Iowa Immigration Relief Clinics A Guide on How to Organize an Immigration Relief Clinic

Iowa Immigration Relief Clinics A Guide on How to Organize an Immigration Relief Clinic Hannah Fordyce Trisha Floyd Nielsen Jordan Jackson Scott Stottlemyre

HOW TO PLAN AN IMMIGRATION RELIEF CLINIC The University of Iowa College of Law Advanced Immigration Law and Policy Seminar Immigration Relief clinic materials are designed for community-based organizations in Iowa that want to assist their members in applying for President Obama s new immigration relief programs. This brief guide and accompanying materials answers the following questions: What is the recommended format for the clinic? Who will need to be involved in hosting a clinic? What materials will I need to host a clinic? WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED FORMAT FOR THE CLINIC? Only you know the unique needs of your local community and the interest among your community members in the immigration relief programs. We encourage all organizations to give the Interactive Community Presentation before hosting an Immigration Relief Clinic in order to educate the community and save time at the actual clinic. However, the clinic materials can function without first giving a community presentation. More information about immigration relief presentations can be found at: http://ailp.law.uiowa.edu. We hope the clinic materials meet the needs of your community, but you should feel free to adapt the materials as needed. There are several steps or stations to help participants apply for immigration relief. More detailed information on each of these stations follows, and can serve as an instructional manual for volunteers assigned to particular stations. You can choose to have the stations flow in the order outlined in the graphic to the right, or you can choose to omit stations or change the format. *All documents mentioned are in bold text and are available on our website. 1. Sign-In Station Volunteers at the Sign-In station greet participants and have them sign-in. Volunteers guide participants as they fill in the Sign-In Questionnaire, designed to give attorneys some basic information about the participant. If your organization did not hold a community presentation or if the participant does not have a completed Self-Screening Worksheet, volunteers will distribute the Worksheet to participants. The Self-Screening Worksheet provides more detailed information about a participant s eligibility for administrative relief, and has several questions that will alert attorneys or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representatives ( BIA Reps ) to immigration concerns. Volunteers at this station can also label two manila folders with the participant s name to collect two sets of documents, one for your organization to keep and one for the client to keep. 1

2. Background Information Station Volunteers at this station help participants collect necessary background information. Volunteers walk participants through the Participant Disclaimer, help them check their criminal history with the Iowa Courts Online Check, and record participants past addresses on the Past Address Chart. The volunteers may also want make sure the Self- Screening Worksheet (pictured at left) is as complete as possible before directing them to the Legal Team Station. 3. Legal Team Station Attorneys or BIA Reps at this station will determine whether a participant is an enforcement priority and whether a participant is eligible for one of the immigration relief programs. Attorneys or BIA Reps will review each participant s Self-Screening Worksheet and determine whether there are any problems or concerns. If the participant is eligible for DACA or DAPA, he or she should be directed to the appropriate station. If the participant s case is more complicated, the immigration attorney or BIA Rep should provide the participant with contact information for your organization or an immigration attorney referral list. 4. DAPA Station Volunteers working in teams will discuss each question with the participant as he or she fills in the DAPA Application. Participants will visit the DAPA Station only if the Legal Team Station determines that the participant is eligible for DAPA. The volunteers will also help determine which evidentiary documents should be submitted with the application. One volunteer will make copies of all the evidentiary documents once they have been assembled and complete a DAPA Application Cover Page. If the participant was unable to bring all necessary evidentiary documents, the volunteer should note which documents or information the participant will need to collect on the Incomplete DAPA Application Handout. 5. DACA Station Volunteers working in teams will discuss each and every question with the participant as he or she fills in the DACA Application. Participants will only visit the DACA Station only if the Legal Team Station determines that the participant is eligible for DACA. The volunteers will also help determine which evidentiary documents should be submitted with the application. One volunteer will make copies of all the evidentiary documents once they have been assembled and complete a DACA Application Cover Page. If the participant was unable to bring all necessary evidentiary documents, the volunteer should note which documents or information the participant will need to collect on the Incomplete DACA Application Handout. 6. Employment Authorization Station Volunteers working in teams of two will discuss each and every question with DACA and DAPA participants as they fill in the Employment Authorization Application and Worksheet. Every participant applying for DACA or DAPA will need to complete and send in the Employment Authorization Application and Worksheet at the same time as the DACA or DAPA application in order to apply for work authorization. The volunteers will also help determine which evidentiary documents should be submitted with the application. One volunteer will make copies of all the evidentiary documents once they have 2

