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NIJC Procedural Manual for Asylum Representation

NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers. The manual's appendices, listed below, include sample forms and additional resources.

07/26/21

NIJC Procedural Manual for Asylum Representation (PDF)

NIJC’s asylum manual provides an overview of the U.S. asylum process and provides basic guidelines for attorneys representing asylum seekers.

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11/14/22

Appendix of Sample Forms and Documents

Forms and letters

Asylum Application

Asylum Application Filing Checklist (for Form I-589)

Checklist of all documentation needed to submit a complete application for asylum, filed affirmatively or defensively.

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11/11/17

Application and Instructions for Asylum and Withholding of Removal (Form I-589)

Link to U.S. government form to apply for asylum in the United States and for withholding of removal.

www.uscis.gov/i-589

06/18/19

Sample Asylum Application (Form I-589)

Sample completed asylum application Form 1-598, to use for example purposes only.

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06/18/19

Notices of Appearances as Attorney

Notice of Appearance for DHS (Form G-28)

Link to U.S. government Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative.

www.uscis.gov/g-28

06/18/19

Notice of Appearance for EOIR (Form E-28)

Link to U.S. government form E-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Immigration Court.

www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/pages/attachments/2015/07/24/eoir28.pdf

06/18/19

Request to Review Record of Proceedings or Hearing Tape

Chicago Immigration Court Request to Review Record of Proceedings or Hearing Tape

Form to request review of record of proceedings for immigration cases between the Chicago Immigration Court.

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06/18/19

Fingerprint Information

Instructions for Requesting Biometrics Appointments for Respondents in Removal Proceedings

This links to the instructions for requesting a biometrics (fingerprint) appointment for individuals seeking relief in removal proceedings, including asylum.

www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Pre%20Order%20Instructions%20EOIR.pdf

12/29/20

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

Cover Letter for Track Three FOIA Request

Sample cover letter to submit to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting that a Freedom of Information Act request for documents be placed on a "track three" fast-track.

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06/18/19