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Representing Asylum Seekers, Part 2 SLIDES

Asylum

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

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10/22/20

Training Webinars

NIJC's Pro Bono Asylum Training, Part One: The Basics of Asylum Law

Asylum

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/OMBgScz9X8I

10/20/20

Training Webinars

Fact Sheet: The Difference Between Asylum and Withholding of Removal

Asylum

Fact sheet provides an overview of withholding of removal, including the basics of seeking protection in the United States, eligibility requirements, the application process, and data on applicants.

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10/13/20

Illegal Reentry Practice Advisory for Federal Defenders

Practice advisory for federal defense attorneys representing immigrants facing criminal prosecution for illegal reentry.

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10/13/20

Update on Two New Attacks on Asylum Seekers

This summary provides an update on two new attacks on the U.S. asylum system and employment authorization eligibility for asylum seekers.
*Updated September 30, 2020*

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09/30/20

Immigration Procedural Updates

Pro Bono Alert: New USCIS Fees Go Into Effect on October 2, 2020

Updates and guidance for pro bono attorneys regarding the new and increased USCIS fees and fee waiver eligibility rules that go into effect on October 2, 2020.
*Last updated September 30, 2020.*

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09/30/20

Immigration Procedural Updates

Guidance for NIJC Pro Bono Attorneys Filing Immigration Documents During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Updates and guidance for NIJC pro bono attorneys regarding filing immigration forms and documents during the COVID-19 period.

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09/23/20

Immigration Procedural Updates

ICE Office of Chief Counsel Chicago E-Inquiry Fact Sheet

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09/14/20

Practice Advisory: The Return of Administrative Closure

This practice advisory is a resource for attorneys about administrative closure in immigration proceedings after an appeals court rejected former attorney general's decision in Matter of Castro-Tum.

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08/05/20

Webinar: The Attempt to End Asylum & How You Can Fight Back

NIJC leads a discussion about the Trump administration's proposed new rules that would eviscerate what is left of the asylum system. Take action but submitting a comment to the proposed rules.

www.youtube.com/embed/kRK7BuA-GaI

07/07/20

Training Webinars

NIJC Asylum Training for Pro Bono Attorneys, Part II: Presenting and Preparing an Asylum Case

Asylum
LGBTQ

During this Asylum Training for Pro Bono attorneys, NIJC experts provide details on how to present and prepare an asylum case and will include a focus on representing LGBT identifying asylum seekers.

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06/26/20