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CGRS regularly adds new resources to the TA Library, schedules upcoming trainings, and makes technical improvements and updates to our site. Keep an eye on this page for program updates!
Please note that the resources listed below are limited to those authored by CGRS or universal expert declarations provided by CGRS. Our TA Library also includes a wide range of third-party materials such as sample briefs, unpublished decisions, and resources authored by other organizations. We encourage you to check the TA Library regularly for new and helpful resources.
CGRS regularly holds and participates in events and trainings in California and around the country and internationally to increase awareness, knowledge, and expertise on refugee law and policy and human rights. Our events and trainings are generally open to the public, including attorneys, government officials, human rights advocates, social service providers, law and undergraduate students, media and others. If your organization is interested in co-sponsoring an event or training, please contact us at cgrs-ca@uclawsf.edu.
This webinar will demonstrate how advocates handling fear-of-return claims can leverage the free resources provided by CGRS’s TA Program. We'll showcase new features on our site, provide guidance on obtaining tailored resources for your cases, and offer tips on utilizing these materials effectively, including detailed information on how to use CGRS’s Country Conditions Toolkits.
Please join CGRS for a webinar on the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule. CGRS attorneys will discuss to whom the Rule applies, who may claim an exception, and when the presumption of ineligibility may be rebutted.
Please join CGRS for a virtual MCLE webinar on affirmative asylum procedure. We will discuss which agency and asylum office has jurisdiction over an applicant’s case, and which federal court precedent applies. We will cover the mechanics of filing an I-589 application, including tips to avoid a rejection. This webinar will discuss what to expect after the I-589 has been filed as well as flag events that may stop the Employment Authorization Document clock.
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