Carl Shusterman served as an INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) before opening a firm specializing exclusively in US immigration law.

Obtained via FOIA by Catholic Charities of DC, USCIS RAIO provided guidance on evaluating the credibility of an applicant’s testimony, factors upon which a credibility determination may or may not be based, and determining non-credible aspects of a claim. Special thanks to David Cleveland. It advocates for immigrants to the United States and opposes US President Donald Trump's immigration policy. 1331 G St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20005 | 202-507-7500 Registered 501(c)(3). The responses and information are intended to be general and should not be relied upon for any specific situation. It was established in 1987, originally as the American Immigration Law Foundation, by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. This fact sheet provides an overview of the asylum system in the United States, including how asylum is defined, eligibility requirements, and the application process.Get the latest from the American Immigration Council in your inbox.This report identifies disruptions throughout the immigration system because of the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for improvements to the federal government’s response.With an uptick in racism against Asian and Pacific Islander communities since the pandemic began, learn how you can help.The American Immigration Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. It’s easy to schedule a legal consultation. The American Immigration Council is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and advocacy group.

The Immigration Policy Center is the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council, a 501 organization in the United States dedicated to promoting immigration to the United States and protecting the rights and privileges of immigrants in the United States. For legal advice, consult an experienced immigration attorney. Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law who has testified as an expert witness before the US Senate Immigration Subcommittee.

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