COLORADO HOSTING ASYLUM NETWORK
CHAN support teams provide both legal and material support, looking toward a successful outcome and a meaningful life in the US.
Winning an asylum case is difficult!
In 2024, only 14% of those with viable cases won.
Asylum seekers are legally barred from working to support themselves.
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They must wait at least 6 months to get a work permit after filing their application
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Without personal resources or family/friends to go to, they face a choice between homelessness or working illegally, which may affect the outcome of their case.
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CHAN teams support asylum seekers with housing and immediate needs until they can legally work
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We use the wait period to prepare them for successful independent lives and becoming contributing members of our community.
Preparing an effective application without a lawyer who understands asylum law is almost impossible. They are 10x more likely to win asylum if they have an attorney.
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Asylum seekers must prove that they have been persecuted based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a persecuted social group.
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“Proving” means that they must assemble strong evidence of their persecution. Legal help is necessary to know what evidence to collect and to assist with the actual collection.
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A lawyer can effectively argue the merits of the case in the face of arguments for denial and deportation.
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In Colorado, only 15% of asylum seekers have a lawyer.
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The typical fee for full representation for an asylum case is approximately $8,000, well out of reach for most.
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Currently 2% of cases are accepted pro bono.
CHAN contracts immigration lawyers for full representation, greatly increasing their chance of winning.
WHY
WE ENGAGE
