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Date Published: 06/13/2011
June 22, 2010 USCIS Policy Memorandum: Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members Using the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539); Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM), New Chapter 39.1(g)(2)(i) (AFM Update AD10-08)
Date Published: 06/13/2011
December 15, 2010 USCIS Policy Memorandum: Revocation of VAWA-Based Self-Petitions (Forms I-360); AFM Update AD10-49
Date Published: 06/13/2011
April 19, 2011 USCIS Policy Memorandum: Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants; Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 39.1(g)(3) and Chapter 39.2(g)(3) (AFM Update AD11-28)
Date Published: 06/13/2011
What are U Visas? U Nonimmigrant Visas were created by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. Victims of qualifying criminal activities who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse may apply for a U Visa if they are willing to assist law enforcement or other...
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This edition introduces the CitizenshipWorks web-based technology designed to make the naturalization process easier for immigrants and advocates, provides an update on ILRC’s Community Leadership Project, discusses ILRC’s role in the filing of lawsuits against Martin Guajardo for immigration fraud...
Date Published: 05/02/2011
"A brief overview of principles governing deference to an agency may be useful to practitioners new to this area. In immigration law, the immigration judge and the BIA may resolve almost all issues presented in an immigration case, and DHS and the AG will address many issues in regulation or other...
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This edition highlights ILRC’s collaboration with immigrant legal services providers in San Mateo County, a discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Padilla v. Kentucky , and a review of ILRC founder and board member, Bill Ong Hing’s latest book: Ethical Borders: NAFTA,...
Date Published: 03/23/2011
El DREAM Act (Acto de Sueño) es la legislación federal propuesta que ayudaría a los estudiantes trabajadores realizarse sus sueños de legalizar su estatus migratorio. Específicamente, el DREAM Act ofrecería un estatus legal y el acceso a la asistencia financiera para los jóvenes que se han graduado...
Date Published: 03/23/2011
Background Los asuntos de inmigración son complicados. Ya seas residente legal, indocumentado, o estés en otra categoría, tu estatus migratorio puede afectar el trabajo que puedas conseguir, las oportunidades educativas que tienes, y también el si puedes quedarte en los EEUU. Es por esto que...
Date Published: 03/17/2011
"Many Permanent Residents Are Not Subject to the § 212(h) Permanent Resident Bar; The Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms § 212(h) as a Direct Waiver of Deportability; Using § 212(h) When LPR Cancellation is Not an Option" by Kathy Brady
Date Published: 02/28/2011
Matter of Alyazji , 25 I&N Dec. 397 (BIA 2011), overruling in part Matter of Shanu , 23 I&N Dec. 754 (BIA 2005).
Date Published: 12/06/2010
This report is an introductory narrative of how Proyecto Campesino and O.L.A. Raza conduct community organizing, rural leadership development, and civic participation campaigns using radio programs, naturalization assistance, citizenship classes, and civic action leagues comprised of immigrant...
Date Published: 12/06/2010
by ILRC Staff Attorneys, 1996 This manual focuses on how agencies can participate in the INS "Off-Site" processing program where INS conducts naturalization interviews at community agencies. The experience of organizations in off-site efforts show that this approach increases convenience and...
Date Published: 12/02/2010
ILRC Technical Assistance The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides assistance to agencies helping immigrants defrauded by immigration consultants. California Business and Profession Code § 22440 et seq. requires that anyone other than a lawyer preparing immigration forms: Post a $50,000...
Date Published: 11/30/2010
To read the monograph detailing the ILRC's work on social change lawyering, please download the following file:
Date Published: 11/30/2010
The central focus of the curriculum is to help immigrants develop and refine their leadership and advocacy skills, and to teach them how to help others apply for citizenship. Using interactive teaching techniques, the curriculum is designed to give every student an opportunity to practice the...
Date Published: 11/30/2010
Developing leadership skills among immigrant and refugee communities is more important now than ever. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, there has been a widely reported increase in the hostilities, violence and discrimination against immigrant and refugee communities. Immigrant leaders, with...
Date Published: 11/19/2010
Practice advisory by Katherine Brady on the Supreme Court case Nijhawan v. Holder, which deals with the categorical approach and aggravated felonies.
Date Published: 10/04/2012
Updated October 2012! A guide to assist public defenders and other to determine the immigration consequences of selected Arizona offenses.
Date Published: 11/19/2010
A description of critical resources available for California criminal defenders defending noncitizens:
Date Published: 11/19/2010
This model code was written as a collaboration between our staff and accredited representatives around the country. It was inspired, in part, by the complaint heard occasionally (mostly from attorneys) that, while attorneys have a code of ethics to which they are bound, accredited representatives...