been assembled and finish filling in the DAPA/DACA Application Cover Page which should be in the participant s manila folder. If the participant was unable to bring all necessary evidentiary documents, the volunteer should note which documents or information the participant will need to collect on the Incomplete DAPA/DACA Application Handout which should also be located in the participant s manila folder. 7. Discharge Station Volunteers at this station will review the participant s documents and check for completeness. If the participant was unable to complete his or her application, the volunteers will explain in more detail what needs to be completed before the participant can mail the application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). If the participant was able to complete the application at the clinic, the volunteers will place all the materials in a mailing envelope and address the envelope. All the participants will have to do at this point is go to the post office and drop of the envelope. The volunteers will also carefully explain each part of the Clinic Discharge Brochure and the Warning: Driver s Licenses and Vehicle Registration Handout (pictured at right). The brochure should also contain your organization s contact information if the participant has further questions. WHO DO I NEED TO INVOLVE IN HOSTING AN IMMIGRATION RELIEF CLINIC? 1. Lawyers and/or Accredited BIA Representatives (at least 1) You will need at least one immigration attorney or BIA Rep to screen participants for eligibility and answer legal questions. 2. Volunteers (11-20) You will need at least one to two volunteers for each station who are willing to devote an entire day to the clinic. Volunteers from the local community are especially helpful because they help participants feel welcome and comfortable. 3. Translators (3 4) You may need translators to serve the various populations you anticipate will attend the clinic. Each participant should have one translator travel with him or her through each station. It is extremely important that each translator can accurately translate the application questions because false or misleading answers can lead to immigration officials denying the application or placing the participant in removal proceedings. WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED FOR AN IMMIGRATION RELIEF CLINIC? Sample materials for an Immigration Relief Clinic can be found at our website at http://www.ailp.law.uiowa.edu/immigration-clinic-materials. 3

Sign-In Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at the Immigration Relief Clinic. You are at the first station participants will visit. You will make sure participants sign-in, direct any participants to the child care area, and give each participant a Sign-In Questionnaire and/or Self-Screening Worksheet. What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Greet participants: It is important that participants feel welcome as they enter the clinic. You will also make sure that all participants sign-in. 2. Child care: If your organization is providing child care, you will direct participants to the child care area before they fill out any documents. 3. Sign-In Questionnaire and Manila Folder: You will provide each participant with a manila folder to hold all clinic documents and a Sign-In Questionnaire. The Questionnaire asks whether the participant went to a community presentation and whether he or she brought a completed Self-Screening Worksheet. If so, the participant will only need to complete the Sign-In Questionnaire. 4. Self-Screening Worksheet: If the participant comes to the clinic without a completed Self-Screening Worksheet, the Questionnaire will prompt the participant to ask you for a Worksheet. The Worksheet is available in English and Spanish. 5. Finished? Once the participant has filled out the Sign-In Questionnaire and/or Self-Screening Worksheet, you will direct the participant to the Background Information Station. MATERIALS TO REVIEW Sign-In Questionnaire: The Questionnaire asks for basic information about the participant and asks whether or not the participant needs to fill out a Self-Screening Worksheet. Self-Screening Worksheet: The Worksheet asks questions to help figure out whether a participant is eligible for immigration relief. If participants have legal questions about the Worksheet, they will be able to meet with an immigration attorney or BIA Representative at a later station. 4

