gender based asylum Archives

October 25, 2024

Seeking asylum in the United States is a significant and often daunting decision, driven by the urgent need for safety from persecution. Understanding the different types of asylum available is crucial for anyone navigating this...

Victory! BIA finds Domestic Violence Victims May Qualify for Asylum

August 27, 2014

In a major victory for immigrants, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled yesterday that women who are unable to leave domestic violence caused by their husbands may qualify as a particular social group for asylum...

GUEST BLOG: Gender-Based Asylum Victory in Virginia by the George Washington University Law School Immigration Clinic

April 15, 2014

This post was written by Sydney Barron, a law student at George Washington University Law School and a member of the school's Immigration Clinic, under the direction of Professor Alberto Benitez. Benach Collopy periodically offers...

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