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American ImmigrationLawyers Association2009Northwest RegionalIMMIGRATION LAWCONFERENCESpecial Focus on Employment-Based Immigrationand Enforcement IssuesThursday & Friday, February 12 & 13, 2009Grand Hyatt Hotel721 Pine Street, Seattle, WashingtonSpecial Thanks to the 2009 Planning Committee:Chairperson: Paul SoreffCo-Chair: Kelsey O’KeefeDagmar Butte, Denise Medlock, Roxanne Mennes, Megan Moore,Amy Royalty, Siovhan Sheridan-Ayala, Bart Stroupe, Carin Weinrich, Jimmy Wu

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009BASIC ISSUES TRACK8:30a - 9:30aH-1Bs & E-3s Specialty Occupations LCAs & Prevailing Wages Dealing with the H-1B Cap Common PitfallsRachel Huneryager, Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLCBradley Maier, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC9:30a - 10:45aEs & TNs Overview of E-1 and E-2 Requirements Substantiality, Marginality & Proportionality Issues Consular Updates TN Professions & Non-Degreed Workers Border ProcessingLen Saunders, The Immigration Law Firm, PLLCBernie Wolfsdorf, Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group, LLP10:45a - 11:00a Break11:00a - 12:00p L-1s: Substantive Requirements and Practical Tips Definition of L-1B Specialized Knowledge L-1A Managers and Executives New Office Ls & BlanketsKevin Lederman, Cowan Miller & Lederman PSAlan Perkins, Tonkon Torp LLP12:00p - 1:30p1:30p - 2:45pLunch on your ownPERM Basics PERM Overview – Identifying Cases Suitable for Labor Certification Step-by-Step Instructions on Preparing and Filing PERM Applications Red Flag Issues in Drafting PERM Applications Organizing & Instructing Employers on Recruitment ProcessElizabeth Poh, MacDonald Hoague & BaylessTifani Parrilli, Parrilli Renison LLC

2:45p - 3:45pNational Interest Waivers and EB-1s Avoiding Labor Certification for Highly Qualified Workers Multi-National Managers and Executives Criteria for Establishing a Professor or Researcher is “Outstanding” Showing that Remarkable Work is “In the National Interest”Chris Helm, Davis Wright Tremaine LLPPaul Hribernick, Black Helterline, LLP3:45p - 4:00pBreak4:00p - 5:30pOptions for Religious Workers The NEW R-1 Visa Regulations Special Immigrant Religious Workers Standards for Establishing a Religious Denomination and a Religious Worker The Impact of Fraud on the Processing of I-129s and I-360sBart Stroupe, Bart Stroupe, PLLCRodney Barker, Barker Epstein & Loscocco5:30pEvaluations & AdjournUp to 6.5 General CLE CreditsTHURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2009ADVANCED ISSUES TRACKAdvanced Employment Issues 8:30a – 12:00p8:30a - 9:30aI-9 Audits: Internal Preparation Tips for Cost-effective Internal Audits Avoiding Subcontractor Liability Commonly Asked QuestionsGregg Rodgers, Garvey Schubert BarerFelicia Gittelman, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless9:30a - 10:45aGovernment Audits & Raids Advising Employers and Ethical Concerns Developing a Legal Strategy Representing Employees in a Raid Community Action Plans: The Portland Example Developments in WashingtonStephen Manning, Immigrant Law Group, LLPCharles Kuck, Kuck Casablanca LLC

10:45a - 11:00aBreak11:00a - 12:00pEmployer Sanctions & Hot Issues in Employment Enforcement Criminal and Civil Liability for Employers When is Employment Harboring? Update on Social Security No-Match and Aramark Case E-Verify: Requirements & Advantages and DisadvantagesAmy Royalty, MacDonald Hoague & BaylessDiane Butler, Lane Powell PC12:00p - 1:30pLunch on your own1:30p - 2:45pPERM: Advanced Issues in Labor Certs New ETA-9089 Form: Changes From Current Form and Anticipated Rollout Role of the Attorneys in the Recruitment Process Atlanta Processing Center Update How to Handle Layoffs in the PERM ProcessJacqueline Wood, Law Offices of Jacqueline A. WoodJeanne Malitz, Law Offices of Jeanne M. Malitz2:45p - 3:45pAC21 Updates: Updates and Reviews on Memos Options for I-485 Portability H-1B Extensions Under 104(c) and 106(a) Where Are We Now on AC21 Issues?Turid Owren, Tonkon Torp LLPF. Gerard Heinauer, USCIS3:45p - 4:00pBreak4:00p - 5:30pAdvanced NIV Issues: Six Impossible Advanced Visa Options Es, Ls, and Os – The Frustrating Form DS-160 Es – Dilemmas Facing Small Business Organizations and Creative Structuring Options L-1A – Your Best Friend (most days) How Viable is the L-1B After Recent Restrictive AAO Decisions? L Blanket Issues O-1 – Your Mother Thinks You’re Special, But Will USCIS?Charles Gillman, Lane Powell PCPam Cowan, Cowan Miller & Lederman PS5:30pEvaluations & AdjournUp to 6.5 General CLE Credits

