Matter of A-G-G (B.I.A. 5/12/2011) Although asylum is a powerful form of relief for those who qualify for it because it offers at path permanent resident status without the need for a sponsor, it is subject to certain limitations. One such limitation, as discussed in this case, is the doctrine of “firm resettlement.” The immigration […]
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Firm Resettlement a Bar to Asylum
May 19th, 2011 
Max Nuyen 
Posted in Asylum 
Tags: Asylum, bar, burden of proof, firm resettlement, mandatory bar, Matter of A-G-G, persecution 
Comments Off on Firm Resettlement a Bar to AsylumPerson Who Suffered Mistreatment for Opposing Government Corruption Eligible for Asylum
January 21st, 2010 Max Nuyen Baghdasaryan v. Holder (9th Cir. 2010) The respondent in this case, Baghdasaryan, was a citizen of Armenia. He filed for asylum in the United States because of persecution he suffered on account of his political opinion. In sustaining his case, the 9th Circuit found that opposition to government corruption is a type of political opinion […]
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