1. Overview of Impact of COVID from 30,000 feet on Immigration Practice
- Fewer asylum and business based clients with changes in the laws
- Effect of extended border closures on practice
- Paying attention to case deadlines or where to look for extensions set by the government
- How to respond to delays and rescheduled cases caused by the pandemic
2. Ethical duties
- Telecommuting and issues that arise from suddenly working from home, including supervision of staff
- Safety measures for virtual client meetings
- Client inability to pay due to financial loss
- Excessive delays caused by the pandemic and financial survival for the attorney
- Making sure clients receive proper notice of case updates if you are working remotely
- Staying current with technology
Original Program Date: August 4, 2020
Product Code: 20835-1UMB