Representing Naturalization Clients in the Wake of USCIS's New NTA Memo

USCIS's Policy Memorandum of June 28, 2018, provides new guidance for when USCIS will issue a Notice to Appear (NTA) to applicants requesting immigration benefits. This practice advisory outlines the NTA Memo’s impact on naturalization cases. Specifically, this advisory discusses the NTA Memo’s particular directives for naturalization cases; provides the legal context for when a naturalization applicant can be placed in removal proceedings; discusses best practices for preparing a naturalization

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 20, 2018 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

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Removal defense Naturalization

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Immigration court deadline USCIS and AAO appeals Naturalization and adjustment

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