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Judge Grants Asylum to Iranian-Adopted Healthcare Worker

6/16/2026

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Judge Andrew Fishkin granted asylum to Ms. S, a 56-year-old Iranian-born adoptee, allowing her to stay in the United States.
DHS started February removal proceedings, claiming she overstayed a 1974 visa, and placed her under ankle monitoring, fingerprinting, DNA testing and photography while she continued her healthcare career.
Fishkin said records from the 1979 Tehran embassy seizure are unavailable and that the decision puts her on a path to citizenship.

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Judge Andrew Fishkin granted asylum to Ms. S, a 56-year-old Iranian-born adoptee, allowing her to stay in the United States.
DHS started February removal proceedings, claiming she overstayed a 1974 visa, and placed her under ankle monitoring, fingerprinting, DNA testing and photography while she continued her healthcare career.
Fishkin said records from the 1979 Tehran embassy seizure are unavailable and that the decision puts her on a path to citizenship.