Convention Against Torture (CAT) Relief

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner

The court ordered Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief, finding that BIA erred in its denial on the basis that petitioner could avoid torture by ceasing to exercise her political rights and remanded for consideration of her FGM claim as a separate basis for relief. (Edu v. Holder, 10/26/10)

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Convention Against Torture

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Generally, if you will be tortured, imprisoned, or persecuted for various reasons upon returning to your home country, you may qualify for relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). You can only apply for this form of relief if you are in Removal or Deportation Proceedings. The implementation of CAT is from an International Treaty [...]

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What is the United States Asylum Program and Who Benefits?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Asylum may be granted to people who are already in the United States and are unable or unwilling to return to their home country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. If you are granted asylum, you will [...]

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Being exiled from the U.S.

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: Many people from around the world are being persecuted, tortured, imprisoned or killed in their home countries. However, sometimes they do not win. I heard that they may not be allowed to ever get immigration benefits again. Is this true? Answer: They flee this persecution and apply for asylum in the United States. As [...]

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Does the Government need to know you will be tortured?

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

 Question: I have heard a great deal about the Convention Against Torture and what might be needed. I have a friend that escaped his country because he thought he was going to be killed. However, I am not sure if the government knew that this group of rebels wanted to torture him. Will this qualify [...]

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