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Annotated Form I-485, Edition 08/28/24

SIJS

This is a sample of an I-485 form, used to apply to register for permanent residence, or adjust status.

09/30/24

Annotated Form I-360, Edition 04/01/24

SIJS

This is a sample of an I-360 form.

09/30/24

SIJS Predicate Order Checklist for Pro Bono Attorneys - Guardianship

SIJS

This is a NIJC sample of a SIJS Predicate Order Checklist for Guardianship.

03/07/24

SIJS: Sample Petition for APR, Cook County

SIJS

This is NIJC's sample of a "Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Request for Factual Findings."

02/27/24

Sample Petition for Guardianship with Motion for SIJS Findings Post-18

SIJS

This is NIJC's Sample Petition for Guardianship with Motion for SIJS Findings Post-18.

02/27/24

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order - APR Judgement

SIJS

This is a sample of a "Petition of Final Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Judgement."

02/27/24

Sample Memo in Support of SIJS Findings Guardianship

SIJS

This is NIJC's sample memo in support of SIJS Findings Guardianship.

02/27/24

Sample Memo of Law In Support of SIJS Findings

SIJS

This is an NIJC Sample Memo of Law In Support of SIJS Findings.

02/27/24

Sample Consent of Minor to Post-18 Guardianship

SIJS

This is NIJC's Sample Consent of Minor to Post-18 Guardianship.

02/27/24

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order - POST-18 Guardianship

SIJS

This is a sample of an "Order Appointing Guardian of a Minor" (Post-18).

02/27/24

Sample Probate Guardianship Predicate Order

SIJS

This is NIJC's Sample Probate Guardianship Predicate Order.

02/27/24

Sample Petition for Guardianship Cook County SIJS

SIJS

This is NIJC's sample of a Cook County "Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor."

02/27/24

Sample Memo in Support of SIJS Post-18 Guardianship

SIJS

This is NIJC's Sample Memo in Support of SIJS Post-18 Guardianship.

02/27/24

Instructions for Request for Unaccompanied Child ORR Case File Information

Child

Outside entities, attorneys, or other individuals seeking case file information for an unaccompanied child must make a request to ORR.

www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/policy-guidance/unaccompanied-children-program

02/27/23

Template Release Request to Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC)

Child

Email template to contact the field office juvenile coordinator regarding an unaccompanied child who is approaching their 18th birthday, or who has already turned 18 and is in ICE custody.

01/13/22

Sample: EOIR FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request an EOIR FOIA.

02/25/21

Sample: CBP FOIA Request Cover Letter

U Visa
VAWA

A sample cover letter to request a CBP FOIA.

02/25/21

Sample: Authorization of Release of Information

This is a template for a client to authorize a legal service provider to disclose to and/or receive from third parties.

02/25/21

Sample: USCIS FOIA Request Cover Letter

VAWA

A sample cover letter for a FOIA request from USCIS.

02/25/21

Sample certificate of service

Sample certificate of service

12/28/20