What is SIJS?
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 15, 2024)
This Community Explainer reviews SIJS, what its key benefits are, and the eligibility pathways.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Susan Schmidt, Encyclopedia of Social Work (July 2017)
This article provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and the multifaceted role of the social work profession in supporting eligible children and advocating for policy improvements.
Employment-Based Immigration Visas for DACA Recipients
Krsna Avila & Dan Berger, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (January 22, 2024)
This practice advisory reviews common employment-based visa options for DACA recipients.
Amicus Brief Details the Harm of DACA Rescission on U.S. Citizen Children
Wendy Cervantes, CLASP (February 2, 2024)
This amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case regarding the legality of the DACA program highlights the harm of the DACA rescission on the children of DACA recipients.
Senate supplemental funding bill is an affront to refugee protection
National Immigrant Justice Center (February 5, 2024)
This analysis reviews the proposed Senate supplemental funding bill and the implications of the immigration-related provisions for asylum seekers.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
This database allows users to search for immigration lawyers by type of lawyer, language, and location. It also includes private practice lawyers.
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
The U.S. Department of Justice
This database enables users to search for pro bono legal service providers by state.
New EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court
Gianna Borroto, Immigration Impact (January 18, 2024)
A new memo from the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) provides improved guidelines for immigration court cases involving children.
Parole for Formerly Separated Families
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (October 4, 2023)
This resource reviews frequently asked questions about opportunities for parole for immigrant families separated under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy.
Best Practices Guide to Screening for Immigration Consequences In New York Family Court, with Supporting Materials
Immigrant Defense Project (July 2021)
This best practices guide and supporting materials aim to help family court counsel identify when to work with an immigration attorney in a client’s case and navigate complex immigration concerns.
