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National Immigration Project Practice manual Sep 4, 2024

Practice Manual: Labor-Based Deferred Action

On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced “a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process” for non-citizen workers who experience or witness labor rights violations. This Practice Manual, updated in September 2024, is intended for immigration practitioners representing workers applying for Labor-Based Deferred Action.

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Human Rights First PALA Library Practice manual Sep 25, 2022

Practice Advisories

EOIR manual explaining the procedures for electronic filing through EOIR’s Courts & Appeals System (ECAS). Last updated September 25, 2022.

Asylum Withholding / CAT Evidence and procedure USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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National Immigration Project Practice manual Feb 19, 2021

Ley de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos del 2021: Un corto manual sobre las provisiones del proceso justo, detención, y reformas de la corte

Este manual resume algunas de las provisiones esenciales de la ley de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos del 2021 (USCA, a veces nombrado como el “Biden bill,” el proyecto de ley de Biden), relacionadas con las protecciones de proceso justo dentro del sistema judicial de inmigración y en procedimientos de expulsión.

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AAO Practice Manual Practice manual No date

AAO Practice Manual

Official USCIS Administrative Appeals Office manual for appeals, motions, certifications, representation, and filing practice.

BIA appeals Adjustment of status Employment USCIS
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BIA Practice Manual Practice manual No date

BIA Practice Manual

Official practice manual for appeals and motions before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

BIA appeals Motions to reopen / reconsider Evidence and procedure BIA
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Immigration Court Practice Manual Practice manual No date

Immigration Court Practice Manual

Official practice manual for parties appearing before immigration courts.

Removal defense Evidence and procedure Detention / bond Immigration court
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OCAHO Practice Manual Practice manual No date

OCAHO Practice Manual

Official practice manual for OCAHO proceedings involving employer sanctions, document fraud, and unfair immigration-related employment practices.

Employment Evidence and procedure Cross-forum
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