Center for Immigrant Rights
NGO Comments on ICE Draft Detainer Policy
CLINIC and several other advocacy organizations have submitted a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that addresses the agency's draft policy on detainers.
CLINIC Comments on USCIS Fee Waiver Request Form
CLINIC is pleased that USCIS has finally agreed to create a fee waiver application form, as this is something we have been requesting for many years. This form is particularly important at this time, when USCIS is proposing to raise application fees again.
USCIS Fees
To view a list of all the current USCIS fees, please click here.
This list, available on the USCIS website, includes:
CLINIC Comments on changes to EOIR 1-800 Line
In a letter to Thomas G. Snow, acting director the Executive Office for Immigration Review, CLINIC expressed concern over the agency's proposed change to the telephone system that is available to individuals in removal proceedings.
CLINIC comments on adjustment to fee schedule
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) respectfully submit the following comments to the proposed rule to adjust the USCIS application and petition fee schedule as published in 75 Fed. Reg. 112 at 33445 (June 11, 2010).
To read the full letter, click here.
Comments on N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions)
Dear Sir or Madam:
We, the undersigned organizations and members of the Disability Working Group, submit the following comments in response to the request for additional public comments by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the revisions to Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) at 75 Fed. Reg. 30050 (May 28, 2010).
We thank you for considering the previous comments we submitted on April 1, 2010.
Litigation Assessment
With the support of the Four Freedoms Fund, and in conjunction with other immigrant right organizations,[1] CLINIC is tracking trends in immigration enforcement abuse in order to form a litigation strategy. To support this goal, CLINIC is asking affiliates to share information about cases that may be in need of litigation before state, local, and federal court systems.
Documenting Immigration Abuse
With the support of the Four Freedoms Fund, and in conjunction with other immigrant right 
organizations,[1] CLINIC is tracking trends in immigration enforcement abuse in order to form a litigation strategy. To support this goal, CLINIC is asking affiliates to share information about cases that may be in need of litigation before state, local, and federal court systems.
Haitian Relief Resources
Federal Resources
Press Release (7/13/2010): USCIS Announces Six Additional Months for Haitian Nationals to Apply for Temporary Protected Status
Proposed Changes to N-648 (Medical Certification for Disabilities Exceptions)
Comments submitted to USCIS regarding revisions to form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disabilities Exception)
