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NIJC amicus brief in Cece v. Holder

Asylum

Brief amicus curiae of the National Immigrant Justice Center in support of petitioner CECE

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06/28/19

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

BIA Perdomo Decision

BIA decision remanding Perdomo v Holder, 611 F.3d 662 (9th Cir. 2010).

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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

NIJC Amicus Curiae in Support of the Respondent Perdomo.

Asylum
LGBTQ

Brief of the National Immigrant Justice Center as Amicus Curiae in Support of the Respondent Perdomo.

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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

Example: U Visa Cover Letter - Derivative Applicant

Child
U Visa

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

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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

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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.

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06/21/19

LGBT 101: March 17, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

LGBTQ

LGBT 101 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

youtube.com/embed/X2hK2opJgzk

06/21/19

Training Webinars

Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals and Counselors Who Provide Affidavits

U Visa

Guidelines for mental health professionals and counselors who provide affidavits of immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

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06/21/19

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.

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06/21/19

Adjustment of Status for VAWA Self-Petitioner Who Is Present Without Inspection (Apr. 11, 2008)

VAWA

Adjustment of Status for VAWA Self-Petitioner who is present without inspection (Apr. 11, 2008).

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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.

youtube.com/embed/QKNaAiv2ixY

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.

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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.

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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.

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06/21/19

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

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.

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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.

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06/21/19

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