Clients’ Cases in Need of Pro Bono Attorneys
For an overview of each case type, see this resource.
Detention Program
The following individuals are detained and in need of pro bono representation. For more information on detained cases please contact probonodetention@rmian.org.
Last updated 3/20/2025
Release Cases
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Bond Cases
Mr. RYR
Support sought: Bond
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. RYR is a man in his 20's from Venezuela who has lived in the United States for years. Mr. RYR is afraid to return to Venezuela because of past persecution he and his family endured based on their political opinion and activism. Mr. RYR is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Mr. RYR has an unknown charge out of Maryland that needs additional research. He has a friend in Virginia who may be able to serve as his sponsor. Mr. RYR seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may pursue his asylum application from outside of detention. RMIAN mentorship will assist on the case.
Mr. RSD
Support sought: Bond
Country: India
Language: Hindi
Case summary: Mr. RSD is a man in his 50's from India who entered the United States approximately six years ago. Mr. RSD is afraid to return to India because he and his father were political leaders of a specific party and his father was killed because of that. Mr. RSD has been detained for almost two years. He believes he was granted a bond in Pennsylvania, but the bond money was stolen by the person who was supposed to pay it. He has diabetes and had a heart attack in December while detained. Mr. RSD has charges out of New Jersey. RMIAN has been in contact with his PD and it sounds like he is close to accepting a plea, he should not be subject to mandatory detention. Mr. RSD is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Casa Marianella has agreed to be his sponsor. Mr. RSD seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may pursue his asylum application from outside of detention.
Merits Cases
Mr. MDC
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Turkey
Language: Turkish
Case summary: Mr. MDC is a man in his 20's from Turkey who recently entered the United States. Mr. MDC is afraid to return to Turkey because of harm he has experienced on account of being both Kurdish and bisexual. Mr. MDC had a credible fear interview and received a positive decision. He is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MDC seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MMB
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Jordan
Language: Arabic
Case Summary: Mr. MMB is a man in his 30's from Jordan who recently entered the United States. Mr. MMB is afraid to return to Jordan because of his sexual orientation. Mr. MMB had a credible fear interview and received a positive decision. He is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MMB seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MQK
Support sought: Asylum/Withholding/CAT
Country: Pakistan
Language: Pashto
Case summary: Mr. MQK is a man in his 30's from Pakistan who recently entered the United States. Mr. MQK is afraid to return to Pakistan because he went against religious tradition by separating with his wife and marrying a Mexican woman. His family and the community have kidnapped him and threatened him as a result. Mr. MQK is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MQK seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MSJ
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Colombia
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MSJ is a man in his 30's from Colombia who recently arrived in the United States. Mr. MSJ is afraid to return to Colombia because he suffered past persecution from a family member and an armed group based on his race and sexuality and the police did not protect him. Mr. MSJ received a positive CFI result. Mr. MSJ is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MSJ seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MJS
Support sought: Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MJS is a man in his 30's from Mexico who has lived in the United States for approximately two decades. Mr. MJS is married to a United States Citizen and previously applied for non-LPR cancellation of removal but his case was never decided on the merits because he missed an immigration court date due to COVID-19 complications and was ordered removed. His case was later reopened, and Mr. MJS would like to continue his application for non-LPR cancellation of removal. Please contact RMIAN for information about Mr. MJS’s criminal legal contacts. Mr. MJS seeks an attorney to represent him in his non-LPR cancellation of removal case so that he may fight to remain with his family in the United States.
Mr. MAM
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Jordan
Language: Arabic
Case summary: Mr. MAM is a man in his 40's from Jordan who recently entered the United States late last year. Mr. MAM is afraid to return to Jordan because of past persecution he endured based on his religion and political opinion and his fear of future persecution if he is returned to his country. Mr. MAM received a positive CFI result. Mr. MAM is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not assessed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MAM seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MFD
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Venezuela
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. MFD is a man in his 20's from Venezuela who entered the United States a few years ago. Mr. MFD is afraid to return to Venezuela because he was tortured by the Venezuelan government for his political beliefs. Mr. MFD has a limited criminal history. Mr. MFD had a credible fear interview and received a positive result. Mr. MFD is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways" asylum ban. RMIAN has not reviewed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MFD seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States and rejoin his pregnant wife and their children.
