SOUTWEST ASYLUM AND MIGRATION INSTITUTE: Form 990, tax year 2020
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- Organization
- SOUTWEST ASYLUM AND MIGRATION INSTITUTE (EIN 46-2431007)
- Tax period
- 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31
- Filed
- 2021-10-28
- IRS object ID
- 202113019349300236
- Schema version
- 2020v4.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2021-10-28T10:00:26-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2020-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 850445287 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RANDY TRAVIS CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 121 WYATT DR SUITE 22 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAS CRUCES | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NM | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 88005 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2020-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 462431007 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SOUTHWEST ASYLUM & MIGRATION INST | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | SOUT | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5756409193 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1816 ANITA DR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAS CRUCES | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NM | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 88001 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | NANCY ORETSKIN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | VICE PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5756409193 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2021-10-28 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | NANCY | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | ORETSKIN | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | XXX-XX-XXXX | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | RANDY TRAVIS CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00333149 | PTIN |
| Phone | 5756478260 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2021-10-28 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2020 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | NANCY ORETSKIN | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 5541 CAMINO ESCONDIDA | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAS CRUCES | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NM | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 88011 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $45,958 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | N/A | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Assoc | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd |
| Formation | 2013 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | NM | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | TO PROVIDE LOW COST AND NO COST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES. ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE FROM NORTHERN MEXICO SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. CREATING US TAXPAYERS FROM IMMIGRANTS IS OBTAINED THROUGH PROPER WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 3 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 3 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $3,700 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $2,375 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $69,422 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $43,544 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $46 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $39 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $0 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $73,168 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $45,958 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $42,770 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $39,546 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $0 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $21,977 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $15,009 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $64,747 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $54,555 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $8,421 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$8,597 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $21,353 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $12,756 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $0 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $21,353 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $12,756 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | TO PROVIDE LOW COST AND NO COST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES. ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE FROM NORTHERN MEXICO SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. CREATING US TAXPAYERS FROM IMMIGRANTS IS OBTAINED THROUGH PROPER WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $51,897 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $43,544 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | DETAINED COURT: EL PASO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 19, 2020- A CAMEROONIAN WAS GRANTED ASYLUM BY IJ TUCKMAN(THE ASYLUM WAS GRANTED AS A RESULT OF A SUCCESSFUL BIA APPEAL WHICH ORDERED THE IJ TO GRANT ASYLUM) EL PASO, TEXAS -FEBRUARY 26, 2020 A HONDURAN WOMEN WAS GRANTED ASYLUM BY IJ TUCKMAN AS THE RESULT OF A SUCCESSFUL BIA APPEAL; SHE ALSO WON HER ASYLUM CASE INITIALLY IN 2018 BUT DHS APPEALED. EL PASO, TEXAS - APRIL 3, 2020 IJ ABBOTT GRANTED A UNGANDAN WOMEN WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL PURSUANT TO INA SECTION 241 (B)(3). SUCCESSFULLY FILED 2 BOND REQUESTS FOR 2 DIFFERENT PAKISTANIS- BOTH WERE GRANTED. BOTH RETAINED SAMI TO CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THEM IN THEIR ASYLUM HEARINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED IN SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA AND EL PASO TEXAS. OTERO, NEW MEXICO- MARCH 23, 2020, IJ TAYLOR GRANTED A CAMEROONIAN ASYLUM. OTERO, NEW MEXICO- MARCH 20,2020 IJ PALOMINO DENIED A CAMEROONIAN ASYLUM CLAIM; FILED AN APPELLATE BRIEF WITH THE BIA; AUGUST 31, 2020 BIA DENIED RELIEF. A CAMEROONIAN WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL WAS PICKED UP BY ICE SINCE DHS CLAIMED HE SUBMITTED FRAUDULENT EVIDENCE. TWO HEARINGS WERE HELD AND IJ PALOMINO REVERSED HIS PREVIOUS DECISION AND HELD HE WAS NOT CREDIBLE AND ORDERED HIM DEPORTED. AN APPEAL WAS FILED TO THE BIA WHICH WAS DISMISSED. AN APPEAL WILL BE FILED