Background Information Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at our Immigration Relief Clinic. Before reaching your station, participants will have filled out the Sign-In Questionnaire and/or the Self-Screening Worksheet. You will help participants finish filling out the Worksheet if needed. You will also distribute the Participant Disclaimer, the Past Addresses Chart, and the Iowa Courts Online Check Chart. If you have any questions or a participant asks for legal advice, please ask an attorney or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representative ( BIA Rep ) for help. What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Self-Screening Worksheet: You should make sure the participant has completed his or her Worksheet as much as possible. 2. Participant Disclaimer: You will review the Disclaimer in detail with each participant, focusing on the importance of being truthful and candid throughout the clinic. The participant should sign and date the Disclaimer. 3. Past Addresses Chart: You will help participants determine all past addresses in the U.S. and record these addresses on the Chart. If the participant attended a Community Presentation, he or she will have already received the Addresses Chart. Locating all past U.S. addresses can be a time consuming process and you may not be able to help locate all addresses during the clinic. Using Google Maps and Google Street view may help participants remember and locate addresses they have forgotten. 4. Iowa Courts Online Check Chart: Search the participant s full name on Iowa Courts Online and record any criminal charges on the Chart. *If you have any questions about how to search Iowa Courts, please consult the Iowa Court Online Guide. *If you have any questions about what the Iowa Courts Online search results mean, please consult the Iowa Courts Online Key, which explains abbreviations you may see on the site. 5. Finished? Once the participant has filled out all the documents, direct him or her to the Legal Team Station to speak with an immigration attorney or BIA Rep. MATERIALS TO REVIEW Self-Screening Worksheet: The Worksheet asks questions to help determine whether a participant is eligible for immigration relief. Participant Disclaimer: The Disclaimer explains the services provided at the clinic and the importance of being truthful and candid throughout the clinic. Past Addresses Chart: Participants will need to know all addresses they have lived at since arriving in the U.S. in order to apply for immigration relief. Iowa Courts Online Check Chart: Any criminal history that the participant may have in Iowa will be recorded on this Chart. This will help the attorneys or BIA Reps determine whether a participant is an enforcement 10 priority. 5

Legal Team Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at our Immigration Relief Clinic. As attorneys or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representatives ( BIA Reps ), you will review the documents that each participant has filled out and determine which, if any, immigration relief programs the participant should apply for at the clinic. Before reaching your station, the participants will have signed a Participant Disclaimer, completed a Sign-In Questionnaire and/or Self-Screening Worksheet, recorded their Iowa criminal history on the Iowa Courts Online Check Chart, and listed all U.S. addresses on the Past Addresses Chart. Participants will meet with you to discuss eligibility for either Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) or Deferred Action for Parents of Americans ( DAPA ), as well as discuss any concerns about the enforcement priorities. What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Ensure Participants Understand Disclaimer: Make sure the participants have signed and understand the Participant Disclaimer. 2. Examine Iowa Courts Online Search Results: Review the information (if any) recorded on the Iowa Courts Online Check Chart to determine if the participant is an enforcement priority. You should emphasize that Iowa Courts Online will not show charges or convictions from other states or expunged records. 3. Evaluate Self-Screening Worksheet: Review the Self- Screening Worksheet with the participant and answer any questions. The Worksheet assesses whether the participant is an enforcement priority and eligibility for immigration relief. There is also space where participants can write down whether they brought evidentiary documents or whether they have specific questions. 4. Finished? After determining whether a participant is eligible, direct the participant to either the DACA or DAPA station, or inform the participant that he or she will not be able to apply for immigration relief today. MATERIALS TO REVIEW Immigration Enforcement Priorities: If a participant falls into one of the enforcement priorities and applies to U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) for immigration relief, USCIS may share this information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This could cause a participant to be placed into removal proceedings. DAPA Eligibility Requirements New DACA Eligibility Requirements Participant Disclaimer: The Disclaimer explains the scope of the services provided at the clinic and the importance of being truthful and candid throughout the clinic. Self-Screening Worksheet: The Worksheet asks questions to help determine whether a participant is eligible for immigration relief. 6

