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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 19, 2021

Primer on Due Process Provisions of USCA

This primer summarizes some of the key provisions of the United States Citizenship Act of 2021 (USCA, sometimes referred to as the “Biden bill”) relating to due process protections in the immigration court system and in removal proceedings.

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ASISTA Practice advisory Feb 11, 2021

ASISTA Practice Alert Regarding Certain U Visa "After-Acquired Spouse" Cases (February 11, 2021

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 2, 2020

Eligibility for Relief: Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents, INA § 240A(a)

Cancellation of removal under INA § 240A(a) is an important defense for lawful permanent residents who have become removable, due to criminal record or other reasons. The requirements for statutory eligibility are complex, and it is critical for advocates to understand the risks and strategies that arise from the Supreme Court’s decision on the “stop-time” rule, Barton v. Barr , --U.S.--, 140 S.Ct. 1442 (2020). This Advisory is an updated step-by-step guide to eligibility, potential arguments, a

Removal defense Crimes and categorical approach Adjustment of status Cross-forum Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Nov 23, 2020

New Practice Advisory: Insight into USCIS's Application of the "No-Blanks" Policy to U-Visa Petitions (November 23, 2020)

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), ASISTA and the Domestic Violence Project (DVP) of the Urban Justice Center have published a new practice advisory based on new USCIS documentation obtained by FOIA litigation brought by Cleary Gottlieb on behalf of DVP.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Nov 20, 2020

California Sentences and Immigration

In some cases, the amount of an imposed, potential, or served criminal sentence can determine the outcome of the immigration case. The law governing how state sentencing dispositions affect immigration penalties is fast-changing. The good news is that an informed defender often can structure a sentence that gives the prosecution what they require, while avoiding immigration penalties. An informed immigration advocate wants to be able to explain this to an immigration judge or adjudicator to win

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Nov 20, 2020

Practice Tip: The Government Answered a Complaint Alleging Administrative Procedure Act Violations – Now What?

This practice tip responds to a frequent question from attorneys new to federal court litigation who filed a lawsuit claiming the government violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) — such as a complaint challenging an employment-based immigration petition denial : “I just received the government’s answer. Now what ?” It explains next steps: the government’s filing of the certified administrative record followed by the parties moving for summary judgment. The practice tip also explains ho

Employment Federal court Evidence and procedure Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Nov 19, 2020

Risks of Filing Affirmative T Visa Applications Under the Current NTA Memo

T nonimmigrant status (often called a “T visa”) is a form of immigration relief for survivors of human trafficking that provides four years of lawful immigration status, employment authorization, access to certain public benefits, and the opportunity to apply for lawful permanent residency. However, the current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy on Notices to Appear (NTA), which has been in effect since 2018, has drastically increased the risks of applying for T nonimmigran

Removal defense Employment Naturalization USCIS Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Sep 1, 2020

ASISTA Practice Pointer: Requesting Congressional Liaison Assistance (September 2020)

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ASISTA Practice advisory Aug 31, 2020

ASISTA Practice Pointer: FOIA Requests to DHS in Survivor-Based Cases (August 31, 2020)

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ACLU Practice advisory Jul 29, 2020

Practice Advisory: Bond Hearings in Baltimore Immigration Court Under Dubon Miranda V. Barr

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jul 9, 2020

Protecting Information in DACA Applications Against Deportation in Light of Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California and Existing Policies

This practice advisory discusses the confidentiality policies and practices currently in place protecting information submitted in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California that allowed the DACA program to remain open.

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