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VECINA: Sample Asylum Office Memo of Law
Visit this page for an example of how to write a memorandum of law for an affirmative asylum case.
American Bar Association: Introduction to Asylum for Unaccompanied Children
View the webinar for an introduction to asylum law from the Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA), a legal resource center.
International Refugee Assistance Project: How can I find a former employer or supervisor for my SIV application?
Consult this guide when applying for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV).
International Refugee Assistance Project: What do my recommendation and human resources letters need to include for my SIV application?
Discover the list of requirements for writing human resources and recommendation letters for your (or your client’s) Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) application.
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.