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National Immigration Project Chart Jul 22, 2025

Comparison Chart of the Immigration-Related Fee Changes Brought by H.R.1 the So-Called One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act creates a new fee regime for matters before USCIS and EOIR and for certain people apprehended by DHS. The National Immigration Project has created this chart as a reference tool for understanding the fee increases and the new fees brought by this law.

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National Immigration Project Chart Oct 1, 2024

Asylum Restrictions Comparison Chart

In the past two years the Biden administration has issued regulations which have dramatically affected asylum seekers’ rights both at the border and in subsequent merits’ adjudications. NIPNLG has created a chart as an easy reference to see what rules govern the asylum seeker’s case based on the time and manner of their entry.

Asylum Entry and admission Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Chart Nov 21, 2023

Qualifying for Protection Under the Convention Against Torture

Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) is an important relief option for individuals who are unable to qualify for asylum or withholding of removal. This advisory reviews the legal standard for CAT protection. It also provides an overview of seminal Board of Immigration Appeals and federal circuit court decisions that discuss the various elements of a CAT claim. The end of the advisory contains a useful chart which compares asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT.

Asylum Withholding / CAT Removal defense BIA Court of appeals Direct PDF
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National Immigration Litigation Alliance Chart No date

Comparison of Current, Enjoined, & Proposed Changes to Regulations Regarding BIA Appeals, Motions, Administrative Closure, Termination, and Voluntary Departure

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Federal court Motions to reopen / reconsider Federal district court Court of appeals Direct PDF
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National Immigration Litigation Alliance Chart No date

Glossary of Key Immigration Vocabulary in Spanish

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Federal court Motions to reopen / reconsider Federal district court Court of appeals Direct PDF
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