28 Jan 2021

Matter of H-L-S-A-, 28 I&N Dec. 228 (BIA 2021)

Matter of H-L-S-A-, 28 I&N Dec. 228 (BIA 2021) - Individuals who cooperate with law enforcement may constitute a valid particular social group under the Immigration and Nationality Act if their cooperation is public in nature, particularly where testimony was given in public court proceedings, and the evidence in the record reflects that the society in question recognizes and provides protection for such cooperation.