From the front desk of Thone Dari Maung, Assistant DirectorMay 9, 2026 A recent immigration case shows how difficult it can be to win asylum even after serious abuse. InMatter of D-G-B-L- (2026), a woman from Mexico explained that she... Read More

From the front desk of Thone Dari Maung, Assistant DirectorMay 8, 2026 Preparing for an asylum interview can feel stressful and overwhelming, especially for people whohave experienced trauma or fear in their home country. One helpful way to prepare is... Read More

May 7, 2026From the front desk of Thone Dari Maung, Assistant Director Recently, many asylum applicants have noticed that asylum officers are asking more personal anddetailed questions during interviews. The questions are not only about what happened in theapplicant’s home... Read More

From the desk of Thon Dari Maung, Assistant Director Mr. Urias, from El Salvador, was denied asylum. He testified that a hitman demanded money fromhim, shot two of his half-brothers, and threatened to kill all members of his family. In... Read More

December 25, 2025 Written by Kay Khine This year—through both joy and hardship—Free Burma Society was honored to walk alongside the Burmese resettled community during a season of togetherness and reflection. Christmas offered a meaningful opportunity for families and friends... Read More

December 17, 2025 Written by Thone Dari The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) denied asylum to a respondent (“R”) from Moldova. R testified that he was beaten twice by police in 2021 due to his political opinion. Following those incidents,... Read More

From the desk of Kay Khine, Executive Director In August 2024, the Danish Immigration Service released a 95-page report titled “Myanmar: Security Situation, Return, and Military Service.” This report—recently referenced by an asylum officer—is available on our website in the LIBRARY under Country Conditions. All... Read More