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NIJC Pro Bono Orientation: Representing Pro Bono Clients for U Visa and VAWA protections

U Visa
VAWA

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.

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05/14/24

Training Webinars

Pro Bono Project: U Visa Applications

U Visa

An overview of NIJC's U Visa Pro Bono Project and pro bono representation in U Visa applications.

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04/24/23

Pro Bono Training: Representing Immigrant Survivors Eligible for U Visas, April 2023

U Visa

NIJC staff prepares pro bono attorneys to assist immigrants victims of crimes who are eligible to petition for a U Visa.

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04/04/23

Training Webinars

Pro Bono Docketing List Guidelines: Asylum, U Visa, VAWA

NIJC provides guidelines for calendaring your longer-term pro bono matter.

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01/08/22

UPDATE! EOIR Changes Filing Deadline Back to 15 Days

EOIR has changed the filing deadline for non-detained merits hearing back from 30 days to 15 days before the merits hearing.

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12/20/21

Immigration Procedural Updates

Updated Practice Alert for U Visa and Asylum Cases

USCIS rescinds its “blank space policy” for Form I-918, Form I-918 Supplement A, and Form I-589

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04/05/21

Immigration Procedural Updates

Sample: CBP FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request a CBP FOIA.

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02/25/21

Sample: EOIR FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request an EOIR FOIA.

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02/25/21

Instructions for Requesting Biometrics Appointments for Respondents in Removal Proceedings

This links to the instructions for requesting a biometrics (fingerprint) appointment for individuals seeking relief in removal proceedings, including asylum.

www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Pre%20Order%20Instructions%20EOIR.pdf

12/29/20

Sample Certificate of Translation for Foreign Language Affidavits and Documents

Sample certificates of translation to submit with translated foreign language affidavits and documents.

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12/28/20

Sample certificate of service

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12/28/20

Sample: U Visa client deadline letter for supporting documents

U Visa

This is a sample letter establishing a deadline to submit supporting documents for U Visa clients.

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05/07/20

Translation Form: Marriage Certificate

U Visa
VAWA

A template to translate a foreign marriage certificate.

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05/07/20

Translation Template: Birth Certificate

U Visa
VAWA

A template to translate a foreign birth certificate.

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05/07/20

Disposition Chart

U Visa
VAWA

This one page information sheet, in English and Spanish, provides details on how and where clients can obtain certified disposition in various counties in the Chicago-land area.

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05/07/20

U Visa List of Documents, English and Spanish

U Visa

A list of document necessary to prepare a U Visa application, in English and Spanish.

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05/07/20

Translation Form: Divorce Decree

U Visa
VAWA

A template to translate a foreign divorce decree.

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05/07/20

Legal citations relevant to U Visa, Appendices B(1)-(7) merged

U Visa

This document compiles statutes and regulations from the INA and CRF relevant to the U Visa.

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05/07/20

U Visa Process Flow Chart - English

U Visa

A flow chart of the U Visa process in English.

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02/05/20

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NIJC Procedural Manual for U Visas and Appendices

U Visa

NIJC’s U Visa manual and appendices provides an overview of the U Visa process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing U Visa applicants.

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02/05/20

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