Know Your Rights Resources for Afghans in Mexico:
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International Rescue Committee resources for Afghans in Mexico City in English | Dari
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IRC’s InfoDigna platform for Afghans in Mexico (only in Spanish)
Know Your Rights Resources for Afghans in the U.S.:
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Immigration Law 101 for Non-Attorneys Assisting Afghans
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Project ANAR Know Your Rights document for those who crossed the Southern border:
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ANAR Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Know Your Rights – October 2023
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ANAR Master Calendar Hearing Pro Se Resource
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Project ANAR’s February 2023 webinar about assisting Afghan asylum seekers who came through the border, in English. The slides are here:
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Finding a lawyer:
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Immigration Advocates Network https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
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Project ANAR hosts defensive asylum and TPS workshops and can partner with organizations locally
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Project ANAR takes referrals for detained immigrants around the country, reach out if you have a loved one in immigrant detention/ICE custody
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Other resources:
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CAIR CA Know Your Rights (KYR) resources in Pashto and Dari
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Additional KYR for undocumented immigrants, some in Dari (from NILC)
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KYR: Avoiding immigration fraud – Sometimes people present themselves to be attorneys but are not, and instead take advantage of the immigrants they are supposed to be helping
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Guidance on change of address with EOIR/ICE translated
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National Immigrant Justice Center – Form I-589 asylum application translated to Pashto and Dari, with instructions
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California
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California Department of Social Services – Refugee Services
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There are many city + county aid programs specifically for refugees
Virginia
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Refugee Benefits & Services – Virginia Department of Social Services
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There are many city + county aid programs specifically for refugees
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May qualify for free or low cost health coverage
Texas
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City of Austin – Health Equity Unit
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Additional attorney resources and templates