What Are the New Enforcement Priorities? Priority 1 Priority 2 Felonies Gang Activity National Security People stopped at the border on or after January 1, 2015 (applies for people now living in Iowa) Certain significant misdemeanors Multiple misdemeanors Persons who unlawfully entered the U.S. and cannot prove continuous presence since January 1, 2014 Abuse the visa or visa waiver program Priority 3 Order of removal on or after January 1, 2014 Enforcement Priority Tips: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and Domestic Assault Convictions are Priority 2 crimes, no matter how long ago the conviction occurred. Traffic citations will not count towards the 3 misdemeanor limit under Priority 2, unless the stop involved drugs or alcohol. What Are the DAPA Eligibility Requirements? Parent of a U.S. citizen or green card holder on or before November 20, 2014 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 Not an enforcement priority DAPA Tips: You will probably receive many questions about continuous residence. [We are still waiting for the DAPA guidelines to know whether brief departures for humanitarian concerns will break continuous residence.] We are also waiting on the DAPA guidelines to know who qualifies as a parent. 7

What Are the New DACA Eligibility Requirements? Entered the U.S. before age 16 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 High school student, high school graduate, or military member Over 15 years old when applying Not an enforcement priority DACA Tip: You will probably receive many questions about continuous residence. Generally, a short absence from the U.S. for humanitarian reasons has not disqualified applicants from receiving DACA. You should ask about the specific circumstances of the trip and warn applicants about possible risks. DACA Renewals: Participants who received old DACA are eligible for renewal and will not have to apply for new DACA. [Once new DACA is available, applicants renewing DACA will receive three years protection from removal based on status]. 8

Deferred Action for Parents of Americans ( DAPA ) Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at the Immigration Relief Clinic. Before reaching your station, participants will have met with an immigration attorney or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representative ( BIA Rep ) to determine his or her eligibility for immigration relief. This means that participants arriving at your station should be eligible for DAPA. You will help participants as they fill out the DAPA Application and organize the necessary evidentiary documents. If you have any questions or the participant needs legal advice, please ask an attorney or BIA Rep. What Are the Eligibility Requirements for DAPA? These are the criteria that the immigration attorney or BIA Rep used in determining the participant s eligibility to apply for DAPA: Parent of a U.S. citizen or LPR (green card holder) on or before November 20, 2014 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 Not an enforcement priority 9

What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Application: You will help the participant complete the DAPA Application by making sure he or she understands and completes each question. You should not write in any answers for the participant. The participant must complete the application with blue or black ink. If the participant has difficulty writing or answering any question, please ask an attorney or BIA Rep for help. MATERIALS TO REVIEW DAPA Application: The DAPA Application is called Form I-[?]. This is the form the participant will fill out. 2. Evidentiary Documents: The DAPA Application requires evidentiary documents to prove eligibility (proof of identity, proof of parentage, proof of continuous residence since 2010, etc.). You will help the participant decide which evidentiary documents to send in and record this on the DAPA Application Cover Page. A checklist of required documents can be found on the next page. Tips for Evidentiary Documents Participants need at least 1 document for each category. For continuous residence, participants should submit 1 document for every 3 months since 2010. 3. Attorney Review: Once the participant has completed the DAPA Application and you have organized the necessary evidentiary documents, an attorney or BIA Rep will review the completed application. 4. Copies: After an attorney or BIA Rep reviews the completed application, make a copy of all evidentiary documents and give the originals back to the participant. 5. Cover Page & Table of Contents: After you have made copies, write page numbers at the bottom of each page of the DAPA Application and copies of the evidentiary documents. The first page of the DAPA Application should be page 1. Next, you will fill out the Table of Contents on the DAPA Application Cover Page and have the participant fill in his or her name, address, and the date. 5. Incomplete Application: If the participant is unable to complete his or her application at the clinic, you will fill out the DAPA Incomplete Application Handout. 6. Finished? You should place all documents in the participant s manila folder and direct him or her to the Employment Authorization Station. DAPA Application Instructions: The instructions are written by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) and provide basic directions on how to fill out the application. Cover Page & Table of Contents: The Cover Page will be sent in with each application. You will fill in the Table of Contents on the Cover Page by hand. The Cover Page should show which evidentiary documents the participant is submitting. DAPA Incomplete Application Handout: If a participant cannot complete the application at the clinic, this Handout reminds the participant what documents or information to collect before applying. 10

