Legal Resources

NIJC Pro Bono Cases Available in IL, IN, WI; November 2022

NIJC’s pro bono attorneys ensure access to justice and advocate for due process. Currently 76 individuals and families are in need of pro bono representation.

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11/23/22

NIJC Procedural Manual for Asylum Representation (PDF)

NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers.

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11/14/22

FAQ: Post-Win Information for Asylees and Pro Bono Attorneys (National Cases)

Asylum

FAQ: Post-Win Information for Asylees and Pro Bono Attorneys (National Cases)

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11/03/22

NIJC Pro Bono Program

NIJC's Pro Bono Program continues to expand with opportunities available to volunteers and clients served across the United States. Here is a general overview of our Pro Bono Program.

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08/23/22

NIJC Pro Bono Attorney Guidelines

This document reflects the shared commitment NIJC and pro bono attorneys agree to when embarking on a collaboration for a new case.

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05/02/22

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

SIJS: In re Parentage of Ervin C-R

SIJS

This is an appeal of an NIJC case arising out of DuPage County that clarifies the obligation of Illinois judges when considering SIJS cases.

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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: SIJS Predicate Order Pro Bono Manual

SIJS

This is a procedural manual by NIJC for SIJS predicate orders in Illinois.

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04/28/22

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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Preparing a Predicate Order in IL

SIJS

This page supports pro bono attorneys in preparing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in Illinois.

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04/28/22

SIJS: NIJC Pro Bono One-Pager

SIJS

This document provides pro bono attorneys an overview of NIJC's SIJS program.

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order Checklist for Pro Bono Attorneys - APR

SIJS

This document provides a checklist of the steps needed to "Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities."

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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: Illinois P.A. 102-0259 One-Pager

SIJS

This document details changes in Illinois law related to SIJS under Public Act 102-0259.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Information for Juvenile Courts

SIJS

This document provides an overview of juvenile courts in the United States.

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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.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois SIJS Predicate Order Manual - Exhibits A-K

SIJS

This document contains Exhibits A-K for NIJC's SIJS predicate order manual.

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04/28/22

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: SIJS Predicate Order Checklist for Pro Bono Attorneys - Guardianship

SIJS

This document provides a checklist of the steps needed to "Petition for Guardianship."

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS policy manual on SIJS.

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

04/28/22

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