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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Drafting Refugee BOC Narratives
DESCRIPTION:CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, “Best Practices for Drafting Refugee BOC Narratives.”\n\nThis essential session is designed to provide immigration and refugee lawyers with practical tips and strategies for preparing Basis of Claim (BOC) narratives for refugee clients. Whether you’re new to refugee practice or looking to refine your skills, this webinar will help you better support your clients through the refugee claim process.\n\nProgram Details:\nDate: Wednesday, June 25, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET\nRegistration: Free for CILA Members and Law Students; Open to eligible Non-Members.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nThis session will cover key topics related to the preparation and use of BOC narratives, including:\n\n\nThe role of the BOC narrative in refugee claims\n\n\nRPD rules regarding BOC filing and requests for extensions\n\n\nHow RPD members assess BOC narratives\n\n\nTechniques for obtaining complete and accurate client information\n\n\nWhat to include in the narrative\n\n\nHow and when to make amendments to the BOC\n\n\nHow to address client-generated narratives and the use of AI\n\n\nKey case law regarding omissions from the BOC narrative\n\n\n\nExpert Speaker:\nMaureen Silcoff, Refugee Lawyer and Former IRB Member, Silcoff, Shacter\nMaureen Silcoff brings her expertise as both a practicing refugee lawyer and a former member of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). Her practical insights will be valuable for both beginner and experienced practitioners seeking to strengthen their refugee practice.\n\nWhy Attend?\nThis webinar is the third installment in CILA’s new six-part CLE series, “The ABC’s of Representing Refugees.”\nIt is ideal for immigration lawyers who want to improve their narrative preparation skills, understand what RPD members are looking for, and stay current with best practices.\nRegister now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights into this crucial stage of refugee representation!\nWe look forward to having you join us for this important session!\n
URL:https://cila.co/events/best-practices-for-drafting-refugee-boc-narratives/
CATEGORIES:Continuous Legal Education,Featured Webinar,Workshops
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