World Relief's 40 Hour Basic Immigration Law Training

World Relief Immigrant Legal Services Technical Unit is pleased to offer an intensive, 40 hour immigration law training in conjunction with the Baptist General Assocation of Virginia at Manassas Baptist Church in Manassas, Virginia. PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW, WHICH SETS FORTH WHO QUALIFIES FOR THIS TRAINING.

The training will be conducted using the curriculum of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). This course will help to provide the necessary training component for individuals who wish to apply for accreditation from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). BIA accreditation allows non-attorneys working at non-profit organizations to practice immigration law.  The course will touch on all areas of immigration law and practice focusing on topics most relevant to those serving and representing low-income immigrants.

Due to the requirements of the accreditation application process, we recommend that only individuals with U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or other long-term presence (including DACA) apply for this training. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Bankard at sbankard@wr.org.

Additional requirements for applying for Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recognition and accreditation will be discussed during the training week. Participants who pass the take-home test will receive a certificate of completion from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), the authors of the training curriculum. This will help participants in the process of obtaining BIA accreditation.

Location: The training will take place at:

Manassas Baptist Church

(The Rock Building)

8730 Sudley Road

Manassas, VA 20110

Cost: Tuition for this training is $495.00 per non-proft staff and $595.00 per private legal pressional. All students are still responsible for the cost of books (described below), travel, and accomodations.

 In order to simplify the registration process, there is not a separate application procedure.  However, the organizers retain the right to exclude from the training anyone whose intent and/or conduct appear to be contrary to the purposes of the training, and/or who interferes with a positive learning environment.  Be prepared to provide additional information or 501(c)(3) designation letter upon request. Exclusion from the training may occur at any time from registration through the end of the training.  Appropriate refunds, if applicable, will be made.

Books: The books used for this course are "A Guide for Immigration Advocates" published by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.  Each student must purchase a copy of the course textbook from the ILRC. The book alone costs $270 with a discount code.  The book is available in either hard copy or PDF format. The combination of the hard copy book and PDF version costs $310. You will need to order your books at http://www.ilrc.org/guide. Please use discount codes provided below. If you have any issues ordering the books, contact the ILRC directly at: 415-986-9497. Please note that books take up to 3 business days to be shipped and depending on where the order is being shipped, it could take 5-6 business days to arrive.

Accomodations: Please feel free to check out the following when considering your lodging - we have secured some discounted pricing at nearby hotels:

• Wyndham Garden Hotel, 10800 Vander Lane, Manassas, VA 20109

            Phone: 703-335-0000

            $85.00 per night plus 13% tax (arrival Oct 9 and departure Oct 14) – each room is a 2 Queen Bedroom

            Name of Group:  “World Relief-BGAV”

            Cut-off date for discount: September 18, 2016

• Courtyard Manassas Battlefield Park, 10701 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109

  Phone: 1-800-321-2211 or 703-335-1300

  Two types of rooms blocked (arrival Oct 9 and departure Oct 14):

       1) King bed with Sofa bed @ $109.00 per night plus 13% tax

       2) 2 Queen beds @ $119.00 per night plus 13% tax

  Name of Group:  “World Relief-BGAV Room Block”

  Cut-off date: September 4, 2016