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FAQ on New Spousal/Stepchild Parole in Place (PIP) Program

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This is frequently asked questions related to Parole in Place (PIP) program for noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.

Ethics, Family-Based Immigration Law, Protecting Your Community, Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law, Parole, Parole in Place

Parole in Place Program for Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens: Beware of Notario Fraud and Anyone Engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law!

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This advisory includes information to share with community members so they watch out for and report unscrupulous individuals engaging in notario fraud and UPIL.

Ethics, Family-Based Immigration Law, Protecting Your Community, Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law, Parole, Parole in Place

Ethical and Regulatory Boundaries for Partially Accredited DOJ Representatives in Assisting Noncitizens in Immigration Court

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This practice pointer addresses the assistance that partially accredited representatives can provide to noncitizens in removal proceedings under the federal immigration regulations.

Ethics, DOJ Recognition and Accreditation, Removal Proceedings

BIA Rules on Motions to Reopen Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

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The Board of Immigration Appeals recently issued a precedent decision setting forth standards for reopening a case based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Matter of Melgar, 28 I&N Dec. 169 (BIA 2020). The decision builds upon the seminal case, Matter of Lozada, 19 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 1988), and clarifies that a respondent seeking reopening must show a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s error, he would have prevailed on his claim.

Removal Proceedings, Ethics

Practice Advisory: Preparing your Agency to Provide Immigration Legal Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This resource provides recommendations for immigration programs on how to continue providing immigration legal service in the event of office closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Program Management, Case Management, Ethics