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VECINA: Introduction to Affirmative Asylum for Afghans
Take this training if you are an attorney interested in handling an Afghan affirmative asylum case pro bono through the Welcome Legal Alliance.
VECINA: Representing Afghan Nationals in Affirmative Asylum Proceedings
Receive training on affirmative asylum representation for Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021 in this online course. Learn the legal basis for asylum, how to prepare a client for the asylum interview, and what to file in an affirmative application.
HIAS and American Bar Association (ABA): Asylum Toolkit
Discover information and tools pro bono attorneys can use to represent pro se Afghan asylum applicants.
Human Rights First: Asylum Law Dropbox
Gain access to a legal expert database, asylum law information, and instructions on how to prepare the I-589 and supporting documentation.
ILSAA: Are You Caring for An Afghan Child but Are Not Their Legal Parent? (دری) (پښتو)
Learn the different ways to legally obtain the right to act on behalf of children to obtain services for them.
ILSAA: Frequently Asked Questions on Temporary Protected Status for Afghans (دری) (پښتو)
Learn more about eligibility, benefits, and limitations. Know when and where to apply.
ILSAA: Scam Alert: How to Spot a Fake Lawyer (دری) (پښتو)
Learn the different approaches fraudster advisors, without legal immigration training, may take to try to scam you.
ILSAA: Stay Informed: How to Check Your USCIS Case Status (دری) (پښتو)
You can use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) case status tool online to receive an update on pending immigration applications or petitions. Receive detailed instructions on how to use the tool.
ILSAA: What to Expect: Filing a Case for Legal Status with ILSAA (دری) (پښتو)
Find out how to engage with the ILSAA team to obtain legal residency in the U.S., from submitting your request, to partnering with a lawyer, and receiving a final decision.