About This Course


This short course is intended for attorneys and accredited representatives interested in handling an Afghan affirmative asylum case pro bono through VECINA.

This course is intended for use only by attorneys, accredited representatives, and those assisting attorneys and accredited representatives in compliance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. The information contained herein should not be construed as legal advice. 




Course Curriculum


  Setting the Scene: The Evacuation and Parole into the U.S.
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  The Why and How of Asylum: Asylum Process Overview
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  Overview of Asylum Law
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Companion course


The course below is the full course for attorneys representing affirmative Afghan asylum seekers through VECINA.

Affirmative Asylum for Afghan Nationals

VECINA'S comprehensive course for attorneys representing Afghan nationals in affirmative asylum proceedings

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Welcome Legal Alliance


The Welcome Legal Alliance is a collaborative project among the American Immigration Council, ABA Commission on Immigration, Human Rights First, VECINA, and Welcome.US to serve Afghan asylum seekers with volunteer legal assistance (both limited and full scope representation) in preparing and filing their applications before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.