LibGuides: Immigration Law Research: Secondary Sources

Practice Resources

U.S. Department of Justice, Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual
The Practice Manual Guide for attorneys and representatives on practice before the Board
The Advocates for Human Rights, "Pro Bono Representation Manual: An Overview of Asylum Law and Procedure"
A brief guide on asylum and immigration practice related to asylum proceedings
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Handbooks, Manuals and Guidance
Immigration Pleading & Practice Manual
Available via WestLaw
Immigration Procedures Handbook
Available via WestLaw
Immigration Trial Handbook
Available via WestLaw
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and associated Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs)
"...Single, comprehensive, and authoritative source for the Department's organization structures, policies, and procedures that govern the operations of the State Department, the Foreign Service and, when applicable, other federal agencies. The FAM (generally policy) and the FAHs (generally procedures) together convey codified information to Department staff and contractors so they can carry out their responsibilities in accordance with statutory, executive and Department mandates."