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Date Published: 09/28/2022
This practice advisory addresses what a practitioner can and should do when DHS submits an I-213 to prove “alienage” or any other facts in a case. After a brief discussion of the purpose of an I-213 and why DHS often submits it during removal proceedings, the advisory discusses objections that...
Date Published: 09/28/2022
This practice advisory outlines the requirements and process of enrolling in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the first time. It provides an overview of the basic requirements for TPS and identifies red flag issues that require careful analysis. It provides guidance on the TPS application...
Date Published: 09/27/2022
On September 26, 2022, the Ninth Circuit en banc panel held that GEO group was likely to succeed in their lawsuit to find California's private prison and dertention ba (Bonta-AB 32 unconstitutional, and could continue seeking a preliminary injunction to block the law pending further proceedings at...
Date Published: 09/27/2022
California has strict confidentiality laws that govern when and to whom records from dependency and youth justice (delinquency) proceedings may be released. Immigration advocates need to be aware of these laws and ensure they are complied with when representing individuals with California juvenile...
Date Published: 09/26/2022
This one-page guide provides an overview of Prosecutorial Discretion and how it can be applied when someone has come in contact with ICE.
Date Published: 09/29/2022
In this webinar geared toward community members, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Immigrants Rising will provide an update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), including a breakdown and changes to the policy through the new rule that is effective October 31, 2022. We will also...
Date Published: 09/13/2022
EOIR recently published proposed changes to the forms used to apply for DOJ recognition and accreditation. ILRC submitted comments objecting to the changes, which add new and burdensome requirements for applicants. The information requested and the new documentary requirements exceed the...
Date Published: 09/23/2022
The Biden administration announced a new public charge rule on September 9, 2022, set to go into effect at the end of this year. Join us to learn more about what the new rule says and the main takeaways for advising clients. We will compare the new rule to existing guidance, highlight differences,...
Date Published: 09/13/2022
Because survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes are among the most vulnerable populations in the immigration legal system, numerous laws and policies have been enacted to protect the confidentiality of their information and restrict the disclosure of that information. One...
Date Published: 09/12/2022
The final Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) rule was published on August 30, 2022 and is set to go into effect on October 31, 2022. This rule is an attempt to “preserve and fortify” the DACA policy as directed by President Biden’s January 20, 2021, memorandum titled “Preserving and...
Date Published: 08/30/2022
This webinar will provide an introduction to the immigration options for Ukrainians, including Uniting for Ukraine, TPS, and asylum. The speakers will also provide policy updates as well as practice tips. Presenters Alison Kamhi, Legal Program Director - ILRC Alison Kamhi is the Legal Program...
Date Published: 09/08/2022
Many undocumented immigrants are now eligible for Medi-Cal. This bilingual, two-sided flyer is meant to provide a quick overview of eligibility and key notes regarding the healthcare benefit. Included are also links for identifying registration directories as well as a national directory for free...
Date Published: 09/07/2022
This resource summarizes the ICE Parental Interests Directive – a critical tool to help child welfare agencies address challenges for detained or deported parents – and explains how to use the Directive to advocate with ICE. It also discusses the heightened need for advocacy during the COVID-19...
Date Published: 09/07/2022
ILRC commended USCIS on its recent extension of COVID flexibility policies through October 23, 2022. In addition, we suggested some new COVID-related policies to ameliorate the impact of the pandemic, including longer extensions of time to respond to notices and decisions, adoption of a mailbox...
Date Published: 08/31/2022
On August 30, 2022, the Biden Administration issued a new rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that will incorporate DACA into the Federal Regulations. Since its announcement, several questions have been raised around who can access DACA now and what it means for all those first-...
Date Published: 08/29/2022
ILRC commends USCIS on the recent USCIS Policy Manual additions clarifying guidance on the unlawful presence bars. We further thank USCIS for rescinding Matter of Z-R-Z-C and updating its interpretation on the effects of authorized travel by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries. These...
Date Published: 08/29/2022
In California, there are several state and local programs that help California families, including immigrants, meet their basic needs. These programs often play an important role by extending benefits to immigrants who are not eligible for federal benefit programs. This resource gives an overview...
Date Published: 08/22/2022
A Guide for Immigration Advocates is a practical and essential tool for beginning immigration attorneys, immigration law firms employing paralegals, DOJ accredited representatives, and nonprofit community-based organizations. The Guide is unique among immigration law manuals because it provides a...
Date Published: 12/14/2022
Level: Intermediate / Advanced This webinar is intended for practitioners already familiar with asylum law and will focus on the most recent developments in asylum practice. The current landscape of asylum law has been complicated by ongoing litigation, including over prosecutorial discretion...
Date Published: 12/06/2022
Level: Intermediate This webinar is geared toward those who have some bond experience and would like to take a deeper dive into the law. In this webinar, we will focus on emerging topics following developments in prolonged detention caselaw. We will cover strategies for securing a bond hearing when...
Date Published: 10/19/2022
Level: All This webinar will discuss the I-929 process for U visa principals to include qualifying family members when they adjust status. The presenters will cover eligibility requirements, current trends, and practice tips. Presenters Alison Kamhi Alison Kamhi is the Legal Program Director based...
Date Published: 10/18/2022
Level: Intermediate / Advanced This webinar is targeted to intermediate and advanced VAWA practitioners. We will cover changes in the USCIS policy manual and practice this year which are related to VAWA self-petitioners, including clarifications of old policies as well as new USCIS interpretations...
Date Published: 09/09/2022
Level: All This webinar will provide an overview of the regulatory process including finding and commenting on regulations and best practices for crafting comments. Our guest speaker is a former government attorney and expert in regulatory matters who will be providing more in-depth information to...
Date Published: 11/29/2022
Level: Beginner This webinar, intended for practitioners who are new to asylum practice, will introduce the basic elements of building an asylum claim. In addition to these elements, including well-founded fear of persecution, protected grounds, and nexus, it will provide practical information for...
Date Published: 12/13/2022
Level: Intermediate This webinar will examine the different ways that absences from the United States can affect naturalization eligibility. Using examples, the presenters will walk through the continuous residence and physical presence requirements as well as discuss the risk of abandonment.
Date Published: 12/07/2022
Level: All The parole authority is broad, and the government has exercised this parole power in different ways to address different groups of people—allowing some entry, some return, and some simply to remain in the United States. In this webinar, we will survey the various types of parole in...
Date Published: 11/16/2022
Level: Beginner This webinar will provide an overview of conditional permanent residence, which applies to individuals who immigrate through a marriage that is not yet two years old. Conditional residents must file an additional application, Form I-751, in order to obtain full term lawful permanent...
Date Published: 11/08/2022
Level: Intermediate As a result of the visa backlog for young people from certain countries adjusting status based on special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), more young people are adjusting status as adults, sometimes with delinquency adjudications or adult criminal convictions. This webinar will...
Date Published: 11/03/2022
Level: All We will review the permanent and statutory bars to good moral character and how USCIS could deny a naturalization application in its discretion because of a lack of good moral character. Then we will examine the effect on naturalization applicants of being convicted of, or admitting, a...
Date Published: 11/02/2022
Level: All There has been a lot of recent movement in the world of TPS. This webinar will provide important updates on various aspects of TPS practice. First, it will provide a snapshot of recent TPS designations, extensions, and re-designations and the impact of on-going litigation on long-term...