IN THE 10TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS. NOVEMBER 5, 2020 NOTIFIED LOST IN THE 5TH CIRCUIT FOR THE APPEAL FOR A CAMEROONIAN WOMEN. REGARDING THE FACTS OF THIS CASE, ASSISTED THE MARYLAND BAR PROCEED IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CAMEROONIAN'S PREVIOUS ATTORNEY WHO FAILED TO REPRESENT HER ADEQUATELY BEFORE THE IJ. THE CASE FOR THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE ATTORNEY IS PENDING. NON-DETAINED COURT: ON ACCOUNT OF THE PANDEMIC, THE NON- DETAINED COURTS ACROSS THE US CLOSED IN MARCH 2020 AND REMAIN CLOSED AS OF MAY 2021. FILINGS ARE ACCEPTED AND CASES CAN BE DISMISSED OR TERMINATED BASED ON ACTIONS MADE BY USCIS- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. BASED ON PREVIOUS FILINGS WITH USCIS, ONE MEXICAN CLIENT WAS GRANTED ASYLUM DERIVATIVELY THROUGH A USCIS INTERVIEW AND THE EL PASO NON DETAINED COURT TERMINATED HIS CASE. USCIS ALSO GRANTED THIS MEXICAN WIFE PERMANENT RESIDENCY. FILED TWO I 589'S FOR TWO DIFFERENT CAMEROONIANS; ONE IN MARYLAND AND THE OTHER IN EL PASO TEXAS. WHEN THERE WERE ENOUGH DAYS ON THEIR ASYLUM CLOCK, SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS FOR THEIR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. FILED VARIOUS IMMIGRATION COURT FILINGS IN THE "CLOSED" NON DETAINED COURTS FOR REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF ISSUES; THESE MOTIONS WERE FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ETHIOPIA, TOGO, VENEZUELA, CAMEROON, NIGERIA, MEXICO, EL SALVADOR AND PAKISTAN. ALL MASTER HEARINGS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 2019 OR 2020 HAVE NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR EITHER 2021 OR 2022. USCIS A SYRIAN GRANTED AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM ON MARCH 20, 2020; ASSISTED HIM TO COMPLETE ALL I 730 FORMS FOR HIS FAMILY TO JOIN. SUBMITTED TO USCIS I 539 APPLICATIONS FOR TWO STUDENTS, ONE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM CHINA AND THE OTHER AN AFRICAN STUDENT FROM ZAMBIA TO REQUEST FROM USCIS TO EXTEND THEIR F1 VISA'S. I RESPONDENT TO AT LEAST 6 REQUESTS FOR MORE EVIDENCE (RFE'S) FOR CLIENTS WHICH INCLUDED APPLICATIONS FOR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY AND I 730'S FOR FAMILY MEMBERS IN AFRICA. ALL RFE'S PRODUCED POSITIVE RESULTS. THREE OF SAMI'S SUCCESSFUL ASYLUM CLIENTS ADJUSTED THEIR LEGAL STATUS TO LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY; BOTH CAMEROONIANS. CONTACTED USCIS-HOUSTON ASYLUM OFFICE TO NOTIFY THEM THEY HAD DISMISSED THREE AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM CASES IN ERROR. SUCCESSFULLY CONVINCED USCIS TO REOPEN THE CASES. ONE OF SAMI'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL ASYLUM CLIENTS NATURALIZED. DURING 2020, I HAVE MET THROUGH ZOOM AT LEAST 6 MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM UNM OR THE BURRELL OSTEOPATHY COLLEGE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. MY PRESENTATIONS ARE USUALLY ONE HOUR. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $51,897 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | false | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | false | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | false | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 2 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | false | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 3 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 3 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | false | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | false | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | false | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | false | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DORIS RIOS | PersonNm |
| Phone | 5756409193 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1816 ANITA DR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAS CRUCES | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | NM | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 88001 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (3 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORIS RIOS | ||||||
| SECRETARY/TR | 20.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $21,546 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ORETSKIN | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | 20.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $18,000 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY MANNING | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $39,546 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Government Grants | $2,375 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $2,375 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PARTICIPANT FEES | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $43,544 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $43,544 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,544 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $39 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $39 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $45,958 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $43,583 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $39,546 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $39,546 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $922 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $922 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $945 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $945 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,125 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,179 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $946 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,500 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $900 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $600 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $738 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $738 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILING FEES | $6,357 | $6,357 | |
| DUES & FEES | $982 | $982 | |
| BONUS | $250 | $250 | |
