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Substantive Training in Asylum Law

Thursday, October 28, 2021, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

As a result of the recent crises in Afghanistan and Haiti, HIAS Pennsylvania’s need for pro bono attorneys is greater than ever before. On October 28, 2021 HIAS PA will hold its semi-annual Substantive Training in Asylum Law from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. To register for the training, please click here.

Topics to be covered at this training will include the definition of asylum, the legal requirements for seeking asylum, and the standards of proof that apply to asylum applications. This training, along with several other substantive trainings, is designed to equip participants to represent asylum-seeking clients. 

Thank you in advance for considering helping at this crucial time.

Please note:

  • A link to access the training will follow by email if you register using the link above.
  • Participants in this training will be eligible for 2 CLE credits.
  • The training will be recorded. If you would like to view the recording, please register using the link above so that you can receive the recording.
  • Additional related trainings on asylum processes are tentatively planned for November 12, November 19, and December 3.  Information on these trainings will follow by email.

For additional information please email Jessica Daly at jdaly@hiaspa.org.

Click here to register for the training.

TONIGHT (4/20) - Join us ONLINE at the 2023 Golden Door Awards!

Join us ONLINE at 6:45PM TONIGHT, Thursday, April 20th, for HIAS PA's 2023 Golden Door Awards: United for Immigrants!

Happy Passover from HIAS Pennsylvania!HIAS PA is closed in observance of the Jewish holiday of Passover

HIAS Pennsylvania will be closed in observance of the Jewish holiday of Passover from 1PM on Wednesday, April 5th through Friday, April 7th, and on Wednesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 13th.

Join us at the 2023 Golden Door Awards!United for Immigrants

The Golden Door Awards is HIAS Pennsylvania's annual fundraiser. Your generous support helps us serve low-income immigrants from all over the world as they build new lives in our community.

Building closed until further noticeHIAS PA remains open!

HIAS PA’s physical offices at 600 Chestnut Street are CLOSED until further notice due to a burst pipe in the building.

Our organization remains open, and HIAS PA staff continue to work remotely at this time.

Please call (215) 832-0900 with any questions.

Building closed until further noticeHIAS PA remains open!

HIAS PA’s physical offices at 600 Chestnut Street are CLOSED until further notice due to a burst pipe in the building.

Our organization remains open, and HIAS PA staff continue to work remotely at this time.

Please call (215) 832-0900 with any questions.

TONIGHT: Join us at the table!Join us for Thankful Together!

Thankful Together, formerly known as Refugee Thanksgiving, is happening TONIGHT at 6PM!

Register here to join us tonight: https://hiaspa1.wpengine.com/event/thankful-together-2021/

TONIGHT: Join us at the table!Register now for Thankful Together!

Thankful Together, formerly known as Refugee Thanksgiving, is happening TONIGHT at 6PM!

Register here to join us tonight: https://hiaspa1.wpengine.com/event/thankful-together-2021/

Celebrate our volunteers who make this all possible!Click here at 11:45AM to join our Annual Meeting!

Click here to join our virtual Annual Meeting!

The Annual Meeting starts at noon, but join us at 11:45AM for an informal chat before the event!

POSTPONED! Speed Advocacy: Afghanistan

Today's Speed Advocacy: Afghanistan Facebook Live event has been postponed due to a worldwide Facebook outage. We will update you as soon as possible about rescheduling the event.