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NIJC Procedural Manual for U Visas and Appendices

U Visa

NIJC’s U Visa manual and appendices provides an overview of the U Visa process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing U Visa applicants.

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02/05/20

Notice of Consequences: Cannabis

As of January 1, 2020, recreational use of cannabis will be legal in the state of Illinois, but because it is still illegal at the federal level, it still has immigration consequences for noncitizens. Here's what you need to know

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12/11/19

Immigration Procedural Updates

NIJC pro bono attorney manual on immigration relief for crime victims: U Visas.

U Visa

A pro bono attorney manual on immigration relief for crime victims: U Visas.

08/21/19

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U Visa Application Packet

U Visa

This page contains examples of documents necessary to submit a U-Visa application.

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08/18/19

FAQ: U-Visas

U Visa

FAQ: U-Visas

07/08/19

Adjustment of Status (I-485) Process Flow Chart

U Visa
VAWA

This document provides an overview of the general process for a person with an approve immigrant petition to apply for legal permanent resident status in the United States.

07/01/19

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

Child
U Visa

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

06/21/19

Gathering Evidence and Presenting Claims before EOIR and USCIS: October 13, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

Gathering Evidence and Presenting Claims before EOIR and USCIS.

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06/21/19

Training Webinars

Example: Principal U Visa Application Packet

U Visa

This is an example of a packet for a U Visa principal application.

06/21/19

USCIS Memo Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members

Child
U Visa

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

06/21/19

Resource List of Domestic Violence Shelters and Social Service Providers

U Visa
VAWA

Resource List of Domestic Violence Shelters and Social Service Providers in Chicago land area.

06/21/19

Example - U Visa Cover Letter Template - Principal Applicant

U Visa

This is an example of a template cover letter for a U Visa Principal Applicant.

06/21/19

Guidelines for Letters from Friends or Family Who Provide Affidavits

U Visa
VAWA

Guidelines for letters from friends or family of survivors of domestic violence who provide affidavits.

06/21/19

USCIS Memo SUBJECT Matter of L-S-M

U Visa

USCIS Memo SUBJECT Matter of L-S-M

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.

06/21/19

USCIS Memo Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants (Corrected and Reissued)

U Visa

USCIS Memo Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants (Corrected and Reissued).

06/21/19

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

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

Example: U Visa Cover Letter - Derivative Applicant

Child
U Visa

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

06/21/19

USCIS Memo Non-Disclosure and Other Prohibitions with Battered Aliens IIRIRA 384

U Visa

USCIS Memo Non-Disclosure and Other Prohibitions with Battered Aliens IIRIRA 384

06/21/19

Client Instructions for Obtaining I-918B from Chicago Police Dept.

U Visa

Client instructions for obtaining I-918B from the Chicago Police Department.

06/21/19