Special Immigrant Religious Workers

This Practice Advisory explains why federal courts have overturned AAO decisions that erroneously imposed three types of heightened requirements for the term "religious occupation": (1) religious training requirements; (2) distinctions between secular and non-secular duties; and (3) salary and hour requirements.

Published On: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 | Download File

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Institute & Meetings

AIC/AILA Litigation Institute, October 8-10, 2010

Strengthen your litigation skills in Leesburg, Va., this fall, via our hands-on, educational format! Now more than ever immigration lawyers need to be equipped to litigate issues on behalf of their clients. This Institute will enable both neophytes and experienced practitioners to acquire new skills, to practice their technique, and to become confident and knowledgeable about litigation in immigration court and in the federal courts. Please see http://www.aila.org/li for registration information.