AILA - Prosecutorial Discretion

Agency Memos, Cables, and Letters

• CBP Handout to Individuals Who May Be Eligible for DACA (Mar 14, 2013) (.pdf - 467 KB)
• CBP Memo on the Implementation of DACA (Mar 14, 2013) (.pdf - 450 KB)
• ICE Memo on New National Detainer Guidance for Civil lmmigration Enforcement (Dec 21, 2012) (.pdf - 1122 KB)
• California Attorney General Guidance on Enforcement of Secure Communities (Dec 5, 2012) (.pdf - 673 KB)
• USCIS Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Nov 19, 2012) (.pdf - 604 KB)
• ICE Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion for Long-term, Same-sex Partners (Oct 10, 2012) (.pdf - 582 KB)
• OSC Technical Assistance Letter on DACA Hiring Process (Oct 2, 2012) (.pdf - 193 KB)
• Napolitano Letter on Prosecutorial Discretion for LGBT Individuals (Sep 28, 2012) (.pdf - 472 KB)
• USCIS FAQs on Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Updated 9/14/12) (Sep 14, 2012) (.pdf - 908 KB)
• SSA Guidance to DACA Recipients on Obtaining an SSN (Sep 12, 2012) (.pdf - 539 KB)
• HHS Letter Announcing DACA Grantees Not Eligible for Medicaid (Aug 30, 2012) (.pdf - 644 KB)
• USCIS Brochure on How to Request Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Aug 3, 2012) (.pdf - 1418 KB)
• ICE Memo on the Exercise of Prosecutorial Discretion for Certain Young People (Jun 19, 2012) (.pdf - 667 KB)
• DHS FAQs on Deferred Action For Eligible DREAMers (Jun 15, 2012) (.pdf - 498 KB)
• Denver EOIR Notice on Prosecutorial Discretion Pilot Project (Dec 1, 2011) (.pdf - 180 KB)
• Baltimore EOIR Notice on Prosecutorial Discretion Pilot Project (Nov 29, 2011) (.pdf - 32 KB)
• Guidance to ICE Attorneys Reviewing Cases before EOIR (Nov 17, 2011) (.pdf - 168 KB)
• ICE Guidance on Next Steps in Implementing Prosecutorial Discretion (Nov 17, 2011) (.pdf - 500 KB)
• ICE Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion Case Review Process (Nov 17, 2011) (.pdf - 352 KB)
• USCIS Revises Guidance on the Referral of Cases and Issuance of NTAs in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Removable Individuals (Nov 8, 2011) (.pdf - 103 KB)
• DHS Background Information on Prosecutorial Discretion Initiatives (Aug 18, 2011) (.pdf - 94 KB)
• DHS Letter to Senators Regarding Prosecutorial Discretion (Aug 18, 2011) (.pdf - 464 KB)
• DHS Announcement on New Process for Implementation of Prosecutorial Discretion Memo (Aug 18, 2011)
• DHS Responds to AILA Regarding Treatment of Cases Impacted by DOMA (Jun 24, 2011) (.pdf - 117 KB)
• ICE Memo on Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities (Jun 17, 2011) (.pdf - 614 KB)
• ICE Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion Regarding Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs (Jun 17, 2011) (.pdf - 2789 KB)
• ICE Memo on Civil Immigration Enforcement (Mar 3, 2011) (.pdf - 443 KB)
• ICE Memo on Guidance for Removal Proceedings Involving Aliens with Pending or Approved Applications or Petitions (Aug 25, 2010) (.pdf - 907 KB)
• ICE Civil Enforcement Priorities Memorandum (Jun 29, 2010) (.pdf - 1031 KB)
• USCIS Issues Guidance for Surviving Spouses of U.S. Citizens (Aug 31, 2009) (.pdf - 179 KB)
• Prosecutorial and Custody Discretion for Nursing Mothers (Nov 12, 2007) (.pdf - 235 KB)
• ICE Memo on Removal Proceedings Involving Aliens with Military Service (May 16, 2006) (.pdf - 153 KB)
• ICE Prosecutorial Discretion Memo (May 5, 2006) (.pdf - 1009 KB)
• ICE Issues Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion to Dismiss Adjustment Cases (Oct 13, 2005) (.pdf - 547 KB)
• INS Issues Guidance on Handling of Naturalization Applications Involving Unlawful Voting (Mar 7, 2005) (.pdf - 2157 KB)
• ICE Memo on the Issuance of NTAs, Administrative Orders, and Reinstatements (Jun 21, 2004) (.pdf - 181 KB)
• USCIS Guidelines for Service Center Issuance of NTAs (Oct 2, 2003) (.pdf - 61 KB)
• INS Guidance on Security Checks and Prosecutorial Discretion for NSEERS Registrants (May 1, 2003) (.pdf - 259 KB)
• Attorney General Directive on Cooperators Program (Nov 29, 2001)
• INS Limits Removal Against 245(i) Applicants (May 7, 2001) (.pdf - 102 KB)
• INS Memo on Motions to Reopen for Consideration of Adjustment of Status (Mar 17, 2001) (.pdf - 275 KB)
• INS Memo On Prosecutorial Discretion (Nov 27, 2000) (.pdf - 146 KB)
• Prosecutorial Discretion Memo from General Counsel (Jul 11, 2000) (.pdf - 487 KB)
• INS Use of Prosecutorial Discretion to Avoid Harsh Consequences of IIRAIRA (Feb 7, 2000)