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ASISTA Practice advisory Sep 27, 2018

2018 Notes from National Stakeholder Engagement Updated Notice to Appear (NTA) Policy Guidance (September 27, 2018)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Aug 1, 2018

Practice Advisory: Fee Waivers for VAWA Self-petitions, U and T Visa Applications (August 2018)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jul 19, 2018

The Impact of Drug Trafficking on Unaccompanied Minor Immigration Cases

This practice advisory addresses the impact of drug trafficking on unaccompanied minor (UC) cases by looking at overall drug trafficking patterns within UC cases, identifying the substantive and procedural issues that may arise when UC with drug trafficking histories pursue immigration relief, and drawing parallels to other bodies of law to provide practitioners with recommendations for use in the immigration context. This advisory discusses how children impacted by drug trafficking issues are a

Children and SIJS Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Mar 2, 2018

U Nonimmigrant Status as a Defense from Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents

In a time of increased immigration enforcement, advocates must consider all possible forms of relief for clients facing deportation. U nonimmigrant status (also frequently referred to as a “U visa”) is commonly pursued as an affirmative immigration benefit for undocumented individuals, but it may also be a particularly important form of removal defense for certain lawful permanent residents (LPRs) facing deportation, likely on the basis of criminal convictions. This Practice Advisory provides an

Removal defense Crimes and categorical approach Adjustment of status Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 10, 2017

A Guide to Obtaining U Visa Certifications

This practice advisory outlines some suggestions and resources for immigration advocates working with law enforcement agencies to obtain law enforcement certification for U Visa applicants. It also includes a summary of all state laws, as of July 2017, that have either passed or are pending regarding U Visa certification policies and protocols.

Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory May 9, 2017

T Visas: What They Are and How They Can Help Your Clients

This practice advisory is designed to introduce legal workers to the T visa. It outlines T visa eligibility requirements, discusses the advantages of applying for T visas over other forms of humanitarian immigration relief, and analyzes how President Trump's recent executive orders impact T visa applicants.

Removal defense Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Screening Potential DACA Requestors for Other Forms of Relief

This Practice Advisory is designed to assist attorneys without significant expertise in immigration law in determining whether individuals seeking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) might be eligible for immigration benefits that are more lasting and concrete than DACA. The forms of relief discussed in this Practice Advisory include adjustment of status, U and T visas, asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, and more. The appendix includes a questionnaire that may be helpful in ide

Asylum Adjustment of status Consular practice Cross-forum Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Feb 1, 2015

Practice Advisory: U Conditional Approvals (February 2015)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory May 29, 2014

Practice Advisory: Best Evidence, Credibility, and Any Credible Evidence (May 29, 2014)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Dec 1, 2013

ASISTA Initial Advisory: U Visa Cap and Practice Pointers from VSC Stakeholder Teleconference on 12/12/13 (December 2013)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 30, 2013

Marriage Equality in Immigration Law: Immigration Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples

This practice advisory summarizes the immigration benefits for same-sex spouses after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor declared section 3 of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) unconstitutional. It covers family-based petitions (including VAWA) and nonimmigrant visas for same-sex spouses and children.

Family-based practice Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
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