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009TRIAL SKILLS AND HOT TOPICS TRACKTrial Skills 8:00a - 12:00p8:00a - 8:45aTrial Skills : Master Calendar Hearings Preparing Yourself and Your ClientBurden of ProofPleading to the Charges and Admitting or Denying Removability; Termination; SettingDates for Submissions; Asylum Clock Issues Practice Pointers for Appearing Before the Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma ImmigrationCourtsJuliann Bildhauer, Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant JusticeCarol Edward, Law Offices of Carol L. Edward & Associates, PS8:45a - 9:45aTrial Skills: Individual Hearings Admitting & Contesting Evidence – Keeping the Bad Stuff Out, Bringing the Good Stuff In Direct and Cross Examination – Different Judges, Different Rules? Burden of Proof and Production – Who Has Which and When Analyzing Eligibility and Discretionary Issues – Thinking Outside the Box and Brand XSiovhan Sheridan-Ayala, Sheridan-Ayala Law Office, P.C.Manny Rios, Rios Cantor, PS9:45a - 10:30aTrial Skills: District Court District Court Strategies in Three Kinds of Federal Court Litigation:o Habeas Corpus – Detention Caseso APA Declaratory Relief – Denied I-360 and I-140 Petitionso Mandamus Actions – Naturalization and Adjustment Delays Litigation Strategies and Considerations Involved In:o Preparing the Complainto Responding to Government Motions to Dismisso Filing for Summary Judgmento Discoveryo Attorneys’ FeesNicole Nelson, Nelson Smith, LLPBob Pauw, Gibbs Houston Pauw10:30a - 10:45a Break

10:45a - 12:00p VAWA/U Visas The New U Visa Adjustment Regulations Preparation of Waivers of Inadmissibility for U Visa Applicant and Derivatives Best Practices for Obtaining Law Enforcement Certifications for U Visas Challenges for VAWA and U Relief in Removal Proceedings (Detained and Non-Detained) Recent VAWA Updates, Including Unlawful Presence IssuesSherilyn Waxler, Parker, Bush & Lane PCAngélica Cházaro, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project12:00p - 2:00pAwards Luncheon with Jeanne Butterfield(included with registration)2:00p - 3:00pAsylum Strategies for Winning Gang-Based Asylum Cases Recent Developments in Gender-Based Claims (Domestic Violence and FGM) Avoiding the Persecutor and Material Support Bars CAT Claims in the 9th Circuit (including Specific Intent)Kari Hong, Law Offices of Kari E. HongChris Strawn, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project3:00p - 4:00pHow to Rehabilitate/Handle Difficult Cases Deferred Action Reopening Before CIS and the Immigration Court Rehabilitating Difficult Marriage Fraud Strategies for Desperate Border CasesLisa Seifert, Seifert Law Offices, PLLCJesse Maanao, Parker, Bush & Lane PC4:00p - 4:15pBreak4:15p - 5:30pEthics: How to Handle Fees and Representation Agreements Fee Agreements New Rules on Flat Fees (Washington) Trust Accounts: The Biggest Problem Area for Attorneys!Philip Hornik, Attorney at LawKurt Bulmer, Attorney at Law5:30pEvaluations & AdjournUp to 5.75 General & 1.25 Ethics CLE Credits

