This course will provide the necessary training component to allow individuals  to request accreditation as “Partially Accredited Representatives” from the U.S. Department of Justice (“U.S. DOJ”).

Federal regulations allow non-attorney “Partially Accredited Representatives” to represent noncitizens in matters before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The course will touch on all areas of immigration law and practice, but focus on the topics most relevant to those representing low-income immigrants in the U.S. 

To ensure compliance with the requirements of the accreditation application process, we recommend that only individuals with U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or other long-term immigration status apply for this training. If you have questions, please contact Carmen Maria Rey Caldas at Carmen@cocounsel.org.

Additional requirements for applying for DOJ recognition and accreditation will be discussed during the training week. Participants who pass the take-home test will receive a certificate of completion from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), the authors of the training curriculum. This will help participants in the process of obtaining BIA accreditation.

Cost

CCNYC partner organizations: $375 per participant. 

Non-partner 501(c)(3) organizations: $500 per participant. 

Employees of for-profit law firms: $550 per participant. 

All attendees will also be asked to purchase ILRC’s “A Guide for Immigration Advocates.” These materials range in cost from $385, to $425 + shipping, depending whether you would prefer to purchase a PDF version of the book, a paper version, or both.  You will need to order your materials directly from ILRC, and will receive an email from us with a discount code and order details upon your successful registration for the course. 

CLE Credit Comments

CLE credits are not being offered at this time.  

Space is limited so make sure to register early!

Registration

Co-Counsel is committed to preventing the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). Co-Counsel’s trainings are open to the staff and volunteers of Co-Counsel partner organizations, any other nonprofit agency, and private attorneys and their staff. Independent non-attorney legal workers are not eligible to register for our trainings. Co-Counsel reserves the right to request proof of an agency’s nonprofit status, proof of employment/volunteer status with a nonprofit, and/or proof of authorization to provide immigration legal services to the community.

Additional Information

Certificate of Attendance

Certificates of Attendance are only issued to participants who attend the live session(s).

Training Timezone

This training takes place in the Eastern Time Zone.