Asylum Research

The documents contained in this section are a compilation of materials specific to common asylum cases for immigrant children.  USCRI makes these materials available to practitioners representing immigrant children, policymakers, researchers and others.  The materials come from a variety of sources, and USCRI does not make any representations as to the accuracy or credibility of the source. 

If you are having trouble accessing documents or have materials you would like to share, please contact Sara McDowell at smcdowell@uscridc.org.

• General Asylum Information
• This section provides information on case law and developments of asylum law generally.
• Gang Related Asylum Resources
• Links to case law; sample briefs and affidavits; country condition reports and other resources.
• Asylum Based on Domestic Violence
• This page includes documents and links relating to Matter of R-A, as well as other published and unpublished decisions, sample briefs and other materials
• Other Asylum Resources
• Case law, sample documents and other information relating to various types of asylum cases not listed above