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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.
DACA Updates: Preparing for the Future (A Webinar for Community Members)
In this webinar geared toward community members, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Immigrants Rising will provide an update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), including a breakdown and changes to the policy through the new rule...
Public Charge for Immigration Practitioners
The Biden administration announced a new public charge rule on September 9, 2022, set to go into effect at the end of this year. Join us to learn more about what the new rule says and the main takeaways for advising clients. We will compare the new...
Immigration Options for Ukrainians
This webinar will provide an introduction to the immigration options for Ukrainians, including Uniting for Ukraine, TPS, and asylum. The speakers will also provide policy updates as well as practice tips.
A Guide for Immigration Advocates
A Guide for Immigration Advocates is a practical and essential tool for beginning immigration attorneys, immigration law firms employing paralegals, DOJ accredited representatives, and nonprofit community-based organizations. The Guide is unique...
Hot Topics in Asylum Law
Level: Intermediate / AdvancedThis webinar is intended for practitioners already familiar with asylum law and will focus on the most recent developments in asylum practice. The current landscape of asylum law has been complicated by ongoing...
Emerging Strategies for Prolonged Detention
Level: IntermediateThis webinar is geared toward those who have some bond experience and would like to take a deeper dive into the law. In this webinar, we will focus on emerging topics following developments in prolonged detention caselaw. We will...
U Visa: I-929 Process & Issues
Level: AllThis webinar will discuss the I-929 process for U visa principals to include qualifying family members when they adjust status. The presenters will cover eligibility requirements, current trends, and practice tips.PresentersAlison...
VAWA Updates – USCIS Policy Changes and Practice Tips
Level: Intermediate / AdvancedThis webinar is targeted to intermediate and advanced VAWA practitioners. We will cover changes in the USCIS policy manual and practice this year which are related to VAWA self-petitioners, including clarifications of...
Understanding the Regulatory Practice
Level: AllThis webinar will provide an overview of the regulatory process including finding and commenting on regulations and best practices for crafting comments. Our guest speaker is a former government attorney and expert in regulatory matters who...