I originally began the Asylumist for several reasons: I wanted to diversify and grow my law practice; I needed an outlet to complain about the asylum system (we lawyers love to complain), and I hoped the blog would serve as a forum to discuss asylum and related issues. After 8+ years, it’s time to take stock.
When I started the Asylumist in 2010, there were already plenty of blogs related to immigration (there still are), but there was no other blog that focused on asylum (there still isn’t, as far as I know). My main interest as an attorney has always been asylum, and so I felt a blog on the subject would be a good way to grow my business in that direction. Back then, I didn’t really know what a blog was. I viewed it as the equivalent of standing on a milk crate in the town square and yelling over and over, “I’m an expert!” Eventually, I figured, people would look at me and say, “That’s the expert.”
In a sense, I was right. To the extent that I am known professionally, people view me as an expert on asylum, and that has helped to diversify my practice. In 2010, the majority of my asylum clients came from Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Afghanistan. These days, my clients come from all over (though perhaps this is more a testament to the sorry state of the world than anything else).
From a purely business perspective, however, I cannot say that the Asylumist has been a great success. First of all, no businessperson with any sense would consider asylum law as a profession. It simply isn’t that lucrative, especially when compared to other legal specialties. And so attracting more asylum clients is not necessarily a path to Easy Street. Also, the amount of time invested in managing a blog, at least my blog, is not even remotely commensurate with the business generated. I’d probably be better off handing out flyers in the subway.
But of course, none of the asylum lawyers I know went into human rights law for the money (except for the terrible ones). We practice asylum law because we believe it helps people. It is interesting. The clients are generally wonderful, intelligent, and accomplished people. Some of us view our work as an extension of our moral or religious values. So while it is not particularly remunerative, there are plenty of rewards for people practicing asylum law.
And in that sense, I think the Asylumist has been successful. It has allowed me to be part of the conversation on asylum. It has also allowed me–and others–to air our complaints about the system. In short, I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work on this blog, and I feel I have gained professionally and personally from the time invested here. I hope it has also been useful to the readers.
With all that said, I just wanted to note some changes that have been made and that are coming. The platform I had been using for the last eight years had become obsolete, and so it was necessary to change the format of the website. I should have made these changes years ago, but I am good at procrastination and bad at change. Anyway, better late than never. Implementing the updates took some time (hence we were down for a few days), but now we are back. We’re not done. There are still kinks to be worked out, and hopefully some bling to be added. The new website should be more user friendly, more accessible to mobile devices, and hopefully more secure.
These days, more than ever, asylum seekers and their supporters need to stand strong. Morality, justice, and history are on our side. I hope to continue to do my part in this great struggle. Thank you for reading and contributing. En la lucha, Jason
Dear Jason
Hope you doing well. I would love to retain you as my lawyer. Please tell me how can I reach you. Jason, Is USCIS will give me a second chance to fix the big mistake I make on my submitted I589(application for asylum)….the country I came from used to had such an oppressive government and I been in scrutiny and followed by government authorities paid spy for my every move.
I used to have my fiance who I been with for three years. We weren’t married first but just few days(4) before I took my flight to USA we had a secret wedding ceremony at local church. I did that cos I don’t want to put my fiance in trouble from government authorities because of me. When I took the flight to USA I didn’t have the marriage certificate neither from church nor from government body. My thought was my fiance will send it to me once she get it from church.
I love my fiance and hoping we will meet again i did included her in my I589 checking the box “married ” as she told we will get the ceremony backed up with a legitimate church marriage certificate sooner or later and the translator who submit my I589 file for asylum to uscis told me same thing saying i can put her as spouse and bring the certificate during the interview not at the time of application. I agreed and i included her as my spouse. But as time goes by i couldnt get my certificate. My fiance tried all her best but both the church and the government bodies block us from getting the marriage certificate saying they need my presence. It was all the setup to arrest me. I been a victim and I know all this well. Anyway long story short i applied my I589 as married but ended up with not having any prove. My fiance fighting for a year she gave up and the relationship ended up in breakup. My interview still didn’t happen and my case is still in pending status after 4 years.I am technically single. Will this put me in problem if I call USCIS to correct my marriage status from married to single for the reason I mentioned??
