Alerts: policies, announcements, and partner resources, posted regularly. For a monthly archive of Alerts, go to the practice alerts section of the library.

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Key Removal Defenses in Criminal Charge Cases and the Domestic Offense Supplement

  • By: Immigrant Defense Project
  • Date: 03/06/23

These resources summarize key legal defenses and strategies in cases alleging removability or ineligibility for relief based on common crime-related charges. Criminal-immigration law is a complex and evolving field but this resource makes cutting-edge strategies for using the courts to resist mass imprisonment and deportation more accessible to nonprofit legal service providers, private practitioners, law school clinics, and other advocates.

Undesignated (Tier III) Terrorist Organization Tracker

  • By: IRAP & NIPNLG
  • Date: 03/06/23

IRAP and NIPNLG have developed a chart listing organizations that have in the past been discussed in immigration cases as possible Tier III terrorist organizations. The chart harnesses publicly available information to bring much-needed transparency to Tier III designations and to provide notice to immigration practitioners and noncitizens about potential Tier III issues.

Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

  • By: USCIS
  • Date: 01/23/23

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia for an additional 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through September 17, 2024.

State Department Launches New Afghan Parolee Family Reunification Form

  • By: DOS
  • Date: 01/23/23

On Jan. 12, 2023, the Department of State announced the launch of Form DS-4317 for an Afghan parolee to seek family reunification with a lawful spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21.

Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status

  • By: USCIS
  • Date: 01/03/23

Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on March 4, 2023, through September 3, 2024.

Practice Advisory: Video Hearings in Immigration Court: “Knotty” Issues of Venue and Choice of Law

  • By: NIPNLG
  • Date: 01/03/23

This report gives an overview of the state of the law as well as practice tips to preserve noncitizens’ rights on choice of law issues during remote hearings.

Remote Legal Support: A Post-Pandemic Guide to Nonprofit and Pro Bono Innovation

  • By: Immigration Advocates Network, Pro Bono Net
  • Date: 09/14/22

The Immigration Advocates Network launched a national survey last year, to understand how nonprofit immigration advocates continued legal and related services throughout the pandemic. In this second edition of the Remote Legal Support Guide, we share key findings from the survey. We followed up with our national partners to highlight projects that developed remote opportunities for volunteers. Learn how the field and your colleagues have adapted; and how some nonprofits have integrated pro bono services.

TPS for Ukraine: Federal Register (4/18/22)

  • By: USCIS
  • Date: 04/18/22

Details on TPS for people from Ukraine who have lived in the U.S. since April 11, 2022.  Both the registration period and status expire in 18 months, on October 23, 2023. 

Invasion of Ukraine Quick Facts & Reports Portal

  • By: Freedom House
  • Date: 04/06/22

This page contains some quick stats on deaths, injuries, displacements etc. related to the invasion of Ukraine, the official statement from Freedom House on the issue, and links to more specific Freedom House reports.

Ukraine Country Page

  • By: Human Rights Watch
  • Date: 04/06/22

This page contains some brief background on Russia's invasion, followed by links to specific articles detailing various human rights issues.

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