Immigration appeals board deals blow to Venezuelans seeking political asylum in US
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Although the ruling of the Immigration Appeals Board does not mean that they are no longer eligible to apply for asylum, it suggests that Maduro's departure has improved conditions
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Lodinews.comImmigration appeals board deals blow to Venezuelans seeking political asylum in US
Venezuelan asylum-seekers in the U.S. who faced persecution under the Nicolás Maduro regime will also have to prove potential harm under the current government in Caracas to win their cases, an immigration appeals board ruled Friday. In a ruling released…
The Immigration Appeals Board (BIA) issued a court ruling that could have implications for Venezuelans seeking asylum in the United States.
The U.S. Immigration Appeals Board (BIA) determined on September 4, 2026 that the transfer of executive authority after the departure of former President Nicolás Maduro constitutes a change in the conditions of the country that must be incorporated when evaluating asylum applications from Venezuelans. The resolution, issued [...] The entry Immigration Appeals Board will take into account Maduro's capture when evaluating asylum applications from …
The BIA revokes the asylum of an opposition Venezuelan woman and sets a precedent: the capture of Maduro is a change of conditions that must be evaluated in each case.
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