I appreciate your advice Jason,
God bless you !!
In terms of the asylum case, I think you can simply explain what happened, and that you never obtained proof of the marriage, but that you tried, and that now your fiance (or wife) has ended the relationship. As long as you explain what happened at the interview, this should have no negative effect on your case. As for me, we are getting ready to shut down for the year, so if you want to contact me, please wait until January – my email is at right. Take care, Jason
Thank you Jason, 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I saved your contact and will contact you once you back in January. Have a great holiday!!
🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thankyou Jason. Awesome.
Hello Jason, thanks for all you do. My interview decision was a federal to the IJ. Basically my lawyer said because it’s a notice to appear ill be going alone as its not a master calender hearing. Now I am confused I have read several that you need a lawyer present. He has prepared an extensive explanation to clarify the testimony and why i should not be removed of which I am also to present to the judge on the day. He said I would get a date to come back for the master hearing. My question is this is this info right? Am I to plead or not plead. Can the judge ask me to defend my plead and would I really need a lawyer present or not. Thank you
N.B: I was the asylee who was denied on a very weak reason, you replied my comment above on the 6th of july thanks
It is very unusual for a lawyer to represent you in a case and not attend a Master Calendar Hearing. I think you need to talk to the lawyer again about this. Is he your lawyer or not? If he is, he should attend the hearing; if not, you should hire him or find a new lawyer. The MCH is short, but typically the judges expect a lawyer to be there, and if he plan to represent you at the final hearing (your trial), the lawyer would normally attend. Take care, Jason
Hi Mr. Jason,
I am from Syria. I applied for asylum in 2013, did my interview 2014, still no decision. I contacted congressman, ombudsman and mailed the office monthly but still my application pending.
I’m MD and during this time I finished a PhD degree, my only status is pending asylum. I tried to apply for EB2 but the lawyer said I can’t transfer to green card if I get approved, unless I leave the country which is not an option for me.
My question is can I change my status to legal status (H1, J1, F1 etc) without leaving the country?
Thank you in advance for your time and efforts.
Unfortunately, if your only current status is asylum pending, you cannot change status without leaving. There are some exceptions (marry a US citizen or if you have a US citizen child who is over 21, or in some cases, for people who were in the US before April 30, 2001), but generally, that is the rule. You might try getting the GC in a third country and get yourself Advance Parole so you can re-enter in case the GC application at the embassy is rejected (I wrote about Advance Parole on September 11, 2017). You might also talk to a lawyer about a mandamus lawsuit to try to get a decision in the asylum case. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I would like to suggest that you allow us to show our appreciation to this blog by adding a patron/paypal account to which we can thank you $.
Thank you, but I think that would complicate things and possibly violate rules that lawyers must follow. I have been thinking of identifying a charity and putting a donate button for that charity on the website, but I have not had time to develop the idea yet. Take care, Jason
Hello Jason, We applied for asylum and no interview yet. I’m with my wife and she is pregnant. Our health insurance provider told us that we can apply for Medical-Access Program through Medi-cal which helps Middle home income pregnant Woman. Please advise if it will affect on asylum application or not. Given below is the Medical-Access Program link for more detail: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Medi-CalAccessProgram.aspx
I do not know about this program. However, I do not think receiving such a benefit will affect an asylum case. Whether it might one day affect a green card case (assuming you win asylum), I do not know. If this issue is a major concern, you might talk to a lawyer in your state, who may be more familiar with such issues. Also, you might try a non-profit organization, as they often know about such things. I wrote a post with a list of such organizations on September 22, 2016. Take care, Jason
Hello Jason Great work on this new site i am sure you have heard that alot! so to give a heads up on the lifo system in arlington here is my time line:
applied in End of April, I got my acknowledgement within two weeks and letter for biometrics a week later which was lsated for the 4th of June. then I got my letter for interview same day for arlington office for the 22nd and i Got decision today the 5th of july. although i was referred to the Immigration Judge reason being that he stated there was inconsistency between my oral, what i wrote and what my mum and sister wrote in their evidences. that wasn’t true, i had explained in my written statement my mother in law had come with armed men to my mothers residence to search for me and my daughter, my sister said the same thing but used the word thugs and in my mums statement the police report she filed used the word “some men” but in the same context to describe that my mother in law came with men to threaten her, he asked me at interview and i explained i didn’t know why the police used that word “some men” to describe the armed men that i could only know about what was relayed to me through my mum, he said armed men and thugs were not the same meaning and all, i tried my best to explain and he said he understood. besides something funny happened today when i went to pick up my decision, i was also given a date to appear in court for end of this month!! my lawyer said it has never happened as most people he knew where getting dates for 2020 and beyond. he was confused and so am I, does this mean anything at all why i am getting a date so soon. i got the date on the notice to appear form at uscis today with my decision. what do you suggest i do and how can i prepare.
