Qualifying for Protection Under the Convention Against Torture
Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) is an important relief option for individuals who are unable to qualify for asylum or withholding of removal. This advisory reviews the legal standard for CAT protection. It also provides an overview of seminal Board of Immigration Appeals and federal circuit court decisions that discuss the various elements of a CAT claim. The end of the advisory contains a useful chart which compares asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT.
Why it matters
Useful as a quick-reference tool for Asylum; confirm current authority before relying on it in a filing.
Topics
Asylum
Withholding / CAT
Removal defense
BIA appeals
Workflows
Immigration court deadline
Asylum merits package
BIA, PFR, and federal court
Sample filings and templates
Forums
BIA
Court of appeals
Jurisdictions
National