Protecting Religious Freedom through Asylum Do you or a loved one fear persecution in your home country due to your religious beliefs or lack of religious identity? If so, you may be eligible to apply for asylum based on religious grounds. Read more to find out if asylum based on facing or fearing religious persecution is the best option…
Congratulations to SM and OM, who are originally from Russia! It was a pleasure to represent them on their asylum case, which was granted in 2020!! We then filed Green Card applications for them, and they were finally approved!! SM and OM faced persecution in Russia based on their LGBTQ identity. We are so glad that they are now permanent…
Top Tips for Strengthening Your Asylum Case Are you confused, overwhelmed, or don’t know where to start when building your asylum case for the Immigration Court? Do you feel like the stakes are high and the process is daunting? If so, keep reading for 5 essential tips for preparing your case to maximize your chances of getting your case granted…
Asylum for Gender-Based Persecution Survivors Are you facing threats or persecution in your home country due to your gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation? If so, you may be able to find safety in the United States through applying for asylum. This complex process involves navigating the legal framework of U.S. immigration law, providing substantial proof of persecution, and understanding…
Maria is a citizen of Russia. Maria faced persecution in her home country due to her political activities and advocacy. Maria is a very highly qualified, educated, and exceptional woman who demonstrated great leadership and was also an attorney in her home country. However, due to her political activities, she faced a lot of danger. Maria faced severe threats to…
Fundamentals of the R-1 Visa Application Are you a religious worker or minister of a religious organization seeking a temporary work visa in the U.S.? If you are coming to the United States to perform a religious vocation for a religious group which you have been affiliated with for at least two years preceding the application, you might be eligible…
LR is a citizen of Bangladesh. We obtained a U-Visa Certification for her. We also filed her asylum application and obtained a work permit for her. There were various complications with her case due to her being filed as a dependent on another asylum case and obtaining her work permit. However, we resolved the issues and got her a work…
Seeking asylum might sound daunting, but this post will provide you with an overview of the asylum process. There is no need to figure it all out on your own. Together, we will go through the eligibility, the application basics, and some pointers for a successful application. For starters, you might be asking yourself… What is asylum and its purpose?…
Liam first realized he liked men while watching the music video for Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca” as a young child. “I knew there was something wrong because everyone was talking about the girls, but I didn’t find them attractive. I was just looking at Ricky Martin,” he says. Liam is not his real name. We’re using it because…