If that was the only issue, it seems a weak reason to refer a case. I am sorry that happened. As for the quick hearing date, I have heard from the Asylum Office that the courts will try to prioritize cases for people who filed and were referred under LIFO. Also, there are a number of new judges in Arlington, and so they may simply have availability for a new case. I do not think that is a big deal. I do think you need to address any issues that you think caused you problems, and maybe get evidence/letters to clarify the testimony. Take care, Jason
Thank you very much for your response. Can you explain what I am to expect at this hearing. Would my lawyer have to quote laws and cases or would we just tender evidences and testimonials to back up? Would i expect to get another hearing for a decision or if the judge is satisfied can she make a decision same day? Sorry this is all new to me and I would love to be informed and prepared. Thank you Jason for everything.
I wrote about this on March 7, 2018 – that should give you an idea about what to expect. Take care, Jason
And yes to your question that was the only reason why my case was refered.
Thanks Jason for the great work.
I have a question.
I know someone trying to file for Asylum. She is here with her husband and 9months old baby. After filing as the principal asylee, does the husband have to file in the same catagory as principal or deritive, ? Or, she just has to provide the husband and kids information in the section that requires it, and make extra copies of the i589?
They need to read the instructions on the I-589, available at http://www.uscis.gov. That tells what information is needed to include a dependent in the case. The dependents need to sign their own page 9 of the I-589 (a parent can sign for the child), and include a copy of the relationship document (marriage or birth certificate), plus whatever else is listed in the instructions. Take care, Jason
Thanks Jason,
I am sure I was not the only one, but my eagerness to see this site back attest to how much it means to my emotional and psychological well being.
THANKS for all you do.
Tina.
Thank you for your contributions. Happy 4th, Jason
This blog is a kind of therapy for me. It does not happen a single day without me checking at asylumist.com at least once. It helps me stay positive while waiting for my interview( applied on Nov 2016 no date yet.). I also learned and keep learning a lot from this blog more than from my lawyer. Thank you so much Jason for all you are doing for us. May God rewards you beyond your expectations. Thanks
Thank you and good luck with the case, Jason
Hi, Jason.
Thank you for this blog and helping us with your great advises. May God help you in everything you do. Could you please advise me with my problem. I applied for asylum in September 2017, due to these new circumstances I do not know when I will be interviewed, and my national passport expires in 2020. What can I do in this situation? Do I need my valid national passport in USA for court hearings, if i do not get approved on interview. How can I travel outside USA if i get approved and receive GC?
Thank you for your time.
Take care.
You do not need a national passport for anything in the US – you can use your EAD card and state ID. Some asylum seekers do renew their passports, but this could have a negative affect on your asylum case, especially if you fear harm from your home government (as opposed to a non-state actor). If you win asylum, you can travel using a Refugee Travel Document. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
you would know from all the comments that you are making huge impacts in the lives of many. Thank you and wishing you success financially as well in whatever ways you think would make sense to you. Chipping in donation seem like a good idea. Also do you accept case outside your state? Virgina?
