Asylum Eligibility

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Introductory Summary: A client meets with their attorney to go over their claim for asylum.
Asylum Definition: In the U.S., political asylum is a form of protection for refugees physically present in the United States of America who are fleeing persecution or who are fleeing due to a fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.

Disclaimer:: This text is an original work of fiction based on real scenarios. Any similarities between people or places are purely coincidental.

Participants

Contributors

Authors

Emma Carter

Mariana Valverde Vargas

Editors

Devin Gilbert

Yohana Imperio

Karen Marin

Audio Engineer

Carlos Rubio

Voice Actors

Main Challenges: The client talks for a long time about his experiences in Guatemala so the interpreter will need to make use of their long-consecutive interpreting skills, making sure to take effective notes to appropriately express what the client is saying. When sensitive situations are being discussed, it is important for the interpreter not to interrupt. Additionally, a slang, homophobic term is used in this script, and while it may be uncomfortable, it is important for the interpreter to relay it accurately.

Key Terminology and Vocabulary

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Supplementary Resources: What is Asylum? (UNHCR); Obtaining Asylum in the US (USCIS); Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Migrants (Amnesty International)

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