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Discussion topics:
Introduction - Why do we have asylum? (starts at 01:22)
What is Asylum? (starts at 02:36)
Definition of Refugee
Physically present in US or seeking admission at port-of-entry
Asylee vs. Refugee (starts at 03:22)
What is persecution? (starts at 04:37)
Who is persecuting you? (starts at 07:10)
Protected Grounds (starts at 08:19):
Race/ Ethnicity/ Tribe
Nationality
Religion
Political Opinion (includes imputed)
Particular Social Group (PSG)
What is a PSG? (starts at 09:46)
Immutable characteristic
defined with particularity
socially distinct
Nexus Requirement. (starts at 13:00)
Why is the 1-year rule? (starts at 14:09)
Exceptions (starts at 14:27)
What is Withholding of Removal (WOR)? (starts at 16:35)
WOR VS. Asylum (starts at 16:53)
How is WOR different from Asylum?
What is the Convention Against Torture (CAT)? (starts at 22:03)
What is torture?
How to prove asylum eligibility (starts at 25:02):
Identity documents (starts at 25:02)
Evidence of persecution (starts at 29:44)
Country condition evidence (starts at 32:11)
Common issues (starts at 34:23):
Returning home (starts at 34:23)
Safe 3rd Country (starts at 35:28)
The wait… (starts at 36:15)
Denial while in lawful status (starts at 40:10)
Bars to Asylum (starts at 41:00)
Asylum filing tips (starts at 43:11)
What to expect at the asylum interview (starts at 45:10)
Asylum benefits post-approval (starts at 53:43)
Benefits
I-730
Removal (Deportation) Proceedings & Asylum (starts at 53:43)
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