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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.

Project Plan

Preparation Phase

  • introductory call with staff member from The Advocates for Human Rights
  • review consult information for client
  • review available trainings (if needed)
  • Sign volunteer registration and volunteer agreement

Collaboration Phase

  • await decision from USCIS
  • submit application to USCIS
  • review application with client
  • draft application
  • research and collect information for application
  • review questions with mentor attorney
  • meet with client

Wrap Up

  • review outcome with client and future steps
  • confer with The Advocates to discuss outcome

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Additional Information

  • Time Commitment: 11-20 hours
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Additional Training Details: materials will be provided, as needed
  • Site-Preference: Remote
  • Open to Law Students: No
  • Bar License(s) required: Any Bar License
  • Required Languages: None
  • Preferred Languages: Dari, Pashto
  • Required Legal Expertise: Immigration
  • Mentoring Provided: No
  • Supervision Provided: Yes
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.

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