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