Case #26-0097417
Initials & Country of Origin: S.L from Nepal
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 12/29/2024, F-1 visa.
Current Status: F-1 Student - Program set to end August 2028.
OYFD: Asylum application timely filed 12/18/2025.
Case Summary: S.L.is a Tibetan Buddhist from Nepal seeking asylum based on her religion, nationality, and political opinion. S.L. and her family are members of the Tibetan community in Nepal who recognize the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamshala, India. S.L. and members of her family have engaged in protests against the Nepali government's relations with China and participated in public demonstrations in support of her faith. During gathering in December 2023, she was assaulted and detained by Nepali law enforcement.
S.L. fears returning to Nepal because of the risk of extradition to China, the increased surveillance of the Tibetan population and inability to safely obtain identity documents, the prohibition on religious and cultural activities and gatherings, and the recent targeting of Tibetan refugees by non-governmental actors.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government actors on account of her religion, nationality, and political opinion.
Commitment: Review filed asylum application and evidence, prepare and file additional evidence and pre-interview brief, and represent client at asylum interview. Work permit & renewal.
Interview: Yes.
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
Type of Case: Affirmative Asylum
Language/interpretation needs: English
Date of Entry (and status, if any): 12/29/2024, F-1 visa.
Current Status: F-1 Student - Program set to end August 2028.
OYFD: Asylum application timely filed 12/18/2025.
Case Summary: S.L.is a Tibetan Buddhist from Nepal seeking asylum based on her religion, nationality, and political opinion. S.L. and her family are members of the Tibetan community in Nepal who recognize the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamshala, India. S.L. and members of her family have engaged in protests against the Nepali government's relations with China and participated in public demonstrations in support of her faith. During gathering in December 2023, she was assaulted and detained by Nepali law enforcement.
S.L. fears returning to Nepal because of the risk of extradition to China, the increased surveillance of the Tibetan population and inability to safely obtain identity documents, the prohibition on religious and cultural activities and gatherings, and the recent targeting of Tibetan refugees by non-governmental actors.
Theory of the Case: Fear of future persecution by government actors on account of her religion, nationality, and political opinion.
Commitment: Review filed asylum application and evidence, prepare and file additional evidence and pre-interview brief, and represent client at asylum interview. Work permit & renewal.
Interview: Yes.
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level and team size
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