WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL / CAT PROTECTION

FACT ADDENDUM, LEGAL SUMMARY, AND EVIDENCE INDEX

Filing Overview

• Respondent: [NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
• Procedural posture: [MASTER/INDIVIDUAL], Hearing date: [DATE], Court: [CITY]
• Relief sought: [Withholding under INA 241(b)(3)] and/or [CAT deferral/withholding]
• Protected grounds (withholding): [RACE/RELIGION/NATIONALITY/POLITICAL_OPINION/PSG]; PSG definition (if applicable): [TEXT]
• Country of removal: [COUNTRY]

Addendum Structure

1) Expanded declaration narrative (harm, threats, nexus, government inability/unwillingness).
2) Nexus analysis (for withholding): PSG articulation and social distinction/particularity if used; political opinion/other grounds as applicable.
3) Likelihood of torture (CAT): severity, intent, acquiescence/consent, public official involvement.
4) Internal relocation analysis.
5) Prior harm + future risk (pattern/practice if relevant).
6) Corroboration summary and availability explanation (8 C.F.R. 1208.16(b), 1208.18).

Evidence Index (sample)

• Respondent declaration (detailed).
• Country reports: DOS, NGO, human rights, medical/mental health system conditions.
• Expert affidavit(s) on country conditions/PSG/torture risk.
• Medical/psychological evaluations documenting past harm/trauma.
• Police reports/complaints or explanations of absence.
• Threat letters/messages, social media, news articles.
• Family affidavits or witness statements.
• Internal relocation feasibility evidence (maps, travel risks, targeted nature of harm).
• Prior harm photos/records (if safe to include).

Practice Notes

• Keep consistency across I-589, declaration, and testimony; reconcile dates and locations.
  +- For CAT, emphasize official acquiescence/consent and inability to obtain protection; address torture definition.
• For PSG, provide clear formulation, immutability, particularity, and social distinction; consider alternative ground if stronger.
• Prepare respondent for cross-examination on omissions/inconsistencies; include interpreter needs.
• File updated country conditions before individual hearing per local rules; serve DHS.
• For CAT, emphasize official acquiescence/consent and inability to obtain protection; address torture definition.