As I read through comments here and beyond this blog, I hear many good news of asylum approvals. I got mine approved recently as well after years of waiting. I feel as you mentioned in your earlier article about IJs and asylum officers being in the frontline to protect us, they sure seem like doing their job of expediting the due process and protecting asylees. I wish luck for everyone who are waiting for decision.
Thank you for the comments, and Congratulations to you on having the case granted! Take care, Jason
Congratulation on your case after years of waiting? Can you share us how long you have been waiting and which state? Thanks
Hi Jason:
I am going to apply for asylum. First page in the I-589 form, ask us “NOTE: Check this box if you also want to apply for withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture.” What is mean this check box? and Who must check this box?
Kind regards,
Typically, we always check the box. It just means you are applying for Torture Convention relief in addition to asylum and Withholding of Removal. I wrote a blog post about Torture Convention relief on April 25, 2018. Take care, Jason
Hi jason, Thank you for your assistance and all the great articles and updates you post on your website. It has always been so much helpful.
I had applied for asylum in august 2016 from newyork and iam still waiting for my interview. But after i got my ead i got a job offer and moved to chicago. I did update my adress on the uscis website after moving however i had no idea that i had to to send a notification to the present local office. I havent got any udate from uscis about my interview yet. Since my ead is expiring in december i have been planning to move back to newyork and apply for the renewal. Do you think moving back to newyork again is going to affect my case? Or is it better to stay here and wait? Your suggestions would be really helpful
Moving back to NY or staying in Chicago should make no difference. Just make sure you update your address using form AR-11, available at http://www.uscis.gov. It should be sufficient to do that online (and keep the confirmation of filing), but you can also contact the asylum office to tell them directly about the new address. You can find their contact info if you follow the link at right called Asylum Office Locator (under Asylum Seeker Resources). Take care, Jason
Jason, your blog has been as informative as it has been therapeutic for me and for many others, I’m sure. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and hilariously captioned photos with us.
P.S. The souped up website is bomb dot com, but I can’t wait to see the bling additions!
Don’t hold your breathe for the bling, and keep expectations low. Then all will be fine. Thank you for your contributions, Jason
I had my interview but I haven’t received no decision yet
and it’s over 150 days since I filled for asylum
do you recommend me to apply for EAD /or wait and try to contact the asylum office to send me the decision?
and how long does it take to get the EAD when you apply for it for the first time?
thanks a lot
You can do both. The first EAD is free. It takes anywhere from 1 to 4 months to get it. You can also contact the asylum office and inquire about your case. You can find their contact info if you follow the link at right called Asylum Office Locator (under Asylum Seeker Resources). Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I deeply appreciate what you do for people here.
I have filled my asylum application in May 2017 and its pending now and I don’t have any other status.
I requested advance parole and I received humanitrian advance parole. If I use my AP and leave country and enter the us with my AP. Will my status change to Parolee?
Can I adjust my status based on parloee status to EB2 ?
Thank you again.
Leaving and re-entering does not help if you are trying to adjust based on EB2. If you have no other status, you would have to get a GC based on EB2 overseas at an embassy. You could do that, and have AP as a back up (in case for some reason they do not issue the GC). There are exceptions to this rule, and so maybe you could get the GC in the US. Also, some people may not be eligible for a GC based on EB2 even if they go to an embassy overseas. For these reasons, you should talk to a lawyer to make sure you are eligible and to decide how to move forward. Take care, Jason
Do you possibly know any professional immigration lawyer skilled in Eb2 and asylum to consult with ?
Does this precedent matter (Matter of L-K-, 23 I&N Dec. 677 (BIA 2004)) work for me that I filed during lawful status and haven’t interviewed yet ?
At the worst case scenario, being interviewed in consulate can solve the problem of getting eb2 ?
Thank you very much.
I do not know about that case, and whether you would qualify for a GC if you go overseas (or whether you can adjust status in the US), I do not know – You would need to talk to a lawyer. I do not have someone specifically to recommend, but you can try http://www.alia.org. We do EB2 and asylum cases, if you want to contact us (we are in Washington, DC). But please wait until next week. Thank you, Jason
Hi Jason,
My friend applied for asylum 2 years ago, and at the time of interview he has legal status and finally uscis denied his asylum claim. ICE recently sent him notice to appear before IJ because he violate his non immigration status. is that any way which he can reopen his asylum case in court?
thanks.
