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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jan 2, 2018

Introduction to Conditional Permanent Residence and Filing the Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence (Form I-751)

This practice advisory is designed to introduce practitioners to the concept of Conditional Permanent Residence, and to explain the requirements and processes for removing the conditions on residence, thereby enabling the conditional resident to obtain Lawful Permanent Residence that can last indefinitely.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jan 2, 2018

New California Pretrial Diversion for Minor Drug Charges

As of January 1, 2018, California has changed its “Deferred Entry of Judgment” program to a true “pretrial diversion” program. See Penal Code § 1000, amended by AB 208. Qualifying defendants charged with minor drug offenses can participate in pretrial diversion without incurring a drug conviction for immigration purposes. This Advisory will discuss how pretrial diversion works, and how to assist immigrants who went through the old Deferred Entry of Judgment.

Crimes and categorical approach Children and SIJS Entry and admission Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 30, 2017

Immigration Consequences of Driving under the Influence

This practice advisory goes through all of the ways that an arrest or conviction for California driving under the influence (DUI) can affect an immigrant, and reviews possible changes to the law. It also will discuss reckless driving as an alternative to DUI.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 10, 2017

A Guide to Obtaining U Visa Certifications

This practice advisory outlines some suggestions and resources for immigration advocates working with law enforcement agencies to obtain law enforcement certification for U Visa applicants. It also includes a summary of all state laws, as of July 2017, that have either passed or are pending regarding U Visa certification policies and protocols.

Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jul 21, 2017

Practice Alert on Flores v. Sessions: Ninth Circuit Holds that All Detained Children Have the Right to a Bond Hearing

This practice alert provides a summary of Flores v. Sessions , a recent Ninth Circuit decision that held that all detained children have the right to a bond hearing. It discusses why Flores v. Sessions was necessary, what its impact may be for detained youth, and details practice tips for advocates representing detained children seeking bond hearings.

Detention / bond Children and SIJS Court of appeals Direct PDF
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Immigrant Defense Project Practice advisory Jun 8, 2017

Esquivel-Quintana v. Sessions

Practice advisory on the Supreme Court’s Esquivel-Quintana decision and its effect on the aggravated-felony sexual-abuse-of-a-minor ground and related crim-imm arguments.

Crimes and categorical approach Removal defense Immigration court BIA Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jun 5, 2017

Supreme Court Rules on Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Cal. P.C. § 261.5(c) is not an aggravated felony, but the law may change for the worse on § 261.5(d) Esquivel Quintana v. AG Sessions (May 30, 2017)

Removal defense Crimes and categorical approach Children and SIJS Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory May 9, 2017

T Visas: What They Are and How They Can Help Your Clients

This practice advisory is designed to introduce legal workers to the T visa. It outlines T visa eligibility requirements, discusses the advantages of applying for T visas over other forms of humanitarian immigration relief, and analyzes how President Trump's recent executive orders impact T visa applicants.

Removal defense Consular practice VAWA / U / T Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 28, 2017

Understanding Allegations of Gang Membership/Affiliation in Immigration Cases

Immigrants who are alleged to be involved with gangs are top immigration enforcement priorities for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This is true even if they have no criminal convictions and DHS is targeting them based on allegations alone. If such individuals choose to apply for immigration benefits, they may be exposing themselves to serious risk. This practice advisory discusses what gangs and gang databases are, how allegations of gang membership arise in immigration cases, the ov

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 26, 2017

Naturalization Reduced Fee Option and Fee Waiver

This practice advisory reviews options for naturalization applicants who cannot afford the filing fee for the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization: the reduced fee option (Form I-942) and the USCIS fee waiver (Form I-912). The practice advisory also provides resources and tips for completing either application.

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