Case #25-0057091
Initials & Country of Origin: F.C.K. from Cameroon
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 11/13/2024; B-2 visitor
Current Status/status expiry: B-2 visitor; Status expires 05/12/2025
Case Summary: In 2015, Ms. CK joined the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC), a political group which advocates for fair treatment of Cameroon’s Anglophone population. Between 2017 and 2024, Ms. CK was arrested and detained at least three times because of her participation in this group. In detention, she was subjected to physical violence and denied access to food and water. Ms. CK has several friends who have disappeared because of their involvement with the SCNC. If she returns to Cameroon, Ms. CK fears the same thing will happen to her.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of political opinion and membership in a particular social group (anglophone Cameroonians)
Commitment: File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at USCIS; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Interview: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 11/13/2024; B-2 visitor
Current Status/status expiry: B-2 visitor; Status expires 05/12/2025
Case Summary: In 2015, Ms. CK joined the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC), a political group which advocates for fair treatment of Cameroon’s Anglophone population. Between 2017 and 2024, Ms. CK was arrested and detained at least three times because of her participation in this group. In detention, she was subjected to physical violence and denied access to food and water. Ms. CK has several friends who have disappeared because of their involvement with the SCNC. If she returns to Cameroon, Ms. CK fears the same thing will happen to her.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of political opinion and membership in a particular social group (anglophone Cameroonians)
Commitment: File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at USCIS; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Interview: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
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