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1. Useful Documents for Attorneys Representing Asylum Seekers
   A list of basic documents and forms that attorneys may need over the course of representing asylum seekers.
   Author: National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 11/02/2012
2. Federal Dream Act and Deferred Action
   Information about the deferred action initiative for DREAMers.
   Author: National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 07/20/2012
3. Arizona SB 1070 at the U.S. Supreme Court: What it Means for the Midwest
   This is a discussion about SB 1070 and how this landmark case could affect immigrants and American citizens in the Midwest and beyond.
   Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 05/10/2012
4. Know Your Rights (Deportation)
   An educational video for the more than 400,000 men and women held in immigration detention facilities across the country each year.
   Author: American Bar Association
   Updated: 05/03/2012
5. Applying for Fee Waivers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
   Explains how to apply for a waiver of USCIS application and processing fees
   Author: Originally by Geoffrey Heeren, LAF; Revised by Illinois Legal Aid Online
   Updated: 05/02/2012
6. Trafficking Victims Protection Act
   The article describes legal protections for immigrant victims of human trafficking.
   Author: National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 03/29/2012
7. Representing Asylum Seekers
   Training for attorneys interested in representing individuals in their asylum cases
   Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 03/30/2011
8. Immigration Consequences for Juvenile Crimes
   Information on the consequences of juvenile crimes on immigration status
   Author: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
   Updated: 03/03/2011
9. Representing Asylum Seekers
   Training on representing asylum seekers with NIJC
   Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
   Updated: 03/01/2011
10. Representing Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    Training on how to representing immigrants under the Violence Against Women Act
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 03/01/2011
11. Immigration Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency
    Information on the effects of juvenile delinquency on immigration status
    Author: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
    Updated: 12/15/2010
12. NIJC Asylum Roundtable: The One-Year Filing Deadline
    Training on legal strategies for asylum seekers with one-year filing deadline issues
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 12/03/2010
13. LAF Public Benefits Training
    Training on public benefits
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/17/2010
14. Judicial Advisement Requirements for Non-Citizen Defendants in Criminal Cases
    Information on the Illinois statute requiring judges to advise non-citizen defendants of immigration consequences of criminal conviction
    Author: Amy Waller, Office of the State Appellate Defender
    Updated: 11/09/2010
15. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Illinois: A Guide for Pro Bono Attorneys
    Provides an overview of the process for obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for a qualifying immigrant child currently living in Illinois
    Author: National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 07/07/2010
16. Temporary Protected Status Seminar Part One
    An Immigration Law training sponsored by the Indian-American Bar Association.
    Presenter(s): Indian-American Bar Association
    Updated: 06/08/2010
17. Temporary Protected Status Seminar Part Two
    An Immigration Law training sponsored by the Indian-American Bar Association.
    Presenter(s): Indian-American Bar Association
    Updated: 06/08/2010
18. Representing Asylum Seekers Training
    A basic training for pro bono attorneys representing immigrants who are seeking asylum.
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 04/01/2010
19. Disability Rights Consortium: Latino Community
    Webcast on outreach and advocacy for the Latino disability community
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 03/15/2010
20. Immigration Reform 101
    In this wecbast the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) discusses the status of immigration legislation in Washington, D.C., as well as how to get involved as an advocate
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 10/21/2009
21. NIJC Representing GLBT/HIV + Refugees and Asylum Seekers
    A training that presents basics on how to represent HIV Positive/GLBT clients who are refugees or who are seeking asylum.
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 03/31/2009
22. Immigration Issues in Family Law
    Immigration attorney Richard Hanus will discuss immigration law as it relates to family law issues, including adoption and child custody.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 01/28/2009
23. Representing Unaccompanied Minors
    This training will better equip attorneys to handle unaccompanied minor immigration cases.
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 12/18/2008
24. Overview of Immigration Basics
    Overview of Immigration Basics: Inadmissibility and Deportability, Family-Based Petitioning, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing and Naturalization
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 12/15/2008
25. Representing Asylum Seekers
    This training will equip attorneys with a thorough understanding of asylum law, and the basic practices and procedures of asylum cases.
    Presenter(s): National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 12/05/2008
26. Immigration Raids, Due Process and the Separation of Powers: Implications from Postville and Beyond
    Legal discussion of an ICE workplace raid in Postville, Iowa, during the summer of 2008, and its impact on the detained undocumented workers and the community.
    Presenter(s): DePaul University College of Law Center for Public Interest Law
    Updated: 11/19/2008
27. Immigration Law Basics for Non-Immigration Attorneys
    This session will familiarize the non-immigration practitioner with the basics of the immigration process.
    Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
    Updated: 11/19/2008
28. Unlawful Presence: 3, 10 and Permanent Bar
    An Immigration Rights training for pro bono attorneys.
    Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
    Updated: 11/19/2008
29. VAWA and the Safe Homes Act: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
    This session will provide information on the housing protections under the Violence Against Women Act and the Safe Homes Act.
    Presenter(s): Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
    Updated: 11/19/2008
30. Immigration Remedies for Victims of Crime, Trafficking, and Domestic Violence
    At this panel, presenters will discuss three remedies available to immigrant victims of crime and trafficking – the U visa, the T visa, and the self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 11/07/2008
31. Trafficking of Women and Girls: Forced Labor, Forced Prostitution, and Hope
    Jane Tafel talks about Hagar, U.S.A.'s work in the recovery and empowerment of victims of human rights abuses. Martina Vandenberg addresses human trafficking in the United States.
