Ibrahim Khalil and his family were targeted for their religious beliefs in their home country. After their home was attacked and their lives threatened, they fled to the United States on tourist visas. Ibrahim knew they could not return safely.
The family consulted our firm three months after arriving. They were confused about the asylum process and worried about their children's future. Our bilingual team explained the process in detail and immediately began building their case.
We prepared a comprehensive asylum application documenting the systematic persecution their religious community faced. We gathered news reports of attacks on their congregation, medical records from injuries Ibrahim sustained, photographs of their vandalized home, and detailed declarations from all family members.
We also obtained expert testimony on religious persecution in their country and psychological evaluations for both parents and the eldest child who witnessed traumatic events. The application included derivative asylum for Ibrahim's wife and all three children.
After an 18-month wait, the entire family attended their asylum interview together. Our thorough preparation ensured they could answer all questions consistently and compellingly. The asylum officer was moved by their story and the overwhelming evidence.
Ibrahim received the approval notice 6 years after filing. The entire family was granted asylum, giving them the safety and stability they desperately needed.
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