Asylum / Withholding / CAT
USCIS: TRIG Instructor Guide (2012)
TRIG instructions guide.
History of Afghanistan’s Government, Opposition Groups, and Support Groups
A history of Afghanistan’s government, opposition groups, and support groups.
Representing Afghan Parolees (Jan 2022)
HIAS and ABA asylum law training video for affirmative asylum applications for Afghan parolees.
TRIG Exemptions: Relevant Statutory Provisions (Jan 2022)
A guide on relevant statutory provisions for asylum.
TRIG Exemptions Implemented to Date (Jan 2022)
A presentation on TRIG exemptions to date.
USCIS: DHS Implements Exemption Authority for Certain TRIG Grounds for Cases with Administratively Final Orders (Oct 2008)
Fact sheet on cases in removal proceedings.
Understanding the Afghan Refugee Crisis (Dec 2021)
This training video is a primer on Afghan society and politics for attorneys and others seeking to support Afghan refugees in the U.S. jumping castle
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.
Asylum Law Training
Video of Human Rights First asylum law training.
Tips on Drafting Affidavits for Asylum Applicants
HRF guidance for lawyers on how to draft a supporting affidavit for your client’s asylum case.
Affidavit Note Taking Companion
HRF note taking companion for lawyers working with their clients on drafting the declaration in support of their asylum claim.