    Presenter(s): Save Our Sisters; The Jenner & Block Women’s Forum; LexisNexis; PriceWaterhouseCoopers
    Updated: 10/07/2008
32. False Claims to Citizenship, Voter Registration & Voting
    
    Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
    Updated: 06/03/2008
33. U Non-Immigrant Visas for Victims of Crimes
    Archived webcast of training on the U Non-Immigrant Visas for victims of crimes.
    Presenter(s): DePaul Legal Clinic
    Updated: 05/29/2008
34. Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual
    A manual that guides attorneys and representatives on practice before the Board
    Author: Board of Immigration Appeals
    Updated: 03/26/2008
35. Immigration for the Non-Immigration Lawyer: What You Need to Know about Representing Children
    Outlines the major issues involved in representing children in immigration cases
    Presenter(s): Sioban Albiol, DePaul University College of Law; Nora Phillips, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago; Claudia Valenzuela, National Immigrant Justice Center
    Updated: 11/12/2007
36. Trafficking in Persons
    Explains human trafficking for non-governmental organizations
    Author: The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor
    Updated: 10/29/2007
37. Asylum and Refugee Resources
    Research materials and links to information on refugees, asylum, country conditions and international treaties
    Author: University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies
    Updated: 10/15/2007
38. Instructions for Employers Regarding I-9 Employment Petitions
    Instructions for Completing Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification Form
    Author: Citizenship and Immigration Services
    Updated: 07/12/2007
39. Immigration Basics with HIV Considerations
    Presents an overview of immigration policy and process as it relates to HIV+ individuals
    Presenter(s): AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
    Updated: 07/03/2007
40. Immigration Updates
    Describes changes in immigration policies and regulations
    Author: The American Immigration Law Foundation
    Updated: 06/07/2007
41. Immigration Guide 2006 Edition
    Manual on immigration including B visa (tourists and business visitors), F visa (students), J-1 exchange visitor visa, E visa, L-1 visa, H-1B visa, TN category for Canadian and Mexican professionals, H-2B, O and P visa categories, family-sponsored
    Author: Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
    Updated: 04/27/2007
42. USCIS Handbook for Employers
    Instructions for Completing Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification Form
    Author: Citizenship and Immigration Services website
    Updated: 12/06/2006
43. Instructions for the 2008 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
    Requirements, procedures, and FAQs about applying for a 2008 diversity immigration visa
    Author: U.S. Department of State
    Updated: 12/05/2006
44. Department of Justice: Information on Trafficking in Persons
    Department of Justice's website about trafficking in persons and relevant case law and resources
    Author: U.S. Department of Justice
    Updated: 12/05/2006
45. What is a Public Charge?
    Explains who the USCIS considers to be a Public Charge
    Author: Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center
    Updated: 09/19/2006
46. University of Michigan Refugee Caselaw Website
    The site currently collects, indexes, and publishes selected recent court decisions that interpret the legal definition of a refugee.
    Author: University of Michigan Law School
    Updated: 09/15/2006
47. Report on the Foreign Born Population in the United States
    A demographic and socioeconomic report on foreign-born persons in the United States
    Author: U.S. Census Bureau/Dianne Schmidley
    Updated: 09/05/2006
48. U.S. Census Bureau-- U.S. Foreign-Born Population
    Reports, Tables, and Information about Foreign-Born Groups of People in the U.S.
    Author: U.S. Census Bureau
    Updated: 07/11/2006
49. Immigration Policy Information and Legal Action Center
    Information on immigration policy, post-9/11 resources, litigation updates, and practice advisories
    Author: American Immigration Law Foundation
    Updated: 05/22/2006
50. How To Check the Status of a Case or Application with Citizenship and Immigration Services
    Information about how to check the status of a pending application with USCIS
    Author: Amy Waller, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS Website)
    Updated: 10/20/2005
51. Filing a Notice of Appearance in the Immigration Court
    Information on how and where to file a Notice of Appearance to appear before the Immigration Court
    Author: Amy Waller, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Website
    Updated: 12/13/2004
52. Immigrant Access to Driver's Licenses: A Tool Kit for Advocates
    A manual on the current state of immigrants' access to driver''s licenses and proposals and information for advocating
    Author: National Council of La Raza
    Updated: 07/15/2004
53. Amnesty International Website
    Amnesty International''s Website on protecting human rights worldwide
    Author: Amnesty International
    Updated: 06/30/2004
54. Asylum Law Website
    Information for asylum seekers in the United States, Australia, Canada, and several European countries
    Author: Asylumlaw.org
    Updated: 06/30/2004
55. U.S. Department of Justice Website
    US DOJ's website with information on asylum, terrorism, civil rights and liberties violations, domestic violence, dispute resolution, etc.
    Author: DOJ, U.S. Department of Justice
    Updated: 06/30/2004
56. The Campaign to Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking
    Information about U.S. DHS' campaign to rescue human trafficking victims
    Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Updated: 06/08/2004
57. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report
    Department of State's website giving an overview of the annual trafficking in persons report
    Author: U.S. Department of State
    Updated: 06/08/2004

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