Training for Attorneys: Asylum Pride- How to Represent LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
NIJC experts present our annual asylum training during Pride Month, explaining how pro bono attorneys can prepare an asylum case
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
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.
NIJC's Asylum Pride Training for Pro Bono Attorneys, June 2024
This Pride Month, the National Immigrant Justice Center, engaged with pro bono attorneys who are interested in representing an asylum case for a member of the LGBTQ+ community in immigration court.
Arabic LGBTQ Terminology: A Guide for NIJC Interpreters and Staff
This guide offers an overview of terminology relevant to conducting and interpreting intake interviews with Arabic-speaking LGBTQ asylum seekers.
NIJC Pro Bono Project: LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative
An overview of pro bono representation for LGBT matters with NIJC.
DOJ Civil Rights Division Information for Employers: Refugees and Asylees Have the Right to Work
DOJ Civil Rights Division Information for Employers: Refugees and Asylees Have the Right to Work.