NIJC presents this virtual training that prepares pro bono attorneys in Indiana to enable immigrant children to secure protection in the form of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ).
This virtual training by experts at NIJC prepares pro bono attorneys to assist immigrant survivors of domestic violence who are eligible to petition for protection under VAWA.
This links to the instructions for requesting a biometrics (fingerprint) appointment for individuals seeking relief in removal proceedings, including asylum.
Pro bono attorneys must file new asylum applications, including for derivative applicants who need to seek asylum independently as well, prior to January 11, 2021 in order to avoid being subject to a new asylum regulation.
On November 2, 2020, USCIS changes its procedures for filing the asylum applications for individuals who are derivatives on the application of a parent or spouse, but are also independently eligible for asylum and wish to file their own application as a principal applicant.
These slides accompany the first part of a two-part virtual, pro bono asylum training led by experts from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).
This update provides an overview of the new bars to asylum announced by the Trump administration on October 20, 2020, which go into effect on November 20, 2020.
NIJC attorneys provide best practices for working with asylum seekers and developing supporting evidence in order to prepare and present strong asylum claims.
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).
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.
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.*
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*
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.
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.
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.
