DOJ Recognition and Accreditation
Recognition and accreditation is the Department of Justice’s certification of charitable immigration agencies and staff, and allows non-attorney staff to practice immigration law before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the immigration courts. The rules governing recognition and accreditation can be found at 8 CFR Section 1292.
For all resources pertaining to DOJ Recognition and Accreditation, see our toolkit below.
DOJ Recognition and Accreditation Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to educate agencies on the need for DOJ recognition and accreditation and to assist them in the application process.
Step by Step Guide
A step-by-step guide for non-profit community-based agencies on the process for DOJ recognition and accreditation.
Information About CLINIC Training for DOJ Recognition and Accreditation
A quick overview about the training required for DOJ recognition and accreditation.