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    How the Biden Administration’s Expanded Asylum Ban Puts Lives at Risk and Contradicts American Values

    How the Biden Administration’s Expanded Asylum Ban Puts Lives at Risk and Contradicts American Values

    Sep 30, 2024 This policy brief analyzes the Biden administration’s decision to finalize and expand its asylum ban first established in an interim final rule in June 2024.

    Laws & Policies Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrants (Table)

    Laws & Policies Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrants (Table)

    Sep 25, 2024 This table summarizes the major requirements and links to the tuition equity and financial aid laws and policies in states that have adopted them.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments

    Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments

    Sep 18, 2024 This resource provides an overview of the current state of the DACA program and what that means for DACA recipients and their loved ones.

    The Orantes Injunction: Protections for Detained Salvadorans After a Worksite Raid

    The Orantes Injunction: Protections for Detained Salvadorans After a Worksite Raid

    Sep 12, 2024 Information for attorneys and legal workers representing persons detained in immigration worksite raids (or in any enforcement action) about the Orantes' permanent injunction.

    Practice Manual: Labor-Based Deferred Action

    Practice Manual: Labor-Based Deferred Action

    Sep 4, 2024 This Practice Manual is intended for immigration practitioners representing workers applying for Labor-Based Deferred Action. Originally Published in March 2023.

    Pathways to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Legislative Updates & Analysis

    Pathways to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Legislative Updates & Analysis

    Sep 1, 2024 NILC continues to urge Congress to pass a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth who call this country home, so they can enjoy the same peace and stability that we all need to thrive. Part of that work involves monitoring and analyzing the...

    FAQ: The U Visa and How It Can Protect Immigrant Workers

    FAQ: The U Visa and How It Can Protect Immigrant Workers

    Sep 1, 2024 This resource will provide a general overview of the purpose, benefits, eligibility, and requirements for the U visa and related immigration benefits, specifically as they apply to labor-based crimes. Originally published in September...

    Frequently Asked Questions: The Orantes Injunction

    Frequently Asked Questions: The Orantes Injunction

    Sep 1, 2024 The Orantes injunction is a nationwide, permanent injunction requiring DHS to uphold certain rights of Salvadoran nationals in asylum proceedings. Originally published in November...

    Three Facts to Know About Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and Voting

    Three Facts to Know About Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and Voting

    Aug 8, 2024 Addressing common misperceptions when it comes to noncitizens, access to driver’s licenses, and the ability to vote.

    Higher Education for Immigrant Students
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    Higher Education for Immigrant Students

    Aug 1, 2024 This toolkit provides resources for students, advocates, and legislators interested in...

    Preguntas Frecuentes: El Anuncio del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional Sobre la extensión de las Concesiones Iniciales de Acción Diferida a Cuatro Años

    Preguntas Frecuentes: El Anuncio del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional Sobre la extensión de las Concesiones Iniciales de Acción Diferida a Cuatro Años

    Jul 1, 2024 Actualizaciones sobre el anuncio reciente del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional sobre la extensión de las concesiones iniciales de Acción Diferida a cuatro años.

    FAQ: Updates on the Department of Homeland Security’s Recent Announcement on Extending Initial Grants of Deferred Action to Four Years

    FAQ: Updates on the Department of Homeland Security’s Recent Announcement on Extending Initial Grants of Deferred Action to Four Years

    Jul 1, 2024 This resource addresses common questions for practitioners, advocates, and workers about the recent extension of initial grants of Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement from two to four years. Published in partnership with The National...

    Overview of Public Charge Regulations

    Overview of Public Charge Regulations

    Jul 1, 2024 This resource focuses on the clarifications and updates provided by the Biden Administration's public charge regulations that went into effect on December 23, 2022. Originally published in January...

    State-Funded Food Assistance Programs (Table)

    State-Funded Food Assistance Programs (Table)

    Jun 1, 2024 This table lists the state-funded programs that provide nutrition assistance to immigrants who are not eligible for coverage under the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Originally published in November...

    Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs

    Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs

    Jun 1, 2024 A compilation of resources to help immigrants and advocates navigate the complex intersection of immigration and public benefits law.