Issue: A Colombian client who obtained asylee status through her husband was unable to apply for lawful permanent residence because she had since divorced her husband. She was still an asylee, but could not become a resident without filing her own application.

Solution: We helped this client file an application for asylum requesting nunc pro tunc (back to an earlier date) approval.

Outcome: USCIS approved her request for asylum with a date of May, 2007 which was the date of her original arrival in the United States pursuant to an approved asylee relative petition (I-730). Our client is already eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status because she has been physically present for a period of one year after the date she was granted asylum status — 2007.

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