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
NIJC Procedural Manual For VAWA And Appendices
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows immigrant survivors of domestic violence to petition for legal status in the United States without relying on
Sample: VAWA Cover Letter, I-360 – March 2025
Sample: VAWA Cover letter, I-360. Updated as of March 2025.
Working Remotely with NIJC Pro Bono Clients
This document contains general practice tips for working with NIJC pro bono clients via remote communication.
Guidelines for VAWA Initial Client Interviews
This document provides guidelines for how pro bono attorneys should conduct the initial interview with their VAWA clients.
VAWA Pro Bono Manual
A pro bono attorney manual on legal immigration protections for immigrant survivors of domestic violence under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
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 Pro Bono Orientation: Representing Pro Bono Clients for U Visa and VAWA protections
Immigrants are a part of the fabric of our community. Some of them are also survivors of crimes committed in the U.S. This is an orientation for pro bono attorneys interested in supporting the NIJC U Visa and/or VAWA pro bono program.