Below are a selection of resources related to immigration that may be helpful for both attorneys and the general public. These materials are provided for reference and are intended to support PDS's mission. The views and opinions expressed within these resources are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of PDS. PDS does not take credit for any content created by external individuals or organizations.
| Resource | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCPDS Noncitizen Client Intake Form | FordMurray Law | This form, "MCPDS Noncitizen Client Intake Form," is designed to gather essential information about non-citizen clients for legal proceedings. It systematically collects details regarding their personal identification, immigration status, family background, and criminal history. The form also includes sections for current charges, custody status, and details about plea offers and next court dates, ensuring comprehensive client profiling. |
| Crimmigration Navigation | FordMurray Law | FordMurray Law explains "crimmigration," the intersection of criminal and immigration law. The firm highlights defense attorneys' duty to inform noncitizen clients of immigration consequences, referencing key cases like Padilla v. Kentucky and Jae Lee v. United States. |
| Crimmigration Consultation | FordMurray Law | FordMurray Law offers consultations for crimmigration cases, helping clients navigate the intersection of criminal and immigration law. They provide guidance on legal strategies and immigration consequences of criminal charges. |
| Immigration Resources | The Gault Center | The Gault Center's immigration page addresses how juvenile court involvement can affect immigrant youth, such as through detention or deportation, and offers resources to help youth defenders navigate these issues. Some materials require registration. |
| Know Your Rights | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | A flyer that outlines 5 key reminders about your constitutional rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Everyone – regardless of immigration status – has rights in this country. Period. |
| Reference Sheet on the Immigration Consequences of Delinquency | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | A reference sheet on the immigration consequences of delinquency and diagnostic questions for noncitizen youth: determining potential avenues for legal status. |
| Special Immigrant Juveniles & the Grounds of Inadmissibility | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | This resource provides helpful charts of the grounds of inadmissibility as applied to special immigrant juveniles (SIJs). It also describes the waiver standard and process for SIJs. |
| Special Immigrant Juvenile Status & Visa Availability | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | In this resource – updated to reflect significant changes to the Visa Bulletin that will impact special immigrant juveniles beginning in April 2023 – we discuss the visa backlog for youth applying for a green card through special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS). We discuss how to determine when your client may apply for a green card and provide practice tips for representing youth seeking SIJS who may face a long wait before they are able to get a green card. |
| Immigrant Youth Resource Page | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides expert support and advocacy for undocumented immigrant youth, especially those facing foster care, deportation, or involvement in the juvenile justice system. Through trainings, policy work, and publications like *Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Other Immigration Options for Children & Youth*, the ILRC helps expand legal protections for these vulnerable children. Eligible youth may pursue immigration relief through pathways such as SIJS, U visas, asylum, or protections under the Violence Against Women Act. |
| Crime and Immigration Resource Page | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | The crossover between immigration and criminal law is one of the most complex and technical areas of law. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is recognized as a national leader in criminal immigration law and immigration consequences of crimes. We provide critical support to immigration attorneys and criminal defenders through analysis, policy work, trainings, technical assistance, and developing and disseminating best practices. |