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Grace v. Whitaker, No. 18-cv01853 at 11 (D.D.C. Dec. 19, 2018).

Asylum
Child

Grace v. Whitaker, No. 18-cv01853 at 11 (D.D.C. Dec. 19, 2018).

www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/opinion_-_grace_v._whitaker.pdf

06/28/19

Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds Exemptions

Child

Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds Exemptions as established by the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General.

www.uscis.gov/legal-resources/terrorism-related-inadmissability-grounds/terrorism-related-inadmissibility-grounds-exemptions

06/28/19

USCIS Policy Memo: Part J, Special Immigrant Juveniles

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SIJS

This section of USCIS policy manual reviews procedures relating to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j

06/28/19

NIJC Amicus Brief to BIA on Gender as a Particular Social Group

NIJC Amicus Brief to BIA on Gender as a Particular Social Group.

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06/28/19

Matter of A-R-C-G- et al., Respondents

Matter of A-R-C-G- et al., Respondents Decided August 26, 2014 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals.

www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2014/08/26/3811.pdf

06/28/19

UNHCR Guidelines on Child Asylum Claims

Asylum
Child

GUIDELINES ON INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION: Child Asylum Claims

www.unhcr.org/en-us/publications/legal/50ae46309/guidelines-international-protection-8-child-asylum-claims-under-articles.html

06/28/19

Representing Survivors of Domestic and Gender Violence: July 14, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

youtube.com/embed/tbvH_3mF3QY

06/21/19

Training Webinars

USCIS Memo Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members

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U Visa

USCIS Memo Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members.

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06/21/19

Example: U Visa Cover Letter - Derivative Applicant

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U Visa

This is a template cover letter for a U Visa Derivative Applicant.

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06/21/19

Best Practices for Presenting Central American and Mexican Asylum Claims: August 11, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

Best Practices for Presenting Central American and Mexican Asylum Claims.

youtube.com/embed/1Ahc_6MeoEQ

06/21/19

Training Webinars

USCIS Memo Age-Out Protection for Derivative U Nonimmigrant Status Holders

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U Visa

USCIS Memo Age-Out Protection for Derivative U Nonimmigrant Status Holders.

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06/21/19

Example: Derivative U Visa Application Packet

Child
U Visa

This is an example of an application packet of a U Visa derivative.

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06/21/19

Representing Immigrant Children: June 9, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

Representing Immigrant Children.

youtube.com/embed/MVA0cEmXfoc

06/21/19

Training Webinars

EOIR Guidelines for Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review memo on facilitating pro bono legal services.

www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2008/04/24/08-01.pdf

06/19/19

EOIR's Operating Policies and Procedures Memorandum 13-02: The Asylum Clock

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review's Operating Policies and Procedures Memorandum 13-02: The Asylum Clock.

www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2013/12/03/13-02.pdf

06/19/19

Resources for Mental Health and Medical Care For Your Clients

This document provides information and resources for mental and medical health services that may be available for clients - both nationally and within Chicago and Illinois - as they pursue immigration

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06/19/19

EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual

Link to Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Immigration Court Practice Manual for attorneys and representatives appearing before immigration court.

www.justice.gov/eoir/office-chief-immigration-judge-0

06/19/19

Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services Guide: "Working with Refugee and Immigrant Children"

Excerpts from Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services' guide to cultural, legal and developmental issues that arise when working with refugee and immigrant children.

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06/19/19

Sample Proof of Service

Sample Proof of Service from the EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual.

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06/19/19

Notice of Appeal of an Immigration Judge Decision to the BIA (Form EOIR-26)

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review Form-26 to appeal an immigration judge decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

www.justice.gov/eoir/file/eoir26/download

06/19/19

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