Overview of Asylum Law and Application Preparation Process
Questions? How to Contact VECINA with Questions About Afghan Asylum Issues
Communicating with Your Client
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Using Clio and Maintaining Client Confidentiality (5:52)
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Communicating With Your Client Through an Interpreter (7:26)
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Conducting Your First Client Meeting (8:21)
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Cultural Competency in Working with Afghan Clients
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Working With Clients With Mental And/or Physical Challenges (7:25)
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Pro Tips on Working With People Who Have Experienced Trauma
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Free Mental and Physical Health Resources for Afghan Parolees
The Basics of Asylum
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Sources of Asylum Law and Procedure
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Elements of Asylum (11:47)
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Persecution (13:37)
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Nexus (12:05)
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"Well-Founded Fear" of Persecution (8:43)
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Asylum Grounds: Race, Religion, Nationality, and Political Opinion (10:53)
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Asylum Grounds: Particular Social Groups (17:09)
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Corroboration and Credibility (13:54)
Framing Specific Types of Asylum Cases
Bars to Asylum
Preparing Your Case
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Completing the Form G-28 (only for paper filings) (5:44)
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Completing the Form I-589
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Preparing the Declaration (Includes Samples) (10:15)
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Gathering Client-Specific Evidence (4:14)
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Tips on Drafting and Using Witness Statements (7:14)
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Common Afghan and U.S. Civil Documents Your Clients May Have (9:44)
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Obtaining Translations of Documents
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Country Conditions (8:58)
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The Memo of Law and List of Exhibits (Includes Samples)
Filing Your Case and Preparing for the Interview
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Submitting the Asylum Application Online
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What Happens After Submission: Receipt, Biometrics, Interview
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What to Expect During the Interview - Including Actual Interview Questions
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Mock Asylum Interview (59:29)
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Preparing the Client for the Interview (8:52)
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What to Bring to the Asylum Interview (3:41)
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Remote Appearances at the Asylum Interview (6:24)
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The Arlington, VA Asylum Office (6:49)
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Clients with Mental or Physical Challenges: Interview Tips and Best Practices (10:36)
Work Authorization While Asylum Application is Pending
Including Spouses and Children on an Application
Post-Interview
After the Asylum Grant
Templates and Other Resources
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