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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.

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06/21/19

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 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

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

Employment Authorization Application (Form I-765)

Link to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form and instructions to apply for employment authorization.

www.uscis.gov/i-765

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

Sample Proof of Service

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

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06/19/19

Cover Letter for Track Three FOIA Request

Sample cover letter to submit to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting that a Freedom of Information Act request for documents be placed on a "track three" fast-track.

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06/18/19

Practice Advisory: U Visa Inadmissibility Waivers in Removal Proceedings

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This practice advisory provides guidance to practitioners inside the Seventh Circuit who wish to request IJ or BIA adjudication of their waivers of U visa admissibility.

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12/14/17

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.

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11/18/16

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