Interview Template

By Eileen Truax

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1. General data.

●       Name of the person interviewed

●       Name you want to be identified with at the interview (if applicable)

●       Age (optional)

●       Country of origin

●       Current place of residence

●       Position or profile (asylum seeker, activist, lawyer, civil servant, researcher)

●       Date and location of the interview

2. Personal and migratory context.

●       What circumstances led you to leave your country?

●       Were there specific threats or situations of violence? If so, did you seek protection in your country before migrating?

●       Under what administrative conditions did your migration occur (visa, passport, other)?

3. Immigration journey.

●       How was the exit and transit process?

●       What risks or difficulties did you face during the journey?

●       Did you migrate alone or with your family?

●       What was your experience when you arrived in the destination country?

4. Legal process and access to protection.

●       Did you apply for asylum or other immigration protection?

●       What obstacles did you encounter in the process?

●       Did you have access to legal representation or institutional support? If so, how long has your case taken?

5. Human and emotional experience.

●       How has this experience affected your emotional health and family life?

●       What challenges do you currently face in your adaptation process?

●       What has helped you to move forward?

6. Gender-based violence and vulnerability (if applicable).

●       What barriers do women or vulnerable groups face in the migration system?

●       Do you feel safe reporting abuse?

●       What support is needed for their protection?

7. Evaluation of the system and public policies.

●       Has the immigration system responded adequately to your situation?

●       What changes do you consider urgent in protection policies?

●       How do political decisions influence cases like yours?

8. Support and resilience networks.

●       What organizations or individuals have supported you?

●       What resources are most necessary for migrants?

9. Closing.

●       What would you like the public to understand about migrants? (or about your particular situation, if applicable)

●       What advice would you give to someone in a similar situation?

●       What do you hope for your future?

10. Journalist's observations.

●       Additional context

●       Verifiable data and documents cited

●       Ethical notes (anonymity, security, consent)