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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Template motion Mar 27, 2020

Understanding I-212s for Inadmissibility Related to Prior Removal Orders and the Permanent Bar

This advisory seeks to clarify when, where, and how to file an I-212. It also discusses certain special circumstances such as conditional I-212s, nunc pro tunc I-212s, and how a grant to TPS or advance parole may affect the need for an I-212. The advisory addresses strategic concerns such as deciding when to file a motion to reopen versus a conditional I-212, and assessing the risks of triggering other inadmissibility or enforcement issues when advising clients.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Mar 21, 2020

Practice Pointer: Matter of Castillo-Perez

This practice pointer provides a background on Castillo-Perez , explains the good moral character requirement of non-LPR cancellation, and clarifies the practical implications of the decision. The practice pointer also suggests arguments limiting the decision’s scope and highlights some pitfalls in the attorney general’s reasoning that could be raised on appeal.

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ASISTA Practice advisory Mar 1, 2020

ASISTA Practice Pointer: What If You Do Not Receive an RFE or Denial Notice? (March 2020)

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ASISTA Practice advisory Feb 27, 2020

ASISTA Practice Advisory: Blank Spaces on Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (February 27, 2020)

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ASISTA Practice advisory Dec 2, 2019

Fee Waiver Form in Effect December 2, 2019 (December 2, 2019)

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Oct 31, 2019

Practice Advisory: AG Overturns Sentence Modification Rule: Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson

On October 25, 2019, Attorney General Barr issued a precedential opinion limiting when immigration authorities will give effect to a state court modification of an imposed sentence. See Matter of Thomas and Matter of Thompson , 27 I&N Dec. 674 (AG 2019), available at: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1213201/download (“ Matter of Thomas/Thompson ”) While advocates plan to challenge this decision in the courts of appeals, it is now binding law. This advisory summarizes the case, provides ad

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Oct 8, 2019

Sanchez v. Sessions Practice Advisory

Sanchez v. Sessions was a landmark Ninth Circuit ruling on suppression of evidence and termination of removal proceedings. This advisory explains the decision, lays out the different legal standards for suppression and termination in immigration court, and highlights key holdings that practitioners can use to better defend their clients.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Oct 3, 2019

Agency Delay Litigation: Opposing a Motion to Dismiss

This practice advisory summarizes the most common grounds raised by the government in motions to dismiss federal court agency adjudication delay lawsuits and outlines arguments, with supporting authority, that can be made in response. It provides:

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Oct 2, 2019

How to Successfully Administratively Appeal Your Naturalization Denial

While the best-case scenario would be for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to approve a person’s naturalization application, receiving a denial after a naturalization interview is not the end of the road. If USCIS denies the naturalization application, persons can seek a USCIS hearing to appeal the denial by submitting form N-336 (informally known as an administrative appeal). Although the process is simple, many do not take advantage of this process.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 6, 2019

Practice Advisory: Ninth Circuit holds Calif Pen C 243(d) is a crime of violence in U.S. v. Perez

In a flawed but significant decision, the Ninth Circuit held that California Penal Code § 243(d), battery with injury, is a crime of violence. United States v. Perez (9th Cir. July 11, 2019). Because of Perez, criminal defenders must assume that § 243(d) is a crime of violence and seek other dispositions when necessary. Immigration advocates should appeal adverse decisions and preserve the argument on appeal. See this Advisory for a discussion of the decision, alternative pleas, and suggestions

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