Hassan's Story
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Suzanne's Story
When Suzanne was just a girl, armed militias displaced her family from their home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a teenager, she witnessed her father’s murder and was forced to marry a Mai Mai rebel. Even though she was able to seek refuge, Suzanne had limited choices because she did not have refugee status and she could have been arrested or deported. However, with the help of Asylum Access, Suzanne received information about her options and assistance to obtain a work permit, an alternative means to secure protection from detention. |
Ghussoun al Hasan's Story
Hassan was living in Syria when outside her own balcony she witnessed her own brother murdered because of the violence going on in the country. She knew she had to flee for safety. Hasan made the decision to flee to Yabroud, an area near the border with Lebanon and the hometown of her husband, a businessman. But even that short trip proved harrowing in an increasingly militarized Syria — especially for al Hasan, who was pregnant at the time. Even after arriving, she did not feel safe, so Hassan decided to take her family to the United States. She went through the difficult process of applying for an asylum. She had to give as much proof as possible, including pictures of her murdered brother. After the long process, a judge in Michigan finally granted her an asylum and gave her a green card, making her a resident of the United States. |
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Andrew's Story:
Andrew is 26 years old and is from Uganda. His father was wealthy and supported the President there, President Museveni. His father was involved in politics and the President of the Forum for Democratic Change begun to consult with him. Unfortunately, in 2003, Andrew's father and brother were abducted and later found killed with evidence they were tortured. Andrew himself was abducted and tortured for being involved with the Forum for Democratic Change, but Andrew was able to escape to the United States to avoid being killed. Arriving in the U.S., Andrew was depressed and suffered PTSD from his experience back at home. Because of this, he was able to sufficiently explain to the claim for seeking an asylum, so he was denied access to one. After lots of hard work getting papers and other materials needed, Andrew was finally approved an asylum two years later by the Asylum Office.
Andrew's Story:
Andrew is 26 years old and is from Uganda. His father was wealthy and supported the President there, President Museveni. His father was involved in politics and the President of the Forum for Democratic Change begun to consult with him. Unfortunately, in 2003, Andrew's father and brother were abducted and later found killed with evidence they were tortured. Andrew himself was abducted and tortured for being involved with the Forum for Democratic Change, but Andrew was able to escape to the United States to avoid being killed. Arriving in the U.S., Andrew was depressed and suffered PTSD from his experience back at home. Because of this, he was able to sufficiently explain to the claim for seeking an asylum, so he was denied access to one. After lots of hard work getting papers and other materials needed, Andrew was finally approved an asylum two years later by the Asylum Office.