Keep families together, prevent a neighbor's deportation, and protect people seeking safety.

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Supports a month of secure phone calls with a lawyer

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Provides a legal consultation to keep a family together

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NIJC Procedural Manual for Asylum Representation

NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers. The manual's appendices, listed below, include sample forms and additional resources.

07/26/21

NIJC Procedural Manual for Asylum Representation (PDF)

NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers.

11/14/22

Appendix of Sample Forms and Documents

Forms and letters

Asylum Application

Asylum Application Filing Checklist (for Form I-589)

Checklist of all documentation needed to submit a complete application for asylum, filed affirmatively or defensively.

11/11/17

Sample Asylum Application (Form I-589)

Sample completed asylum application Form 1-598, to use for example purposes only.

06/18/19

Notices of Appearances as Attorney

Request to Review Record of Proceedings or Hearing Tape

Fingerprint Information

Instructions for Requesting Biometrics Appointments for Respondents in Removal Proceedings

This links to the instructions for requesting a biometrics (fingerprint) appointment for individuals seeking relief in removal proceedings, including asylum.

www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Pre%20Order%20Instructions%20EOIR.pdf

12/29/20

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

Cover Letter for Track Three FOIA Request

Sample cover letter to submit to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting that a Freedom of Information Act request for documents be placed on a "track three" fast-track.

06/18/19

Application for Employment Authorization

Cover Letter for Initial Employment Authorization Filing for Asylum Seeker

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NIJC sample cover letter for initial employment authorization application for a pending asylum applicant.

06/18/19

Sample Cover Letter For Renewing an Asylum-Based Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

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Sample cover letter to submit with application to renew employment authorization for pending asylum applicants.

06/19/19

Employment Authorization Application (Form I-765)

Link to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form and instructions to apply for employment authorization.

www.uscis.gov/i-765

06/19/19

Frequently Asked Questions: Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants

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This document provides guidance and practice tips regarding employment authorization for asylum seekers.

THIS DOCUMENT IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED

06/09/23

Change of Address Forms

Notice of Appeal to the BIA

Notice of Appeal of an Immigration Judge Decision to the BIA (Form EOIR-26)

Link to Executive Office for Immigration Review Form-26 to appeal an immigration judge decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

www.justice.gov/eoir/file/eoir26/download

06/19/19

Sample Notice to Appear

Sample Certificates of Translation for Foreign Affidavits and Documents

Sample Certificate of Translation for Foreign Language Affidavits and Documents

Sample certificates of translation to submit with translated foreign language affidavits and documents.

12/28/20

Sample Proof of Service

Sample Proof of Service

Sample Proof of Service from the EOIR Immigration Court Practice Manual.

06/19/19

Resources for Case Preparation

Tips and FAQs

Tips: Working with Interpreters

This information page provides general guidance for working with interpreters during your client's immigration case.

07/08/19

Tips: Connecting with Clients

This informational page provides general tips for pro bono attorneys on working with NIJC client population.

07/08/19

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