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
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) & Predicate Orders in Illinois: Best Practices and Procedures
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is an important form of immigration relief for children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent. This training provides an overview of SIJS, including important updates that have taken effect in the past year. NIJC’s expert practitioners take participants step-by-step through the process for obtaining an SIJS predicate order from a probate or family court in Illinois.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): Preparing a Predicate Order in Illinois
This page supports pro bono attorneys in preparing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in Illinois.
Affidavit of Due Diligence Efforts for Service by Publication (Cook County, Illinois)
Affidavit of Due Diligence Efforts for Service by Publication (Cook County, Illinois) – for use in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) predicate order cases.
Checklist for Prove-Up Hearing for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (Cook County, Illinois)
A list of documents that should be provided to the court at least five business days prior to a prove up hearing for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases.
Timeline for SIJS Predicate Order Cases
SIJS Predicate Order cases are discrete matters that can be completed in as little as six weeks, depending on the complexity and type of case. This is a general timeline to assist pro bono teams in calendaring their case.
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.
Basic Procedural Manual for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Predicate Orders in Illinois
This document is a brief guide to SIJS predicate order practice in Illinois.
Training for Attorneys: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Part 1)
Training for attorneys about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), an immigration relief for children who have been abused or abandoned. Experts give an overview & how to obtain predicate orders.