LIVE 3-Day Online Training"The Essentials of Family-Based Immigration Document Preparation"


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"The Essentials of Family-Based Immigration Document Preparation"

LIVE 3-Day Online Training

Learn the Secrets to Expertly Complete Immigration Forms and Prepare a Submission Package According to USCIS Specifications.

You’ll Learn:
– How to prepare over 21 of the most common family-based immigration applications
– State regulations & requirements
– Understanding the limitations of providing immigration document preparation services
– Client intake questionnaire process
– Identifying important “Red Flags”
– Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law (UPL)
– Best practices on what to include in your written client agreement, legal disclaimers, office signage, advertising do’s and don’ts and more
– Launching your business. Initial set up game plan. Understanding the differences between operating as a sole proprietorship vs a business entity
– Tips on pricing your services
– Step-by-step tutorial on using all of the tools & resources available on the USCIS & Department of State websites
– How to run a FOIA background check
– Understanding supporting and evidentiary documents required on different immigration processes
– Understanding the 3-year, 10-year and permanent bar
– Practice scenarios & quizzes
– Proper form completion, assembly and submission per USCIS specifications
– Advanced topics training
– Consular Processing explained
– The Unlawful Presence Provision Waiver – Form I-601A
– How to turn this into a money making business. Business development, perfecting the multi-services business model, how to begin acquiring customers
– Introduction to digital marketing, blueprint for a successful paid advertising campaign & lastly another step-by-step tutorial on launching your very first email marketing campaign  

Who this training is designed for:

– Current immigration services professionals looking to complete a formal training program taught by immigration experts
– Individuals who are currently offering services such as tax preparation, notary, insurance or multi-services looking to add a new service to their existing business
– Individuals who are looking to start a business of their own offering immigration document preparation services.
– Individuals seeking employment with an immigration law firm or non-profit organization

Program Tuition:
$1495.00

Add ON-DEMAND Video Recordings:
$299.00
(Includes Unlimited Viewing for 1 full year from the date of training).

If you have been wanting to complete this training program NOW IS THE TIME. 

TUITION INCLUDES:
-LIVE 3-Day Online Training Class
-Hardcopy Textbook
-FREE “Immigration Crusader” T-Shirt
-Certification of Course Completion

LIMITED TIME BONUS OFFER:
REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 2024 and RECEIVE TWO FREE BONUSES:

– BONUS #1 – POWERPOINT SLIDE DECKS 
– BONUS #2 – VIDEO RECORDINGS FOR ALL 3-DAYS OF TRAINING – (Normally $299 -Unlimited access for 1-Year from training date)

Class Schedule:
-Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pm (Pacific Standard Time)
-Saturday: 7:30am to 4:30pm (Pacific Standard Time)
-Sunday: 7:30am to 3:30pm (Pacific Standard Time)
(Schedule will include two breaks and one lunch break)

Greg-McKewen

INSTRUCTORGreg McKewenLAIA Founder & Executive Director

Greg has been teaching industry professionals and entrepreneurs for over 30 years.

Since founding the LAIA, Greg has taught over 10,000 community trusted advisors such as tax, insurance and notary professionals key aspects of starting, growing and expanding a successful immigration services business.

Renee-Flowers

INSTRUCTORRenee WaiteSenior Immigration Instructor

Renee serves as LAIA'S Senior Immigration Instructor. Her expertise covers all aspects of family-based immigration. During Renee's tenure as a Certified Immigration Paralegal she personally assisted in the completion or supervision of over 3,000 immigration applications. Her experience has included serving as lead paralegal in numerous prominent law firm as well as being a passionate advocate of immigration services professionals.


