Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this course for?
Entry-level and pro bono practitioners new to immigration law, including attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives.
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How much does this course cost?
It's free!
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What topics are covered?
The fundamentals of representing a non-detained immigrant client, including navigating immigration court, applying for humanitarian relief, and more. Check out the curriculum preview below.
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Where can I sign up to take on a pro bono case?
Click on "Find a Pro Bono Case" on the top navigation bar. You can express interest in a specific case, or filter and sign up to receive updates.
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More questions?
E-mail [email protected].
Curriculum Preview
1 | The Big Picture
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2 | Initial Meeting & Screening
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- Webinar: Common Forms of Immigration Relief and How to Screen for Them (Jan. 2023) (91:37)
- Quick Guide: Screening for Family Groups in Removal Proceedings (Jan. 2023)
- Webinar (COI & CILA): Nuts & Bolts - Common Forms of Immigration Legal Relief (Mar. 2022) (60:05)
- Checklist: Initial Client Meeting
- Intake Forms and Templates
- Quick Guide: Reviewing FOIA Responses (Aug. 2023)
3 | Fear-Based Claims: Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Convention Against Torture
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4 | Survivor-Based Claims: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U Visa, T Visa, Violence Against Women Act
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5 | Nationality-Based Claims: Temporary Protected Status, Cuban Adjustment Act
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6 | Family-Based Claims
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7 | Effective Representation
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8 | Ethical Considerations
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- Pro Bono Manual Excerpt: Ethical Considerations (Nov. 2022)
- Webinar (CILA): Ethical Representation of Unaccompanied Children 101 (Mar. 2023)
- Handout (CILA): Practical and Ethical Considerations and Reminders when Working with Translators and Interpreters (Apr. 2023)
- Practice Advisory (CILA): Ethical Considerations when Discussing Social Media with your Immigrant Clients (Oct. 2018)
9 | Immigration Court
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10 | U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
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- Pro Bono Manual Excerpt: USCIS (Nov. 2022)
- Checklist: Practicing before USCIS
- Webinar (COI & CILA): Practice Before USCIS & Removal Proceedings 101 (Mar. 2022) (47:53)
- Webinar: Employment Authorization for Asylum Seekers in Removal Proceedings (May 2023) (60:45)
- Q&A Written Responses: Employment Authorization for Asylum Seekers in Removal Proceedings (May 2023)
- Practice Guide: Seeking Expedited Adjudications, Short-Notice Lists, etc. (Nov. 2022)
- Webinar (CILA): Immigration Legal Research and AAO Appeals (Dec. 2017)
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