The information in this blog post is current as of June 18, 2025.
CILA is excited to share that we have added recent content on representing youth in asylum cases.
Many asylum cases involve working with a client to draft a declaration to support the asylum claim. CILA created a relevant training and resource for legal practitioners to provide information and tips on drafting asylum declarations.
- View CILA’s training from June 3, 2025: “Drafting Asylum Declarations for Children and Youth.”
- Read CILA’s new resource, “Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Protection Under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) Declarations.”
CILA also developed resources to learn about what to expect for an asylum office interview. CILA’s training and resource, included below, provide information on trauma-informed advocacy, an overview of what to expect at the interview, and practical tips.
- View CILA’s training from May 20, 2025: “Preparing for Asylum Interviews.”
- Read CILA’s recently updated resource, “Trauma-Informed Representation in Asylum Cases: Asylum Interview Preparation.”
CILA has more resources available on asylum claims that can be accessed viewing CILA’s Resource Index. Create a CILA account to access the index and more CILA resources.
These materials are intended for nonprofit attorneys, legal staff, and pro bono attorneys serving immigrant youth. We hope you find these materials helpful.
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