This introductory course provides students with a foundational understanding of the U.S. immigration system and the role of legal professionals who support immigrant communities. Students will explore the structure and purpose of immigration law, the major government agencies involved (USCIS, ICE, CBP, EOIR, DOS), and the distinction between immigrant and non-immigrant categories.
This course introduces students to the major categories of immigration status in the United States and how they shape an individual’s rights, responsibilities, and eligibility for benefits. Students will explore the distinctions between immigrant and non-immigrant classifications, permanent residency (green card holders), naturalization, and common temporary visa categories such as student, work, and visitor visas.
This course provides students with hands-on training in completing and managing the most common U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms used in family-based, employment-based, and naturalization cases. Students will learn the structure of immigration applications, supporting documentation requirements, and how to follow official USCIS instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
This course Client Intake, File Management, & Case Tracking is a hands-on course focused on the day-to-day systems that keep immigration cases accurate, organized, and moving forward. You’ll learn how to conduct a strong intake, capture the right facts, collect supporting documents, and build a reliable case-tracking workflow from first contact through filing and follow-up.
This course Humanitarian Relief, Employment, & Business Immigration is a practical, career-focused course that explains how people gain (or keep) lawful status through three major pathways: humanitarian protection, employment-based options, and business/investor routes. You’ll learn the purpose, eligibility basics, core filing steps, and common pitfalls for key benefits—so you can confidently spot issues, organize case facts, and support attorney or agency workflows.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of immigration court proceedings, with a focus on the assistant’s role in supporting attorneys and accredited representatives. Students will learn how removal (deportation) cases begin, the significance of a Notice to Appear (NTA), and the stages of proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), including Master Calendar Hearings and Individual Hearings.
This course prepares students to work responsibly, ethically, and respectfully in immigration law settings. Students will learn the professional standards expected of immigration assistants, with a focus on confidentiality, accuracy, accountability, and proper boundaries when supporting attorneys and accredited representatives. The course highlights the risks of unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and reinforces the importance of maintaining professional integrity at all times.