Asylum

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Matter of L-E-A-, 27 I&N Dec. 40 (BIA 2017)

September 14, 2017  in BIA Published Cases  tagged Asylum / family / social group by biahelp

(1) Whether a particular social group based on family membership is cognizable depends on the nature and degree of the relationships involved and how those relationships are regarded by the society in question. (2) To establish eligibility for asylum on the basis of membership in a particular social group composed […]

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Matter of N-A-I-, 27 I&N Dec. 7 Aug 3, 2017 Interim Decision # 3898

August 7, 2017  in BIA Published Cases  tagged Adjustment of Status / Asylum / Refugee / Refugee Status Termination by Front Desk

Matter of N-A-I-, 27 I&N Dec. 3898 Decided August 3, 2017 Interim Decision # 3898 (1) An alien who adjusts status under section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1159(b) (2012), changes his or her status from that of an alien granted asylum to that of an alien […]

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