MIRA is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 Basic Immigration Law Training for nonprofit organizations and attorneys!

MIRA is offering a VIRTUAL Basic Immigration Law Training this spring. The training will run from January 20 through April 7 on Tuesday afternoons (1-3pm) and Thursday mornings (10am-12pm). No classes will be held on January 29 or on February 17 and 19. You can view a tentative schedule here.The training will feature legal experts in various aspects of immigration law.

 

Who can register:

  • This intensive training is open only to non-profit staff seeking DOJ accreditation and attorneys seeking to increase their knowledge of immigration law, and follows a curriculum designed by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center to give practitioners the basic knowledge they need to apply for DOJ accreditation and serve the community.
  • Non-profit staff will be required to submit proof of their organization’s 501(c)(3) status and submit a statement of intent to apply for DOJ recognition and accreditation by the organization’s Executive Director.
  • If you are not non-profit staff seeking accreditation or an attorney, please contact us by email at training@miracoalition.org before registering so we can help you determine if this training is appropriate for you.

Registration:

  • Cost of registration varies by type:
    • Staff of MIRA member organization: $200
    • Staff of non-MIRA member nonprofit organization: $425
    • Private attorneys: $550
  • A limited number of scholarships are available for staff of MIRA organizational members upon demonstration of financial need. For more information, please contact us at training@miracoalition.org.
  • Participants will be required to separately purchase the ILRC’s A Guide for Immigration Advocates. A discount code will be provided to students upon registration ($385 for book or PDF, or $425 for both with the discount). We strongly recommend that students purchase the text immediately after you receive the code, as students will be required to read Units 1 and 2 before the class begins.
  • A certificate of completion will be issued only to students who successfully complete the course and receive a passing score on the final take-home exam.

Other Upcoming Trainings for Legal Providers:

Enhanced Risks of Filing Common Immigration Applications in the Trump 2.0 Administration – December 11, 2025 at 10-11am – register here

This training is geared towards DOJ accredited reps or other non-attorneys who assist with form preparation. During the presentation, we will discuss how to conduct a general risk analysis, specific risks associated with commonly filed forms (such as the I-90, I-130, and N-400), and how to use the client empowerment model when sharing your risk assessment with applicants.

 

Model Ethics for DOJ Accredited Representatives – January 13, 2026 at 10-11am – register here

DOJ accredited representatives play a key role in expanding access to immigration legal help yet, unlike attorneys, there are no rules structuring or protecting their work. This presentation by longtime DOJ accredited representative Patricia Sobalvarro of Agencia ALPHA and MIRA immigration attorney Cristina Dacchille Freeman will present a framework for model ethics for DOJ accredited representatives. We will discuss common ethical issues that arise for DOJ accredited representatives and how to address them, as well as best practices for DOJ accredited programs to protect themselves, their clients and their employees.