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Informed Citizens

are Better Citizens

What You Need to Know: Understanding the Immigration System 

Webinar held: April 13, 2026

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, has basic rights and responsibilities under the state and federal constitutions and benefits from understanding the organizations and agencies that might be involved in navigating their lives. This free, virtual seminar for the community will cover everything you need to know about the immigration system. It will cover how it works, what your rights and responsibilities are and how to find important resources. This seminar will also cover information about interacting with immigration officials, obligations of employers, and other updates related to immigration law today. Speakers are members of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section. 

April 13, 2026 Webinar ~ Video Recording

Click here to stream the recording of this webinar.

Resources Shared

Click here to download summary of helpful resources.

Speakers 
  • Lauren Anselowitz, Harlan York & Associates
  • Susannah Volpe, NJ Office of the Public Defender
  • Ana Reis, Esq., Ana Raquel Reis – Attorney at Law, LLC

Did you know?

You may download a free copy of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s “Avoiding Notario Fraud” (which includes both English and Spanish versions in the same booklet) by clicking on the image to the right or HERE.  Or, you may order a free copy HERE.

This publication is one of many law-related publications available from the Foundation. Other publications include Law Points for Senior Citizens, a Consumers Guide to the Law and Disability Rights: A Legal Primer. Click HERE to view all publications (there are more than 30!)

Please note that some publications can be ordered, some are available to download only, and some are also in Spanish, Braille and audio CD.