A Schaefer Law Firm client recently learned that his withholding of removal application was granted by the judge in his immigration court case. His case involved the threat of persecution on account of his religion. He had converted to Christianity and feared that he would be seriously harmed or killed if he returned to his home country of Pakistan. Now that application has been granted, he cannot be deported to Pakistan. He will be able to remain in the United States and will even be able to obtain a work authorization card.

The firm helped him prepare his withholding of removal application and presented a legal memorandum in support of his application. The firm also was able to submit an expert witness statement in support of the withholding of removal application that helped explain and clarify the level of harm that he would face if he returned to Pakistan.

Although this client’s application was approved, it is important to note that withholding of removal cases are difficult to win because the standard of proof needed to win this type of case. In order for a withholding of removal application to be approved, evidence must be presented that shows that it is more likely than not that the applicant will face persecution upon returning to his home country. With this in mind, I strongly encourage you to consult with an immigration lawyer before you apply for this type of relief from deportation.