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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2026

Samuel Cardenas v. Attorney Genera

NIWAP was lead amicus joined by Legal Momentum and the Tahirih Justice Center on a brief submitted to the Third Circuit prepared by the law firm Haynes and Boone. Under VAWA and U.S.C. § 1367, the amici argued that abused immigrant children and stepchildren are entitled to protections regardless of when their abuser obtained lawful permanent residency status. The Amicus Brief urged the 3rd Circuit to reject the Board of Immigration Appeals’ reliance on the Matter of L-L-P, which imposed a timing

Removal defense VAWA / U / T BIA Court of appeals Direct PDF
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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2026

See also Cardenas Supplemental Letter

This supplemental letter requested by the 3rd Circuit from the parties addressed the following issues: 1) An applicant for cancellation of removal need not show continuing abuse at the time of the application under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)(II) and (2) The Court can, but should not, consider this issue without remand.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice manual Mar 27, 2026

VAWA: Recent Significant Updates and Practice Tips

In December 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners. According to USCIS, the updated policy guidance clarifies policies and requirements for those seeking protection as VAWA self-petitioners. Several of the revisions and clarifications implemented through these updates narrow how someone can demonstrate VAWA eligibility, expand USCIS’s officers’ discretion, and subjec

Naturalization VAWA / U / T USCIS Direct PDF
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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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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Feb 1, 2026

BIA Amicus Invitation 2016-0609

Arkansas 2015 U and T visa certification law requiring that each law enforcement agency in the state adopt a policy for the completion and signing of T and U certifications within 30 days of receiving the request.

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