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ASYLUM STEP BY STEP

 

Asylum clients are like no other clients in the legal system.  An asylum client’s experiences and trauma span the globe and involve some of the worst human rights violations of our time. Successfully communicating their story poses unique and fascinating challenges for advocates. From filing the application to preparing for an immigration interview, an asylum applicant faces an intensive and daunting immigration process that many worthy applicants cannot navigate. 

Asylum Step By Step is a four part series designed to provide volunteer attorneys with skills necessary to successfully represent asylum seekers and help avoid common pitfalls. Asylum Step By Step will also give advocates an opportunity to learn from experienced attorneys.
 
CALENDAR

Getting The Story Out:  Interviewing Trauma Victims
October 27, 2011
Noon - 1 p.m.
This session will train advocates to adequately prepare and conduct successful client interviews with individuals that have experienced significant violence and may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 
 
In Her Own Words:  Drafting the Asylum Affidavit
November 14, 2011
Noon - 1 p.m.
This training will provide practitioners with tips, strategies, and clear examples of how to transform a long, in-depth interview into a detailed and credible personal statement that will give your client's story clarity and power. 
 
Corroborating Your Case:  Proper Use of Witnesses and Evidence
December 15, 2011
Noon – 1 p.m.
This training will focus on utilizing documentary evidence and supplemental affidavits from service providers to strengthen parts of your case narrative and bolster your legal argument.
 
Telling The Story:  Preparing To Testify - FULL, Registration Closed
January 19, 2012
Noon – 1 p.m.
This session will instruct advocates on what to expect during immigration proceedings and how to prepare your client to provide oral testimony under oath.
 
 
Location:  All trainings will be held at The Advocates for Human Rights office located in downtown Minneapolis at 330 Second Avenue South, Suite 800, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.
 
CLE Credit:  Each session is worth one CLE credit and is offered free of charge for volunteer attorneys.
 
Contact:  If you have any questions regarding Asylum Step By Step, please contact Attorney Deepinder Mayell in the Refugee and Immigrant Program.