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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.

VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
ASISTA Practice advisory Sep 1, 2020

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

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
ASISTA Practice advisory Aug 31, 2020

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

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
ASISTA Practice advisory Jul 1, 2020

ASISTA Practice Pointer: Filing Form I-290B When Multiple Interrelated Forms are Denied (July 2020)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
ASISTA Practice advisory May 12, 2020

COVID-19 Practice Pointer: Initial Filings of U/T visa petitions and VAWA self-petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (Current as of May 12, 2020)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 2, 2020

Identifying Humanitarian Forms of Relief for Derivatives: VAWA Self-Petitioners

The VAWA Self-Petition allows abused immigrants to petition for legal status independently of their abuser. The process mirrors that of the family-based process but frees the victim from having to rely on the abuser’s cooperation to file a family-based petition. Under VAWA, an abused spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen (USC), or an abused parent of a USC son or daughter can submit a self-petition on their own. Individuals who qualify for VAWA are able to include

Family-based practice Adjustment of status VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
ASISTA Practice advisory Apr 2, 2020

New ASISTA COVID-19 Practice Pointer (Current as of April 10, 2020)

While we continue to advocate and await further guidance, we have prepared this Practice Pointer, Filing Deadlines for RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs and I-290Bs , to assist you in meeting deadlines during this national emergency. We encourage you to also visit ASISTA’s COVID-19 Resource Page and that of our partners, CLINIC and CAST .

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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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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 19, 2019

Identifying Humanitarian Forms of Relief for Derivatives: T Nonimmigrant Status

The nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “T visa” is a form of immigration status for certain noncitizen survivors of trafficking. This visa was created by Congress to help combat human trafficking and provide immigration relief to persons who were affected. As part of the protections given, Congress allowed for applicants to petition for certain family members to gain status. These family members are known as “derivatives.” For many family members, being a derivative on an application

Family-based practice Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 19, 2019

Identifying Humanitarian Forms of Relief for Derivatives: U Nonimmigrant Status

The U nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “U Visa,” is a form of immigration relief available to noncitizens who have been victims of serious crimes in the United States. As part of the protection given to victims of crimes, U petitioners are able to include certain family members in the application process. These family members are known as “derivatives”. For many family members, being a derivative on an application may be the only way they will be able to get legal status in the Unit

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