Class Agenda

Seminar Agenda: DAY 1 

  1. Overview of Immigration Legal Document Preparers (LDP)
    • What is Immigration?
    • What is an Immigration Consultant?
    • What are the Requirements to Become an Immigration LDP?
  2. Operating as an Immigration LDP
    • Why You Need a Contract
    • Issuing Receipts and Payment Plans
    • Recommended Posting of Signs/Notices
    • Advertising as an Immigration LDP
    • Bonding, Malpractice and Errors & Omissions Insurance
  3. Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Florida
    • Review of Sperry v. Florida, 373 U.S. 379 (1963) as the Standard of UPL guidelines in FL
    • Civil Penalties
    • Criminal Penalties
    • Statute Of Limitations:
    • Identifying When Someone Needs To Consult With An Attorney
    • Assisting Your Client With Obtaining Legal Advice
  4. Visas, Green Cards And Status
    • Types Of Visas
    • Visa Versus Status
    • Admissibility And Inadmissibility To The United States
    • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Types Of Nonimmigrant Visas
  5. Green Card Processes
    • Roles In The Green Card/Immigrant Visa Process
    • Green Cards/Immigrant Visas And Procedures
    • Adjustment Of Status
    • Consular Processing
    • Family Petition Processing Flow Chart – Immediate Relative Of USC
    • Why Does It Take So Long For Some Relatives To Be Able To Migrate To The U.S.?
    • Explanation of the Visa Bulletin
  6. Family Based Petitions
    • List Of Supporting Documents For Adjustment Of Status
    • Adjustment Of Status Forms
      • Form I-130, Petition For Alien Relative
      • Form I-130a, Supplemental Information For Spouse Beneficiary
      • Form I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
      • Form I-765, Application For Employment Authorization
      • Form I-131, Request For Travel Document (Advance Parole)
      • Form I-864, Affidavit Of Support
      • Form I-864a, Household Members Contract
      • Form I-693, Report Of Medical Examination And Vaccination Record
  7. Ar-11, Change Of Address
  8. Business Development
  9. Criminal Background Checks and FOIAS
  10. Offering Translation Services, Fingerprinting Services & Livescan where applicable
  11. Role Playing Sessions

Seminar Agenda: DAY 2

  1. Renewing or Replacing a Green Card
    • Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence
    • Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
  2. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA or “Dream Act”)
    • Form I-821D, Consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
    • Eligibility for DACA
    • Supporting Documentation for DACA
    • Renewing DACA
  3. Citizenship
    • N-400, Application for Naturalization
    • Eligibility for Naturalization
    • Reduced Fee Request for N-400 Filing Fees
  4. Fee Waivers
    • Guidelines for Requesting Fee Waivers
  5. Submitting the Package to USCIS
    • Organizing the Package
    • Tips to Avoid Rejection
    • Using the Correct Forms
    • How to Use the USCIS Website
    • How to Write the Cover Letter
    • How to Organize the Table of Contents
    • Passport Photo Requirements
    • Filing Fee Requirements
  6. Consular Processing
    • Green Card Consular Processing
      • Steps to Complete
      • NVC Invoices
      • Paying the Fees
      • When to File the Unlawful Presence Waiver
      • Obtaining a Police Certificate from a Foreign Country
      • What Happens at the Interview
    • Non-Immigration Visa Consular Processing
      • When to File
      • Paying the Fees
      • What Happens at the Interview
  7. LAIA Membership Detail
  8. Certificates of Course Completion

Seminar Agenda: DAY 3 Morning

ADVANCED IMMIGRATION TRAINING

The Provisional Unauthorized Presence Waiver 

*This Advanced Immigration Training will help you by teaching you how to utilize the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver so that one can travel to their country of origin to process their green card and return immediately. These waivers are difficult to get approved and takes specialized training to ensure that they are done correctly. What is unlawful presence, Triggering the 3/10 year and permanent bar, Eligibility for a ULP waiver, Extreme Hardships, Evidence, the memo in support of Form- I-601A, Seeking legal advice and more. What is considered an unlawful presence What triggers the 3/10 year and permanent bar Who is eligible for the ULP waiver Extreme hardship cases Form- I-601A Seeking Legal Advice and more

Seminar Agenda: DAY 3 Afternoon

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL MARKETING TRAINING 

Menu of Services, Pricing of Services, Marketing, Action Items, Question & Answers Segment and More.

  • The Importance of Developing a Multi-Service Business Model
  • What Multi-Services can you be offering based upon your current services
  • Develop your “Menu” of Service
  • Developing your Digital Marketing, Email, Social Media and Community Outreach Strategies
  • Training Tutorial – Setting up your Email Marketing Program
  • Developing your 90-Day “Personal Strategic Plan” *This 3rd day of training is dedicated to taking your tax or insurance business to the next level by understanding the power and need for diversification. We will teach you the keys and strategies for bringing customers into your “Value Ladder” with the goal to increase your customer retention, while offering them key products and services that they need and want.

April 26, 27 & 28th, 2024

Online Training
  • 3 Days

May 17, 18 & 19th, 2024

Online Training
  • 3 Days