Affirmative Representation definition
Affirmative Representation means the provision of legal assistance and representation reasonably required by the circumstances of each individual case and in compliance with the Ethical Rules for individuals to an individual who is not in removal proceedings. When consistent with the client’s desires and appropriate to the particular case, affirmative representation will include representation before USCIS, DHS, the State Department’s Consular Section or passport offices, and other immigration-related agencies as well as state court proceedings for Special Immigrant Juvenile predicate orders, expungements, and similar proceedings as applicable and appropriate. Affirmative Representation may also include representation outside of immigration court for individuals in immigration court proceedings where appropriate. The panel attorney will apply best practices at all times in the delivery of affirmative legal services including the initiation and conclusion of affirmative legal services. Panel attorneys agree to avoid permissive
Affirmative Representation means the provision of legal assistance and representation reasonably required by the circumstances of each individual case and in compliance with the Ethical Rules for individuals to an individual who is not in removal proceedings. When consistent with the client’s desires and appropriate to the particular case, affirmative representation will include representation before USCIS, DHS, the State Department’s Consular Section or passport offices, and other immigration-related agencies as well as state court proceedings for Special Immigrant Juvenile predicate orders, expungements, and similar proceedings as applicable and appropriate. Affirmative Representation may also include limited-scope representation outside of immigration court for individuals in immigration court proceedings where appropriate. Limited-scope representation creates an attorney-client relationship during the scope of the work. Within the scope of the limited representation, a panel attorney will provide legal assistance and representation reasonably required by the circumstances of each individual case and in compliance with the Ethical Rules and, without limitation, will meet their client duties of competence, diligence, communication, loyalty, and the safeguarding of property. The panel attorney will apply best practices at all times in the delivery of affirmative legal services including the initiation and conclusion of affirmative legal services. Panel attorneys agree to avoid