Appraisal IV- Immigration Law

Appraisal IV- Immigration Law

Issue

The given scenario involves Mr. Juan Doe born on May 15, 1960 in Bogota, Colombia. Presently, he is seeking asylum in the United Stated; due to a possible “fear of persecution” in Colombia. The United States frequently grants immigration in asylum cases after conducting a thorough analysis of the received case. In order to understand the legal implications; Mr. Doe's case should be analyzed from a legal perspective.

In order to clearly assess Mr. Doe's case; and to file a legal document for his asylum; the relevant laws and precedents concerning Mr. Doe's case should be analyzed to form an opinion. The Form 1-589 of the Department of Homeland security includes the relevant information and documents required for asylum seekers. In the United States, refugees comprise of one-tenth of the total annual immigration cases in the United States (Ignatius & Stickney, 2004).

Rule

In the United States, the right of asylum for people hailing from different countries is reviewed and granted under Federal and international laws. The commitment is codified and exercised under the Refugee Act of 1980 (Stickney et. al, 2004). The Act was passed by the United States Congress.

The Refugee Act is based on the 1951 Convention and its provisions and falls in accordance to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS).

Based on the prevalence of religious, social, cultural and political reasons, a vast number of asylums are filed. A specific number of refugees are granted asylum by the Department of Homeland Security each year.

Asylum claims are the responsibility of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In the asylum case, Chamlikyan v. Bardini, No. C 10-00268 CRB, United States District Court for The Northern District Of California, 2010 U.S. Dist. (2010); ...