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Human Rights First PALA Library Practice advisory Jan 23, 2026

Human Rights First Practice Advisory on Pretermissions

Human Rights First practice advisory describing possible bases for pretermission in immigration court and explaining how to prepare for, and respond to, motions to pretermit a client’s asylum claim. Last updated on January 23, 2026.

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Immigration Equality Practice advisory Jun 1, 2025

Pretermission Web Advisory for Pro Bono Attorneys

Overview of recent EOIR policy changes allowing dismissal or pretermission of some defensive asylum applications without a hearing, with guidance for practitioners representing people in removal proceedings.

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 13, 2024

USCIS Issues Guidance on Refiled I-589s Following EOIR Dismissal or Termination—FAQs

This Practice Advisory is an update on the FAQs NIPNLG released in October 2023. Following advocacy by NIPNLG with USCIS concerning some unclear language in its Guidance, USCIS updated its instructions on February 12, 2024. This updated Practice Advisory incorporates and analyzes the revised instructions.

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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.

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National Immigrant Justice Center Sample brief Jul 17, 2019

Notice of amendments to I-589

Call and message your members of Congress telling them to oppose any effort to give ICE and Border Patrol more funding.

Evidence and procedure Immigration court BIA Direct DOC
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American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 18, 2016

Preserving the One-Year Filing Deadline for Asylum Cases Stuck in the Immigration Court Backlog

The immigration courts’ unprecedented backlogs are creating procedural and substantive challenges for attorneys trying to comply with the One-Year Filing Deadline (OYFD) in asylum cases. This Practice Advisory discusses strategies and procedures for complying with the OYFD.

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Ready to Stay Legal Resources Directory

Ready to Stay directory of public asylum and removal-defense resources assembled for practitioners and pro bono volunteers.

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Briefs

Acacia Center for Justice practitioner hub containing legal resources for immigration practitioners and advocates, including a link to Acacia’s Habeas Bridge Project template bank intended to support practitioners challenging unlawful immigration detention, with a focus on habeas law in California and the Ninth Circuit.

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