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Practice Tip: When to Appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Practice advisory This Practice Tip analyzes the pros and cons of appealing to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) following the denial of an employment-based visa petition. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Employment; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Employment BIA appeals Consular practice USCIS BIA	Aug 10, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
Finality of Removal Orders for Judicial Review Purposes Practice advisory The Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes the courts of appeals to review “final” removal orders. This Practice Advisory addresses whether a removal decision issued by an Immigration Judge or the BIA is a “final” removal order for purposes of federal court review. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Removal defense BIA appeals Federal court Immigration court BIA Court of appeals	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
How To File A Petition For Rehearing, Rehearing En Banc And Hearing En Banc In An Immigration Case Practice advisory This Practice Advisory discusses the procedures and requirements for filing a petition for rehearing, rehearing en banc or hearing en banc in the court of appeals. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on BIA Appeals; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	BIA appeals Federal court Evidence and procedure BIA Court of appeals	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
How to File a Petition for Review Practice advisory Noncitizens may file a petition for review in the court of appeals to seek judicial review of a final removal order. This Practice Advisory addresses the procedures and general requirements for filing and litigating a petition for review. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Removal defense BIA appeals Federal court Evidence and procedure BIA Court of appeals	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
Implications of Judulang v. Holder for LPRs Seeking § 212(c) Relief and for Other Individuals Challenging Arbitrary Agency Policies Practice advisory This Practice Advisory describes the Supreme Court’s decision in Judulang v. Holder, which rejected the BIA’s “comparable grounds” test for § 212(c) relief, and offers strategies for lawful permanent residents and others who may be affected by it. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Adjustment; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Adjustment of status Waivers BIA appeals BIA	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
Return to the United States After Prevailing on a Petition for Review or Motion to Reopen Practice advisory 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. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Removal defense Motions to reopen / reconsider BIA appeals Immigration court BIA Court of appeals	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
The Child Status Protection Act Practice advisory 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. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	Removal defense BIA appeals Consular practice Children and SIJS USCIS BIA Consular processing	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
The Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine: FOIA and Petitions for Review Practice advisory This Practice Advisory examines how the courts and the agencies apply the fugitive disentitlement doctrine which arises in the immigration context when courts of appeals use the doctrine to dismiss petitions for review and when government agencies invoke the doctrine to deny FOIA requests. This Practice Advisory examines how the courts and the agencies apply the doctrine in these contexts. Why it matters: Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on BIA Appeals; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.	American Immigration Council National Direct PDF available	BIA appeals BIA	Jul 14, 2016	View record Official source ↗ PDF ↗
American Immigration Council Practice Advisory Archive Resource directory Public archive page for the American Immigration Council's practice advisories and practice alerts, including litigation-focused materials and practitioner guides. Why it matters: Start here if you want to browse the Council's archive by title and publication date before drilling down into individual advisories.	American Immigration Council National	Federal court BIA appeals Removal defense Cross-forum BIA Court of appeals	—	View record Official source ↗
EOIR Policy Memoranda Archive Resource directory EOIR policy manual landing page collecting policy memoranda, operating policies, and related government guidance with practice impact. Why it matters: Useful as the primary-source starting point when you want current EOIR memoranda without relying on a secondary summary.	EOIR Policy Memoranda National	Evidence and procedure BIA appeals Removal defense Immigration court BIA Cross-forum	—	View record Official source ↗
NIJC Sample Documents Archive Resource directory National Immigrant Justice Center archive of public sample documents, quick-start guides, and practitioner-facing filings. Why it matters: Useful when you want NIJC drafting examples and templates grouped together before selecting a specific filing type.	National Immigrant Justice Center National	Detention / bond BIA appeals Removal defense Immigration court BIA Cross-forum	—	View record Official source ↗
NILA Practice Advisories and Templates Resource directory National Immigration Litigation Alliance page collecting litigation-oriented practice advisories, templates, and sample filings. Why it matters: Useful when you want a litigation-focused source page that bundles advisories and template materials together.	National Immigration Litigation Alliance National	Federal court BIA appeals Motions to reopen / reconsider Court of appeals Federal district court BIA	—	View record Official source ↗