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An Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Terminology, and Procedures
Presented by Carmel Capati
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (CDT)
Location: ONLINE LIVE WEBINAR – Register HERE
Target Audience: All language interpreters and individuals who wish to know more about this topic
Cost: $30 • $15 for students • FREE for SWITS staff interpreters and guests
Title: An Overview of the US Immigration System, Terminology, and Procedures
Presenter: Carmel A. Capati, J.D.
Approved for 2 Wisconsin Court CE credits
Description:
This 2-hour session will provide an overview of the immigration system in the US with a focus on family-based, humanitarian, and removal proceedings. The speaker will review common terms and procedural aspects of immigration cases of which all interpreters working in this field should be aware.
Learning Objectives:
Partiticipants who attend this presentation will build their knowledge about the US immigration system and will enhance their skills when interpreting by being able to:
- Identify government agencies responsible for enacting and implementing US immigration laws and regulations.
- Recognize common terminology used in family-based, humanitarian, and removal cases to provide basic knowledge when interpreting.
- Compare citizens and non-citizens and the potential immigration benefits and consequences available for each status.
- Gain an awareness of how enforcement of immigration laws have changed under the current presidential administration.
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