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.
Topic: Asylum and Withholding of Removal (I-589)
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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Information for Afghan Nationals (دری) (پښتو)
Read an overview of legal permanent solutions, gain information about employment authorization, learn about humanitarian parole, and more.
VECINA: Asylum Interview Preparation for Afghan Parolees
Both attorney and non-attorney volunteers can learn how to prepare Afghan asylum seekers for their interviews in this course.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) Parolee Asylum-Related Frequently Asked Questions (دری) (پښتو)
Learn about asylum, including how to apply, who can be included on a claim, interview tips and how to find out the status of a case on this FAQ page.