Amara Hassan was a political activist in her home country who faced imprisonment and torture for speaking out against government corruption. After receiving death threats, she fled to the United States seeking protection.
When Amara came to our firm, she was traumatized and afraid. She had limited documentation of the persecution and was within days of the one-year filing deadline. Our team immediately prioritized her case and worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
We conducted extensive interviews with Amara to document her story, gathered country condition reports, obtained expert declarations from human rights organizations, and compiled evidence of her political activities and the resulting persecution. We also connected her with psychological counseling and obtained a detailed evaluation documenting her trauma.
Amara's asylum interview was scheduled approximately 3 years after filing. We prepared her extensively, conducting multiple mock interviews and ensuring she could articulate her story clearly despite the emotional difficulty. At the interview, our detailed preparation paid off.
After 6 years from filing, Amara received her asylum approval. She immediately broke down in tears of relief, knowing she was finally safe and could rebuild her life in freedom.
About this timeline: Immigration processing times vary significantly based on case complexity, USCIS backlogs at the time of filing, the specific service center handling the case, and many other factors. This client's timeline reflects the conditions in effect during their case. Current processing times may be longer or shorter — call us at (855) 627-2292 for an honest assessment of your situation.