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NIJC Pro Bono Cases Available in IL, IN, WI

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's Fall Pro Bono Asylum Training, Nov. 2022

Asylum

Asylum experts from NIJC share how to prepare and present a case for your asylum seeking clients before the immigration court.

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11/17/22

Training Webinars

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

LGBTQ: Asylum Pride Training Part II: Preparing and Presenting an Asylum Case

Asylum
LGBTQ

This is the second part of a two-part virtual, pro bono asylum training led by experts from
the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).

youtube.com/embed/S9jvsUo7FY0

06/30/22

Training Webinars

LGBTQ: Asylum Pride Training Part I: The Basics of Asylum Law

Asylum
LGBTQ

This is the first part of a two-part virtual, pro bono asylum training led by experts from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).

youtube.com/embed/nAoLzckdxck

06/28/22

Training Webinars

Pro Bono Training: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, May 17, 2022

SIJS

This training provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). NIJC and CVLS provide guidance for obtaining a predicate order in Illinois state courts.

youtube.com/embed/mDd6RVs387A

05/26/22

Training Webinars

How to Respond to Department of Homeland Security’s Offers / Motions to Dismiss Clients’ Cases as an Exercise of DHS Prosecutorial Discretion

On April 3, 2022, Principal Legal Advisor Kerry E. Doyle issued a new memo that provides guidance to ICE attorneys about exercising prosecutorial discretion in immigration cases.

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05/18/22

Immigration Procedural Updates

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: 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: Recorded 2020 Training

SIJS

This training was created by experts at NIJC and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) to assist attorneys in preparing predicate orders for SIJS clients.

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04/28/22