Case #24-0048383
Initials & Country of Origin: B.L.M. from Ecuador
Type of Case: Removal Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish Interpreter Needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 06/12/2024; EWI
Next Hearing: 06/25/2025 (Master – IJ Mazzie)
Current Status/status expiry: N/A; Asylum filing deadline is 06/11/2025
Case Summary: In 2016, Ms. LM separated from the father of her children. He never paid child support. In 2019, an argument started over the child support, and he tried to kill her by running her over. He started threatening to kill her if she did not go back to him. In November 2023, he tried kidnapping her daughter. At first, the police were helpful to her, but after 2021, they stopped doing anything to help. In April 2024, she returned home one night when a car passed by and someone shouted, “Your time has come.” She left immediately with her children and came to the U.S.
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, 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: Spanish Interpreter Needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 06/12/2024; EWI
Next Hearing: 06/25/2025 (Master – IJ Mazzie)
Current Status/status expiry: N/A; Asylum filing deadline is 06/11/2025
Case Summary: In 2016, Ms. LM separated from the father of her children. He never paid child support. In 2019, an argument started over the child support, and he tried to kill her by running her over. He started threatening to kill her if she did not go back to him. In November 2023, he tried kidnapping her daughter. At first, the police were helpful to her, but after 2021, they stopped doing anything to help. In April 2024, she returned home one night when a car passed by and someone shouted, “Your time has come.” She left immediately with her children and came to the U.S.
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, 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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