• AAO Declares I-601 Moot, Erroneous Finding that Applicant Departed U.S. Due to Notary Error (Jul 7, 2009) (.pdf - 1047 KB)

• A Guide for State & Local Policymakers and Advocates (Feb 19, 2008)

• Neufeld Memo Clarifying Guidance on the Implementation of the District Court's Order in Ruiz-Diaz v. United States (Aug 14, 2009) (.pdf - 3433 KB)

• Neufeld/Scialabba/Chang Memo on Consolidation of Guidance on Unlawful Presence (May 14, 2009) (.pdf - 3645 KB)

• USCIS Letter on Running of INA § 212(a)(9)(B) Inadmissibility Period (Jan 28, 2009) (.pdf - 303 KB)

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• Analysis of the Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act (S. 3594) (Sep 26, 2008) (.pdf - 31 KB)

• Overview of the Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act (S. 3594) (Sep 26, 2008) (.pdf - 25 KB)

• The DREAM Act of 2007 Frequently Asked Questions (Oct 23, 2007) (.pdf - 139 KB)

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• BIA Rules on Retroactivity of IIRIRA Unlawful Presence Ten-Year Bar (Apr 7, 2006) (.pdf - 40 KB)

• CA7 Remands In LIFE Act Adjustment/ Inadmissibility Case (Oct 5, 2009) (.pdf - 122 KB)

• CA4 Finds Appellant Indicted for Re-entry After Removal Fails to Show Statute of Limitations Has Run (Apr 3, 2009) (.pdf - 72 KB)

• CA3 Discusses “Concealing,” “Harboring,” and “Shielding” Under INA §274(a)(1)(A)(iii) (Jul 18, 2008)

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• House Judiciary Committee Approves Immigrant Soldier Bill (Sep 18, 2008)

• Senate Passes FY09 Budget Resolution; Considers Immigration-Related Amendments (Mar 14, 2008)

• Enforcement Bills introduced into the House and Senate (Nov 2, 2007)

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• District Court Grants Class Certification, Stays Accrual of Unlawful Presence in Religious Worker Litigation (Sep 30, 2008)

• US District Court Rules in Favor of Kentucky Landlord (Jul 9, 2008)

• Escutia v. Reno, California Service Center, Family Unity Class Action Complaint (Aug 24, 2000)

• South Carolina Passes Illegal Immigration Reform Act (Jul 8, 2008)

• Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Calling for State & Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws (Apr 28, 2008)

• Utah Passes Omnibus Immigration Law (Mar 13, 2008)

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• Illegal Entrants and Immigration Violators Audio Seminar Recording (Jul 22, 2009)

• Unlawful Presence Seminar Recording (Jun 26, 2009)

• DHS Publishes Notice on Status for F/J Students Affected by the H-1B Cap - Deadline for Filing COS is 7/30/04 (Jul 23, 2004)

• Montserrat TPS is Terminated, Effective February 27, 2005 (Jul 6, 2004)

• DHS Terminates TPS Designation for Sierra Leone, Effective 5/3/04 (Sep 3, 2003)

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• USCIS Reminds Eligible Applicants under Ruiz-Diaz to File Adjustment Application before End of August (Aug 17, 2009) (.pdf - 29 KB)

• US and Mexico Continue Interior Repatriation Program (Jul 22, 2008) (.pdf - 21 KB)

• White House Statement of Administration Policy Opposing the DREAM Act (S.2205) (Oct 24, 2007) (.pdf - 44 KB)

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• Press Room (Jun 10, 2002)

• Additional Materials for National Day of Action (Updated 3/17/09) (Mar 17, 2009)

• Alternatives to Detention (Jul 3, 2008) (.pdf - 64 KB)

• Restore Fairness and Due Process to Our Immigration System (May 22, 2008) (.pdf - 90 KB)

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• SCOPS Practice Pointer: Refunds and Stopped Checks or Bounced Checks (Sep 11, 2009)

• VSC Stakeholder Qs & As with Meeting Minutes (8/20/09) (Sep 2, 2009) (.pdf - 6742 KB)

• Highlights from the CBP Open Forum at Annual Conference 2009 (Jun 19, 2009)

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• Practice Advisory Regarding Unlawful Presence Memo (Sep 18, 2009) (.pdf - 192 KB)

• Practice Advisory: Extension of Status for Certain F/J Students (Jul 23, 2004)

• V Visa Practice Advisory (Aug 28, 2002)

• AILA Statement Regarding Hearing on “Problems with ICE Interrogation, Detention and Removal Procedures” (Mar 3, 2008)

• Senate Shatters Students’ DREAM (Oct 24, 2007)

• AILA Condemns House Action on Punitive Immigration Bill (Dec 16, 2005) (.pdf - 14 KB)

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• Rep. Roybal-Allard Introduces the “Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act” (H.R 7255) (Oct 20, 2008)

• Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce “Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act” (S. 3114) (Jun 12, 2008)

• Rep. Shuler Introduces the “SAVE Act” (H.R. 4088) (Updated 1/11/08) (Nov 9, 2007)

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• AILA’s Comments to the Proposed B Visa Regulations (May 14, 2002)

• AILA Comments on V Visa Regulations (Nov 12, 2001)

• AILA Comment on INS 245(i) Regulations (Aug 17, 2001)

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• ABA Journal Article on ICE Enforcement Tactics (Jun 12, 2008)

• Laws, Resolutions, and Policies Instituted Across the U.S. Limiting Enforcement of Immigration Laws by State and Local Authorities - NILC (Jun 5, 2008)

• Nebraska Appleseed Releases Report on Local Police and Immigration Enforcement (Jun 5, 2008)

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• L.A. City Council Passes Day Laborer Ordinance (Sep 12, 2008) (.pdf - 207 KB)

• Farmers Branch Ordinance Struck Down; City Passes Occupancy License Ordinance (May 28, 2008)

• Prince William County Resolution Weakened (Apr 29, 2008)

• Testimony Before the House Judiciary Subcommittees on State and Local Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws (Apr 3, 2009)

• Sign-On Letter from Chamber of Commerce and LULAC Opposing the New “No Match” Regulations (Oct 27, 2008) (.pdf - 47 KB)

• Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Regarding Electronic Employment Verification (Jun 11, 2008)

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