Resource Library
New Form I-539/I-539A Published Today
ASISTA drafted a short practice update on the newly published Form I-539 and I-539A. Read more about the grace period and the new biometrics requirements here.
Read MoreNew! Sample Language for Fee Waiver Cover Letters
Read our new publication on fee waiver requests or contesting denials.
Read MoreNew Amicus Brief: Addressing Sanchez Sosa and Continuances for U applicants
Read new amicus brief on importance of continuances in Immigration Court, submitted in the Seventh Circuit.
Read MoreASISTA Statement on Updated USCIS Guidance
New USCIS Guidance will create a chilling effect on survivors coming forward to access protection. Yesterday, USCIS released Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens (Updated NTA memo) which vastly expands the circumstances in which USCIS will issue NTAs or refer cases to ICE. …
Read MoreAmicus Brief on Direct Victim Definition (April 23, 2018)
Here is the amicus brief we filed to the AAO with Her Justice and ICWC, Debevoise & Plympton doing the heavy lifting (and excellent crafting) for us. Thanks to all involved, great job! We suggest you use this framework when making your “not-obvious” victim arguments.
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