ASYLUM - I REALLY NEED HELP

[guy_212 1]

Hello, I need some advice on a very important subject. My mother ran away with me from her tyrant husband and fled our home country, we came to the US. A lawyer told us that my mother has the right to seek asylum for victims of domestic abuse, as she indeed suffered from severe physical abuse from my father. My mother got divorced whilst being in the US and I’m wondering if the divorce will impact the case.

 

Any opinions/advice would be really helpful!

 

Thank youuu

Edited May 1, 2019 by guy_212

[Roel 7,191]

Sounds like you have a lawyer and asylum cases usually require aid. So did you ask him that question? 

[guy_212 1]

5 minutes ago, Roel said:

Sounds like you have a lawyer and asylum cases usually require aid. So did you ask him that question? 

Yes, I did. He said that it might cause an issue, but not necessarily. He just does not know exactly (he is one of the best lawyer in our state). 

[Roel 7,191]

1 hour ago, guy_212 said:

Yes, I did. He said that it might cause an issue, but not necessarily. He just does not know exactly (he is one of the best lawyer in our state). 

I mean if the best lawyer cant tell you the odds, I'm pretty sure no one at VJ will be able to either. 😛

[TBoneTX 43,017]

The lawyer should perhaps consult knowledgeable peers (or discussion groups) at the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers' Association).

[guy_212 1]

8 hours ago, Roel said:

I mean if the best lawyer cant tell you the odds, I'm pretty sure no one at VJ will be able to either. 😛

Maybe someone has the same case 

[guy_212 1]

9 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

The lawyer should perhaps consult knowledgeable peers (or discussion groups) at the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers' Association).

Thank you

[Boiler 43,392]

Domestic abuse is not a basis for seeking asylum. You can easily look up what Asylum is, a quick google.

 

On what basis is she in the US?  Visiting?

[belinda63 2,981]

I thought Trump did away with domestic violence being a reason for filing for asylum.

[Boiler 43,392]

16 minutes ago, belinda63 said:

I thought Trump did away with domestic violence being a reason for filing for asylum.

Never was a basis. Well a valid basis.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

29 minutes ago, belinda63 said:

I thought Trump did away with domestic violence being a reason for filing for asylum.

 

12 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Never was a basis. Well a valid basis.

It is not a valid basis for asylum at all. But it's what is being touted by a fair number of female asylum seekers on the border to gain entry into the country. 

[guy_212 1]

8 hours ago, Boiler said:

Domestic abuse is not a basis for seeking asylum. You can easily look up what Asylum is, a quick google.

 

On what basis is she in the US?  Visiting?

That is not the truth. Be informed before jumping to conclusions. 

[theresaL 408]

Here is a link to the official USCIS website pertaining to Asylum. No where does it list Domestic Abuse as a valid reason for seeking asylum. You can read for yourself.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-asylum/asylum

 

[nastra30 1,968]

Hmm - domestic abuse as basis for asylum? Domestic abuse happens in every single country. So if you happen to experience domestic abuse in the US will you seek asylum in Canada or U.K?

Edited May 2, 2019 by nastra30

[JFH 12,189]

Why did she need to leave the country to get away from him? Why not just move to another city in the same country? Or to a friend or relative?