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NIJC Pro Bono Project: VAWA Self-Petitions

VAWA

An overview of NIJC's VAWA Pro Bono Project and pro bono representation in self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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08/14/24

NIJC Pro Bono Orientation: Representing Pro Bono Clients for U Visa and VAWA protections

U Visa
VAWA

Immigrants are a part of the fabric of our community. Some of them are also survivors of crimes committed in the U.S. This is an orientation for pro bono attorneys interested in supporting the NIJC U Visa and/or VAWA pro bono program.

youtube.com/embed/2E2eR1vcR9w?si=PWV1EfV0dMAVQJcE

05/14/24

Training Webinars

Pro Bono Training: Representing Immigrant Survivors Of Domestic Violence (VAWA), March 2023

VAWA

NIJC prepares pro bono attorneys to assist immigrant survivors of domestic violence who are eligible to petition for protection under the VAWA. This training also includes practical tips for trauma-informed lawyering with survivors of domestic violence.

youtube.com/embed/VUWIBgFaXtI

03/09/23

Training Webinars

Pro Bono Docketing List Guidelines: Asylum, U Visa, VAWA

NIJC provides guidelines for calendaring your longer-term pro bono matter.

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01/08/22

UPDATE! EOIR Changes Filing Deadline Back to 15 Days

EOIR has changed the filing deadline for non-detained merits hearing back from 30 days to 15 days before the merits hearing.

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12/20/21

Immigration Procedural Updates

Sample: EOIR FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request an EOIR FOIA.

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02/25/21

INA § 245(a) (2010), Adjustment of status

VAWA

The law regarding adjustment of status: INA § 245(a) (2010)

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02/25/21

Sample: CBP FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request a CBP FOIA.

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02/25/21

8 C.F.R. § 204.2(2010), Regulations regarding VAWA

VAWA

The text of regulations regarding VAWA: 8 C.F.R. § 204.2(2010)

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02/25/21

VAWA: Legal Citations

VAWA

A list of legal citations relevant to the VAWA application.

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02/25/21

INA § 212 (2010), Inadmissibility

VAWA

The law regarding inadmissibility, INA § 212 (2010)

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02/25/21

Sample: USCIS FOIA Request Cover Letter

VAWA

A sample cover letter for a FOIA request from USCIS.

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02/25/21

INA § 101(f) (2010), Good moral character

VAWA

The law relating to good moral character, INA § 101(f) (2010)

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02/25/21

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NIJC Procedural Manual For VAWA And Appendices

VAWA

This page contains information relating to VAWA applications.

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02/25/21

Guidelines for Domestic Violence Experts and Counselors for VAWA Affidavits

VAWA

Guidelines for Domestic Violence Experts and Counselors for VAWA Affidavits

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02/25/21

INA § 204 (2010) (statutory eligibility for VAWA)

VAWA

The legal citation providing statutory eligibility for VAWA: INA § 204 (2010).

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02/25/21

Instructions for Requesting Biometrics Appointments for Respondents in Removal Proceedings

This links to the instructions for requesting a biometrics (fingerprint) appointment for individuals seeking relief in removal proceedings, including asylum.

www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Pre%20Order%20Instructions%20EOIR.pdf

12/29/20

Sample Certificate of Translation for Foreign Language Affidavits and Documents

Sample certificates of translation to submit with translated foreign language affidavits and documents.

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12/28/20

Sample certificate of service

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12/28/20

Translation Form: Marriage Certificate

U Visa
VAWA

A template to translate a foreign marriage certificate.

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05/07/20

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