BIA Edge

Practitioner resource library

Humanitarian Forms of Relief Part II: Asylum & SIJS

This practice advisory is the second resource in a two-part series on Humanitarian Forms of Relief for noncitizen victims of violence, serious crimes and persecution. They include: T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, VAWA self-petition, asylum, and special immigrant juvenile status. The first advisory focused on giving an overview of VAWA, U, and T Visas. Including, eligibility requirements and some factors to consider before applying. This practice advisory will focus on giving an ove

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 15, 2019 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Asylum; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Asylum Crimes and categorical approach Consular practice Special immigrant VAWA / U / T Children and SIJS

Workflows

Immigration court deadline Asylum merits package Crim-imm screening VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief Children and SIJS Consular, visa, and 9 FAM

Forums

Immigration court

Jurisdictions

National