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SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in English

SIJS

This document provides clients an overview of NIJC's SIJS program in English.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Adjustment of Status for SIJS

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS policy manual on adjustment of status for SIJS recipients.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-f-chapter-7

04/28/22

SIJS: In re Estate of Nina L.

SIJS

This decision predates the 2019 and 2021 changes in Illinois law regarding SIJS but includes extensive analysis of the federal statute that may be useful.

Download file.

04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Announcement of Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS announcement about deferred action for Special Immigrant Juveniles.

www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-offer-deferred-action-for-special-immigrant-juveniles

04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Path One-Pager

SIJS

This infographic provides an overview of an SIJS case's typical path to completion.

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04/28/22

USCIS Policy Memo: Part J, Special Immigrant Juveniles

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SIJS

This section of USCIS policy manual reviews procedures relating to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j

06/28/19

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano

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SIJS

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano, et al. v. Holder, et al., Case No. CV 05-3604, in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

www.uscis.gov/laws/legal-settlement-notices/settlement-agreement-perez-olano-et-al-v-holder-et-al-case-no-cv-05-3604-us-district-court-central-district-california

06/28/19

Representing Immigrant Children: June 9, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

Representing Immigrant Children.

youtube.com/embed/MVA0cEmXfoc

06/21/19

Training Webinars

Notice of Appeal of an Immigration Judge Decision to the BIA (Form EOIR-26)

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review Form-26 to appeal an immigration judge decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

www.justice.gov/eoir/file/eoir26/download

06/19/19

EOIR Guidelines for Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review memo on facilitating pro bono legal services.

www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2008/04/24/08-01.pdf

06/19/19

Sample Proof of Service

Sample Proof of Service from the EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual.

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06/19/19

EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual

Link to Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Immigration Court Practice Manual for attorneys and representatives appearing before immigration court.

www.justice.gov/eoir/office-chief-immigration-judge-0

06/19/19

Resources for Mental Health and Medical Care For Your Clients

This document provides information and resources for mental and medical health services that may be available for clients - both nationally and within Chicago and Illinois - as they pursue immigration

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06/19/19

Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services Guide: "Working with Refugee and Immigrant Children"

Excerpts from Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services' guide to cultural, legal and developmental issues that arise when working with refugee and immigrant children.

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06/19/19

Training for attorneys: Affidavit Writing 101

NIJC's managing attorneys share their tips and best practices to keep in mind when writing your client's affidavit in immigration proceedings.

youtube.com/embed/sf9WXgbbW3k

11/18/16

Training Webinars

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SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in English

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Adjustment of Status for SIJS

SIJS: In re Estate of Nina L.

SIJS: USCIS Announcement of Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

SIJS: SIJS Path One-Pager

Sample certificate of service

USCIS Policy Memo: Part J, Special Immigrant Juveniles

Settlement Agreement in Perez-Olano

Representing Immigrant Children: June 9, 2017 (NIJC Pro Bono Webinar Series)

Notice of Appeal of an Immigration Judge Decision to the BIA (Form EOIR-26)

EOIR Guidelines for Facilitating Pro Bono Legal Services

Sample Proof of Service

EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual

Resources for Mental Health and Medical Care For Your Clients

Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services Guide: "Working with Refugee and Immigrant Children"

Training for attorneys: Affidavit Writing 101

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