Innovation Law Lab worked with amazing interpreters, translators, videographers, and attorneys to create a series of instructional videos in English, Spanish, and other languages. The videos cover key parts of the U.S. asylum process but are not a substitute for legal advice from an immigration lawyer on your individual case.
Click the question below for links to the videos on YouTube.
This video explains the difference between pro se (when you don't have a lawyer) and full representation (when you do have a lawyer).
These videos explain the difference between the immigration branches of ICE, ISAP, and the Immigration Court.
These videos explain the I-589 asylum application, why it is needed, and how to fill one out.
These videos explain what biometrics are and how they are obtained from the applicant.
These videos explain the Notice to Appear ("NTA") and hearing notice, and how to read them.
These videos explain what a master calendar hearing ("MCH") is, and what to expect at these preliminary hearings about your immigration case.
These videos explain what the Employment Authorization Document ("EAD"), or work permit, is.
These videos explain the Freedom of Information Act request ("FOIA") and why it might be needed.
These videos explain what a merits, or final, hearing is and how to prepare for one.
