Legal Resources

This decision predates the 2019 and 2021 changes in Illinois law regarding SIJS but includes extensive analysis of the federal statute that may be useful.

Download file.

04/28/22

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano

Child
SIJS

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano, et al. v. Holder, et al., Case No. CV 05-3604, in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

www.uscis.gov/laws/legal-settlement-notices/settlement-agreement-perez-olano-et-al-v-holder-et-al-case-no-cv-05-3604-us-district-court-central-district-california

06/28/19

USCIS Policy Memo: Part J, Special Immigrant Juveniles

Child
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

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

Representing Immigrant Children.

youtube.com/embed/MVA0cEmXfoc

06/21/19

Training Webinars

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.

Download file.

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

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

Sample Proof of Service

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

Download file.

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

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

Download file.

06/19/19

Training for attorneys: Affidavit Writing 101

NIJC's managing attorneys share their tips and best practices to keep in mind when writing your client's affidavit in immigration proceedings.

youtube.com/embed/sf9WXgbbW3k

11/18/16

Training Webinars

Donate now to defend immigrants!

SIJS: USCIS Information for Juvenile Courts

SIJS: Illinois P.A. 102-0259 One-Pager

SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in English

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Adjustment of Status for SIJS

SIJS: In re Estate of Nina L.

Sample certificate of service

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano

USCIS Policy Memo: Part J, Special Immigrant Juveniles

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

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

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

EOIR Guidelines for Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services

Sample Proof of Service

EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual

Resources for Mental Health and Medical Care For Your Clients

Training for attorneys: Affidavit Writing 101

Donate now to defend immigrants!

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