Reference no: EM133502443

Myra Amirkhel lived in Afghanistan. A local gang pressured her to become a prostitute. She resisted, and the gang leader told her that she could buy her way into the U.S. by being a prostitute in the U.S. for two years. To orchestrate her admission into the U.S., it was arranged for her to marry a U.S. citizen, Paul Lo.

Paul told Myra, "Look, don't worry. You'll have paid off your debt in three years, and then you can divorce me and get U.S. citizenship." They were married in Afghanistan on December 20, 2018, and she was given a conditional green card based on marriage on July 7, 2019. She arrived in the U.S. on July 24, 2019. Although she lived in Paul's house, she was not free to come and go, and she was regularly used as a prostitute with money being paid directly to Paul.

On March 31, 2021, she was sent to the home of Byron Sol. Since he likes his sex "rough," he hit her in the face. Suddenly, there was a raid on the house by the police looking for unlawful guns. They discovered Myra and arrested her for prostitution. She was also reported to the Immigration Service, who served her with a notice for removal.

Read this case and answer the questions below.

1. Is there a basis for her to seek asylum in the United States? Be sure to explain your answer.

2. What immigration law issue(s) might arise if Myra seeks to stay in the United States? Be sure to explain your answer.

3. If Myra sued Byron, what tort(s) would she allege? Be sure to explain your answer.

4. If Norma sued Paul, what tort(s) would she allege? Be sure to explain your answer.