Case #25-0070193
Initials & Country of Origin: M.J. from Haiti
Type of case: Removal, TVPRA Asylum and SIJS
Language and interpretation needs: Creole; Interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 06/02/2024; UAC
Next Hearing: 06/05/2025 (Master - IJ Braun [Annandale Immigration Court])
Current Status/ Status Expiry: N/A
Case summary: Ms. J's father passed away a couple years ago but never had a good relationship with him. Ms. J's mother relocated to a different country but was unable to bring Ms. J with her due to financial reasons, but continued to maintain a relationship with Ms. J. Ms. J was left in the care of her uncle Unfortunately, due to gangs in the area, Ms. J's life was impacted and she was unable to attend school. Ms. J decided to come to the U.S. with her uncle, but were separated and she was placed in a foster home after she was released from ORR.
Theory of the case: Asylum based on fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (gender-based); SIJS eligible based on parental abandonment due to parental death (father) and neglect by both biological parents.
Commitment: Asylum--File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at USCIS; SIJS--Review predicate order, file I-360; Removal--Administratively close court proceedings once asylum application is filed
Interview: Yes (Asylum)
Court: Yes, but unlikely
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
Type of case: Removal, TVPRA Asylum and SIJS
Language and interpretation needs: Creole; Interpreter needed
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 06/02/2024; UAC
Next Hearing: 06/05/2025 (Master - IJ Braun [Annandale Immigration Court])
Current Status/ Status Expiry: N/A
Case summary: Ms. J's father passed away a couple years ago but never had a good relationship with him. Ms. J's mother relocated to a different country but was unable to bring Ms. J with her due to financial reasons, but continued to maintain a relationship with Ms. J. Ms. J was left in the care of her uncle Unfortunately, due to gangs in the area, Ms. J's life was impacted and she was unable to attend school. Ms. J decided to come to the U.S. with her uncle, but were separated and she was placed in a foster home after she was released from ORR.
Theory of the case: Asylum based on fear of future persecution by non-government actors on account of membership in a particular social group (gender-based); SIJS eligible based on parental abandonment due to parental death (father) and neglect by both biological parents.
Commitment: Asylum--File I-589, gather evidence and testimony, appearances at USCIS; SIJS--Review predicate order, file I-360; Removal--Administratively close court proceedings once asylum application is filed
Interview: Yes (Asylum)
Court: Yes, but unlikely
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
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