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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Inspection and Entry at a Port of Entry: When is there an Admission?

This Practice Advisory focuses on the meaning of “admission” in four very specific, but frequently encountered situations: a “wave-through” at a port of entry; and entry based on misrepresentation; an entry based on a false claim to U.S. citizenship; and the grant of TPS as an admission for purposes of adjustment of status.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Judicial Review Provisions of The REAL ID Act

On May 11, 2005, the REAL ID Act was signed into law. This Act contains numerous provisions related to federal court review of immigration cases. This Practice Advisory discusses the provisions of the Act that pertain to judicial review of immigration decisions under the INA.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Motions to Suppress in Removal Proceedings: A General Overview

This Practice Advisory provides a general overview of motions to suppress, a tool used to prevent the introduction of evidence obtained by federal immigration officers in violation of the Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and related provisions of federal law.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Return to the United States After Prevailing on a Petition for Review or Motion to Reopen

This Practice Advisory contains practical and legal suggestions for individuals seeking to return to the United States after they have prevailed on a petition for review or an administrative motion to reopen or reconsider to the immigration court or Board of Immigration Appeals.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

The Child Status Protection Act

This Practice Advisory provides an overview of the CSPA, its effective date, and its interpretation and implementation by USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the courts.

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016

Voluntary Departure

This Practice Advisory addresses when the voluntary departure period runs and the events that cause automatic termination of a voluntary departure order; the serious consequences that result from failing to depart; and when these consequences do not apply. The Advisory also analyzes important changes in the caselaw and outlines arguments for when the consequences for failing to depart pursuant to a voluntary departure order should not apply. The Appendix provides background about the eligibility

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 15, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions in 1-Parent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Cases in California Family Courts

In this practice advisory developed in consultation with the staff of the Judicial Council of California, we answer common questions about basic procedural and substantive issues that may arise in family court custody cases when SIJS findings are being requested.

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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Nov 11, 2015

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division ruling

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia decision regarding Plaintiff’s (European Connections & Tours) challenge of IMBRA under the First and Fifth Amendments of the Constitution; specifically challenging the portions of the IMBRA statute relating to the disclosure of background information and the definition of International Marriage Brokers. Court dismissed the Plaintiff’s Complaint.

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ACLU Practice advisory Nov 6, 2015

Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings

Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings | American Civil Liberties Union Skip navigation Fact Sheet Challenging Detention Without a Bond Hearing Pending Removal Proceedings Document Date: November 6, 2015 Download document Download document Skip to PDF content Related Issues Immigrants' Rights Immigrants' Rights and Detention

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Oct 12, 2015

Responding to Inappropriate RFEs & NOIDs in SIJS Cases

This practice advisory describes the recent increase in RFEs and NOIDs in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases, in which USCIS is requesting documents from the underlying state court proceedings. The advisory details arguments against disclosing state court documents and information to USCIS, and provides guidance on setting up your SIJS petitions for success from the outset.

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