Asylum Seekers
Over the past two and a half years, ASC has assisted 189 asylum seekers apply for asylum (almost 400 when spouses and children are included in the total count), all of whom were forced to flee their home countries after experiencing violence or threats of violence and death, because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or sexual orientation. They were denied help from the police or were persecuted by government authorities.
You can learn about three of their harrowing and courageous stories here:
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A Transwoman's Journey to Safety
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Leaving Tragedy Behind: The Story of Doris V
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Young, Educated and Optimistic: Endro and Talia Start a New Life
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A former human rights attorney from Colombia who fled after a paramilitary group kidnapped her because of her political opinions and threatened to kill her entire family.
A transgender applicant from Venezuela who was persecuted because of their gender identity and denied help from the police.
A Peruvian victim of gang violence, including kidnapping and torture, who was not protected by the government.
A politically active couple who were included on a “wanted persons” list in Colombia.
A gay man from Jamaica who was subjected to violence and threats because of his sexual orientation.
A woman from Cameroon who endured decades of violence and abuse at the hands of her much older husband who she was forced to marry as a teenager.
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Referrals
ASC's next asylum support clinic will take place in fall 2025. You are welcome to submit referrals of asylum seekers interested in being considered for that clinic, which will run on six consecutive in-person Tuesdays (6:00-9:00 pm) from Sept. 9 to Oct. 14, 2025.
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Please use this link to submit the referrals:​ ASC Referral Form
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Alternatively, asylum seekers are welcome to use this WhatsApp line to reach out directly: 929-722-0980