Course Description
This course explores all significant aspects of the immigration and naturalization process in the United States, including the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Topics include worker and student visas, as well as Family Residence requirements, and the removal process. Finally, the course covers citizenship and the requirements for an immigrant to become a citizen. Paralegals who plan to work in this challenging and demanding area will find the information gained in this course especially helpful in a rapidly growing specialty in the law.

Additional Information
Students are required to complete six Advanced Paralegal Course topics to receive a certificate. Each topic is offered in a seven-week online session. Students must successfully complete the Core Requirements before they take the Advanced Paralegal Course. Up to three Advanced Paralegal Course topics may be taken during a seven-week online session and Advanced Paralegal Course topics do not have to be taken in any particular order.

Registration Deadlines
Course Opens	Register By
August 24	August 28
October 19	October 23
January 13	January 17
March 9	March 13
May 4	May 8
June 29	July 3

Continuing Education Units and Contact Hours
Per course: 45 clock hours or 4.5 CEUs

Format
Online

Cost
$400+Books & Westlaw

For Content Questions
Visit the Center for Legal Studies website

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March 9, 2020 to April 24, 2020, Online Class, ECU (seats remaining)
May 4, 2020 to June 19, 2020, Online Class, ECU (seats remaining)
June 29, 2020 to August 14, 2020, Online Class, ECU (seats remaining)
August 24, 2020 to October 9, 2020, Online Class, ECU (seats remaining)
October 19, 2020 to December 4, 2020, Online Class, ECU (seats remaining)