Name*

First Name Last Name

Email*

example@example.com

Confirm Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Country

Asylum Seeker's Country of Origin

Please provide the asylum seeker's country of nationality, citizenship, and/or origin. If multiple, separate with a comma.

Does the asylum seeker have a case in immigration court (“removal proceedings”)?

YesNoUnknown

Do you have any upcoming case deadlines?

Please let us know if you have an upcoming individual hearing, asylum interview, or other deadlines.

Is the applicant HIV+? (optional)

YesNo

What is your profession?*

If you selected other, please list your profession:

Select which best describes your employer: *

If you work for a nonprofit, what organization?

How many affirmative asylum cases do you do a year?

How many defensive asylum cases do you do a year?

If you did any asylum cases in the last year, how many of these are for LGBTQ+/HIV+ clients?

How many pro-bono asylum cases do you do per year?

Are you currently working on an asylum case pro bono?

YesNo

Background

Background on LGBTQ+ Asylum Case Law

Screening & Application Materials

Screening Questions for Asylum IntakeSample Declaration OutlineDocument/Evidence ChecklistSample Evidence Translation Certifications

Supporting Documents

Country Conditions IndicesSummary of Caselaw for LGBTQ+ Asylum SeekersSummary of Caselaw for HIV+ Asylum SeekersSample Psychological Evaluations for One-Year-Bar ExceptionsSample Letter Regarding HIV+ Diagnosis

Defensive Case Resources

Sample Briefs on the PSG DefinitionSample Country Condition Index

Letters (affirmative applications only)

Cover Letter for I-589 SubmissionLetter for Updating Client Information (name/gender of client, address, etc.)Closing Statement Submitted After Asylum Interview

Closing Statement/Brief Topic (if requested above, please specify the topic area here):

CredibilitySafe Third CountryOne Year BarOther

During and After the Interview (affirmative applications only)

Interview Preparation GuideHow & When to Advocate During the InterviewSample Milestone Packet (rights, responsibilities, and next steps for asylees)

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