HIV+ Asylum Legal Highlights
Presented by Rachel Kafele, Esq. and Patricia Ribeiro, Esq.
Oasis Legal Services
Facilitated by AIDS Legal Referral Panel
Wednesday May 18th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm PST
1.5 General CLE Credits
This training will examine the intersection of an HIV+ diagnosis with various aspects of asylum law including:
- The elements of an asylum claim that are implicated by an HIV+ diagnosis
- Special considerations for competent representation of HIV+ clients
- A discussion of the one-year filing deadline
This training assumes an existing knowledge of asylum law basics. Please reach out to ALRP’s Volunteer Coordinator, Danica Hobza, with any questions (danicah@alrp.org).
About Oasis Legal Services: At Oasis we work holistically to bring quality legal services and case management to underserved LGBTQIA+ immigrant communities. We provide direct representation to hundreds of asylum seekers each year. Our expertise is built on years of experience and we win 99% of our clients' asylum cases.