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Description: As part of the application process for U.S. residency, a medical examination is required, part of which includes receiving certain vaccinations. Many applicants for residency have religious beliefs that prevent them from receiving vaccines. There is a process available for these applicants to apply for a waiver of the vaccination requirement if they can demonstrate that they have sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions that cause them to object to all vaccines and that their objections are based on their beliefs/convictions.
In light of the increasing number of applicants for residency who are seeking a waiver of the vaccination requirement, Ms. Xenides will discuss:
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The vaccination requirements and medical exam requirements and process generally
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The key components of a religious/moral waiver of the vaccine requirements
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Blanket Medical Waivers for vaccines and the requirements and process for requesting them
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How to draft a successful statement of beliefs, including information that must be included as well as information that should not be included
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How prior vaccination affects the application and how to address it in the statement
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Examples of some types of common objections to vaccines and how to handle them
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Vaccine waivers for minors
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Procedural and processing insight
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Options if the waiver application is denied
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the procedural mechanisms and timeline for applying for a religious/moral waiver of the vaccination requirements for U.S. residency
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Gain important knowledge on how to draft a successful statement of beliefs that meets the burden of proof
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Identify other potential options for your client including blanket medical waivers, filing an appeal of a denied waiver, and re-filing a new waiver application
Presenter Bios
Christina Xenides is an experienced immigration and human rights attorney. She is well-versed in all aspects of U.S. immigration law and has represented thousands of individuals in a variety of applications for both immigrant and non-immigrant status. She also has extensive experience litigating cases in immigration court as a removal defense attorney and has successfully appealed many cases to the Administrative Appeals Office and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Ms. Xenides also assists the firm on various civil litigation matters.
Prior to starting her career in the immigration field, Ms. Xenides worked as a visiting attorney in the legal protection unit at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Cyprus and served as a judicial intern in Trial Chambers at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (UNICTY) in The Hague. Ms. Xenides is also an Adjunct Professor of Law, teaching first year law students Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy.
Ms. Xenides received her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Before law school, Ms. Xenides earned her B.A. from Boston College with a major in International Studies and a minor in Theology.
This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
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Learning Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
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 | | Practice Areas: | | Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Law, Immigration & Naturalization Law | | | Online Media Type: | | Video | | | Production Date: | | 07/22/2024 12:00 PM EDT | | | Level: | | Intermediate | | | Category: | | Standard | | | Duration: | | 1 Hours, 0 Minutes | | | Online Format: | | Live | | | Course Type: | | Public |
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