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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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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jan 3, 2020

Eligibility for Relief: Waivers Under INA § 212(h)

Section 212(h) of the INA provides a waiver for crimes inadmissibility grounds, which can be surprisingly useful for undocumented people, VAWA applicants, or permanent residents. It can be applied for multiple times; it has the potential to waive an aggravated felony conviction (unless it is related to drugs); it can be used both affirmatively and as a defense to removal; and it does not always require proof of "extreme hardship." Unfortunately, it can't be used to waive drug convictions or cond

Removal defense Crimes and categorical approach Waivers Cross-forum Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 19, 2019

Fee Waivers and Their Impact on DV Survivors

This report outlines the established purpose and availability of fee waivers for immigration applications, examines recent USCIS proposals to limit access and create more stringent evidentiary standards, and explores the potential consequences of a more restrictive framework on domestic violence victims and other survivors of crime. It includes results of an informal survey of legal service providers assisting domestic violence and other crime victims from around the country. Finally, it offers

Crimes and categorical approach Waivers VAWA / U / T USCIS Direct PDF
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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
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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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ASISTA Practice advisory Dec 2, 2019

Fee Waiver Form in Effect December 2, 2019 (December 2, 2019)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 15, 2019

Humanitarian Forms of Relief Part II: Asylum & SIJS

This practice advisory is the second resource in a two-part series on Humanitarian Forms of Relief for noncitizen victims of violence, serious crimes and persecution. They include: T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, VAWA self-petition, asylum, and special immigrant juvenile status. The first advisory focused on giving an overview of VAWA, U, and T Visas. Including, eligibility requirements and some factors to consider before applying. This practice advisory will focus on giving an ove

Asylum Crimes and categorical approach Consular practice Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Jul 22, 2019

Practice Advisory: Tips for Representing U Visa Respondents (July 2019)

ASISTA and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently published a new in-depth practice advisory that contains updates in policy and survivor-based advocacy strategies for U visa applicants at different stages of removal proceedings. This includes strategies for helping U visa applicants with final or prior orders of removal, those currently in removal proceedings, and options for survivors if they receive unfavorable decisions in immigration court. This advisory will be update

VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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