Case #25-0056761
Initials & Country of Origin: L.A. from Burma
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English proficient / Burmese interpreter preferred
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 09/05/2024; F-1 student
Current Status/status expiry: F-1 student; Asylum filing deadline is 09/04/2025
Case Summary: Since 2010, Mr. A has taught bible seminary to youth. In 2012 and 2020, police and military officers questioned him about his job and accused him of teaching politics and human rights. In 2022, local leaders, soldiers, and police officers searched Mr. A’s home without a warrant and interrogated his family. In early 2023, a local leader and police officers searched his classroom and students. They accused Mr. A of giving political talks and organizing an anti-government youth movement. On late 2023, Mr. A was detained overnight, interrogated, and beaten by soldiers. They accused him of teaching about democracy and human rights and supporting the People’s Defense Force (PDF), an armed pro-democracy group. The soldiers threatened Mr. A to stay silent and said they would continue to watch him. The day before Mr. A left Myanmar, his coworker was detained on accusations of giving political talks and supporting PDF. Since leaving Myanmar, police officers have questioned Mr. A’s neighbors about him.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of imputed political opinion and race.
Commitment: File I-589, prepare 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 proficient / Burmese interpreter preferred
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 09/05/2024; F-1 student
Current Status/status expiry: F-1 student; Asylum filing deadline is 09/04/2025
Case Summary: Since 2010, Mr. A has taught bible seminary to youth. In 2012 and 2020, police and military officers questioned him about his job and accused him of teaching politics and human rights. In 2022, local leaders, soldiers, and police officers searched Mr. A’s home without a warrant and interrogated his family. In early 2023, a local leader and police officers searched his classroom and students. They accused Mr. A of giving political talks and organizing an anti-government youth movement. On late 2023, Mr. A was detained overnight, interrogated, and beaten by soldiers. They accused him of teaching about democracy and human rights and supporting the People’s Defense Force (PDF), an armed pro-democracy group. The soldiers threatened Mr. A to stay silent and said they would continue to watch him. The day before Mr. A left Myanmar, his coworker was detained on accusations of giving political talks and supporting PDF. Since leaving Myanmar, police officers have questioned Mr. A’s neighbors about him.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by government actors on account of imputed political opinion and race.
Commitment: File I-589, prepare 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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