K & J suffered harassment and death threats in their native Jamaica. Help the couple stay safe...

  • Client Location: Brooklyn
  • Type of Relief: Asylum at the Asylum Office

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Facts:  K and J are a homosexual couple from Jamaica. They suffered serious harassment throughout their lives, but started to receive death threats after K won a prestigious fashion award. The couple fled to the United States where they could be safe and finally legally marry.

Legal assessment:  They are eligible for asylum as members of a particular social group: LGBTQ individuals, and they and need a dedicated attorney like you to help them file their applications and remain in the United States, where they will be safe from harm.

Topics:
  • Case Placement
  • USCIS
  • Client/witness interviewing
  • Beginner
  • Social Group
  • Client advice and counseling
  • Intermediate
  • Estimated Time Commitment (Hours)
    • < 5
    • 5-10
    • 10-20
    • > 20
    • unknown
  • Mentor Available
  • Free Volunteer Training
  • Organization Provides Malpractice Insurance
  • Case Level / Appropriate For
    Beginner
  • Skills Developed
    Client/witness interviewing
  • Venue where case will be heard
    USCIS