Afghanistan: The Legal Community’s Response

Part 1: Afghanistan Before the US Departure on August 31,2021

• US and NATO-Led Evacuations 
  • Third country processing ("lily pad countries)
  • Port parole to US 
  • Evacuees at US military bases 
• Legal relief available 

Part 2: Afghanistan – Post-August 31

• How to evacuate qualified people
• Humanitarian Parole
• Other forms of relief (P1/P2 processing, business immigration visas, asylum etc.)
• Difficulties re processing in US consulates outside of Afghanistan

Part 3: Lawyers to the Rescue- How can you help?

Speakers

Lenni Benson, Distinguished Professor of Immigration and Human Rights Law, New York Law School

Elizabeth Riser-Murphy, The Legal Aid Society

Program Chair: Jan Brown, The Law Offices of Jan H. Brown, PC

Program Chair: Allen E. Kaye, Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP