Events and Trainings

Overview of Convention Against Torture (CAT) Claims

Virtual
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT
Overview of Convention Against Torture (CAT) Claims

Please join CGRS for a virtual MCLE webinar on CAT claims. This webinar will examine recent BIA decisions that raise barriers to CAT claims and impose a high evidentiary burden of proof on applicants and their experts — and will offer concrete strategies for pushing back against these trends. We will also explore when CAT claims may be the right avenue for your clients and provide practical guidance on effectively representing them before immigration courts.

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CGRS MCLE Webinar: Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview

Virtual
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT
CGRS MCLE Webinar: Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview

Please join CGRS for a webinar on the July 28, 2026 interim final rule (IFR) allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to refer asylum applicants to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) without an interview. Panelists will review what the IFR says, how it could impact asylum applicants, and provide practical client considerations.

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Drafting Ninth Circuit Opening Briefs

Virtual
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT
Drafting Ninth Circuit Opening Briefs

Please join the JDC's AOD Program and CGRS for a webinar on drafting Ninth Circuit opening briefs for fear-based claims for relief. This training is intended for attorneys who are new to practicing before the courts of appeals. It will provide a thorough overview of the full drafting process, with a particular focus on identifying arguments, understanding standards of review, and presenting arguments persuasively.

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