Full & Limited Post-MPP Asylum Representation: Merits Cases

Over 13,000 asylum seekers previously subject to the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as “MPP” or “Remain in Mexico, are now in the United States and need representation for their asylum cases. The Justice Campaign now seeks volunteer attorneys to represent these clients in their asylum claims (full representation), and/or help individuals prepare documents for pro se submission to the immigration court (limited representation).

For full representation, this opportunity involves meeting with the client (can be done remotely), preparing the application for relief, collecting supporting evidence, and conducting a hearing on the application for relief in immigration court (currently remote due to the pandemic in many courts).

For limited representation, this opportunity involves meeting with the client (can be done remotely), preparing the application for relief, working with them to prepare a declaration and country conditions research, and potentially other work like helping prepare a pro se Motion to Change Venue or Employment Authorization Document. This can be done fully remotely.

The Support We Provide
Your work will be supported by several innovated resources: (1) An in-house expert who will mentor you and a group of other attorneys with similarly situated cases; (2) An online library of resources and training materials including template briefs, examples, and detailed guides; (3) A hands-on guide to walk you step-by-step through local practices and procedures.

Individuals in Need of Representation

New cases are being collected from partner site.

In the interim, please email the Pro Bono Coordination team at probonocoordinator@immcouncil.org for cases needing help today.

To apply, please email probonocoordinator@immcouncil.org.