Case #24-0035840
Initials & Country of Origin: N.D. from Russia
Type of Case: Removal – Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Russian interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 12/07/2023; Humanitarian parole
Next Hearing: 08/20/2025 (Master – IJ Miller)
Current Status/status expiry: Humanitarian parole valid through 12/05/2025; Asylum application filed ~09/19/2024
Case Summary: Ms. D is a Jehovah’s Witness. She was born in Kazakhstan but is a citizen of Russia. In Russia, Ms. D was verbally abused for preaching her religion. People would call her a “satanist” and say that she was part of an American sect. Other people have tried to physically harm her, but she was able to escape. Since 2017, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been banned in Russia. She knows other Jehovah’s Witnesses who have been targeted by the Russian police and government because of their faith. If she returns to Russia, Ms. D fears she also will be arrested and imprisoned for her religious beliefs.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of religion.
Commitment: Redline/Supplement I-589, prepare evidence and testimony, appearances in Court; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Court: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
Type of Case: Removal – Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Russian interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 12/07/2023; Humanitarian parole
Next Hearing: 08/20/2025 (Master – IJ Miller)
Current Status/status expiry: Humanitarian parole valid through 12/05/2025; Asylum application filed ~09/19/2024
Case Summary: Ms. D is a Jehovah’s Witness. She was born in Kazakhstan but is a citizen of Russia. In Russia, Ms. D was verbally abused for preaching her religion. People would call her a “satanist” and say that she was part of an American sect. Other people have tried to physically harm her, but she was able to escape. Since 2017, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been banned in Russia. She knows other Jehovah’s Witnesses who have been targeted by the Russian police and government because of their faith. If she returns to Russia, Ms. D fears she also will be arrested and imprisoned for her religious beliefs.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of religion.
Commitment: Redline/Supplement I-589, prepare evidence and testimony, appearances in Court; Work permit (initial and renewals)
Court: Yes
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
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