• Resources
o State & Federal Statutes
o Online Research: LEXIS, WESTLAW, AILALink
o Other Software for Running Background Checks
o AILA Publications in the Removal Area
• Dealing with the Government
o Locating Your Client, Locating Your Case
o EOIR website/1-800 number
o ICE website (for DRO facilities)
o USCIS website
• Scheduling the Appointment
o Client to Bring Arrest/Conviction Records
o Immigration Documents (NTA, Passport, I-94, Work Permit, Parole etc.)
• Other Resources
o State Criminal Records
o FBI Rap Sheet
o FOIA Requests
• Handling that First Consultation
o Determine Manner of Entry
o Review Dates of Arrests & Any Convictions
o Organize a Timeline of Events
o Review NTA, if applicable

Faculty:
Mary E. Kramer, Conference Program Chair, AILA ICE Liaison Committee Member, Miami, FL