He should be able to apply for asylum in court. The fact that he applied previous may protect him from the one-year filing bar, but he should talk to a lawyer to be sure about that. Take care, Jason
Your blog has been an outstanding aid for my law practice, which is primarily asylum-based. You are a gifted writer, equal parts intelligent, funny, and insightful. You have a way of simplifying the complexity of asylum law that is spirited, refreshing, and practical. You have provided so many people (attorneys and asylum-seekers alike) with so much good advice that I would not hesitate to pay for such a blog if you decide in the future to become go full-time. Either way I very much appreciate your work and thank you for your indispensable service to this area of the law.
I appreciate the comment – and your good work. Take care, Jason
Good morning Mr. Jason,
I has always been so nice to read your blogs and I would like to appreciate and admire the time you take out to reply everyone’s questions. I have a friendly suggestion for you after reading your this post. The suggestion is you may add some google adwords on the sides or between the pages, I know it would generate you some revenue which is worth doing it.
I hope you will like my suggestion,. God bless you and your family.
Regards.
Ricky @ Waiting Pending Asylum Interview since Oct, 2015 🙂
I appreciate the suggestion. We actually had Google ad words for a while (my website was administered by a friend who got the revenue). I stopped doing that mostly because the accounting for business purposes seems more annoying than any revenue I might generate. However, I may try it again once everything is worked out with the new platform. Thank you, Jason
Hi Ricky,
Which office you applied? Can you share your experience please . Have you tried for expedite the case.
Kusher.
Thank you so much dear Jason. You are God given gift to us in pain & hardship.
God bless.
Thank you, Jason
Well, your blog has been the only hope we have at this time. Every day first thing to do; coming here, getting some hope, and living my life. Getting free professional, accurate, wise, and kind advice that we could not get anywhere else even by paying to those attorneys who do not care about who we are and where we are coming from. God bless you and your business.
Thank you, Jason
My asylum case was opened in November 2015, while my OPT was to be expired in January 2016. My interview was in October 2017. Recently, Base on Senator officer’s follow up, my case is awaiting background check. This back ground check has been started from August 2017 (I think they interviewed me last year while my case was awaiting background check, when the Congressman followed up with my case on begalf of a mayor)
I have to mention that I am working with the Government.
My father is old and he is sick these days. Hopefully, as soon as I get the approval, I have to go to a third country to visit him.
I need your advice for this idea: do you think it would be possible If I use my connection to Congressman and he ask to expedite the background check process? or this process is as it is and I have to just wait?
(I scare to ask Asylum office to expedite it and finally send my case to the court before background check is completed. )
Thanks!
Maybe it is possible for a Congressperson to help expedite a decision, but I do no know. I doubt it would hurt, so maybe try and see what happens. If you do not have a decision and want to visit your father in a third country, you could try traveling with Advance Parole. I wrote about that on September 11, 2017. Good luck, Jason
Hi, I just felt I should share my timeline. Thanks to Jason for the answer when I asked a question before I went for my Asylum interview. Applied in April 26
Biometrics May 14
Interview June 5
Approved as of June 22.
Thank you so much Jason.
Congratulation! And thank you for sharing the good news. Take care, Jason
Congratulations! Which office is it?
Congratulations!!Which office is it?
Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing! giving hope to us!
1- Are you from a banned country?
2- I am wondered why they have not done back ground check you and granted so soon, while some applicants, even with a good background, had been gone through background check and took a long time to get interview/ decision! This process is not fair and equal for all 🙁
Dear Jason,
Thank you so much for making such huge investments in people’s lives, you’re indeed an Angel.
Wish me good luck, I’m scheduled for my interview tomorrow. I applied May, 2018. Any last minute tips that you consider germain?
Good luck. Get a good night sleep and arrive early to the interview. I wrote about asylum interviews on September 8, 2016 – maybe that would help. Take care, Jason
Dear Jason,
I have applied for asylum since three years ago and still waiting for interview. my question is that do you think I have already lost my F1 status since I got EAD through pending asyulm? do you accept client from Los Angeles?
