Case File Review
The Wilberforce Center provides independent, professional Asylum Case File Reviews for individuals who have already filed—or begun preparing—an asylum application and seek a careful, expert assessment of their existing case file.
These reviews are particularly appropriate where the asylum filing was prepared in skeleton form, by a non-specialist, or without full consideration of the heightened scrutiny in today’s immigration environment.
Our review process evaluates legal sufficiency, pretermission risk, credibility issues, and evidentiary gaps, allowing potential weaknesses to be identified and addressed before they lead to denial or long-term immigration consequences.
Review Packages
01
Basic File Review
Designed to determine whether an existing asylum file is minimally sufficient and whether it presents immediate legal risks.
Focus:
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Review of the existing asylum file and declaration
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Identification of pretermission risks and obvious statutory bars
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High-level assessment of whether the case can withstand current adjudicatory scrutiny
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Spotting of clear credibility or evidentiary deficiencies
Deliverable:
A concise written summary identifying major risks, deficiencies, and whether deeper review is recommended.
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Basic Plus File Review
Designed for cases that may be underdeveloped or legally incomplete, and where strategic supplementation is needed.
Focus:
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Everything included in the Basic File Review, plus
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Deeper analysis of asylum eligibility and protected grounds
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Identification of additional or alternative bases for asylum
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Review of narrative development and nexus articulation
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Assessment of evidentiary gaps and expert evidence needs
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Strategic recommendations for strengthening the existing record
Deliverable:
A detailed written assessment with targeted recommendations for correction or supplementation.
03
Premium File Review
Designed for high-stakes or complex cases where errors, omissions, or legal vulnerabilities could result in denial or permanent immigration harm.
Focus:
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Complete, line-by-line review of the entire asylum file
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In-depth analysis of all statutory and discretionary issues
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Comprehensive pretermission and credibility risk assessment
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Evaluation of evidentiary sufficiency under current legal standards
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Strategic review of expert needs, country-conditions support, and legal framing
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Holistic assessment of short- and long-term immigration consequences
Deliverable:
A comprehensive written memorandum outlining case viability, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Scope of Review | Basic | Basic Plus | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
Review of existing asylum file | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Review of declaration/affidavit | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Assessment of overall file sufficiency | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Identification of pretermission risks | ✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔✔ |
Screening for statutory bars | ✔ | ✔ | ✔✔ |
Evaluation under current adjudicatory scrutiny | ✔ | ✔ | ✔✔ |
High-level credibility issue spotting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔✔ |
Analysis of protected grounds | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Identification of additional asylum bases | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Narrative & nexus development review | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Assessment of evidentiary gaps | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Expert evidence assessment | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Country-conditions support review | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Strategic supplementation recommendations | ✔ | ✔✔ | |
Review of long-term immigration consequences | ✔ | ||
Line-by-line file review | ✔ | ||
Written findings | Summary | Detailed | Comprehensive Memorandum |
PRICE | $500 | $1,250 | $2,000 |
TURNAROUND TIME | 5-7 business days | 7-10 business days | 10-14 business days |
Expedited Review (Optional)
Expedited reviews may be available depending on urgency and file size, subject to availability. Additional fee may be required.
Important Disclosure
These services provide independent file review and professional assessment only. They do not include filing, representation, or court appearance, and they do not guarantee any outcome. Scope of services will be clearly defined in writing.