Electronic Filing for Family and Humanitarian-Based Cases: “Why Should I Embrace myUSCIS?”
| Live Event Date: 01/30/2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Format | Length | CLE Eligible |
| Web Seminar | 90 min. | Yes |
In an era of digital transformation, USCIS has made strides towards streamlining immigration processes through the myUSCIS online platform. Panelists will discuss the critical aspects and benefits of electronic filing for family and humanitarian-based cases. Whether transitioning from paper-based filings or striving to optimize your existing digital processes, the speakers will offer a comprehensive guide on how to effectively utilize myUSCIS. Gain insights into setting up and managing accounts, navigating the system, and leveraging the platform’s capabilities to enhance efficiency and client service.
Featured Topics:
- myUSCIS: Creating and managing an account
- Can one create multiple accounts?
- Forms, forms, forms! Forms available online, the difference between online and paper forms, and keeping track of cases filed
- Benefits of filing online: receipts available immediately, ability to upload responses, document accessibility for both clients and lawyers
- Reality is here: educating clients about myUSCIS and determining accessibility
- Resources: What resources does USCIS provide about filing cases online?
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Michele N. Carney (DL), AILA Innovation & Technology Committee Chair, Seattle, WA
Michele N. Carney practices in Seattle Washington, with a focus on legal technology, preventative ethics and removal defense. She is the Chair of the AILA national Innovation Technology Committee and is also past chair and member of the AILA Ethics Committee. She is on the ABA committees of Ethics & Professionalism, Legal Technology Resource Center and Futures Initiative. Michele also is on the Committee for Professional Ethics and Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel for the WSBA.
Elizabeth R. Bruen, AILA Board of Governors/Innovation & Technology Committee, Chicago, IL
Elizabeth R. Bruen co-founded Delgado Rompf Bruen LLC. She has concentrated her practice in the area of immigration and nationality law since 2004. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers and a Leading Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a distinction held by only 5% of Illinois attorneys. Ms. Rompf Bruen graduated cum laude from DePaul College of Law and the University of Notre Dame du Lac.
Vilerka S. Bilbao, AILA USCIS High Impact Adjudications Assistance Committee, Jacksonville, FL
Vilerka S. Bilbao is the Founder of Bilbao Law. She serves on the Board of the Central Florida Chapter and as a member of the High Impact Adjudications Assistance Committee. Ms. Bilbao received her JD from the Florida Coastal School of Law (2018).
Blanca Hernandez, AILA Policy and Practice Associate, San Antonio, TX
Blanca Hernandez is a Liaison Coordinator within the Government Relations Department at AILA. She staffs the USCIS Case Assistance Committee and the CBP OFO Committee. Blanca’s inquiry portfolio predominantly focuses on business immigration cases, although family and humanitarian inquiries are not uncommon.