Immigration Law

Students will be introduced to the basic legal principles relating to immigration into the U.S., learning how to analyze immigration options for intending immigrants, and acquiring a working knowledge of the use of immigration forms in an immigration law practice. Topics to be covered include non-immigrant visitor, student and business visa options, immigrant business visa options, family immigration, asylum, criminal aspects of immigration law, and employer sanctions (form I-9 compliance).

Other Credits: UCSD certifies this activity is approved by the State Bar of California for 15 hours of MCLE credit.

Course Number: LAW-40038
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

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10/8/2024 - 11/12/2024

$425

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• SECTION ID:

  185037

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:

  Purcell, Teodora, Qualifications: J.D., LLM, Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization (2011 - present)

  Teodora D Purcell has extensive experience in all facets of immigration law, including global immigration, consular practice, administrative and federal appeals, and immigration compliance. She counsels clients in a broad array of industries focusing on technology, innovative, life science and biotech sectors on global mobility and business immigration issues. She also represents individuals in various family immigration matters, as well as foreign investors in complex immigration cases. Ms. Purcell has also handled asylum, removal defense, naturalization and other special immigration cases, including immigration appeals and has successfully argued before the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court. Ms. Purcell is a Partner at Larrabee Albi Coker LLP in San Diego an...Read More

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Altman, Joshua, Principal at Altman Immigration Law, PC

  Drawing on his layered immigration and litigation expertise, Joshua A. Altman represents Altman Immigration Law, PC’s clients in litigation and appellate matters. He focuses his practice on complex administrative appeals and motions, federal court actions, and federal appellate review. He also provides technical assistance to attorneys and serves as appellate counsel at trial. Throughout his career, Josh has worked diligently to advance justice both in and out of government service. After becoming an attorney, Josh joined the Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review. This federal agency houses both the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. He first clerked locally, for the immigration judges at the Immigration Court in San Diego. Next, h...Read More

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  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/11/2024.
  

• NOTE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published dates and times (PST). Attendance is required for all meetings. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
10/8/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
10/15/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
10/22/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
10/29/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
11/5/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
11/12/2024	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.