FUNDAMENTALS TRACK This panel will address the basics of immigration court litigation, including limitations of credible fear and reasonable fear screenings by the asylum office, requests for parole and bond, and bond hearings. This session also will address related procedural issues. Seeking Relief from Persecution and/or Torture Where DHS Has Issued an Order of Expedited Removal (INA §235) or Final Administrative Removal Order (INA §238(b)) DHS Detention, Parole, Bonds, Bond Hearings, and Bond Appeals Basics of a Removal Proceeding Before Immigration Court Burden of Proof and Evidence Termination of Proceedings by IJ for Adjudication of Adjustment Applications by USCIS Appeals of Removal Orders to the BIA and Requests for Briefing Extensions Voluntary Departure - Posting Voluntary Departure Bonds with ICE and Documenting Timely Departure from the U.S. The Duty of Candor and Other Ethical Considerations Q&A Laura Lichter, Christopher Kozoll, Paula J. Solorio