A stay of removal prevents the Department of Homeland Security from executing a final order of removal against a person. DHS, immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. courts of appeals all have the authority to grant stays...
Being a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States carries important benefits, including the right to live and work in the United States and the ability to apply for U.S. citizenship after certain requirements are met. However, in some...
This practice advisory discusses the requirements to bring an action under 8 U.S.C. § 1503(a) for individuals who are within the United States and reviews the limitations on Section 1503(a) actions, in particular for those who are currently in...
This one-pager discusses five key takeaways about the J.O.P. settlement agreement, addressing some frequently asked questions received by the J.O.P. Class Counsel team. The one-pager is a must-read for practitioners who represent clients with prior...
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted final
approval of a settlement agreement reached by the parties in J.O.P. v. DHS, No. 8:19-CV01944-SAG (D. Md.). The settlement agreement is the culmination of a class...
This resource is designed to help immigration practitioners stay current on significant case law developments over the past year in the intersection of immigration and criminal law. It begins with an overview of notable case law developments before...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increasingly alleged that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants—primarily Venezuelans—have smuggled a family member when entering the United States. This practice advisory begins by...
In the past two years the Biden administration has issued regulations which have dramatically affected asylum seekers’ rights both at the border and in subsequent merits’ adjudications. NIPNLG has created a chart as an easy reference to see what...
This roundup summarizes cases from the Supreme Court’s October 2023 term (through June 2024) that are potentially relevant to lawyers representing noncitizens, be it in immigration matters, criminal defense, or civil litigation under the...
On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced “a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process” for non-citizen workers who experience or witness labor rights violations. This Practice Manual, updated in September...