Basics of Affirmative Asylum

 Asylum law practice is relevant to attorneys representing individuals fleeing persecution. This persecution might include a child from Central America fleeing gang violence, a woman from Kenya afraid of female genital mutilation being performed on her, or a man from Syria being tortured by a terrorist group.

Asylum is a protection granted to foreign nationals already in the United States or at the border who meet the international definition of a “refugee.” This CLE is ideal for attorneys who are interested in representing asylum seekers in their law practice or attorneys who wish to offer pro bono services to asylum seekers through non-profit organizations. View this program to receive practical training for representing immigrant survivors seeking asylum protection via affirmative asylum.

Learning Objectives:

I.     Identify the nature of asylum law and when it may be utilized as an immigration relief

II.    Understand the different federal agencies involved with an affirmative asylum case

III.   Ascertain the fundamental elements of the asylum application and how to make your case stronger

IV.   Explore the ethical issues involved in representing asylum seekers