DAPA Document Checklist $465 check or money order made out to the Department of Homeland Security 2 passport sized photos (taken within the last 30 days) Proof of Identity Passport Birth certificate with photo ID Official photo ID from birth country Expired work permit School or military ID with photo Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing the participant s name and photo Proof Participant is a Parent to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Birth certificate for child with the participant s name on the certificate Adoption decree with participant s name on the decree Other Proof Participant s Child is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident U.S. birth certificate Citizenship certificate Child s green card Proof of continuous residence in U.S. since January 1, 2010 & Proof participant was in U.S. on November 20, 2014 Bank records (preferred) Rent receipts or utility bills Leases or mortgages Immunization or medical records School records (letters, report cards, etc.) Money order receipts (Western Union) Passport stamps from entering the U.S. Expired work permit Expired temporary visa Library Records Proof of No Immigration Status on November 20, 2014 Expired visa A charging document placing you into removal proceedings (Nothing if entered the U.S. undocumented) Criminal History Records Complaints, citations, or arrest records Court orders relating to the participant s release from jail or prison Court orders finding the participant guilty, not guilty, or dismissing charges Court orders sentencing the participant to jail, prison, probation, fine, civil penalty, or a treatment Court orders relating to probation or parole Court orders expunging charges from the participant s record Receipts for any fines, tickets, or court costs the participant paid 11

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at the Immigration Relief Clinic. Before reaching your station, participants will have met with an immigration attorney or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representative ( BIA Rep ) to determine his or her eligibility for immigration relief. This means that participants arriving at your station should be eligible for DACA. You will help participants as they fill out the DACA Application and organize the necessary evidentiary documents. If you have any questions or the participant needs legal advice, please ask an attorney or BIA Rep. What Are the Eligibility Requirements for New DACA? These are the criteria that the immigration attorney or BIA Rep used in determining the participant s eligibility to apply for new DACA: Entered the U.S. before age 16 Continuous residence since January 1, 2010 Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014 High school student, high school graduate, or military member Over 15 years old when applying Not an enforcement priority 12

What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Application: You will help the participant complete the DACA Application by making sure he or she understands and completes each question. You should not write in any answers for the participant. The participant must complete the application with blue or black ink. If the participant has difficulty writing or answering any question, please ask an attorney or BIA Rep for help. 2. Evidentiary Documents: The DACA Application requires evidentiary documents to prove eligibility (proof of identity, proof of entry before 16 th birthday, proof of continuous residence since 2010, etc.). You will help the participant decide which evidentiary documents to send in and record this on the DACA Application Cover Page. A checklist of required documents can be found on the next page. Tips for Evidentiary Documents Participants need at least 1 document for each category. For continuous residence, participants should submit 1 document for every 3 months since 2010. 3. Attorney Review: Once the participant has completed the DACA Application and you have organized the necessary evidentiary documents, an attorney or BIA Rep will review the completed application. 4. Copies: After an attorney or BIA Rep reviews the completed application, make a copy of all evidentiary documents and give the originals back to participant. MATERIALS TO REVIEW DACA Application: The DACA Application is called Form I-821D. This is the form the participant will fill out. DACA Application Instructions: The instructions are written by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and provide basic directions on how to fill out the application. Cover Page & Table of Contents: The Cover Page will be sent in with each application. You will fill in the Table of Contents on the Cover Page by hand. The Cover Page should show which evidentiary documents the participant is submitting. DACA Incomplete Application Handout If a participant cannot complete the application at the clinic, this Handout reminds the participant what documents or information to collect before applying. 5. Cover Page & Table of Contents: After you have made copies, write page numbers at the bottom of each page of the DACA Application and copies of the evidentiary documents. The first page of the DACA Application should be page 1. Next, you will fill out the Table of Contents on the DACA Application Cover Page and have the participant fill in his or her name, address, and the date. 6. Incomplete Application: If the participant is unable to complete his or her application at the clinic, you will fill out the DACA Incomplete Application Handout. 7. Finished? You should place all documents in the participant s manila folder and direct him or her to the Employment Authorization Station. 13

