Surveillance of Asylum Seekers May Increase

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Many of the people seeking asylum are survivors of terrible ordeals. Political and official persecution based on your race, religion, ethnicity or membership in a disfavored group can make life unbearable. Escape to a country free from these biases i...

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Seeking Asylum and the Right to Work

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Being forced to flee your home to escape danger is a terrible ordeal. People who arrive in the United States seeking asylum face an uncertain and stressful future. Part of the problem comes from the additional feeling of helplessness that comes wit...

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Confused About the Right to Seek Asylum?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

American immigration law is a confusing subject. Some cases are handled quickly and easily. Others take years and involve many twists and turns. One of the areas that is full of misunderstandings is the right to seek asylum. A Clear Right That Is...

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Asylum and Gender-Based Violence

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

The concept of asylum is intended to protect people who are unfairly persecuted in their home countries. The persecution must be based on certain factors, including race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political o...

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