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ASISTA Resource directory Mar 24, 2026

Advisories, Newsletters, Q&A

ASISTA and its partners create extensive practice advisories about policies and procedures related to VAWAs, U and T visas and more. Please see below.

VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Feb 3, 2026

Policy Alert: Policy Manual Updates for VAWA

Reviews USCIS policy-manual updates issued on December 22, 2025 affecting VAWA adjudication and flags the practical consequences for current filings.

VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Cross-forum
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ASISTA Practice advisory Jan 1, 2026

ASISTA VAWA Age-In Rule

Explains the statutory age-in rule for VAWA derivatives and offers practical guidance on preserving derivative eligibility as children age out.

VAWA / U / T Children and SIJS Family-based practice USCIS Cross-forum
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ASISTA Practice advisory Apr 24, 2025

ASISTA Practice Alert: USCIS Wet Ink Signature RFEs & NOIDs (April 24, 2025)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Mar 3, 2025

Practice Alert: New ICE Guidance on Current or Potential Victim-Based Benefits (Updated March 3, 2025)

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VAWA / U / T Family-based practice USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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ASISTA Practice advisory Mar 1, 2025

Practice Alert: Successful Arguments in Federal District Court For Expansive Analysis of U Visa Qualifying Criminal Activity (March 2025)

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ASISTA Practice advisory Nov 14, 2024

ASISTA Notes: USCIS Stakeholder Engagement with AILA VAWA, U, T Committee (11/14/2024)

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