On October 7, 2026, a federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to collect biometrics for people whose cases are pending before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) while they are detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This resource explains how legal representatives can advocate for clients in detention who need biometrics.
As immigration judges deny more asylum cases, NIJC needs pro bono attorneys with appellate experience to represent clients before the
NIJC experts present our annual asylum training during Pride Month, explaining how pro bono attorneys can prepare an asylum case
In this training for pro bono attorneys, NIJC experts explain the U Visa process and best practices for representing and
This resource explains the Biden-era “Circumvent Lawful Pathways” asylum ban, the lawsuit that challenged the rule, and the impacts of the federal court’s May 2026 order vacating the rule.
This guide provides a general overview of prolonged immigration detention and strategies for release.
NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers.
This training will prepare attorneys to represent survivors of human trafficking in their immigration case. NIJC experts will cover eligibility
The Department of Justice published an interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dramatically
These questions are meant to supplement NIJC’s quick-start guide on voluntary departure. Practice around voluntary departure (VD) is variable depending
The Department of Justice published an interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) effective
This resource from CLINIC will track the implementation and practical impacts of bilateral agreements between the United States and third
