AAP Exclusive: Paralegal Tips for Country Conditions and Asylum Supporting Documents

AAP Exclusive: Paralegal Tips for Country Conditions and Asylum Supporting Documents

Paralegals assisting with asylum cases often need to prepare country conditions and other supporting documents that can make a big impact on the case. In this session, we’ll talk about strategies that work in the current climate to efficiently prepare successful documentation for asylum cases. Topics include:

  • Finding the best resources for country conditions
  • Sorting through a high volume of resources for the most accurate and relevant sources
  • Keeping evidence current when there are fast-changing conditions
  • Finding English-language resources for less-covered countries
  • Documenting the credibility (or not) of the U.S. Department of State country conditions report
  • Following your firm’s AI policy: uses and caveats for AI in country conditions and supporting documents

This roundtable is an opportunity for AILA Affiliate Paralegals to learn and discuss issues affecting legal staff, in community with each other. It's presented exclusively for AILA Affiliate Paralegals as a benefit of AAP status.


AILA Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities hosted by faculty selected for their expertise, with an emphasis on discussion and Q&A. This roundtable is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.

 

Product Details
Event Date January 16, 2026
Format Video Roundtable
Length 60 minutes
CLE Eligible No
Digital Library Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase.

Amie D. Miller, San Francisco, CA

Olga Guerrero, Paralegal, Chicago, IL

Francisco Garcia, Paralegal, Chicago, IL

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.