Your individual hearing in immigration court

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This video explains what asylum seekers may expect during their individual hearing in immigration court (also know as the merits hearing).

This video is for asylum seekers who have a case in immigration court. If you are seeking asylum with USCIS, that is a different process and this video does not apply to you. You can watch videos about seeking asylum with USCIS here:    • Seeking Asylum with USCIS  .

If you are not sure if you have a case in immigration court, read this page to find out: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/decid....

0:28 - It's very important to find an attorney.
0:46 - What the individual hearing is like.
1:20 - What you have to present during the individual hearing.
2:26 - What happens at the end of your individual hearing.
2:59 - How to appeal the decision of the immigration judge if your application is denied.

For more information, visit the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)'s website here: https://help.asylumadvocacy.org/.

Note: This information is for individuals seeking asylum in the United States and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.