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As a legal representative, establishing a climate of trust and partnership with clients is essential to your effectiveness. This guide, developed by Switchboard in partnership with VECINA, will help you think critically about how to use the first client meeting to start building that foundation. Keep in mind that there is no single way to […]
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This resource, developed by Switchboard and VECINA, serves as a comprehensive toolkit for service providers and clients to navigate myUSCIS online accounts effectively. It offers clear instructions and insights to enhance comprehension and streamline processes. By empowering service providers with this resource, clients can confidently manage their immigration procedures with ease. While traditional mail filing […]
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Adjustment of status (AOS) is the process by which noncitizens in the United States obtain lawful permanent residence, informally known as “getting a green card.” There are multiple categories of eligibility by which a noncitizen may adjust status, with specific requirements for each category. This resource, developed by Switchboard and VECINA, is intended for attorneys […]
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Many service providers have questions about federal benefits eligibility for Ukrainian and Afghan Humanitarian Parolees who have arrived in the U.S. in recent months. Most Ukrainians and Afghans who receive humanitarian parole in the US on or after October 1, 2023 are not eligible for federal benefits, including Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits. This […]
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This resource, developed by Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA), provides information on traveling outside the United States based on the current immigration status and the status of a client’s application. This guide provides detailed information about what newcomers can expect regarding international travel depending on their status. Please consult the State Department’s travel […]
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, explains what Form AR-11 is, why it is important to complete, and shows step-by-step how to complete and submit the form online or by mail. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
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Do you have Afghan Minor clients who were paroled into the United States? They may need to apply for re-parole. This resource, developed by Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ISLAA), provides instructions and additional resources for clients that may be in this situation.
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Hosted on November 7, 2023, the training was delivered by Sarah Clarke, MSPH, coordinator for the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and co-organizer of the North American Refugee Health Conference; Bayle Conrad, MPH, a Program Coordinator in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Department at Harborview Medical Center; and, Kara Friesen is the Associate Director of […]
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This guide, developed by Switchboard, seeks to clarify the types of documents that Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations can use for Form I-9, offer alternative document combinations where applicable, and confirm instances when clients must wait to receive a specific document.
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This video, distributed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, provides an overview of the 1-year filing deadline to apply for asylum. Videos in Dari and Pashto are now available.
