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...
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 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...
We can’t know for certain what will happen once Trump is in office, beginning on January 20 of 2025. However, he has announced various plans, as have people who were part of his prior administration and who will likely be part of his new one. In this...
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...
You may have heard that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently updated some policies in Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE). This resource will explain some common questions for practitioners, advocates, and workers regarding the...
Since 2022, the CARECEN settlement agreement has provided important benefits to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients with prior removal orders who are eligible for adjustment of status. The CARECEN agreement sunsets on January 19, 2025...
This practice advisory discusses the Supreme Court’s decisions in Niz-Chavez, Pereira and Campos-Chaves, and provides strategies for practitioners to consider in cases where the client’s NTA was defective. As this area of the law continues to develop...
On July 29, 2024, an important new Executive Office for Immigration Review final rule, Efficient Case and Docket Management in Immigration Proceedings, goes into effect. Among other things, the rule codifies the authority of immigration judges and...