Have you ever felt in danger because of who you are?

If you believe you have been persecuted because of your sexual orientation, you may be eligible to apply for political asylum in the United States.

Persecution against sexual minorities is a tragically routine occurrence throughout the world. That’s why I have a special interest in the developing area of gender-related claims (gay/lesbian/transsexual/domestic violence); I’ve always been interested in issues involving persecution, be it political or gender- based. I work primarily and have vast experience and familiarity with political conditions in all areas of Latin America.

Hedi Framm-Anton
U.S. Immigration and Nationality Attorney

“…this ‘guerita cachinbona’ is not afraid to take on a battle, she tells the truth as she sees it, and does not suffer fools lightly. She will not deceive you.”

I gave myself the nickname “El Pana” in the year 2001 when I arrived in the United States in an attempt to leave behind the psychological and religious abuse of my family, but it was not until 2006, through friends, that I met the most professional and thorough attorney of my life – “cachinbona” as they say in Panama. She interviewed me and I decided to hire her, and in this way I began my lengthy process to legalize my immigration situation based on my sexual orientation and persecution. » Read the rest of this entry «

“I was born again, was given a second chance in life and I am looking forward to be human being again more than ever.”

My name is Mauro Souza de Oliveira, 41 years old Brazilian who applied for political asylum in the United States, (based on my sexual orientation) on October/2005.

I went to the border of Mexico and the United States (between Tijuana and San Isydro) and personally requested admittance under asylum. The DHS detained myself for 6 months thereafter. It was only the beginning of a wild roller coaster. » Read the rest of this entry «