Case #25-0062543
Initials & Country of Origin: H.M. from Djibouti
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Somali interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): ~09/2024; F-1 student
Current Status/status expiry: No status; Asylum filing deadline is ~09/2025
Case Summary: In 2022, Ms. M was forced into a marriage with a man who was significantly older than her. Her husband was verbally, physically, and sexually abusive. Ms. M attempted to flee Djibouti twice in order to escape her husband. The first time, she was stopped by a border patrol officer who was a friend of her husband. The second time, she was stopped by border patrol officials again, who contacted her husband to ask if she had his permission to travel alone. After both attempts, her husband physically abused her and reported her to the police, who detained her for several months. In mid-2024, Ms. M was able to obtain a U.S. visa and leave the country. If she returns to Djibouti, she fears her husband will continue to abuse her, and he may even kill her.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by a non-government actor on account of membership in a particular social group (gender-based)
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: Somali interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): ~09/2024; F-1 student
Current Status/status expiry: No status; Asylum filing deadline is ~09/2025
Case Summary: In 2022, Ms. M was forced into a marriage with a man who was significantly older than her. Her husband was verbally, physically, and sexually abusive. Ms. M attempted to flee Djibouti twice in order to escape her husband. The first time, she was stopped by a border patrol officer who was a friend of her husband. The second time, she was stopped by border patrol officials again, who contacted her husband to ask if she had his permission to travel alone. After both attempts, her husband physically abused her and reported her to the police, who detained her for several months. In mid-2024, Ms. M was able to obtain a U.S. visa and leave the country. If she returns to Djibouti, she fears her husband will continue to abuse her, and he may even kill her.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by a non-government actor on account of membership in a particular social group (gender-based)
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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