Practice Advisories & Brief Bank
Public immigration practice advisories, sample briefs, template motions, amicus briefs, and government guidance, organized in one searchable index and linked to the original host.
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Motion for Leave to Amend FilingCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Evidence / Procedure work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Evidence and procedure
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 17, 2019 | |
Notice of amendments to I-589Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Evidence / Procedure work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Evidence and procedure
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 17, 2019 | |
Sample Motion Criminal History ChartCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Crimes work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Crimes and categorical approach
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 17, 2019 | |
Sample Motion to Request Telephonic TestimonyCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Evidence / Procedure work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Evidence and procedure
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 17, 2019 | |
Sample: Cover Letter for VAWA I-485Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Adjustment work in USCIS; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Adjustment of status
VAWA / U / T
USCIS
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Jul 15, 2019 | |
Sample: Cover Letter for VAWA I-765Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for VAWA / U / T work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
VAWA / U / T
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 15, 2019 | |
Sample: VAWA Cover letter, I-360Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for VAWA / U / T work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
VAWA / U / T
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 15, 2019 | |
VAWA: Client Letter regarding prima facie notice.Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for VAWA / U / T work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
VAWA / U / T
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 15, 2019 | |
Raids Response Materials for Individuals with Final Removal OrdersIn anticipation of widespread raids in July 2019, the American Immigration Council has prepared template materials to assist attorneys representing individuals with final removal orders issued by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. ¹ Materials include templates of: (1) a general skeletal motion to reopen a removal order and motion to stay removal for filing with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or immigration court (for pro se and represented cases); (2) a skeletal motion to resci Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure. |
American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available |
Removal defense
Motions to reopen / reconsider
BIA appeals
Immigration court
BIA
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Jul 11, 2019 | |
Example – U Visa Cover Letter Template – Principal ApplicantCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Consular work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Consular practice
VAWA / U / T
Immigration court
BIA
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Jun 20, 2019 | |
Example: U Visa Cover Letter – Derivative ApplicantCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Consular work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Consular practice
VAWA / U / T
Immigration court
BIA
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Jun 20, 2019 | |
Guidelines for Letters from Friends or Family Who Provide AffidavitsCall and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding. Why it matters: Useful as a drafting starting point for Family work in Immigration Judge; adapt the facts, authority, and venue-specific requirements before use. |
National Immigrant Justice Center National Direct PDF available |
Family-based practice
Immigration court
BIA
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Jun 20, 2019 |