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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 11, 2019

Raids Response Materials for Individuals with Final Removal Orders

In 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

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National Immigration Project Template motion Apr 25, 2018

Sessions v. Dimaya: Supreme Court strikes down 18 U.S.C. § 16(b) as void for vagueness

In this advisory, we review the Supreme Court’s decision in Dimaya (see Section I) and what the decision may mean for others charged with other similarly nebulous removal grounds (see Section II). We also discuss suggested strategies and provide a sample motion to reconsider for cases affected by Dimaya, which should be filed by May 17, 2018. (see Section III).

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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Feb 6, 2018

The Basics of Motions to Reopen EOIR-Issued Removal Orders

This practice advisory provides a basic overview of motions to reopen removal orders that are filed with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which consists of immigration courts throughout the country and the Board of Immigration Appeals, located in Falls, Church Virginia. The advisory also provides basic information about how to seek a stay in conjunction with the filing of a motion to reopen.

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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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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Apr 17, 2015

Practice Advisory: Return to the United States After Prevailing on a Petition for Review or Motion to Reopen or Reconsider

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 a motion to reopen or reconsider to the immigration court or Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

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BIA Practice Manual

Official practice manual for appeals and motions before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

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