Benach Collopy and LGBTQ Representation

August 26, 2024

The United States has recognized asylum claims based upon sexual orientation since 1994. In this article, we will specifically cover asylum based on sexual orientation such as homosexuality and bisexuality. Still, asylum based on gender...

Benach Collopy and LGBTQ+ Representation

August 26, 2024

Since our founding in 2012, Benach Collopy has worked tirelessly to defend, represent, and advocate on behalf of our LGBTQ+ clientele. It is our belief that the voices and stories of those clients make America...

Asylum Based on Gender Identity

August 26, 2024

Since 2000, the United States has recognized and accepted asylum claims based upon gender identity. In this article, we will focus on asylum for transgender individuals, its historical precedent, and its overall importance in the...

Fiancé(e) Visa for Same-Sex Couples

August 26, 2024

When a US citizen is engaged to be married to a foreign national, they may apply for a fiancé(e) visa for their partner to move to the US and marry here. This visa creates a...

LGBTQ Legal Immigration History

August 26, 2024

LGBTQ Immigration to the US The United States is often considered a relative safe haven for LGBTQ individuals. Between 2012 and 2017, USCIS received an estimated 11,400 asylum applications based on LGBTQ status. But although...

Marriage Based Green Cards for Same-Sex Couples

August 26, 2024

For centuries, immigrants have moved to the US to reunite with their spouses and families. Now each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals apply for green cards based on family petitions. However, it was just...

Transgender Immigration Issues

August 26, 2024

Benach Collopy understands that transgender people have unique needs and challenges when it comes to the immigration process. That is why we have decided to craft an article specifically dedicated to immigrants who do not...

Transgender People and TSA/CBP

August 26, 2024

One aspect of immigration to the United States is going through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). While these airport processes are stressful for many people, including immigrants, there...

Why do we include pronouns in our email signatures? By Alex Benach**

August 26, 2024

When communicating with the Benach Collopy team, you may notice that we include our pronouns next to our names in any correspondence, e.g., Ava Benach (she/her). As a way of celebrating Pride this year, and...