Asylum — Domestic Violence
The law addressing domestic violence and asylum is complex and subject to different interpretations. There is a lot of controversy about whether or not women are entitled to asylum if they have been subject to domestic violence. The San Francisco Asylum Office has a generous outlook on the claims. The San Francisco Immigration Court is much challenging.
Required Elements
Establish police do not protect victims of domestic violence;
Establish lack of shelters for victims of domestic violence;
Establish that your abuser has not been punished for his behavior;
Establish that your culture permits/allows/encourages domestic violence;
Establish physical injuries if possible;
Establish that you will not be safe from your abuser if you relocate within your native country;
Establish you feared for your life if you remained with abuser.