| DONATION: CASA PERIGRINOS | $150 | $150 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $40 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $40 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $54,555 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $51,897 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,658 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $0 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,438 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $520 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $17,915 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,236 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,353 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,756 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,353 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,756 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,353 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,756 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,353 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,756 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$8,597 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | false | FSAuditedInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $11,965 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2,600 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,700 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,700 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,375 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $23,340 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $11,965 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2,600 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,700 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,700 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,375 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $23,340 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $23,340 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $23,340 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $208,484 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 1.00000 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO PROVIDE LOW COST AND NO COST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES. ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON THOSE FLEEING VIOLENCE FROM NORTHERN MEXICO SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. CREATING US TAXPAYERS FROM IMMIGRANTS IS OBTAINED THROUGH PROPER WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | DETAINED COURT: EL PASO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 19, 2020- A CAMEROONIAN WAS GRANTED ASYLUM BY IJ TUCKMAN(THE ASYLUM WAS GRANTED AS A RESULT OF A SUCCESSFUL BIA APPEAL WHICH ORDERED THE IJ TO GRANT ASYLUM) EL PASO, TEXAS -FEBRUARY 26, 2020 A HONDURAN WOMEN WAS GRANTED ASYLUM BY IJ TUCKMAN AS THE RESULT OF A SUCCESSFUL BIA APPEAL; SHE ALSO WON HER ASYLUM CASE INITIALLY IN 2018 BUT DHS APPEALED. EL PASO, TEXAS - APRIL 3, 2020 IJ ABBOTT GRANTED A UNGANDAN WOMEN WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL PURSUANT TO INA SECTION 241 (B)(3). SUCCESSFULLY FILED 2 BOND REQUESTS FOR 2 DIFFERENT PAKISTANIS- BOTH WERE GRANTED. BOTH RETAINED SAMI TO CONTINUE TO REPRESENT THEM IN THEIR ASYLUM HEARINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED IN SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA AND EL PASO TEXAS. OTERO, NEW MEXICO- MARCH 23, 2020, IJ TAYLOR GRANTED A CAMEROONIAN ASYLUM. OTERO, NEW MEXICO- MARCH 20,2020 IJ PALOMINO DENIED A CAMEROONIAN ASYLUM CLAIM; FILED AN APPELLATE BRIEF WITH THE BIA; AUGUST 31, 2020 BIA DENIED RELIEF. A CAMEROONIAN WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL WAS PICKED UP BY ICE SINCE DHS CLAIMED HE SUBMITTED FRAUDULENT EVIDENCE. TWO HEARINGS WERE HELD AND IJ PALOMINO REVERSED HIS PREVIOUS DECISION AND HELD HE WAS NOT CREDIBLE AND ORDERED HIM DEPORTED. AN APPEAL WAS FILED TO THE BIA WHICH WAS DISMISSED. AN APPEAL WILL BE FILED IN THE 10TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS. NOVEMBER 5, 2020 NOTIFIED LOST IN THE 5TH CIRCUIT FOR THE APPEAL FOR A CAMEROONIAN WOMEN. REGARDING THE FACTS OF THIS CASE, ASSISTED THE MARYLAND BAR PROCEED IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CAMEROONIAN'S PREVIOUS ATTORNEY WHO FAILED TO REPRESENT HER ADEQUATELY BEFORE THE IJ. THE CASE FOR THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE ATTORNEY IS PENDING. NON-DETAINED COURT: ON ACCOUNT OF THE PANDEMIC, THE NON- DETAINED COURTS ACROSS THE US CLOSED IN MARCH 2020 AND REMAIN CLOSED AS OF MAY 2021. FILINGS ARE ACCEPTED AND CASES CAN BE DISMISSED OR TERMINATED BASED ON ACTIONS MADE BY USCIS- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. BASED ON PREVIOUS FILINGS WITH USCIS, ONE MEXICAN CLIENT WAS GRANTED ASYLUM DERIVATIVELY THROUGH A USCIS INTERVIEW AND THE EL PASO NON DETAINED COURT TERMINATED HIS CASE. USCIS ALSO GRANTED THIS MEXICAN WIFE PERMANENT RESIDENCY. FILED TWO I 589'S FOR TWO DIFFERENT CAMEROONIANS; ONE IN MARYLAND AND THE OTHER IN EL PASO TEXAS. WHEN THERE WERE ENOUGH DAYS ON THEIR ASYLUM CLOCK, SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS FOR THEIR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. FILED VARIOUS IMMIGRATION COURT FILINGS IN THE "CLOSED" NON DETAINED COURTS FOR REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF ISSUES; THESE MOTIONS WERE FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ETHIOPIA, TOGO, VENEZUELA, CAMEROON, NIGERIA, MEXICO, EL SALVADOR AND PAKISTAN. ALL MASTER HEARINGS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 2019 OR 2020 HAVE NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR EITHER 2021 OR 2022. USCIS A SYRIAN GRANTED AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM ON MARCH 20, 2020; ASSISTED HIM TO COMPLETE ALL I 730 FORMS FOR HIS FAMILY TO JOIN. SUBMITTED TO USCIS I 539 APPLICATIONS FOR TWO STUDENTS, ONE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM CHINA AND THE OTHER AN AFRICAN STUDENT FROM ZAMBIA TO REQUEST FROM USCIS TO EXTEND THEIR F1 VISA'S. I RESPONDENT TO AT LEAST 6 REQUESTS FOR MORE EVIDENCE (RFE'S) FOR CLIENTS WHICH INCLUDED APPLICATIONS FOR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY AND I 730'S FOR FAMILY MEMBERS IN AFRICA. ALL RFE'S PRODUCED POSITIVE RESULTS. THREE OF SAMI'S SUCCESSFUL ASYLUM CLIENTS ADJUSTED THEIR LEGAL STATUS TO LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY; BOTH CAMEROONIANS. CONTACTED USCIS-HOUSTON ASYLUM OFFICE TO NOTIFY THEM THEY HAD DISMISSED THREE AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM CASES IN ERROR. SUCCESSFULLY CONVINCED USCIS TO REOPEN THE CASES. ONE OF SAMI'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL ASYLUM CLIENTS NATURALIZED. DURING 2020, I HAVE MET THROUGH ZOOM AT LEAST 6 MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM UNM OR THE BURRELL OSTEOPATHY COLLEGE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. MY PRESENTATIONS ARE USUALLY ONE HOUR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | COPIES ARE PROVIDED |