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Date Published: 01/01/2003
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...
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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: 07/01/2014
This manual continues to be one of ILRC’s best-selling resources because it contains a unique combination of legal analysis and practice. This manual describes in detail the different standards applicable in hardship law, as well as the factors involved in that analysis; and it demonstrates how to...
Date Published: 02/19/2014
Learn more in this video . Families & Immigration: A Practical Guide is an essential tool for practitioners who assist in all aspects of family-sponsored immigration. This single volume resource is designed for everyday practice by new and seasoned immigration attorneys, immigration paralegals...
Date Published: 04/01/2008
Criminal defense attorneys who represent noncitizens and immigration attorneys alike have long relied on ILRC’s expertise and resources in defense of noncitizens in criminal and immigration proceedings. This manual shows step-by-step how to identify, analyze and defend against the adverse...
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Completely updated in 2014. A Guide for Immigration Advocates is a practical and essential tool for beginning immigration attorneys, immigration law firms employing paralegals, BIA accredited representatives, and nonprofit community-based organizations. The Guide is unique among immigration law...
Date Published: 01/01/2013
Now available and updated for 2013! The Case Update to the Defending Immigrants in the Ninth Circuit: Impact of Crimes under California and Other State Laws . The PDF provides the 2013 update only to the 10th Edition, and does not include the full book. Criminal defense attorneys who represent...
Date Published: 06/05/2015
This guide is a compilation of resources for immigrant youth living in the United States. It includes general descriptions of immigration relief as well as general advice on applying for benefits, driver’s licenses, financial aid for colleges, bank accounts and credit cards, filing taxes,...
Date Published: 02/09/2011
Advocacy Guide Training This Congressional and Media Advocacy Guide training packet, available in English and Spanish, is designed to facilitate immigrants working effectively with Members of Congress and reporters. The packet includes information on the following areas: Ten steps for successful...
Date Published: 05/13/2011
ILRC’s Anti-Fraud comic books are being made available to non-profit agencies and organizations throughout the United States. These agencies are gathering places for families and communities and are therefore well-placed to make these comic books available to the people who will most benefit from...
Date Published: 01/06/2012
Supplementary materials to the Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Immigrants: Navigating the Challenges Faced by LGBT Clients Seeking Lawful Immigration Status webinar series.
Date Published: 04/24/2012
This Policy Memorandum articulates USCIS policy regarding assigning appropriate gender designations on documents issued to transgender individuals and the adjudication of benefits applications involving the marriage of transgender individuals.
Date Published: 08/30/2013
The Department of State answers frequently asked questions regarding non-immigrant and immigrant visa benefits for same-sex spouses.
Date Published: 08/30/2013
USCIS issued these frequently asked questions that address the eligibility and application process for same-sex spouses applying for immigration benefits.
Date Published: 08/30/2013
This practice advisory summarizes the immigration benefits for same-sex spouses after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor declared section 3 of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) unconstitutional. It covers family-based petitions (including VAWA) and nonimmigrant visas for same-...
Date Published: 05/08/2013
This resource describes all of the documents that will help in proving the requirements and where to obtain them. Special thanks to our Spring 2013 law students, Andrew Briggs and Maria Dominguez, for their efforts in helping create this resource.
Date Published: 10/10/2013
Deferred Action is a form of prosecutorial discretion that provides a work permit and relief from removal for two years to certain eligible undocumented youth. This fact sheet outlines the benefits of DACA, who is eligible and the requirements.
Date Published: 05/20/2015
This form screens for DACA eligibility and other immigration relief. It can be used by non-immigration attorney volunteers because it highlights the areas that need to be referred to an experienced immigration attorney or BIA-accredited representative.
Date Published: 05/19/2015
This is a sample cover letter that can be used when submitting a DACA application. This is a sample cover letter that can be used when submitting a DACA application.
Date Published: 05/19/2015
This is a checklist to help you gather all necessary documentation to apply for DACA.
Date Published: 11/26/2019
This guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to check if you have a criminal record from the FBI and state government agencies.
Date Published: 07/21/2014
These are step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form.
Date Published: 05/19/2015
This guide explains when DACA recipients may be eligible to apply to travel outside the United States, and what risks are involved, and how to prepare.
Date Published: 05/19/2015
This new resource provides step by step instructions on how to notify USCIS that your address has changed. This is important so that receipt notices, reminders, and other documents are sent to the correct address. (English and Spanish)
Date Published: 09/30/2019
This guide outlines steps DACA renewal applicants can take if their renewal is delayed.
Date Published: 08/04/2015
This document describes how a person with DACA who travels outside the U.S. with Advance Parole may be able to apply for a green card in the U.S. based on an immediate relative visa petition.
Date Published: 08/14/2015
This document describes how what steps a DACA recipient who travels on advance parole must take to ensure that they are able to successfully renew their DACA.
Date Published: 05/17/2016
This advisory explains how some DACA recipients may be eligible to adjust their status to permanent residents after travellng outside the United States on advance parole. We explain what is required for advance parole, what is required for adjustment of status, and how those two are related for...
Date Published: 04/12/2013
Outlines all of the benefits that come with obtaining DACA approval. Special thanks to our Spring 2013 law students, Andrew Briggs and Maria Dominguez, for their efforts in helping to create this resource.