http://www.shusterman.com This presentation explains how immigration lawyers can use the web to help them practice law. Helpful tools including online immigration resources such as: Laws and Regulations, Check Case Status, Court & Administrative, Decisions, Government Processing Times, and Agency Interpretations. You may also want to use government websites, including the Citizenship & Immigration Service, State Department, Labor Department, EOIR, Federal and State Courts, and Other Agencies.

1. How to Use the WebHow to Use the Web
To Practice ImmigrationTo Practice Immigration
LawLaw
University of Texas Law SchoolUniversity of Texas Law School
Austin, TexasAustin, Texas
November 9, 2012November 9, 2012

2. Immigration ResourcesImmigration Resources
on the Webon the Web
• Laws and Regulations
• Check Case Status
• Court & Administrative Decisions
• Government Processing Times
• Agency Interpretations

3. Government Web SitesGovernment Web Sites
• Citizenship & Immigration Service
• State Department
• Labor Department
• EOIR
• Federal and State Courts
• Other Agencies

4. • Processing Times
• Case Status Online
• Forms and Fees
• Directory of Field Offices
• InfoPass
• Press Releases
• DACA

5. State Department Web SiteState Department Web Site
 http://state.gov
 Information on IVs and NIVs
 Foreign Affairs Manual
 Visa Bulletin (& Archives)
 Embassies and Consulates
 Human Rights Reports
 Visa Wait Times

6. Labor Department Web SiteLabor Department Web Site
• http://www.dol.gov
• PERM FAQs
• Forms and Instructions
• LCA Online
• Prevailing Wage Information
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

7. EOIR Web SiteEOIR Web Site
• http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir
• BIA Precedent Decisions
• Virtual Law Library
• Directory of Immigration
Courts
• Immigration Court Practice
Manual

8. Federal CourtsFederal Courts
• http://www.uscourts.gov
• Supreme Court
• Courts of Appeals
• District Courts
• PACER
• Audio Files - Oral Arguments

9. Other Government SitesOther Government Sites
• White House – whitehouse.gov
• Dept of Homeland Security – www.dhs.gov
– ICE: www.ice.gov
– CBP: www.cbp.gov
• Department of Justice – www.usdoj.gov
• Health & Human Services – www.hhs.gov
• Legislation – senate.gov & house.gov

10. Private Organizations (Part I)Private Organizations (Part I)
• AILA
www.aila.org
• AILF
www.ailf.org
• ACLU – Immigrants Rights
www.aclu.org/ImmigrantsRigh
ts/ImmigrantsRightsMain.cfm

11. Private Organizations (Part II)Private Organizations (Part II)
 Findlaw
immigration.findlaw.com
 National Immigration Forum
immigrationforum.org
 Amnesty International USA
amnestyusa.org

12. Private Law FirmsPrivate Law Firms
Immigration ResourcesImmigration Resources
• Links to Government Sites
• Government Processing Times
• Free E-Mail Newsletters
• Laws, Forms and Fees
• Immigration News
• Teleconferences
• Audios and Videos

13. Private Law Firm Web SitesPrivate Law Firm Web Sites
• Our Homepage
shusterman.com
inmigracion-abogado.com (spanish)
• Current Issue of Our Newsletter
http://shusterman.com/newsletterusimm
igrationseptember2012.html
Other Private Web Sites:
www.ilw.com, www.visalaw.com
www.murthy.com, www.fdbl.com

14. Why You Should Have AWhy You Should Have A
Web SiteWeb Site
• Presence on the Internet
• Ability to Communicate Internationally
• Diversification of Client Base
• Referrals from Other Attorneys
• Organizational Tool
• Web Access for Clients