Manuals, Guidance, and Checklists
USCIS: TRIG Instructor Guide (2012)
TRIG instructions guide.
How to Request a Correction to Your EAD (Jan 2022)
Guidance on how to correct your employment authorization document (EAD) to USCIS.
NIJC: Procedural Manual For Asylum Representation (Nov 2022)
NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers. None of these materials should be considered legal advice. Individuals are strongly encouraged to seek counsel from qualified immigration attorneys or Board of Immigration Appeals-accredited representatives before submitting applications for asylum.
HRF – Tips on Drafting Affidavits for Asylum Applicants
HRF guidance for lawyers on how to draft a supporting affidavit for your client’s asylum case.
HRF – Affidavit Note Taking Companion
HRF note taking companion for lawyers working with their clients on drafting the declaration in support of their asylum claim.
AILA – Sample Questions/Topics for Applicant Interviews
AILA questions guide to assist lawyers with fact gathering in support of their client’s asylum claim.
AILA – Asylum Bar Checklist – October 2021
A checklist for bars to asylum and withholding of removal.
HRF – Asylum Process Flowchart – October 2021
A flowchart explaining the steps of the asylum process.
HRF – Asylum Outline – October 2021
This document provides a comprehensive overview of asylum law and withholding of removal.