ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice 73d ago

Learn from Charina Garcia, Partner at WR Immigration, Angelica Rice, Associate at WR Immigration and Mimi Tsankov, retired U.S. Department of Justice Immigration Judge, as they explore the impact of recent enforcement actions on H-1B and H-4 visa holders, with a focus on the increasing issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) for failure to maintain status and the rise in ICE call-in interview requests. This discussion will provide immigration practitioners with practical guidance on how to prepare themselves and their clients in navigating these developments, including strategies for responding to NTAs and effectively handling ICE interview invitations. The session will highlight legal considerations, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for advising clients in an increasingly complex enforcement environment. Speakers Angelica Rice – Associate Attorney, WR Immigration Hon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.) – Retired Immigration Judge, Former, President, National Association of Immigration Judges Charina Garcia – Strategy & Innovation Partner, WR Immigration --- CRSJ, in collaboration with the DEI Center and its entities, the Center for Public Interest Law and its entities, the Young Lawyers Division, and other Section Divisions and Forums, is launching a new rapid-response project that will provide videos, resources, and other information breaking down key legal developments by explaining specific actions the government is taking, the legality of these actions, its impact on civil rights and daily life, and steps attorneys and advocates can take to protect our communities. Learn more at ambar.org/howthingswork