Paralegals Module 1: Basics
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Module 1: Basics of the AILA Paralegals Online Course provides a brief overview of the field of immigration law for paralegals working under the supervision of immigration attorneys.
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01.01 Welcome (Video)
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How to Take the Paralegals Online Course (Reading)
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01.01B The Great Paralegal-Attorney Team (Video)
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The Great Paralegal-Attorney Team Resources (Document)
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01.01B The Great Paralegal-Attorney Team Quiz
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
Key Definitions and Concepts (Reading)
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R. Boswell, "Key Definitions and Concepts," Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (2024–25 Ed.)
01.02 Mastering the Language of Immigration Law (Video)
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01.02 Mastering the Language of Immigration Law Quiz
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
01.03 Description of Practice Areas - Humanitarian and Family (Video)
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01.03 Description of Practice Areas - Humanitarian and Family Quiz
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
01.04 Description of Practice Area: Business (Video)
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01.05 Description of Practice Area: Removal and Relief (Video)
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01.05 Description of Practice Area: Removal and Relief Quiz
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
Agencies That Affect Immigration Law (Reading)
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T. Kalam, “Agencies That Affect Immigration Law,” Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law (2024–25 Ed.)
01.06 The Main U.S. Government Agencies Involved with Immigration (Video)
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Government Agencies Relating to Immigration Reference Sheet (Handout)
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01.06 The Main U.S. Government Agencies in Charge of Immigration Quiz
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 1/1 points to pass
Basics Discussion Questions (Question Sheet)
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Basics Discussion Questions (Answer Forum)
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BASICS TEST
16 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 13/16 points to pass
16 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 13/16 points to pass
Completion Credit
1.00 Completion credit | No certificate available
1.00 Completion credit | No certificate available
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