I want to say thank you for this wonderful website and allocate time to answer our questions
Typically, a person does not lose their F-1 status simply because they applied for asylum or received an EAD (as long as you are still a full time student). I did see a memo indicating that USCIS could take away F status for people who seek permanent status in the US, but I have not heard of any examples where they are actually doing that. I could potentially take a case in LA, though it would be better to contact me next week, as I am backed up – my email is jdzubow@dzubowlaw.com. Take care, Jason
Same happened to me but when I used my EAD for an employment. According to information that I got from several places, You can not work as a full time employee with your EAD card while keeping your full time Student status with F1. Restriction comes from F1 visa I mean.
On the other hand, after received your EAD if you prefer keeping your F1 status valid and not to use the card, there would be no reason to cancel your F1.
best
I do not now about this – I think if you have an EAD based on asylum pending, and you are in valid F-1 status, you can work as much as you want using the EAD. It should not affect the F-1, at least as far as I know. Take care, Jason
Thank you so much Jason for your hard work and dedication on this noble cause. For a second I thought you were announcing the end of the blog 🙂 May God keep blessing you and your team.
Annie
Thank you. I ain’t done yet, Jason
Jason, ever since I decided to compile and submit an asylum application pro se, I had little resources that helped me understand the Byzantine world of immigration law. I read manuals and many websites, full of technicalities and “law speak.” But your blog was always different. And I don’t just mean from a legal point of view–you truly give me hope in ever snippet response, and every article you posted. I could really tell your interest in helping people was genuine, and I was surprised and always admired your disposition. I’m sure you’ve received many compliments from all your readers, so I just want to say: Thank you, once again. My asylum was granted on May 31, 2018. I look forward to becoming a US citizen, and helping others the way you have helped us. P.S.: Set yourself a Patreon or a donation option on your website. I’d be happy to contribute to this amazing blog.
Congratulations on being granted – welcome to the US. And thank you for the kind words. I am holding off on the donation idea, at least for now, but I appreciate the thought. Take care, Jason
You should put a donation tap that way we can cheap In and help you build this blog an sure it costs to maintain this web and am 100% confident most asylum seekers would love to help out
+1 on this idea
I agree, he’s doing a better job then most lawyer we have in hand. God bless you Jason, will like to give a token as well
Thank you, Jason
I also second Simon, we can contribute whatever we can.
Thanks Simon for this wonderful idea.
I appreciate that, but for now, I prefer to keep it “as is.” Take care, Jason
yes, the good work must continue and we should support. we have benefited a lot! Donation BUTTON is great idea!
Thank you for stay! I have been on the blog since a few months, enough time to be sure how committed you are to help people.
Good luck in this new chapter
JORGE, Venezuela
Thank you, Jason
Hello,Jason
How are you ?! I hope you are doing well.i applied for asylum in June 2015 and I had my interview in January 2018 and I have not had my decision yet.I am from the banned countries . My question is how the Supreme Court decision will affect my asylum case decision . Is it worth waiting this long time or my case will be denied due to the travel ban . I have been waiting for three years and my kids in danger due to the ongoing war in my country .i want your advice because I really feel I am paralyzed and I can’t decide what to do . Some friends advice me to go to Canada and others advice me to stay and wait for my decision . It is the hardest feeling ever to wait and wait with no clue about your future . I want to ask you if I want to leave the USA and my daughter is a US citizen and I don’t have a decision or I get i denial what are the consequences of the new immigration rule that separates kids from their parents . Is this inhuman rule affects asylum applicants and TPS holders. I am really panic
Brother your story like my stort
We pray to get approval soon
I didnt do my interview yet
And inshallh allh send farag to syria
The travel ban and the Supreme Court case do not affect asylum seekers who are in the US, or their family members who may join them here if the asylum case is granted. You can inquire with the asylum office about the status of the case, and if you are separated from family members, and they are in danger, you should let the asylum office know about that. You can find their contact info if you follow the link at right called Asylum Office Locator (under Asylum Seeker Resources). It is extremely difficult to keep waiting for a decision when you do not know what the decision will be, or how long you will wait. As for Canada, I cannot advise you about that, but there are restrictions on seeking asylum in Canada if you were first in the US. Before you try to go there, talk to a lawyer in Canada to make sure you are eligible and to advise you about what to do. Take care, Jason
Dear Jason Sir,
Thank you be here for asylum seekers, you are the glimmer of hope for us in this materialistic society, you provide best suggestions and advises which one attorney cannot provide even for fees. I asked you so many questions and gain a lot from you, and eventually approved my asylum mainly because of you.
