Online CLE courses, cle courses, cle state bar courses

You are viewing courses for Wisconsin.

Immigration 101: Overview of U.S. Immigration Law

SKU: IMM6800

« Back to Course Listings

Available In:

General Credits

Instant Online Access
All Your Devices
DVD & CDs
iOS & Android App
Save To Device

Share |

Description

This CLE program offers an essential overview of U.S. immigration law, providing participants with a solid foundation to understand this dynamic legal field. The course will cover key aspects of immigration law, starting with nonimmigrant (temporary) visas, including their various categories, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.

Participants will also explore the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, focusing on pathways such as family-based and employment-based immigration, as well as other special circumstances. The program will provide detailed insights into the eligibility requirements and process for U.S. citizenship, emphasizing the steps involved in naturalization and the criteria necessary to apply.

In addition, the course will address employer responsibilities, including compliance with immigration laws, proper verification of employee work authorization, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The session will also examine employer sanctions and their implications for businesses.

Finally, the program will highlight the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, focusing on protections against unlawful discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment based on citizenship or national origin. This CLE program is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of immigration law effectively and responsibly.

Lecturer Bio

Michael Wildes, Esq.

Michael Wildes is the managing partner with the leading immigration law firm of Wildes and Weinberg, P.C. He is an adjunct professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York and teaches Business Immigration Law and Externship and part of the Field Clinic Faculty:. He is a former federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn (1989-1993) and author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (Foreword by Alan Dershowitz). Having represented the United States government in immigration proceedings, Michael Wildes is a frequent participant on professional panels and commentator on network television. He has also testified on Capitol Hill in connection with anti-terrorism legislation.

Mr. Wildes’ boutique law firm specializes exclusively in the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. It was established in 1960 by his father Leon Wildes whose best-known accomplishment was his successful representation of John Lennon in his widely publicized deportation proceedings. More than fifty years since its inception, the firm continues to serve a distinguished domestic and international clientele and covers all areas of U.S. immigration law. Some of Michael Wildes recent clients include First Lady Melania Trump, famed artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Sinead O’Connor , Millie Bobby Brown, Boy George, many of the former Miss Universes’ as well as soccer icon Pele, master Chef Jean-Georges, and many other talented artists.

Michael Wildes is also the mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, where he resides.

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). To view our full accreditation details, please .

Accreditation and CLE Rules for Wisconsin

Immigration 101: Overview of U.S. Immigration Law

Description

Lecturer Bio

Michael Wildes, Esq.

Log In

Email/Username

Keep me logged in on this computer

Chat with CLE Specialist

Call Us