Case #25-0074053 Urgent
Initials & Country of Origin: J.V.C. from Ecuador
Type of Case: Removal Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 08/28/2024; Paroled following a positive CFI
Next Hearing: 04/01/2026 (Master – IJ Miller)
Current Status/status expiry: Asylum seeker; Filing deadline for asylum is 08/27/2025
Case Summary: Around the age of 12, Mr. VC realized that he was gay. He has been in a relationship with his partner, C, for nearly 20 years. Mr. VC did not tell others that he was gay and kept his relationship with C secret. Despite this, he was insulted, abused, and extorted because he was gay. He reported these incidents to the police, but the police did not take his reports seriously. He tried living in other areas of Ecuador, but he experienced similar treatment because of his sexual orientation. If he returns to Ecuador, Mr. VC fears he will be harmed or killed.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
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
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 08/28/2024; Paroled following a positive CFI
Next Hearing: 04/01/2026 (Master – IJ Miller)
Current Status/status expiry: Asylum seeker; Filing deadline for asylum is 08/27/2025
Case Summary: Around the age of 12, Mr. VC realized that he was gay. He has been in a relationship with his partner, C, for nearly 20 years. Mr. VC did not tell others that he was gay and kept his relationship with C secret. Despite this, he was insulted, abused, and extorted because he was gay. He reported these incidents to the police, but the police did not take his reports seriously. He tried living in other areas of Ecuador, but he experienced similar treatment because of his sexual orientation. If he returns to Ecuador, Mr. VC fears he will be harmed or killed.
Theory of the Case: Past persecution and fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (LGBTQ+)
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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