CLINIC coordinates the publication of several training manuals that are regularly updated and distributed to training participants. Several of these publications are also marketed and sold separately by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. CLINIC also publishes a monthly newsletter, circulates legal updates via a broadcast e-mail system, and posts valuable information affecting low-income immigrants on its website. CLINIC also employs the director of the Immigration Advocates Network.
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM AILA
IMMIGRATION LAW & THE FAMILY: This book is a practical guide to all aspects of family-based immigration, including immediate relatives and the preference system, application process for permanent residence, consular processing, immigrating through marriage, grounds of inadmissibility, the affidavit of support, and other topics of concern to practitioners. It is published by AILA Publications.
AILA'S FOCUS ON THE CHILD STATUS PROJECT ACT: Charles Wheeler, director of CLINIC's National Legal Center for Immigrants, draws from his own experience and expertise, as well as from the collective wisdom of other practitioners, to explain the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). It encourages leaders to challenge government interpretations that are at odds with the regulation. The book is published by AILA Publications.
IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: This book is a practical guide to the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. It provides detailed information to assist legal advocates in analyzing the potential immigration consequences of criminal conduct. The manual covers the basic framework for evaluating the impact of crimes, and discusses in detail crime-based inadmissibility and deportability grounds, establishing good moral character, detention and removal issues, post conviction relief, and judicial review.
RELIEF FROM REMOVAL: This book is a practical guide to all aspects of relief from removal cases. This manual provides a detailed description of the law, as well as strategies for defending clients in removal proceedings. Chapters cover an overview of removal proceedings, asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, NACARA, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture. It is published by AILA publications.
VAWA: IMMIGRATION RELIEF FOR ABUSED IMMIGRANTS: Written by CLINIC and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center under a generous grant from the California Endowment, the manual is a comprehensive guide for legal advocates working with immigrant survivors of domestic abuse and crime. The manual consists of 15 in-depth chapters on VAWA self-petitioning, adjustment of status, inadmissibility and waivers, and consular processing; conditional permanent residence, VAWA cancellation of removal, special immigrant juvenile status, T and U visas, gender-related asylum, and public benefits. The manual also contains extensive appendices of sample applications and forms, primary source documents, and community education brochures.
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FREE GUIDES
The following handbooks and guides are available for download. They are also availabe under our Resources.
AN ADVOCATE'S MANUAL FOR SOLVING EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI ASYLEE ELIGIBILITY FOR RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE: A SHORT GUIDE: The purpose of this guide is to give service providers the information needed to address the resettlement needs of asylees. The guide contains crucial and timely information about the benefits and services for which asylees are eligible, including job placement assistance, English language classes, health screening cash assistance, social security cards, adjustment of status, travel authorization, petitioning for immediate relatives and federal student financial aid.
A MORE PERFECT UNION: The report sets forth the resources, activities, and partnerships that would be required to naturalize as many eligible immigrants as possible. It calls for a national mobilization in support of citizenship, identifying the roles of government, immigrant service agencies, and other sectors of society in a coordinated plan. It describes a program that could serve as the linchpin of an emerging U.S. immigrant integration strategy.
CITIZENSHIP FOR US: A HANDBOOK ON NATURALIZATION & CITIZENSHIP 5TH EDITION: A comprehensive guide to the naturalization process. Includes a test preparation study guide with 13 units on U.S. history and civics, updated to reflect the new citizenship test that took effect on October 1, 2008. The 5th edition, published in August 2008, also includes a new chapter on civic participation and the latest changes in immigration law, policies, forms, and procedures. Available as a free resource that can be printed from the CLINIC website, or spiral bound hard copies may be ordered for only $25 each.
CITIZENSHIP FOR REFUGEE ELDERS: ISSUES AND OPTIONS IN TEST PREPARATION: A unique handbook for teachers and administrators on creating and managing a citizenship program for the elderly learner. Contains information on citizenship requirements, refugee cultures, and instructional materials. This book is only available in hardcopy. To order a copy, please complete the order form and mail check or money order to the address listed.
IMMIGRATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MANUAL: This manual describes best practices used by many of the country's most experienced nonprofit immigration programs and managers. The training curriculum covers program design, case selection criteria, case management systems, fee schedules, alternative funding sources, financial controls, marketing, staff training, BIA agency recognition and staff accreditation, and legal representation ethics.
STRATEGIES FOR NATURALIZING THE MOST VULNERABLE APPLICANTS: This handbook discusses English exemptions, due consideration, reasonable accommodations, disability waivers, oath waivers, fee waivers, and expedited processing.
LEGALIZATION MANUAL: This manual provides a starting point for charitable immigration service providers to begin preparing for immigration legalization.
MANUAL ON DEPORTATION DEFENSE AND CHILD CUSTODY FOR CRIMINALLY INCARCERATED IMMIGRANT PARENTS
RESOURCE LIST FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
attorney-of-the-day hotline. CLINIC’s attorneys answer substantive legal questions on a wide range of topics that include family-based immigration, naturalization, and relief from removal. They also provide advice on effective strategies in representing clients before government agencies. Since its launch, the hotline staff has responded to more than 5,000 calls annually – an average of 20 calls per day.
