b. How to write a motion for immigration court 1. Practice writing a change of venue brief. Provide samples. Discuss. 2. Show a sample bond motion. Discuss. 3. NOTE! We will use what you write here during the mock 1300-1400 Working Lunch (we will review your writing at this time…pizza will be available) 1400-1600 Ethics Discussion (2 hour credit) a. Two huge pitfalls frivolous filing and asylum. – 1. What is a frivolous filing? 2. Bogus asylum/marriage filings punishable – b. Telling your clients the truth when relief is just flat – “iffy” c. Advising clients on how to beat the immigration system d. How extensive is your duty to investigate claims by your client? [handout Indian affidavits] – 1600 - 1630 End Day One/Debrief SECOND DAY Breakfast is on your own. Arrive at 2751 Prosperity Ave., Suite 150 at 10AM. 1000 1100 Finish any motions that need to be done, and critique writing. Provide feedback. – 1100 1300 First court hearing. BOND MOTIONS. Each participant will have 15 minutes to – practice presenting in immigration court. This is a mock trial, based on the same facts/NTA you used to write your motion. 1300 1400 Break for lunch – 1400 1600 Second court hearing. This is a chance to practice direct examination of a – witness. We will use the facts from the NTA. [handout mock trial facts] – 1600 1650 End seminar/de-brief – WHAT WE ARE DOING IN THIS CLASS
b. How to write a motion for immigration court 1. Practice writing a change of venue brief. Provide samples. Discuss. 2. Show a sample bond motion. Discuss. 3. NOTE! We will use what you write here during the mock 1300-1400 Working Lunch (we will review your writing at this time…pizza will be available) 1400-1600 Ethics Discussion (2 hour credit) a. Two huge pitfalls – frivolous filing and asylum. 1. What is a frivolous filing? 2. Bogus asylum/marriage filings – punishable b. Telling your clients the truth – when relief is just flat “iffy” c. Advising clients on how to beat the immigration system d. How extensive is your duty to investigate claims by your client? [handout – Indian affidavits] 1600 - 1630 End Day One/Debrief SECOND DAY Breakfast is on your own. Arrive at 2751 Prosperity Ave., Suite 150 at 10AM. 1000 – 1100 Finish any motions that need to be done, and critique writing. Provide feedback. 1100 – 1300 First court hearing. BOND MOTIONS. Each participant will have 15 minutes to practice presenting in immigration court. This is a mock trial, based on the same facts/NTA you used to write your motion. 1300 – 1400 Break for lunch 1400 – 1600 Second court hearing. This is a chance to practice direct examination of a witness. We will use the facts from the NTA. [handout – mock trial facts] 1600 – 1650 End seminar/de-brief WHAT WE ARE DOING IN THIS CLASS
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