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GS-35F-0534W (PDF, 8.88 MB)

January 03, 2020

Attain, LLC Modernized DevSecOps and Analytics Services II (MDAS II)

Proposed Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements – Representative Nadler (PDF, 1.58 MB)

December 30, 2019

Correspondence requesting an extension to the comment period.

COI LP (RAIO) (PDF, 489.43 KB)

December 20, 2019

This module provides guidelines on the use of Country of Origin Information (COI) in adjudicating immigration benefits, petitions, protection determinations, and other immigration-related requests. Through demonstrations and computer-based practical exercises, you will gain experience in conducting COI research on the Intranet and Internet for use in adjudications.

Interviewing – Note Taking LP (RAIO) (PDF, 484.55 KB)

December 20, 2019

This module outlines the importance of taking clear and comprehensive notes during the interview, the characteristics of proper notes, and procedures for proper note-taking.

Overview of UNHCR and Concepts of Refugee Protection LP (RAIO) (PDF, 949.87 KB)

December 20, 2019

This module describes the development of international protection of refugees and other individuals over the course of the 20th century and explains the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other international actors in providing this protection. The module describes the elements of international protection, who is in need of international protection, and who provides international protection. Lastly, this module explains the role UNHCR plays in relation to the United States regarding U.S. refugee resettlement, asylum, and other protection issues.

LGBTI Claims LP (RAIO) (PDF, 720.33 KB)

December 20, 2019

This module provides guidelines for adjudicating and considering immigration benefits, petitions, protections, or other immigration-related requests by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex, (LGBTI) individuals. The module addresses the legal analysis of claims that involve LGBTI applicants as well as related interviewing considerations.

Interviewing - Survivors of Torture LP (RAIO) (PDF, 430.08 KB)

December 20, 2019

This lesson provides background information on torture, including what is meant by the term “torture,” the motives and methods of torturers, and the recovery of survivors. The lesson focuses primarily on the effects of torture and severe trauma and how these effects can affect the interview process. Through discussion and practical exercises, you will gain exposure to effective interviewing techniques and the effects of secondary trauma.

Childrens Claims LP (RAIO) (PDF, 1.35 MB)

December 20, 2019

This module provides guidelines for adjudicating children’s claims. Issues addressed include guidelines for child-sensitive interview techniques and considerations for the legal analysis of claims involving child applicants. While the legal analysis sections specifically address refugee and asylum claims, other sections, including those that address child development and procedural issues, are relevant to claims made by children for other immigration benefits.

Interviewing – Eliciting Testimony LP (RAIO) (PDF, 570.36 KB)

December 20, 2019

Through discussion and practical exercises, this training module instructs students on how to elicit information from an interviewee in a non-adversarial manner: how to probe appropriately to elicit necessary information, the types of questions to ask, and questioning techniques to use.

Refugee Definition LP (RAIO) (PDF, 455.23 KB)

December 20, 2019

This module discusses the definition of a refugee as codified in the Immigration and Nationality Act and its interpretation in administrative and judicial case law.

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