with a specific focus on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and how to connect students and...
This training includes a panel of three bankruptcy attorneys who have track records of successfully working with low-income clients to effectively discharge their debts via a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While the primary focus of the training will be on how getting the case off to a good start is essential to working successfully with your...
VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....
The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together, chat about a housing topic, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member, followed...
Details: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by a parent. SIJS provides a pathway to become lawful permanent residents. For a child to apply for SIJS, they first need to have a state court or “predicate” order. During this training, we...
Details: This training will cover immigration basics for non-immigration practitioners, how to identify clients who should be referred to an immigration attorney, updates in immigration law, policy and practice post-election, and how non-immigration attorneys can volunteer to do an immigration case with VLN. Presenter: Colleen Beebe Purisaca manages the Immigration Program for Volunteer Lawyers Network....
VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....
VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....
The Chat and Chew is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together, chat about a housing topic, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations, but instead a brief introduction to a topic by a VLN staff member, followed...
VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....
This CLE will provide an overview of volunteering in Housing Court and the legal framework for representing clients in typical cases in Housing Court and navigating through Zoom Court efficiently. Registration is required. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0XHDHFJpSlyeo7EWYjRI8A#/registration
VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN, including our different volunteer opportunities, what support we provide to volunteers, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. This training will be offered twice a month....
