Fee Waivers: Updates in Practice and Advocacy (December 13, 2019)
December 13, 2019: Over the last week, there have been several policy updates that impact fee waiver practice and advocacy. ASISTA has compiled a brief summary to provide additional background information, practice tips, and advocacy tools for agencies.
Why it matters
Useful as a drafting starting point for VAWA / U / T work in USCIS; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use.
Topics
VAWA / U / T
Family-based practice
Workflows
Immigration court deadline
BIA, PFR, and federal court
USCIS and AAO appeals
VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief
Naturalization and adjustment
Sample filings and templates
Forums
USCIS
Immigration court
BIA
Jurisdictions
National