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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 69 individuals and families are in need of pro bono representation.

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11/24/23

Pro Bono Training for Representing Survivors of Human Trafficking, Oct. 2023

These slides accompany NIJC's training for pro bono attorneys who represent survivors of human trafficking.

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11/09/23

Representing Immigrant Survivors of Human Trafficking: T Non Immigrant Status (T Visa) Training Manual

NIJC’s Counter-Trafficking experts provide an overview of the T-visa case process and how pro bono attorneys can represent these individuals.

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11/09/23

Frequently Asked Questions: Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants

Asylum

This document provides guidance and practice tips regarding employment authorization for asylum seekers.

THIS DOCUMENT IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED

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06/09/23

Pro Bono Project: U Visa Applications

U Visa

An overview of NIJC's U Visa Pro Bono Project and pro bono representation in U Visa applications.

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04/24/23

NIJC's Pro Bono Project: Detention

Detained

An overview of pro bono representation for adult detained matters with NIJC.

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04/24/23

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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04/24/23

NIJC Pro Bono Project: SIJS

SIJS

An overview for pro bono attorneys of NIJC's Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) project.

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04/24/23

NIJC Pro Bono Project: LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative

LGBTQ

An overview of pro bono representation for LGBT matters with NIJC.

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04/24/23

NIJC Pro Bono Project: Asylum

An overview of pro bono representation for asylum cases with NIJC.

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04/24/23

Resources for Pro Bono Attorneys and Interpreters

This is a non-exhaustive list of resources to support pro bono attorneys and interpreters for successful pro bono case management.

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04/18/23

Tips and Takeaway: E-Filing and MTAs for Defensive Asylum Matters, 10/13/2022

Asylum

APBCo-Chicago and NIJC pro bono partners compiled these "tips and tricks" during a bi-annual meeting about managing long-term, pro bono immigration matters.

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01/05/23

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

Brief Guide to Representing Noncitizen Criminal Defendants in Illinois

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This manual and Illinois crimes chart covers immigration consequences for Illinois crimes and provides defense attorneys with tools to zealously advocate for non-citizen clients in criminal court.

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08/09/22

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 E-Filing Tips & Instructions

SIJS

This document contains tips and instructions on how to e-file in Illinois.

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in Spanish

SIJS

This document provides clients an overview of NIJC's SIJS program in Spanish.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois P.A. 101-0121 One-Pager

SIJS

This document details changes in Illinois law related to SIJS under Public Act 101-0121.

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04/28/22

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