Roster Event

Empowering your client for success: admissibility hearings, detention reviews and removal appeals

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Format: Virtual/Microsoft Teams

Are you ready to take your immigration practice to the next level? Whether you’re just starting out or have been practicing for years, you’re invited to attend a virtual training session on admissibility hearings, detention reviews and removal appeals that will sharpen your skills and empower your clients.

This session takes a focused look at the fundamental legal knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for clients with matters before the Immigration Division and Immigration Appeal Division.

Key Takeaways:

• Foundational Mastery: Develop a more profound understanding of the legislation, guidelines and rules for admissibility hearings, detention reviews and removal appeals. Deepen your comprehension of the process involved in preparing for these hearings.
• Practical Insights: Take advantage of real-world guidance to elevate your practice and gain key insights into the nuances of immigration matters.
• Best Practices: Hear directly from members of various Immigration and Refugee Board divisions, along with Canada Border Services Agency hearings officers. Learn invaluable tips, pitfalls to avoid and strategies to position your client for success.
• Boost your confidence: Engage with the speakers, ask questions and equip yourself with the knowledge to serve as an unwavering advocate.

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Agenda

9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Admissibility Hearings, Removal Appeals and Detention Reviews – R. Williams

• Admissibility Hearings:
  • Legislation
  • Grounds for Admissibility Hearings
  • Preparing for Hearings
  • Conduct of Hearings
• Removal Appeals:
  • Legislation
  • Focus of Removal Appeals
  • Preparing for Hearings
  • Conduct of Hearings
• Detention Reviews:
  • Legislation
  • Grounds and Factors for Detention Reviews
  • Preparing for Hearings
  • Conduct of Hearings

10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Coffee Break

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

IAD Best Practices: Removal Appeals

• Rules and Guidelines – M. Mussieux & R. Williams
• CBSA Policy – CBSA Hearings Officers S. Veltkamp & J. McGowan
• Q&A

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch Break

1 – 3 p.m.

ID Best Practices: Admissibility Hearings and Detention Reviews

• Rules and Guidelines – IRB Member W. Puddicombe
• CBSA Policy – CBSA Hearings Officers S. Veltkamp & J. McGowan
• Q&A

3 – 3:45 p.m.

General Discussion and Questions re LAA Certificates – R. Williams

• Roster Eligibility, Appointments, Tarriff and Billing

3:45 – 4 p.m.

Closing Remarks and Evaluations