BYU Continuing Education is finalizing the curriculum. Course 1 is available now, and Course 2 is still in production. If you would like to be notified when it’s available, please fill out the notification form.

Tuition is $995 for course 1 and $1,995 for course 2.

Although course content includes gospel-centered themes, you do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to enroll in the course.

You must enroll in and complete course 1 before enrolling in course 2.

• For course 1 you must do three things:
  • Complete all course modules.
  • Pass the final assessment; you have two attempts to pass the final.
  • Demonstrate competency in both legal foundations and covenant belonging principles.
• For course 2 you must do the following:
  • Complete all coursework.
  • Pass the proctored final before doing clinic work.
  • Complete 45 hours of clinic work.

You have six months to complete course 1.

These courses prepare students for DOJ Partial Accreditation, a status that allows non-attorneys working in recognized nonprofits to provide immigration legal services before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). With this accreditation, you can take on roles such as Immigration Specialist, DOJ Accredited Representative, or Caseworker, helping clients with citizenship, green cards, family petitions, and work permits. Partial accreditation opens the door to meaningful nonprofit careers serving immigrant communities, and it can also be a first step toward full accreditation and broader legal advocacy.

View the accreditation process steps.

Recipients of the digital badge are recognized for compassion, accuracy, and integrity in legal settings. The courses emphasize a Christ-centered approach that upholds dignity, divine worth, and sacred stewardship, preparing individuals to serve with legal expertise and spiritual sensitivity—treating each person as a child of God. 

Students who complete both courses will be competent in the following areas:

• immigration law fundamentals 
• family-sponsored immigration 
• client intake and screening 
• Adjustment of Status and Change of Status 
• inadmissibility 
• humanitarian applications (e.g., asylum, U visas, T visas) 
• naturalization and citizenship 
• USCIS forms (G-28, N-400, I-130, I-485, etc.) 
• legal ethics and boundaries 
• basics of legal writing 
• Notice to Appear 
• trauma-informed service 
• sacred stewardship in legal contexts 
• Christ-centered service orientation 
• seeing others with compassion 
• identity and divine worth 

You will obtain two types of recognition:

• Course 1: You’ll receive a digital micro-credential badge. This badge recognizes successful completion of the NOMAS Fundamentals of Immigration Law course. It also certifies your foundational knowledge of U.S. immigration law—including family-sponsored immigration, humanitarian protections, and citizenship processes—and verifies your training in ethical, trauma-informed service.
• Course 2: You’ll receive a certificate of completion, emailed to you. Once printed it is suitable for framing.

The badge highlights your progress in four key areas:

• Foundational knowledge: You have completed training in U.S. immigration law and family-based processes.
• Practical skills: You have built abilities in client intake, case preparation, and ethical support.
• Spiritual preparation: You have gained understanding of covenant belonging and sacred stewardship.
• Readiness to serve: You are prepared both spiritually and professionally to support immigrant communities.

Competencies and skills from assessment-based, non-degree activities align with workforce needs (Fong, Janzow, & Peck, 2016, p. 1). Micro-credentials recognize targeted abilities—such as client intake, immigration form preparation, and trauma-informed support—without requiring a full degree. Badges from reputable institutions like NOMAS provide clear evidence of your readiness for service or employment. 

The digital badge you earn for completing course 1 confirms both your legal literacy and your spiritual preparation to serve with compassion and Christlike care. You can feature it on résumés, applications, LinkedIn, or in conversations with employers and service organizations to showcase your verified strengths.

The digital badge you earn in this course highlights your progress, preparation, and purpose—whether you’re volunteering, applying for jobs, or building your service portfolio. You can share it on LinkedIn, résumés, applications, email signatures, websites, and other platforms where your commitment to immigration service can be recognized.

Issued by NOMAS, the badge certifies a defined set of skills and learning outcomes, demonstrating both legal knowledge and readiness to assist in supervised immigration legal work. It serves as a credible, visual symbol of your effort and growth.

After completing the course requirements, you will receive your badge through a secure link sent to your email address. When you display your badge, viewers can click the icon to see a detailed record of the competencies you have demonstrated, making it both a trusted credential and a testament to your readiness to serve with skill and integrity.

As you complete course 1, you’ll earn a digital badge that reflects your learning and growth. Awarded automatically upon completion, it serves as a verifiable credential affirming your preparation for immigration support roles.

We hope you see the value this badge provides—whether or not you continue to course 2. It offers lasting proof that you are legally prepared and spiritually grounded in your desire to serve God’s children through immigration work.