Government guidelines, forms, and other supplemental materials for pro bono attorneys representing asylum seekers.

 

Updates:

**ATTENTION ASYLUM ATTORNEYS:

USCIS has released a new Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and Instructions,which include a new filing location.

Be sure to read these instructions before filing for your client's employment authorization!

 

Training Materials

• NIJC Training Manual for Representing Asylum Seekers (updated March 2010)

(including sample documents, forms, and FAQs)

 

NIJC Pro Bono Attorneys and Case Information

 

• NIJC Asylum Victories Case List (For registered users only)

List of pro bono attorneys who have successfully represented NIJC asylum cases, including client's country of origin.

 

• List of Upcoming Merits Hearings (For registered users only)

 

Case-specific materials

• Information for Claims Based on "Membership in a Particular Social Group."

 

Additional resources

• Asylum Clock Tips from AILA from AILA Dispatch
• USCIS Travel Advisory for Asylum Seekers
• asylumlaw.org (An internet resource for asylum seekers and attorneys representing them.)