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Matter of A-R-C-G-; Matter of A-B- I and II; and Matter of L-E-A- II: A Quick Reference Guide

Asylum

A quick-reference guide for immigration attorneys regarding the June 16, 2021, U.S. Attorney General ruling vacating Matter of AB I, AB II and Matter of LEA II.

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06/24/21

Asylum Pride, Part Two: Preparing and Presenting an Asylum Case

Asylum
LGBTQ

NIJC provided best practices for working with asylum seekers and developing supporting evidence in order to prepare strong asylum claims, as well practice pointers for representing LGBT clients.

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06/21/21

Training Webinars

Matter of A-B-/A-B- II and L-E-A II are Vacated. What Next?

Asylum

The Attorney General has vacated three decisions that restricted the ability of asylum seekers to obtain protection: Matter of A-B-, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018) (A-B- I), Matter of A-B-, 28 I&N Dec. 199 (A.G. 2021) (A-B- II), and Matter of L-E-A-, 27 I&N Dec. 581 (A.G. 2019) (L-E-A- II).

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06/17/21

Immigration Procedural Updates

Asylum Pride, Part One: The Basics of Asylum Law

Asylum
LGBTQ

NIJC attorneys will provide participants with an intensive introduction to asylum law as well as updates and practice considerations when representing LGBTQ asylum seekers.

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06/16/21

Training Webinars

NIJC Training for Pro Bono Attorneys: U Visas, Apr. 2021

U Visa

NIJC preparea pro bono attorneys to represent immigrant survivors of domestic violence and other qualifying crimes who are eligible to petition for a U Visa.

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05/04/21

Training Webinars

Practice Advisory: Mendez Rojas v. Wolf, the Asylum One-Year Deadline, and Asylum Jurisdiction

Asylum

This advisory provides guidance for pro bono attorneys whose clients may benefit from the Mendez Rojas settlement agreement regarding the asylum one-year filing deadline and asylum office jurisdiction

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04/08/21