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Dept. of Justice > Immigration and Naturalization Services

Publisher: Immigration and Naturalization Services

[pdf] Memo Aleinikoff – Implementation of Crime Bill Self-Petitioning for Abused or Battered Spouses or Children of U.S Citizens or LPR (+)

Published November 6, 2018 by Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: VAWA Self-Petition

[pdf] Instructions Regarding Approaching Sunset of 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (+)

Memorandum discussing the amended procedures for section 245(i) cases submitted by self-petitioning battered aliens and aliens readmitted in nonimmigrant H-1B, E, or L status after abandoning a section 245(i) application.

Published 9/27/1997 by Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Immigration, Lawful Permanent Residency and Naturalization

[pdf] Advance Questions/Discussion Topics for VSC Meeting (+)

General questions regarding U-visas and VAWA self-petition for Vermont Service Center meeting.

Published August 20, 2009 by Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Immigration, VAWA T-U Policies

[pdf] Prosecutorial Discretion Guidelines (+)

Fact Sheet on Prosecutorial Discretion by the INS.

Published November 28, 2000 by Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Enforcement and Detention, Immigration

[pdf] INS Exercise of Proprietorial Discretion (+)

INS Memorandum on the legal basis and the extent to which the INS may exercise prosecutorial discretion in its enforcement activities.

Published May 6, 2015 by Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Enforcement and Detention, Immigration

[pdf] Motions to Reopen for Consideration of Adjustment of Status – May 17, 2001 (+)

DOJ Memorandum discussing requirements and procedure for filing a Motion to Reopen for Consideration of Adjustment of Status.

Published July 03, 2001 by Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Enforcement and Detention, Immigration, VAWA Cancellation & Suspension

[pdf] Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion (+)

DOJ Memorandum giving guidance to INS officers on appropriate exercises of their prosecutorial discretion.

Published November 17, 2000 by Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services

Topics: Enforcement and Detention, Immigration