Many people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will be harmed if they return to their home country. Asylum is a form of protection our government may grant to someone fleeing their country because they fear they will be harmed based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This area of immigration law is very complicated but is essential to those fleeing their countries in search of safety.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) builds the capacity of immigration advocates to assist immigrants in their claims for asylum in order to provide more immigrants with a meaningful chance at justice. As experts in the field, the ILRC publishes The Essentials of Asylum Law, a manual which provides a thorough review of asylum law with practice tips. In addition, the ILRC hosts several webinars on asylum law and emerging issues. We also support practitioners in their specific cases through our Attorney of the Day (AOD) technical assistance service.
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Irma inmigró a los EEUU hace algunos años pero no tiene papeles. Alguien le dijo que debe solicitar el asilo. Irma no conoce el proceso y no sabe del plazo de un año o de los riesgos que puede correr. En la siguiente grabación, escucharemos sus conversaciones sobre estos temas con Jose, quien trabaja en el Centro de Recursos Legales para el Inmigrante, y con Celine, una abogada de inmigración del Centro de Servicios Legales de Pangea.
This recording features Lourdes Martinez and guest attorney, Niloufar Khonsari, discussing the various concerns advocates have regarding the new credible fear lesson plan for asylum officers.