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Political Asylum Granted for Colombian Oral Surgeon
Despite discouragement from other attorneys, Camilo Leal won asylum for himself and his family.
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Check EligibilityI recently represented a client in an affirmative asylum application.
The client, Camilo Leal, was an oral surgeon in Colombia who had decided to run for local political office.
However, as a result of his outspoken political opinions, he was threatened with death on multiple occasions by the so-called Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a group designated by the U.S. government as a terrorist organization.
On one occasion, FARC members arrived outside Camilo's home while they were present and fired a machine gun at the residence.
My client had already discussed the case with other attorneys who told him he didn't have a strong case.
Despite this, I helped him file, and eventually win, his asylum claim.
The family now has permanent residency and will soon be seeking citizenship in the United States.
“Israel fled El Salvador after gangs and corrupt police threatened his life for refusing to participate in corruption.”