Northwest Immigrant Rights Project v. USCIS

On September 9, 2008, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington approved a settlement agreement in the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (“NWIRP” aka “LEAP”) legalization case. Settlement documents and the USCIS Update announcing the filing date are attached.

The application period will be open for one year for individuals who meet very specific criteria, including entering the United States on a nonimmigrant visa prior to January 1, 1982. The application period will commence on February 1, 2009 and end on January 31, 2010. Application instructions are contained in the settlement agreement.

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Related Files

• Joint Stipulation on Attorney's Fees Costs (58KB PDF)
  
  
• Order of Final Judgement (147KB PDF)
  
  
• Stipulation & Order to Address Changes (74KB PDF)
  
  
• Stipulation & Order of Protection Regarding Privacy Act Information (220KB PDF)
  
  
• Stipulation of Settlement (281KB PDF)
  
  
• Class Notice (250KB PDF)
  
  
• Instructions (for Class Member Worksheet) (210KB PDF)
  
  
• Class Member Worksheet (190KB PDF)
  
  
• Appeal to Special Master from Denial of Class Membership (155KB PDF)
  
  
• Acción Legal De Efecto Colectivo (39KB PDF)