Q&A
Concerns about lack of ongoing representation for applicants after initial filing
3:13:21
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52 sec
Council Member Alexa Avilés expresses concerns about the lack of ongoing legal representation for applicants after their initial filings with the Asylum Application Help Center. Masha Gindler responds to these concerns and explains the center's approach to follow-up assistance.
- The center allows applicants to return for work authorization filing after asylum applications
- Applicants can also return if they receive requests for additional information
- Avilés requests a report on how many people are returning for assistance
- The discussion highlights the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of the center's approach versus full legal representation
Alexa Avilés
3:13:21
is any of the resources dedicated to representation when they hear from the federal government around those applications?
Masha Gindler
3:13:29
It's to help them file the process.
Alexa Avilés
3:13:32
Just to file and they're on their own after that.
Althea Stevens
3:13:35
Got
Masha Gindler
3:13:35
it.
3:13:36
They're able to come back to file their work authorization after filing for asylum, and they're able to come back if they have requests for information for TTF.
Alexa Avilés
3:13:45
How many people have come back?
Masha Gindler
3:13:48
It's a good question.
3:13:49
I don't have the number off the top of my head.
3:13:50
I can go see if we can
Alexa Avilés
3:13:52
If you if you would provide us with a report around how many people are returning because we know these these applications and cases are ongoing.
3:14:01
And it's concerning that we're we're doing these application marathons and leaving people on the lurch to proceed a very complicated process.
3:14:12
Thank you.