DACA Document Checklist If applicable, participants should provide copies of court or immigration documents including: fines, complaints, orders, or citations. $465 check or money order payable to the Department of Homeland Security 2 passport sized photos (taken within the last 30 days Proof of Identity Passport or national identity document from your country of origin Birth certificate with photo ID School or military ID with photo Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and photo Proof of presence in U.S. on November 20, 2014 AND Proof of continuous residence in U.S. since January 1, 2010 Rent receipts or utility bills Bank records Immunization or medical records Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc.) School records (letters, report cards, etc.) Money order receipts Passport entries Automobile license receipts or registration Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts Tax receipts, insurance policies Proof of immigration status Expired visa A charging document placing you into removal proceedings Proof you came to U.S. before your 16th birthday Passport with admission stamp School records from the U.S. schools you have attended Any INS or DHS document stating your date of entry (Form I-862, Notice to Appear) Travel records Medical or immunization records Rent receipts or utility bills Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc.) Money order receipts Bank records Automobile license receipts or registration Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts Tax receipts, insurance policies Proof education or military status School records (transcripts, report cards, etc.) from the school that you are currently attending in the United States U.S. high school or high school equivalent diploma or certificate of completion Evidence of a GED Military personnel records Military health records 14

Employment Authorization Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at our Immigration Relief Clinic. Today you will help participants complete their applications for an employment authorization document ( EAD ), also called a work permit. Before reaching your station, participants will have completed either the DAPA or DACA Application. Thus, all participants at your station must apply for employment authorization. You will help participants fill out the Employment Authorization Application and Worksheet (Forms I-765 and I-765WS), as well as help organize their evidentiary documents. What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Employment Authorization Application: You will help the participant complete the Employment Authorization Application by making sure he or she understands and completes each question. You should not write in any answers for the participant. The participant must complete the application in blue or black ink. Not all participants will need to answer every question on the application. If a question does not apply to a participant, he or she should answer N/A. If the participant has difficulty writing or answering the questions, please ask an attorney or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representative ( BIA Rep ) for help. Warning: The application asks for each Social Security number the participant has ever used. Using a false or fictitious Social Security number could lead to immigration consequences and removal proceedings. Thus, it is particularly important that you make sure the participant is aware of the risks of revealing his or her use of a false or fictitious Social Security number. If you encounter any questions regarding previous use of Social Security numbers, please ask an attorney or BIA Rep. 2. Employment Authorization Worksheet: You will help the participant complete the Employment Authorization Worksheet. The participant will have to provide accurate estimates of his or her annual income, expenses, and current value of all assets. The participant should estimate only his or her own personal income, and not household income. Finally, the participant should provide an explanation of his or her economic necessity. MATERIALS TO REVIEW Employment Authorization Application and Worksheet: The Employment Authorization Application is called Form I- 765. You should also review the Application Worksheet, called the I-765WS. The Worksheet must be included with the Employment Authorization Application. The Worksheet asks whether or not a participant has an economic necessity for employment authorization. Employment Authorization Application Instructions: The instructions are written by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and provide basic directions on how to fill out the application. 15

