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LGBTQ: Asylum Pride Training Part II: Preparing and Presenting an Asylum Case

Asylum
LGBTQ

This is the second part of a two-part virtual, pro bono asylum training led by experts from
the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).

youtube.com/embed/S9jvsUo7FY0

06/30/22

Training Webinars

LGBTQ: Asylum Pride Training Part I: The Basics of Asylum Law

Asylum
LGBTQ

This is the first part of a two-part virtual, pro bono asylum training led by experts from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).

youtube.com/embed/nAoLzckdxck

06/28/22

Training Webinars

How to Respond to Department of Homeland Security’s Offers / Motions to Dismiss Clients’ Cases as an Exercise of DHS Prosecutorial Discretion

On April 3, 2022, Principal Legal Advisor Kerry E. Doyle issued a new memo that provides guidance to ICE attorneys about exercising prosecutorial discretion in immigration cases.

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05/18/22

Immigration Procedural Updates

SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in Spanish

SIJS

This document provides clients an overview of NIJC's SIJS program in Spanish.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois P.A. 101-0121 One-Pager

SIJS

This document details changes in Illinois law related to SIJS under Public Act 101-0121.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS policy manual on SIJS.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j

04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Path One-Pager

SIJS

This infographic provides an overview of an SIJS case's typical path to completion.

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04/28/22

SIJS: In re Parentage of Ervin C-R

SIJS

This is an appeal of an NIJC case arising out of DuPage County that clarifies the obligation of Illinois judges when considering SIJS cases.

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04/28/22

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

SIJS

This document details changes in Illinois law related to SIJS under Public Act 102-0259.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Adjustment of Status for SIJS

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS policy manual on adjustment of status for SIJS recipients.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-7

04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Information for Juvenile Courts

SIJS

This document provides an overview of juvenile courts in the United States.

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04/28/22

SIJS: In re Estate of Nina L.

SIJS

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.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Announcement of Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS announcement about deferred action for Special Immigrant Juveniles.

www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-offer-deferred-action-for-special-immigrant-juveniles

04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in English

SIJS

This document provides clients an overview of NIJC's SIJS program in English.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Celebration of Extension of SIJS in Illinois, September 14, 2021

SIJS

This training webinar discusses aspects of a new Illinois law extending the age of protection from 18 years old to 21 years old for immigrants eligible for SIJS.

youtube.com/embed/E8xGnTWDeos

04/28/22

Training Webinars

Template Release Request to Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC)

Child

Email template to contact the field office juvenile coordinator regarding an unaccompanied child who is approaching their 18th birthday, or who has already turned 18 and is in ICE custody.

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01/13/22

FAQ: What the Garcia Ramirez v. ICE decision means for unaccompanied children about to turn 18

Child

Guidance for legal representatives on the meaning of the Garcia Ramirez decision when representing unaccompanied children who are approaching their 18th birthdays.

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01/13/22

Immigration court hearings are defaulting to WebEx hearings in January

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01/08/22

Immigration Procedural Updates

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

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