Case #25-0064088
Initials & Country of Origin: S.I.V. from Venezuela
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English (fluent); Spanish interpreter preferred=
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 01/06/2025; J-1 visa
Current Status/status expiry: J-1 status through 05/09/2025; Asylum filing deadline is 01/05/2026
Case Summary: Since 2017, Mr. IV has participated in at least a dozen protests against the Maduro regime. Because of his political activism, Mr. IV has been detained at least two times. In detention, he described inhumane treatment, including being kept in a small, dark room, and being deprived of food and water. Mr. IV was an election observer during Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election process. He claims that on the night of the presidential election, the Venezuelan government started an operation to kidnap anyone involved in the electoral process or involved in anti-government protests. Although Mr. IV was not detained, he fears he could be detained if he returns to Venezuela.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of political opinion
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 (fluent); Spanish interpreter preferred=
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 01/06/2025; J-1 visa
Current Status/status expiry: J-1 status through 05/09/2025; Asylum filing deadline is 01/05/2026
Case Summary: Since 2017, Mr. IV has participated in at least a dozen protests against the Maduro regime. Because of his political activism, Mr. IV has been detained at least two times. In detention, he described inhumane treatment, including being kept in a small, dark room, and being deprived of food and water. Mr. IV was an election observer during Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election process. He claims that on the night of the presidential election, the Venezuelan government started an operation to kidnap anyone involved in the electoral process or involved in anti-government protests. Although Mr. IV was not detained, he fears he could be detained if he returns to Venezuela.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of political opinion
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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