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Dear Friend,
A few days after I graduated from law school, I was kidnapped by the police and thrown into a van. They beat me, insulted me, and paraded me around the city for days—all while telling me I “deserve this for being gay.”
Luckily, I survived this encounter, but I knew I had to flee Venezuela immediately. Within a week, I left my home and came to the United States.
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Once I arrived in the U.S., I felt such relief knowing I couldn’t be persecuted for my identity.
Things were tough in the beginning, but I felt a glimmer of hope knowing I now had the opportunity to be myself. I found a close friend who helped me get on my feet, and they even guided me to Immigration Equality!
When I found Immigration Equality, they supported me with the most wonderful lawyers, helped me start my asylum process, and made me feel safe. After 7 years of waiting patiently to hear back about my case, I found out I won!
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Winning asylum felt like my patience was finally rewarded.
When I finally received asylum, I genuinely felt free. I knew that I would never be forced to return to Venezuela ever again. In the U.S., I could be myself without living in fear.
Today, I am a paralegal at an immigration law firm. Here, I can share my resources and assistance with immigrants who are in similar need. I am also attending American University where I am pursuing my Master of Laws Degree.
Now that I have asylum, I am hoping to finish my last semester this fall so that I may pursue a career in law. I hope my story can bring visibility to how important asylum is for LGBTQ immigrants to be able to live authentically as themselves.
Together, we can help more LGBTQ asylum seekers fulfill their dreams. Will you give $25 today to secure safety and asylum for people like me?
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Thank you,
Nelson, Client
Immigration Equality
Immigration Equality is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 13-3802711) and a proud participant in the Combined Federal Campaign (member number 40016). All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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