Asylum evaluations and supporting affidavits
Offered by Atlanta Asylum Network (Emory University)
Emory University, Atlanta
Volunteer health professionals examine asylum seekers, physically or psychologically. They then write a sworn report for the person's lawyer to use at an asylum hearing. The lawyer asks for the evaluation.
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Cost & format
Free for pro bono cases; $50 reduced fee; $100 full fee; extra $100 if filed under six weeks before the hearing · In person
Schedule
- Apply about six months or more before the master hearing date.
Who this is for
Asylum seekers who have a lawyer. The network can help find a lawyer if a person does not have one. The lawyer must arrange interpreters.
How to apply
The lawyer fills out the intake form and sends it by mail, fax or email, then pays the fee that applies to the case.
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The details that matter
- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Using a skill (legal, medical, tech, trades)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Email humanrights@emory.eduFrom the description, not confirmed
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