Immigration Board Rejects Asylum Tied To Conscription
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The US Immigration Board has ruled that fear of conscription alone is not enough to establish refugee status. The decision was made in the case of a Russian man who had applied for asylum in the US. The Immigration Board overturned a decision by an immigration judge that had previously granted him asylum.
US Immigration Board Rules Fear of Conscription Not Enough for Asylum
The US Immigration Board has made a ruling in the case of a Russian man who applied for asylum in the US due to fear of being conscripted into the army. The Board ruled that fear of conscription alone is not enough to establish refugee status.
Immigration Judge's Decision Overturned
The decision by an immigration judge that had previously granted the Russian man asylum was overturned. The Immigration Board cited a lack of evidence that the Russian man had been or would be persecuted if returned to Russia.
Implications of the Ruling
The Immigration Board's decision may have significant implications for Russians who apply for asylum in the US due to fear of being conscripted into the army. It highlights the need to provide additional evidence of persecution or danger if returned to Russia.
What to do next
- Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal — Order
- Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status — Order
- TPS Re-registration — Order
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Source: law360.com