Case #25-0070292
Initials & Country of Origin: E.A. from Togo
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: French interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 04/17/2025; B-2 visitor
Current Status/status expiry: B-2 visitor status through 10/16/2025; Asylum filing deadline is 04/16/2026
Case Summary: Ms. A is an 18-year-old from Togo who identifies as a lesbian. In Togo, homosexuality is punishable by a maximum of three years’ imprisonment and a fine. While living in Togo, Ms. A experienced ostracism from her classmates when they discovered her sexuality. She also believes that her school teachers would hit her more often than other kids because they knew about her sexuality. If Ms. A returns to Togo, she fears that she would face violence or be killed by members of her community who know about her sexuality.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
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: French interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 04/17/2025; B-2 visitor
Current Status/status expiry: B-2 visitor status through 10/16/2025; Asylum filing deadline is 04/16/2026
Case Summary: Ms. A is an 18-year-old from Togo who identifies as a lesbian. In Togo, homosexuality is punishable by a maximum of three years’ imprisonment and a fine. While living in Togo, Ms. A experienced ostracism from her classmates when they discovered her sexuality. She also believes that her school teachers would hit her more often than other kids because they knew about her sexuality. If Ms. A returns to Togo, she fears that she would face violence or be killed by members of her community who know about her sexuality.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government and non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
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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