Jhonny Basmaji obtains asylum, safe from war-torn Syria and ongoing fear of persecution for practicing Christianity

Client(s) Basmaji, Jhonny

Jones Day obtained asylum for Jhonny Basmaji after an eight-year wait by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Mr. Basmaji was granted asylum from Syria stemming from his fear of ongoing persecution based on his religious and political beliefs. Mr. Basmaji’s asylum approval saves him from returning to war-torn Syria, which has consistently suffered religiously- and politically-motivated attacks on Christians and other minority groups.