Certificate of Translation
Template certification to submit with translated documents.
Sample Comment: Oppose the BIA Rule Eliminating Judicial Review
The Department of Justice published an interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dramatically
FAQ: Voluntary Departure
These questions are meant to supplement NIJC’s quick-start guide on voluntary departure. Practice around voluntary departure (VD) is variable depending
Practice Advisory: Understanding New BIA Procedures
The Department of Justice published an interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) effective
Training for Pro Bono Attorneys: Affirmative Asylum for Unaccompanied Youth, April 2025
These slides accompany NIJC's training for pro bono attorneys who represent unaccompanied youth applying for asylum.
Training Video for Pro Bono Attorneys: Affirmative Asylum for Unaccompanied Youth, April 2025
Training about the basics of asylum law focusing on affirmative asylum, tips for working with children who have experienced trauma, and how to prepare and present a case at the asylum office.
Working with Interpreters
Many of NIJC's pro bono cases require the use if an interpreter. This document lists a few basic tips to consider while engaging with an interpreter.
Template Release Request to Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC)
Email template to contact the field office juvenile coordinator regarding an unaccompanied child who is approaching their 18th birthday, or who has already turned 18 and is in ICE custody.
FAQ: What the Garcia Ramirez v. ICE decision means for unaccompanied children about to turn 18
Guidance for legal representatives on the meaning of the Garcia Ramirez decision when representing unaccompanied children who are approaching their 18th birthdays.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: A Pro Bono Training for Custody Cases in IL, June 2024
NIJC experts present the process for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status custody cases in Illinois. This training was part of a pro bono clinic.
Office of Refugee Resettlement Link to List of Key Documents for Unaccompanied Children
Outside entities, attorneys, or other individuals seeking case file information for an unaccompanied child must make a request to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).