Asylum / Withholding / CAT

TRIG instructions guide.

A history of Afghanistan’s government, opposition groups, and support groups.

HIAS and ABA asylum law training video for affirmative asylum applications for Afghan parolees.

A guide on relevant statutory provisions for asylum.

A presentation on TRIG exemptions to date.

Fact sheet on cases in removal proceedings.

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

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.

Video of Human Rights First asylum law training.

HRF guidance for lawyers on how to draft a supporting affidavit for your client’s asylum case.

HRF note taking companion for lawyers working with their clients on drafting the declaration in support of their asylum claim.