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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jun 26, 2026

New BIA Procedural Rules: What's in Effect and What's Not

In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice published an Interim Final Rule (IFR), entitled “Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.” The IFR made sweeping procedural changes to Executive Office for Immigration Review regulations that relate to appeals filed before the Board of Immigration Appeals. The rule’s effective date was March 9, 2026. Fortunately, several provisions of the IFR are not currently in effect due to a court order finding them legally invalid and partia

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Jun 24, 2026

Denaturalization and Revocation of Naturalization

Historically, the U.S. government has rarely pursued denaturalization. However, the Trump administration claims to be increasing its capacity and resources to pursue an unprecedented number of denaturalization cases in its second term, an approach that is at odds with historical practice. This practice advisory gives an overview of legal authorities for denaturalization, discusses civil denaturalization proceedings, explains denaturalization based on convictions for naturalization fraud, provide

Crimes and categorical approach Naturalization Cross-forum Direct PDF
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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2026

Samuel Cardenas v. Attorney Genera

NIWAP was lead amicus joined by Legal Momentum and the Tahirih Justice Center on a brief submitted to the Third Circuit prepared by the law firm Haynes and Boone. Under VAWA and U.S.C. § 1367, the amici argued that abused immigrant children and stepchildren are entitled to protections regardless of when their abuser obtained lawful permanent residency status. The Amicus Brief urged the 3rd Circuit to reject the Board of Immigration Appeals’ reliance on the Matter of L-L-P, which imposed a timing

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NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2026

See also Cardenas Supplemental Letter

This supplemental letter requested by the 3rd Circuit from the parties addressed the following issues: 1) An applicant for cancellation of removal need not show continuing abuse at the time of the application under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)(II) and (2) The Court can, but should not, consider this issue without remand.

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National Immigration Project Template motion Jun 17, 2026

Template Motion to Reconsider Before the Immigration Court and Motion to Remand Before the BIA Based on Vacatur of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule

On June 3, 2026, a federal district court in California entered a final judgment in the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Trump , vacated the Circumvention of Lawful Pathway (“CLP”) rule, codified at 8 C.F.R. § 1208.33 et seq. The vacatur means that the CLP rule has been set aside and is without legal effect unless and until the ruling is stayed, modified, or reversed on appeal. As a result, noncitizens whose asylum applications were denied solely because of the CLP rule—but who were otherwise foun

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Sample brief Jun 9, 2026

How To Defend Immigrants Charged With Drug Offenses in California Courts

Detailed defense strategies and options for noncitizens charged with drug offenses in California, with a brief summary of the immigration consequences of controlled substance convictions. Also includes an Appendix for pro se respondents to use for drug overbreadth arguments.

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National Immigrant Justice Center Template motion May 9, 2026

Certificate of Translation

Get the latest updates about constantly changing immigration policy, info to be better informed about immigration issues, and urgent alerts to take action when your voice is needed to stand up for immigrants.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 28, 2026

Best Practices for Advising Noncitizens Who Want to Leave the United States

In the current landscape of increased immigration enforcement, many noncitizens are considering the option of leaving the United States in order to return to their home country or to seek opportunities in a different country. This practice advisory provides guidance to immigration attorneys and advocates who are asked to provide such advice and walks through common issues for the client to consider before deciding to leave the United States. It also includes a checklist of helpful questions and

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 27, 2026

What is Happening with Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs)

On April 10, 2026, USCIS issued a new memo again terminating the SIJS deferred action (DA) policy (“April 10th Memo”). Under the April 10th Memo, USCIS will no longer automatically consider granting DA to young people granted SIJS. This termination memo does not, however, go into effect until May 10, 2026, and only applies to SIJS petitions filed on or after that date. This practice alert discusses what the April 10th Memo means for SIJS petitions and SIJS DA renewals filed prior to and on or af

Special immigrant Children and SIJS USCIS Immigration court Direct PDF
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Template motion Apr 20, 2026

Guide to Filing Your First Habeas Corpus Petition: Eastern District of California

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps for filing your first petition for habeas corpus (immigration) in the Eastern District of California. The guide provides helpful tips and how-tos from registering for PACER, the federal court electronic filing system, to applying for admission to the district bar, to formatting and filing your petition and motion for injunctive relief. The guide includes helpful screenshots and references to the local rules, as well as links to other useful

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