The Advocates for Human Rights
Afghan SIV Adjustment of Status
You will be working with people to obtain permanent residence.
Posted February 8, 2022
Background & Context
We have been conducting a consult clinic with Afghan evacuees for several months, and we believe that several people are eligible for SIV adjustment of status.
Immediate Problem
Providing legal services to Afghan evacuees.
Work & Deliverables
We are looking for immigration attorneys who are experienced in SIV adjustments. Volunteers would be taking on full representation and expected to research, draft, and file the SIV adjustment application.
Preparation Phase
- Sign volunteer registration and volunteer agreement
- review available trainings (if needed)
- review consult information for client
- introductory call with staff member from The Advocates for Human Rights
Collaboration Phase
- meet with client
- review questions with mentor attorney
- research and collect information for application
- draft application
- review application with client
- submit application to USCIS
- await decision from USCIS
Wrap Up
- confer with The Advocates to discuss outcome
- review outcome with client and future steps
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The Advocates for Human Rights
The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and select global communities. We investigate and expose human rights violations; represent immigrants and refugees seeking asylum; train and assist groups that protect human rights; engage the public, policy-makers, and children; and push for legal reform and advocate for sound policy.
The Advocates for Human Rights
The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. By involving volunteers in research, education, and advocacy, we build broad constituencies in the United States and select global communities. We investigate and expose human rights violations; represent immigrants and refugees seeking asylum; train and assist groups that protect human rights; engage the public, policy-makers, and children; and push for legal reform and advocate for sound policy.