In recent months, Rochester has received an inflow of immigrants escaping war zones such as Haiti, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. JustCause is partnering with Catholic Charities and the Legal Aid Society of Rochester to help eligible immigrants file for Asylum prior to the one year deadline.

This CLE will provide information on the origin of U.S asylum law, the elements of asylum, and the difference between an affirmative and a defensive asylum application. Importantly, the CLE will outline what bars a person from receiving asylum and type of waivers are available if barred. The CLE will also cover how to screen applicants for asylum and explore related immigration relief measures. We will also discuss other common issues encountered when applying for asylum and how to prepare and file the asylum application. The session will include the new legal and procedural developments concerning asylum law.

The CLE is free in exchange for a commitment to volunteer at one Immigration Clinic or for one case within one year of the date of this seminar. Register here.