Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits
Webinar Series: MARCH 2011
This is the fifTH webinar of our monthly series designed to provide up-to-date information on various vital immigration law topics to practitioners and community advocates.
Immigrants, in addition to U.S. citizens, are eligible for certain federal, state and local public benefits without immigration consequences. Many immigrants are unaware or confused about benefit eligibility. Others shy away from any type of public assistance thinking they will risk their immigration status if they seek help. This webinar will discuss immigrants' eligibility for public benefits and the impact receipt of benefits may have on an individual's eligibility for permanent residence.
Webinar topics:
- Provide information for individuals who may be eligible for public benefits.
- Discuss if the individual taking public benefits may risk their immigration status.
Webinar Presenters
Speakers:
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Barbara Weiner, Esq.
Senior Attorney , Empire Justice Center - Susan Welber, Esq.
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society's Law Reform Unit
Moderator:
- Patricia Wonder, Esq.
Instructor, CUNY School of Professional Studies
Immigration Law Studies Graduate Certificate Program
Professionals from across the country, in many different fields, are faced with immigrant employment and family issues on a regular basis. Increasingly paralegals, social workers, lawyers, community advocates, and government officials are turning to The City University of New York School of Professional Studies to learn about the complex and ever-changing field of immigration law and regulation.
This program is offered through the CUNY School of Professional Studies. For more information visit www.sps.cuny.edu.
Courses:
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Introduction to Immigration Law
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Proceedings in Immigration Court: The Removal Process and Applications for Relief
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Naturalization and Citizenship
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