Navigating Immigration Challenges Today
Presented by Dev Viswanath | January 14, 2026 7PM EST
1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE
Camera and Audio REQUIRED
There is no free access option ($19 to join)
Discuss and analyze case studies and examples of situations dealing with the crossroads of early learning among children and the immigration process. We will explore recent events that have affected the youth development and early child development community stemming from US Immigration Policies in a fast paced and ever changing environment. As the position of the Administration evolves and changes, we must be ready to pivot and understand how to handle situations and come to terms with the reality of things on the ground and the limits of federal involvement. We will take question and give answers, and provide participants with real world practical advice and resources to consider when dealing with immigrant communities and immigrant children dealing with US immigration dilemmas.
Teachers, therapists, social workers, and other early childhood professionals working with young children will benefit from this webinar.
REGISTRATION CLOSEDObjectives
1. Describe the process to which some children may be designated Special Immigrant Juvenile’s and open opportunity to obtain US Immigration Status
2. Identify laws related to Asylum and Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) to real world situations with children.
3. Explain what Child Development Professionals can do to help their immigrant children and immigrant families if there are Immigration Issues that have arisen.
4. Analyze the state of Immigration in America as it pertains to minors and how the courts and government are handling cases as they are presented.
How to Obtain Your CE Certificate:
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You MUST turn your camera on for the entirety of the workshop (and audio during interactive activities)
-> CAMERA/AUDIO NOT REQUIRED FOR THOSE ATTENDING TO GET A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE ONLY.
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You MUST attend the workshop from start to finish
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You MUST submit the evaluation form after the workshop (will be sent via email)
This Workshop Offers The Following CE Certificate/Credits
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Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027
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Approval Period: 8/31/25 - 8/31/28
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.
Speaker's Biography
Dev Viswanath is the principal attorney of the Banad Law Offices, P.C a firm primarily handling U.S. Immigration, Consular, and Nationality Law among other related legal matters related to international cross border migration. Dev is admitted to the State of New York and New Jersey as well as several federal district courts and the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.He has represented individuals and corporations from all over the world in various stages of the Immigration & Nationality process including consular processing and non-immigrant visa petitions. And Dev has extensive experience in dealing with the US Embassies and Consular posts in several countries and regions. He is a big advocate for children and child development. He is a Board of Entity that runs The Queens County Farm Museum, a non-profit entity, the oldest continuously run farm in New York city and one of the oldest in New York State, since 1697.
Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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