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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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11/04/24

NIJC Pro Bono Cases Available in IL, IN, WI

NIJC’s pro bono attorneys ensure access to justice and advocate for due process. Currently more than 62 individuals and families are in need of pro bono representation.

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10/23/24

SIJS: Predicate Order Pro Bono Case List

SIJS

This is a list of cases that are determined to be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, that are in need of pro bono representation.

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09/30/24

Training for Attorneys Supplementary Slide Deck: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Part 2)

SIJS

Training for attorneys about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), an immigration relief for children who have been abused or abandoned. Experts review the filing process with USCIS.

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09/30/24

NIJC Pro Bono Project: VAWA Self-Petitions

VAWA

An overview of NIJC's VAWA Pro Bono Project and pro bono representation in self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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08/14/24

SIJS_Backlog_Infosheet_2024-02-16_English

SIJS

This is NIJC's SIJS Backlog Infosheet in English Updated on 2024-02-16.

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02/27/24

SIJS: Deferred Action Information

SIJS

This is NIJC's explainer for clients, regarding what happens once their deferred action is approved under SIJS.

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02/27/24

18+ SIJS One-Pager (Spanish)

SIJS

This is NIJC's 18+ SIJS One-Pager (Spanish).

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02/27/24

For SIJS Clients: Take Action About the Backlog

SIJS

An initiative of the National Immigration Project, this is an invitation for individuals awaiting an SIJS determination to get involved in advocacy about case delays.

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02/27/24

SIJS: Deferred Action Information for SIJS Clients, (Spanish)

SIJS

Este documento proporciona información a los clientes sobre lo que sucede una vez que sea aprobado la acción diferida bajo SIJS.

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02/27/24

18+ SIJS One-Pager

SIJS

This is NIJC's18+ SIJS One-Pager.

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02/27/24

For SIJS Clients: Take Action About the Backlog (Spanish)

SIJS

An initiative of the National Immigration Project, this is an invitation for individuals awaiting an SIJS determination to get involved in advocacy about case delays.

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02/27/24