You have accepted representation in a defensive asylum case before the immigration court – now what?
This is a two-part training series designed to equip advocates with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully litigate defensive asylum claims before the immigration court. Through a comprehensive and interactive approach, participants will learn all aspects of the defensive asylum process, from accepting the case to the final individual hearing. Participants will learn what to expect at each hearing and how to prepare their clients to provide compelling and detailed testimony while balancing the impact of trauma on memory.
Part 1 will explore the legal elements of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”), comparing the differences in eligibility and benefits. Participants will learn how to define persecution, distinguish among the five protected grounds, construct a cognizable particular social group, and argue lack of government protection in cases of state and non-state persecutors. The bars to asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT will also be discussed, allowing participants to determine which form(s) of relief are and are not available to their clients.
In addition to testimony preparation, Part 2 will also cover how to conduct country conditions evidence, identify corroborating evidence, and satisfy the requirements of the Immigration Court Practice Manual. Participants will also learn about electronic filing and service, elements of a legal brief, and other important elements of practicing before the immigration court.
Key takeaways from this training series include a thorough understanding of the defensive asylum process, strategies for effectively representing asylum seekers, and practical skills for navigating the immigration court system. This training presumes some familiarity with immigration law but is intended for beginner to intermediate-level defensive asylum practitioners.
Many law firms now rely on AI?driven research, drafting, and workflow tools without fully understand...
This interactive course is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge, tools, and stra...
Protect your practice from the ethical vulnerabilities of AI by mastering Model Rules 1.1 and 1.5. T...
Resilience in the Workplace, delves into the critical importance of resilience in navigating the cha...
This program provides a comprehensive framework for integrating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD...
My contract was terminated and the contracting officer did not pay my invoices – what can I do...
Most legal professionals are operating in survival mode whether they realize it or not. Not crisis-l...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) remains one of the most important consumer protection...
Contracting with the Federal Government is not like a business deal between two companies or a contr...
Review the basic software concepts and effective uses of generative AI, prompting strategies, and me...