3. Evidentiary Documents: The application requires a few evidentiary documents. Arrival/Departure Record: Participants must provide a copy of their Arrival/Departure Record, also called Form I-94, if he or she entered the U.S. lawfully. Entered before April 30, 2013: Immigration authorities would staple a paper I-94 into the visitors passports. Entered After April 30, 2013: An electronic I-94 is available online at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/i94/request.html. Prior EAD: If the participant previously had an EAD, the participant must provide a copy of the front and back of the document. The EAD is a credit card sized document and includes basic information such as name, birth date, sex, immigrant category, country of birth, photo, A- number, and dates of validity. Examine evidentiary documents to make sure they match the participant s answer to the relevant question. 4. Attorney Review: Once the participant has completed the Employment Authorization Application and Worksheet, and organized the necessary evidentiary documents, an attorney or BIA Rep will review the application. 5. Copies: After an attorney or BIA Rep has reviewed the application, you will make copies of all evidentiary documents. 6. Cover Page & Table of Contents: You should now have an original application complete with evidentiary documents. Complete the employment authorization sections of the Table of Contents on the DACA/DAPA Application Cover Page. The Cover Page should be in the participant s manila folder and partially filled out from the previous station. You should number each page of the Employment Authorization Application in the bottom center of the page, picking up after the last number used in either the DACA or DAPA Application. You should also number all copies of evidentiary documents. You will write these page numbers into the Table of Contents. 7. Incomplete Application: If the participant is unable to complete his or her application today, fill in what documents or information the participant still needs to collect on the DAPA or DACA Incomplete Application Handout. The participant should have a Handout in his or her manila folder. 8. Direct Participant to Next Station: You should place all documents in the participant s manila folder and direct him or her to the Discharge Station. 16

Discharge Station Guide Thank you again for volunteering at the Immigration Relief Clinic. Before reaching your table, participants will have met with either immigration attorneys or accredited Board of Immigration Appeals Representatives ( BIA Reps ) to discuss their eligibility for immigration relief. Once the participants reach the Discharge Station, they should have 3 completed forms: 1. DACA or DAPA Application; 2. Employment Authorization Application; and 3. Employment Authorization Worksheet. Participants will also have evidentiary documents (proof) with their DACA or DAPA Application and their Employment Authorization Application. What Are My Responsibilities? 1. Review All Documents: You will make sure each participant s application is fully filled out in blue or black ink and that all copies (not the originals) of evidentiary documents are included. Each participant should also have a DAPA/DACA Cover Page filled in. Make sure all evidentiary documents (proof) listed in the DAPA/DACA Application Cover Page s Table of Contents are included. You should also check that the participant s check or money order is made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security for $465 and that he or she has included two passport size photos with his or her name and A-number (if available) written on the back. 2. Attorney Review: Once you have reviewed the participant s application, an attorney or BIA Rep will review the application before you make final copies of the application. 3. Copies: You should make one copy of the application forms and the evidentiary documents for the participant s personal records and your organization s records. 4. Mailing: Once you have made a copy of all documents the participant will send to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should place all documents in a large mailing envelope in the following order: MATERIALS TO REVIEW DAPA, DACA & Employment Authorization Applications: The DAPA Application form is named I-[?], the DACA Application form is named I- 821D, and the Employment Authorization Application is named I-765. An additional document called the I-765WS should accompany the Employment Authorization Application. Evidentiary Documents: Each portion of the application process requires various evidentiary documents to prove eligibility such as passport size photos, proof of parentage, proof of continuous residence, etc. 17

Form I-821D DACA Application or Form I-[?] DAPA Application. o DACA or DAPA Application evidentiary documents. Form I-765 Employment Authorization Application. o Employment Authorization Application evidentiary documents. Form I-765 Work Sheet. Two passport-size photos with participant s name and A-number (if applicable) written on back. $465 check or money order. 5. Incomplete Application: You will go over the DACA or DAPA Incomplete Application Handout with participants who were unable to complete their application at the clinic. You will remind each participant what documents or information he or she must collect before applying. What do I do after the application is prepared for mailing or the participant has been instructed on what to do in order to complete the application? 1. Discharge Brochure: You will give each participant a Brochure and carefully explain each part. 2. Warning: Driver s Licenses and Vehicle Registration: You will give each participant a Warning Handout (pictured at left) and explain the risks of applying for a Driver s License if the participant has ever previously Interacted with the Department of Transportation ( DOT ). 3. Questions: You will help address any further questions or concerns. Each participant should feel comfortable leaving the clinic and submitting their applications to USCIS. 18