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Immigration Law Specialist Certificate Program

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Immigration Law Specialist Certificate Online

Credits: 6 Credits (252 Clock Hours)
Self-Paced: 4-month completion deadline
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Description

The Immigration Specialist Paralegal Certificate is a self-paced program designed for individuals who aspire to own and operate their own paralegal immigration assistance office. The program must be completed within 4 months.

The program offers:

  • Specialization in immigration law and paralegal skills
  • Preparation for owning and operating a paralegal immigration assistance office

Students interested in expanding their knowledge of the legal system may also consider one of our accredited online paralegal programs.

Key points:

  • Immigration Specialist Paralegal Certificate for those wanting to own and operate their own paralegal immigration assistance office
  • Self-paced program to be completed in 4 months
  • Specialization in immigration law and paralegal skills
  • Preparation for owning and operating a paralegal immigration assistance office
  • Accredited online paralegal programs also available for expanding legal knowledge

Enroll Anytime

Students can enroll at Washington Technical Institute any time of the year. Open enrollment allows students the ability to start straining for a new career without waiting for a traditional semester to begin.

Self-Paced Courses

Every course at WTI is self-paced, allowing students to spend the time they need to master each lesson. Students have the flexibility to plan and adjust lessons to fit their schedule.

Accredited by MSA-CESS

Washington Technical Institute is regionally accredited as a postsecondary institution by the Middle States Association Colleges & Schools.

Job Outlook

Excellent. The immigration and paralegal field offers diverse employment opportunities, ranging from law firms to corporate legal departments and government agencies. In fact, the demand for paralegals and immigration professionals continues to grow with thousands of new job openings created each year.

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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time. 

What You Get With This Program:

  • Immigration Law Specialist Certificate
  • Foundational Legal Knowledge & Training
  • Online Digital Textbook Access & Comprehensive Online Resources
  • Access To Highly Qualified Instructors That Are Experts In Their Field
  • Freedom To Complete Courses At Your Own Pace
  • Personalized Career Counseling
  • Access To MyPlan & Résumé Builder

Check out the video below for a walkthrough of our platform!

Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education! 

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer or Chromebook to complete this class. Using a tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material.

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

  • 24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
  • Hands-on Instruction by qualified instructors
  • Audio Lectures (downloadable)
  • Lifetime Career Development Guidance
  • No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $999

Available Payment Options & Financing

  • Pay in full
  • Interest-free installment plan with payments as low as $249.50 per month.
  • Employer Reimbursement (check with your employer)
  • Private loans from our partners Meritize & Climb Credit

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Meritize Financial Assistance

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We have partnered with the Meritize Platform to provide our students with financing options to fund your education. With a Meritize Loan, you can get credit for your merit and potentially improve your loan options by sharing your academic history or military background, if approved, full deferment during school is available for certain products.
  • Fixed and variable interest rates available with flexible payment options, including payment deferral until graduation.
  • Customer support available 6 days per week
  • 0.25$ interest rate deduction if you sign up for autopay***
Click Here To Apply For Meritize Financial Assistance!

Climb Credit Financing Options

Climb Credit is a new kind of student lending company that focuses on financing career-building programs to help students get a high return-on-investment from their education.

Climb Offers:

  • A quick online application - with the ability to add a cosigner - completed in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to credit score
  • Prepay, in part or in whole, at any time without penalty
  • Instant decisions 95% of the time, with the ability to accept and e-sign your documents in just a few clicks
  • Friendly and responsive customer service available by email (hello@climbcredit.com), phone (888-510-0533), and instant chat from 9am to 9pm Eastern.

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Curriculum

Graduates of this program will have excellent knowledge in the area of immigration law practice and will be able to assist people in various phases of the immigration law process. This Certificate Program focuses on two essential areas of knowledge:

WOL-124: Law Office Management - Systems, Procedures & Ethics 
Credits 3
This course is designed for persons who will work in a law office management position, either as an employee of a law firm or as an entrepreneur operating his or her own law/paralegal office. This course may be studied as a "stand-alone" course but is especially effective when studied in conjunction with a substantive area of the law. For instance, this course and the Immigration course comprise the Immigration Law Certificate Program, as the acquisition of knowledge of immigration law and law office management is a crucial first step for any paralegal hoping to earn a living helping immigration clients as an entrepreneurial immigration paralegal.

WOL-123: Immigration Law
Semester Credits 3
In this introductory-level course, you will gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of the basic elements of immigration law. We will begin with a review of immigration law and policy. Since most immigration law is policy-driven, the course will present an overview of the history and evolution of this area of Federal law. We will then delve into the sources of both the Federal government's and the States' authority to establish immigration statutes.

Regarding immigration law, students will gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of the basic elements of immigration law. This course examines immigration policies and undertakes a close review of the various categories of immigrants and non-immigrants. We review the basic statutes and visa categories and the priority with which the law treats their applications for entry. We take a detailed look at the various forms that are most commonly used in the immigration and visa application processes. Finally, we will explore the procedure required for admission into the United States, green card and citizenship status. We also review the procedures for deportation.

Regarding law and paralegal office management, this course prepares the paralegal to effectively function as a manager of a law office or his or her own paralegal office. This course takes you into the exciting world of the legal marketplace. You will learn about law offices, their fundamental characteristics, and the differences between different types of law firms and paralegal offices. This course also discusses personnel relations, and how the legal team functions together. As a paralegal, you must have a foundation in ethics, the next subject of study in this course. Client relations are going to be a major part of your career, and you need to know the ethical boundaries which guide legal professionals. This course also examines legal fees, timekeeping, billing and, financial management, managing clients' trust fund accounts, and reviews law office systems and technology. Finally, the course considers the important subjects of record-keeping, and law library organization and management.

This Certificate program is a wonderful combination of immigration law study and law office management. Persons planning to own and operate their own paralegal immigrant assistance office should take this course as a crucial first step to earning a living helping immigration clients as an entrepreneurial immigration paralegal.

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