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TRACK8:00a - 8:45aNational Benefits Center Panel Q&A on Filings, Adjudications, Problem Cases & Advice to Attorneys & ClientsRobert Cowan, NBC Director8:45a - 9:30aVermont Service Center Panel Q&A on Filings, Adjudications, Problem Cases & Advice to Attorneys & ClientsDaniel Renaud, VSC Director9:30a - 10:15aHeadquarters Panel Q&A on HQ Initiatives, Policies, Problem Areas & Suggested Solutions; Office of theOmbudsman; Office of Policy and StrategyDonald Neufeld, Chief, Domestic Operations10:15a - 10:30a Break10:30a - 11:15aNebraska Service Center Panel Q&A on Filings, Adjudications, Policies, Problem Cases & Advice to Attorneys & ClientsF. Gerard Heinauer, NSC Director11:15a - 12:00p California Service Center Panel Q&A on Filings, Adjudications, Policies & Problem Cases; Problem Cases & Advice toAttorneys & ClientsKurt Gooselaw, CSC Supervisor12:00p - 2:00pAwards Luncheon with Jeanne Butterfield(included with registration)2:00p - 3:15pDistrict and Field Offices Panel Q&A on District and Field Office Procedures and Processes; Problem Cases & Advice toAttorneys & ClientsAnne Corsano, Region 20 District DirectorWilliam McNamee, Portland FO DirectorKeith Brown, Seattle FO Director, Acting

3:15p - 4:15pICE District & Field Offices Panel (Invited) Q&A on ICE & Field Offices Procedures and Processes; Problem Cases & Advice to Attorneys& Clients4:15p - 4:30pBreak4:30p - 5:30pCBP District and Field Offices Panel Q&A on CBP District & Field Offices Procedures & ProcessesCharles Stemple, Program Manager for Passenger ProgramsJohn Bates, Chief Patrol AgentHenry Rolon, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent5:30pEvaluations & AdjournUp to 7.0 General CLE CreditsREGISTRATION FORM – SCROLL DOWN TO THE NEXT PAGE

REGISTRATION FORM: AILA 20091. Register on-line on her secured website at: www.kcba.org/CLE or2. Fax to: 206.267-7099 or3. Mail to: KCBA CLE DEPT., 1200 Fifth Ave., #600 Seattle, WA 98101Bar #:State(s) Where Admitted:AILA Member Number:Name:Address:City/State/Zip:Email: Phone:(confirmation provided by email)Fees & Payment Information in U.S. Dollars:By 5:00pmJan. 23, ‘09After 5:00pmJan. 23, ‘09AILA Member/ KCBA Member 345 595Non-AILA Attorney/ Non-AILA Staff 495 750AILA Staff (works for AILA Attorney) 295 500(Name of Attorney: )Non-Profit agency or full-time student: written certification of employment for non-profit agency orfull time student status must be attached with your registration. (Mail, fax or email to cle@kcba.org) 175 345If you wish to attend only one day: please check which day you will attend and deduct 100:Thurs., February 12Fri., February 13Course Materials: Course materials will be provided on CD. Printed outlines and/or powerpoints willbe provided for note-taking. To order the full course materials in printed form, initial hereand add 70. Orders for printed course materials must be placed by Jan. 23, 2009.

For Profit Firms 3rd and additional persons: 50 discount for the third paid registration and eachadditional paid registration from the same firm (**must register as one group in one envelope or one fax 206267-7099) Total Registration FeesMethod of PaymentCheck payable to KCBA (Check # )VisaMastercardorAMEXCard Number: Exp Date:Signature:Important Notices:Cancellations: Cancellations received in writing by 5:00pm January 23, 2009 willbe refunded, less a 75 processing fee. (email to cle@kcba.org) After 5:00pmJanuary 23, 2009, no refunds will be given, but substitute attendees are allowed.ADA Accommodation: Please notify KCBA at 206-267-7004 by 5:00pm January23, 2009 or sooner of any necessary ADA services so we may ensure appropriateand comfortable accommodation.Non-Attorneys: AILA will not accept registrations from persons who providerepresentation without proper authorization in violation of 8 CFR part 292 such asfor-profit “immigration consultants” or “notarios.” Non-attorneys must register bymail or fax or scan/email and provide your signature as proof of compliance withthis restriction: .(signature)

IMMIGRATION LAW CONFERENCE Special Focus on Employment-Based Immigration and Enforcement Issues Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13, 2009 Grand Hyatt Hotel . Bernie Wolfsdorf, Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group, LLP 10:45a - 11:00a Break 11:00a - 12:00p L-1s: Substantive Requirements and Practical Tips .