May GOD bless you always.
Thank you, Jason
You have been a great help for many people who are in the asylum process. I believe you have a good heart. Your information and updates are key for many and their loved ones. You earn my respect by your amazing effort on helping people by providing them vital information for free. For us you are a saint. Not many people do that especially for asylums whose lives are depending on their cases. If you were in our shoe and can understand how much it mean to us, you would understand more the value of your contribution. I wanted to say more, but words doesn’t express the vale you have in my heart. So simply Thank you for your help!
Thank you, Jason
People like you, give me support.
How I wish there is ten like you Jason.
The world will be a much better place.
Thank you, Jason
Great job you are doing over here. I really appreciate what you did to help others. In capitalistic world where people change each words of advice into cash, you are just awesome helping people in need.
I can’t say more but thank you Dear Jason for your incredible job👏👏👏👏😊
Thank you – Oy, I really wasn’t trying to solicit thank yous, though. Now I am embarrassed. Anyway, thank you, Jason
Thank you very much Jason for sharing your thoughts and plans on the matter that very important for the people who are STILL believe that the US is a “better place for a better life”. I sincerely consider you one of the best American immigration attorneys and with no doubts, THE BEST asylum lawyer, a real devoted Asylumist who considers it’s his duty to help the people in need. In our difficult вфны, it is very important for people not to lose their faith in human kindness and decency, to see the such a beacon of hope, as you are. While there are lawyers like you in this, the Mother of Exiles will shine at the Golden Door to the “tired, poor and huddled masses yearning to breathe free” .
Thank you, Jason
I thought you were saying goodbye… Please don’t be that dramatic! Everything aside, it has been a while. I have been in the system for the last 2 years (almost) and you and your work here has been giving me and my mother hope ever since. I haven’t been able to do anything for ourselves yet, or expect to do anything soon, but you should know that you helped people even beyond your readers. I passed on the things I read here to other asylum seekers, and even one friend got his case approved 2 weeks ago. I am sure many others do the same within their communities, no matter where they are in the country. So I’d like to say that we are all very thankful for your support. I can’t possibly stress this enough, especially in a time like this. Thanks for everything and continue to take good care of yourself!
Haha – I realized it seemed that way after I wrote it, but I kind of felt like being annoying, sorry. Thank you for the kind words. Take care, Jason
Well said Jason! Your passion is evident in almost every line. Thank you for all your assistance, concern and support. May your successes continue to grow!
Regards,
Nola
Thanks. We’ll keep on keepin’ on, Jason
Hi Jason
I happen to be on this page and I see what a blessing you’re for all. I was about to make status adjustment thru marriage. Before applying the form I have to be clear about how a dismissed theft case can affect my application. It was three years ago the incident happen. A mistake made at self checkout and going thru camera record the store charged me with three different case number of theft.It was an honest mistake and my attorney explained them that I am a good Mora person with no prior conviction of such and finally the court dismissed the case after making me paying court fees and restoration fee for the store. I wasn’t convicted nor found guilty. On i485 if i choose yes for any charge and i choose no for conviction. I have all the papers to prove this to uscis for the interview time. The case is sealed now. Does this create any problem on me during the interview?
Thank you so much
Hadira
I do not know the case, so it is difficult to say for sure, but generally, if you are not convicted and you reveal the arrests/incidents, there is no effect on an immigration case. If you are not sure, talk to a lawyer about the specifics. Take care, Jason