Basic Immigration Law Course – January 20 – April 7, 2026

This is MIRA’s signature 40-hour immigration law training for attorneys and staff of nonprofit organizations. MIRA members are able to register at a discounted fee. Please see here for tentative schedule and more information about course requirements and registration details.

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.

You can access recorded trainings here