Qualify for Asylum?

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aahmad117

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I originally came into the USA as a daughter of a diplomat back in 1987. I haven't gone back since, but I have always been under legal status. Right now I am being sponsored through my job, but it is not guaranteed. I don't want to go back, as I've been here since I was eight years old and have not gone back to my country since then. In these 16 years I have graduated from George Mason University with a BS degree in Information Systems and now I am pursuing a masters degree in Information Systems. Going back would hurt my career and education. Additionally I would suffer physiologically because I am well adjusted here. This is more of my country then where I was born, since I have grown up here. My question is, under these special circumstances is there another option I can get my green card through, besides sponsorship from my employer. Maybe as an asylum?
 
From the information that you've provided, asylum does not appear to be a likely option. What country are you from?
 
I'm originally from Pakistan. I didn't mention earlier the reason I fear going back to my country is once I do go back I will be forced by my parents to get married to just anyone they pick. Here I have a boyfriend who is from Pakistan, but a US Citizen. I would marry him, but we are not ready yet. Also we have had an intimate relationship for the past four years and if the guy I'm forced to marry notices I'm not a virgin he will kill me, as it is against our religion to have sex before marriage. No one knows of this, except my boyfriend and I, not even my parents. If I tell them my reason for not wanting to get married, they will also kill for this grave sin.

Thanks for your help.
 
In my country there are cases of honor killings and its not just your parents. I have read many stories about girls being killed. I know it's hard to understand because it depends on the family background, and I am really the only one who can understand the situation. You have to be in my feet to see that it is very much possible. My life is in actual danger if I go back. There are incidences in which if someone even thinks it sometimes they act on it.
 
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