The Pro Bono Representation Manual: An Overview of Asylum Law and Procedure is a brief guide to asylum practice designed for volunteers of the Advocates for Human Rights who are handling pro bono aslyum cases. This manual does not discuss all aspects of asylum practice or immigration practice related to asylum proceedings.  Additional sources, including applicable statutes and regulations, should be consulted throughout preparation of any asylum case.  Immigration law changes quickly, and practitioners are cautioned to ensure that current law and procedure are followed at all times.

Download Pro Bono Representation Manual (139 Pages)

Download Section I: Basics of Asylum Law

Download Section II: The Asylum Process

Download Section III: Alternatives to Asylum

Download Section IV: Advising Your Client After Asylum is Granted

Download Section V: Thank You & Resources

Download Appendix A. Representation Checklist for Affirmative Asylum Client

Download Appendix B. Representation Checklist for Removal Asylum Client

Download Appendix C. Representation Checklist for Nunc Pro Tunc Case

Download Appendix D. Biometrics Cover Letter

Download Appendix E. Sample Annotated Table of Contents for Asylum Filing

Download Appendix F. Sample Asylum Client Affidavit

Download Appendix G. Sample Witness Affidavit for Asylum Filing

Download Appendix H. Sample Response for Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)

Download Appendix I. Letter Brief with Argument

Download Appendix J. Reviewing the Record of Proceedings

Download Appendix K. Certificate of Translation