Country Conditions Materials
To win asylum, an applicant must demonstrate that they fear being seriously harmed in their country of origin. Often, applicants establish this by submitting documents such as reports from national and international human rights and governmental organizations and news articles describing the types of harm the applicant suffered or fears suffering in the future in their country of origin. This evidence is generally referred to as “country conditions.” Country conditions packets typically consist of an index (highlighting important quotations from specific reports and articles) followed by printouts of the full documents.
Sample country conditions packets, primarily for LGBTQ and/or HIV claims, from various countries are provided below. These materials are intended to provide a helpful starting point for research. However, you must always make sure that the country conditions are updated to cover the specific issues in the applicant’s case.
To inquire about LGBTQ or HIV country conditions for a country not listed below, email us at the following address: countryconditions@immigrationequality.org.
Antigua and Barbuda Country Conditions Materials
Cuba Country Conditions Materials
El Salvador Country Conditions Materials
Equatorial Guinea Country Conditions Materials
Gambia Country Conditions Materials
Ghana Country Conditions Materials
Grenada Country Conditions Materials
Guatemala Country Conditions Materials
Guinea Country Conditions Materials
Honduras Country Conditions Materials
India Country Conditions Materials
Jamaica Country Conditions Materials
Nicaragua Country Conditions Materials
Russia Country Conditions Materials
Sri Lanka Country Conditions Materials
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Country Conditions Materials
Trinidad and Tobago Country Conditions Materials
Zimbabwe Country Conditions Materials
The information contained herein is for reference only and may not be up to date. It does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult an attorney regarding your matter.
This handbook is intended for use by pro bono attorneys and immigration attorneys working on LGBTQ/HIV asylum cases.
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