Afghanistan
External Resource Afghan Refugee: Afghan SIV Application Guide
An Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) guide.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource Affirmative Asylum Statistics (Oct 2021)
Affirmative asylum statistics factsheet.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT, Trainings & Guidance
Download Resource Recommended Asylum Law Manuals and Treatises (Oct 2021)
This document lists Human Rights First recommended asylum law manuals and treaties.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource Redacted Asylum Interview Transcript (Oct 2021)
A redacted asylum interview transcript, to allow USCIS to make a decision on eligibility fo rasylum.
Afghanistan
Download Resource DOS: How to Apply for COM Approval
Informational on how to apply for COM approval.
Afghanistan
Download Resource DOJ/DOS: Status of Afghan SIV Program (Oct 2021)
A joint Department of State and Department of Homeland Security report on the status of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT, Trainings & Guidance
Download Resource Where to Find the Law (Oct 2021)
This document lists international sources, federal statutes, federal regulations, and case law immigration matters.
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT
Download Resource Translated I-589 Instructions (Pashto)
Translated Pashto Instructions for Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal).
Afghanistan
External Resource Translated Form I-589 (Pashto)
Translated Pashto Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal).
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT, Trainings & Guidance
Download Resource Checklist of Supporting Documentation for I-589, Application for Asylum (Oct 2021)
This checklist outlines and identifies required supporting documentation in asylum cases. Note that this list is not exhaustive.
Afghanistan
External Resource Translated I-589 Instructions (Dari)
Translated Dari Instructions for Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal).
Afghanistan, Asylum / Withholding / CAT, Trainings & Guidance
Download Resource Guidance for Lawyers Working with Interpreters (Oct 2021)
These step-by-step procedures provide insight into a variety of situations involving both trained and untrained interpreters.