Publications
The Job of the Case Officer
This report presents reflections on key aspects that characterise the job of the case officer in the asylum procedure.
Guidance on Contingency Planning and Preparedness in the Asylum Procedure
Operational standards and indicators
This guidance provides operational standards and indicators on contingency planning in the asylum procedure in order to help EU+ countries to build or review their national contingency plans based on the proposed standards
Interpretation in the Asylum Procedure – Checklists
These four checklists help interpreters working in the asylum procedure to prepare for an assignment and to self-assess their own performance following an interpretation. A specific checklist is dedicated to remote interpretation.
Practical Guide on Interpretation in the Asylum Procedure
Primarily intended for interpreters in the asylum procedure, this guide informs interpreters on what to expect when performing their tasks, explains their role and key principles to uphold, and provides guidance on how to interpret in line with international standards.
Interpretation in the Asylum Procedure – Essential Rules
This poster describes ten essential rules to keep in mind when interpreting in the asylum procedure.
Practical Tool for Guardians – The asylum procedure
A tool to support guardians assigned to children in their daily tasks and responsibilities throughout the asylum procedure.
Practical Tool for Guardians – Introduction to international protection
This tool introduces newly-appointed guardians to the concept of international protection, possible forms of protection recognised through the asylum procedure, the relevant legal framework and the rights of the child in the procedure.
Practical tools for first-contact officials - practical guide
Access to the Asylum Procedure
Jointly developed with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), and in close collaboration with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and UNHCR, this toolkit is intended to support the identification of third-country nationals and stateless persons who may wish to ap