HOW TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM - The Florence Project
HOW TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM - The Florence Project
HOW TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM - The Florence Project
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<strong>The</strong> Refugee Program, AIUSA<br />
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, 5 th Floor<br />
Washington, DC 20003<br />
Phone: 202-544-0200 x540<br />
Fax: 202-546-7142<br />
Email: refugee@aiusa.org<br />
Human Rights Watch<br />
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor<br />
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA<br />
Phone: 1-(212) 290-4700<br />
Fax: 1-(212) 736-1300<br />
Email: hrwnyc@hrw.org<br />
However, you should know that there is a charge for ordering these materials and that the process may take<br />
some time. You should start right away to make sure you have enough time to receive the information before<br />
your documents need to be submitted to the judge. You should also indicate on your request for<br />
documentation what your time deadline is, that is, what is the date that your asylum documents must be filed<br />
with the Immigration Judge.<br />
FOUR: If you are looking for information about conditions in your home country specifically related to sexual<br />
orientation, gender identity, or HIV status, the following groups may be able to provide documentation<br />
regarding your home country for a reduced fee or for free (see contact information on the next page):<br />
←International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC)<br />
←<strong>The</strong> National Asylum Partnership for Sexual Orientation (NAPSO)<br />
Organizations<br />
Please read the list carefully and select only the organization that will best suit your needs. <strong>The</strong> following organizations<br />
are available to help you gather documents in support of your asylum, withholding, or CAT claim. <strong>The</strong>se organizations<br />
cannot provide legal counsel and cannot represent you at your hearing. Many of the organizations can however, provide<br />
you with a list of legal advocates/lawyers who might be able to help you.<br />
Organization:<br />
Description:<br />
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FIRRP- last update June 2007