Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law

A discussion of the interplay of unlawful presence, out of status, nonimmigrant, immigrant and citizenship for foreign nationals, their employers and their families.

Paul Parsons, Paul Parsons, PC - Austin, TX

Who qualifies for family visas in the immigrant and nonimmigrant classifications? What are the pitfalls and the high points of family immigration practice?

George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Nancy Taylor Shivers, Shivers & Shivers - San Antonio, TX

A review of the most common types of work visas available to foreign nationals and the requirements and important features of of each category.

Margaret Mills Murphy, Jackson Lewis LLP - Austin, TX

Networking opportunity to meet and get to know your fellow immigration law practitioners.

Non-citizens in Texas have never been more in need of pro bono representation in their immigration matters. As immigration law has grown evermore complex during the last 15 years, thousands of immigrants face their immigration matters on their own—without representation. Many non-citizens resort to unauthorized and unscrupulous outfits for what they think is help. Hear both attorney and client perspectives and be inspired to share your time and expertise with non-profit immigration programs in Texas.

Moderator: Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
Panelist: Adam R. Bennett, Austin, TX
Panelist: M. Elizabeth 'Liz' Cedillo-Pereira, Cedillo-Pereira & Cedillo, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Panelist: Natalie Hansen, American Gateways - Austin, TX
Panelist: Vanna Slaughter, Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.- Immigration and Legal Services - Dallas, TX
Panelist: Christopher Thomas Stidvent, Dell Inc. - Austin, TX