Mr. MMK
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: Ethiopia
Language: Amharic
Case summary: Mr. MMK is a man in his 30's from Ethiopia who entered the United States last year. Mr. MMK is afraid to return to Ethiopia because he was tortured due to his and his family's political beliefs. Mr. MMK had a positive credible fear finding. Mr. MMK is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not reviewed his case for possible exceptions. Based on his CFI findings, Mr. MMK faces a few additional bars to asylum. Mr. MMK seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
Mr. MLY
Support sought: Asylum/WOR/CAT
Country: China
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Case summary: Mr. MLY is a man in his 20's from China who recently entered the United States last year. Mr. MLY is afraid to return to China because he was wrongfully detained and tortured by the government due to his political beliefs. Mr. MLY had a positive credible fear finding. Mr. MLY is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture. Based on his entry date, he is likely affected by the "Securing the Border" asylum ban. RMIAN has not reviewed his case for possible exceptions. Mr. MLY seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case so that he may fight to remain safely in the United States.
BIA Appeals
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Other Case Types
Mr. TMA
Support sought: T-Visa
Country: Honduras
Language: Spanish
Case summary: Mr. TMA is a man in his 30's from Honduras who entered the United States a few years ago. Mr. TMA is afraid to return to Honduras because he was harassed and recruited by gangs. Mr. TMA is eligible to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. He is also eligible to apply for relief as a survivor of labor trafficking. He was being forced to continue working for his boss, while being threatened, paid less, and told he couldn’t leave or rent a place anywhere else because of his status. RMIAN is looking for an experienced attorney to support Mr. TMA with his application for T nonimmigrant status.
Children’s Program
The following children and families are in need of pro bono representation. For more information on children’s program cases please contact probonochildrens@rmian.org.
Last updated 3/13/2025
State Court Cases - Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Predicate Order
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T Visa Cases
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Mr. ASP and his family
Relief sought: T visa (I-914) for survivors of human trafficking
Country of origin: Colombia
Language: Spanish
Removal Proceedings: No future immigration court hearings scheduled
Mr. ASP's trafficker, through lies and manipulation, induced Mr. ASP to come to the U.S. He was promised a better life for his young family. Once in the U.S., he was under his trafficker's control. He found himself owing a debt that never decreased even though all his work earnings went directly to his trafficker. His movement was restricted. His wife was forced to provide house keeping and child care for his trafficker. The trafficker kept them locked in a room and told them it was for their own protection, trying to convince them that otherwise the police would arrest them for not having legal immigration status. Mr. ASP and his family seek an attorney to represent them in their T visa application to USCIS.
Mr. ARS and his family
Relief sought: T visa (I-914) for survivors of human trafficking
Country of origin: Brazil
Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Removal Proceedings: Not currently in proceedings
Mr. ARS and his family were members of a church organization that manipulated and lied to them. That is where they encountered their trafficker who promised them work visas and a pathway to citizenship. They initially entered the U.S. on R visas, however, once the family arrived, they were never paid for their work and while only Mr. ARS was contracted to work, they forced his wife and child to also work without pay. When they asked why they weren't being paid, they were told that when things got better they would be paid. They later learned the truth, that the church was falsifying tax documents and pretending to have paid Mr. ARS money that he never received. The family was threatened with cancellation of their visa and deportation if they didn't continue working for free, contrary to their contract and the falsified records of the church. Mr. ARS and his family seek an attorney to represent them in their T visa application to USCIS.
U Visa Cases
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Asylum Cases
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If you are interested in one of these cases, please contact probonochildrens@rmian.org.