RIF Asylum Support offers resources and services regarding the asylum application process.
If You Arrived Through The Border
(Defensive Asylum)
How to Apply At Immigration Court:
If You Arrived with a Visa
(Affirmative Asylum)
How to Apply at USCIS:
Group Legal Consultations
RIF Weekly Asylum Legal Consultations
Every Thursday 12 - 1pm NYC Time on Zoom
Meet with our lawyers and legal navigator team to ask your questions.
French, Spanish, and Russian speakers are available.
Orientation Sur La Procédure D’Asile
Tous les Mercredis de 10h to 10:30 (NYC time)
Nous répondons à toutes vos questions en Français via Zoom
Clickez ici pour participer à la réunion en Français
Emotional Support Group
RIF Weekly Emotional Support Group
Every Monday from 10 AM to 11 AM (NYC time) on Zoom.
No registration is necessary!
The group offers a safe space to share the unique challenges of seeking asylum, celebrate accomplishments and successes, and support one another. Dr. Madelyn Miller, PhD, LCSW, leads the group.
Monthly Classes
Work Permit Class
Last Monday of Every Month 12 - 1pm NYC Time
A RIF immigration and asylum specialist will give general guidance on how to fill out the work permit online.
Asylum Application Class
First Monday of Every Month 12 - 1pm NYC Time
A RIF immigration and asylum specialist will provide general guidance on how to fill out the I-589 asylum application form.
Professional Development & Educational Resource
This page is to provide resources for asylum seekers interested in advancing their education and professional development. The RIF community is privileged to have many members who have been able to further their professional development and found great jobs — even if they are still waiting for their asylum interview.
RIF will share with you their experience and also their advice.
Affirmative Asylum Backlog Updates
This page focuses on the current backlog of affirmative asylum seekers. There are one million applicants in the backlog, and many have been waiting for their first interview for more than five years.
RIF shares actions that can be taken and updates regarding the backlog status.
