Pathways to U.S. Green Card: Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will guide immigration attorneys through the adjustment of status (AOS) and consular processing pathways for obtaining permanent resident status in the U.S. The panel will cover eligibility requirements, procedural differences, and common pitfalls associated with these pathways, as well as practical strategies for resolving challenges.
Outline
- Introduction to consular processing and AOS
- Processes
- Timelines
- Outcomes
- Eligibility requirements
- Common eligibility issues and pitfalls
- Inadmissibility issues and waivers
- Procedure for AOS
- Procedure for consular processing
- Recent policy changes and trends
- Best practices and strategic considerations
Benefits
The panel will address these and other relevant issues:
- Selecting the option that best fits a client's situation
- Preparing for consular interviews and adjustment interviews
- Managing concurrent filing
- Addressing potential complications that could derail an application
Faculty
Marcelo Gondim
Attorney and Founder
Gondim Law
Mr. Gondim is the founder and lead attorney at Gondim Law Corp. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers... | Read More
Mr. Gondim is the founder and lead attorney at Gondim Law Corp. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and licensed by the State Bar of California, U.S. District Court (Central District Court of California), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Raymond G. Lahoud
Member; Chair Immigration Law Practice Group
Norris McLaughlin
Mr. Lahoud represents individuals and families, domestic and multinational businesses and corporations, employers,... | Read More
Mr. Lahoud represents individuals and families, domestic and multinational businesses and corporations, employers, international employees, investors, students, professors, researchers, skilled professionals, athletes, and entertainers. He skillfully assembles a team to strategically work together, including the firm’s immigration attorneys, employer immigration auditors, and other immigration professionals to help domestic and foreign clients navigate every type of immigration or deportation defense matter. Mr. Lahoud has distinguished himself as an attorney who provides tailored solutions and valuable guidance to his clients, based upon his in-depth knowledge of immigration law. His extraordinary creativity, distinguished advocacy skills, and true passion for his immigration practice have helped countless individuals, families, and organizations of all types and sizes to resolve the most complex of immigration concerns.
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Elizabeth Peng
Co-Founder and Senior Attorney
Peng & Weber
Ms. Peng has more than two decades of experience in immigration law, representing clients nationwide. She is a... | Read More
Ms. Peng has more than two decades of experience in immigration law, representing clients nationwide. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and editor in the field of EB-5 immigrant investors with substantial experience representing investors from China.
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