The International Business Law Firm PC

Month: October 2020

  • 4th Circuit Further Defines Family Asylum Group

    A comprehensive decision, Sandra Hernandez-Cartagena v. William Barr (https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/191823.P.pdf) by the 4th Circuit overturning and remanding a denial of asylum by an immigration judge, affirmed by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), affirms the legitimacy of a family unit as an appropriate social group for asylum protection. The Fourth Circuit found that the BIA’s decision denying the asylum claim was ” manifestly contrary to the law and an abuse of discretion.”

    The immigration judge and the BIA decided the case based on an analysis that a young woman was targeted by a gang individually, raped and beaten because she could not pay extortion, even though her brother had also been injured and the stated purpose of the extortion was to get the parents to pay money to the gang. This decision provides a good analysis for the pleading and testimonial requirements that support such an asylum claim, a situation which often results in denials when the victim of such extortion does not understand the legal requirements for such a claim.

  • CHANGE OF ADDRESS!!!

    IBLF has now changed its physical address from 1915 Eye Street NW – Fifth floor to a location just down the street on Farragut Square, same zip code (20006) on the 4th floor of the legendary Barr Building — 910 17th Street, Suite 408. Please note that this building has nothing to do with the current attorney general (William Barr) but was built in 1927 in the gothic style, named for prominent DC real estate developer John L. Barr, and is registered on the National Register of Historic places. In light of the Covid pandemic, we will continue working virtually as much as possible, but can receive clients in our new offices by appointment and with masks (!) and provide the services that we need including in-person meetings and business support. All other aspects of our business remain the same.

    NEW ADDRESS:
International Business Law Firm PC (IBLF PC)
910 17th Street NW - Suite 408
Washington, DC 20006-2604

    We look forward to serving our clients at this new location.