Deadline to Register: October 16,
2016
Lunch will be provided at 11:45 a.m.
The CLE program will start at 12:00 noon.
Laura Melnick is an attorney with Southern Minnesota Legal
Regional Legal Services who handles SSI appeals for refugees as part of her practice. Representing non-citizens
is a very specialized area in a social security practice with
many moving parts depending on the claimant’s immigration status. Ms. Melnick
will discuss Non-Citizen eligibility for SSI in general as well as Public
Law 110-328 - “The SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled
Refugees Act and POMS SI 00502.017 and POMS RS 00204.010 - “Lawful Presence Payment
Provisions”. Ms. Melnick is currently the lead benefits attorney, supervising the benefits unit
at the central office in Saint Paul.
This presentation is essential for any
practitioner who works with the immigrant community, is looking to expand
his/her practice or wants to keep up with all nuances of social security
regulations.
Presenter:
Laura Melnick , Attorney -
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
CLE Credit:
1.0 Standard CLE Credit | Event Code: 228892
Cost:
SSD Law Section Members: Free
Non-Section Members:
$10.00
Law Students: Free
New Admittees (Attorneys Admitted to the
Minnesota Bar after January 1, 2016): Free
Remote Participation:
Remote attendance is available. Please indicate that you will
attend remotely when registering. Instructions will be sent via e-mail on
Monday, October 17.
To register with a check, please mail in this
registration form.
Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
Questions? Contact Geen Mui |
612-278-6346