I provide appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and beyond to detained immigrants who were pro se before the Immigration Judge and had their asylum, withholding of removal, and/or Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims denied due to due process violations. I am currently undefeated at the BIA, with 9 positive decisions and more cases pending.https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/fellows/morgan-drake/

• Represented unaccompanied immigrant children in front of the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and interviews at the Chicago Asylum Office.• Prepared and submitted entire applications, including legal briefs, affidavits, letters of support, and supporting documentation to USCIS for asylum (I-589), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (I-360), family petitions (I-130), Office of… Show more • Represented unaccompanied immigrant children in front of the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and interviews at the Chicago Asylum Office.• Prepared and submitted entire applications, including legal briefs, affidavits, letters of support, and supporting documentation to USCIS for asylum (I-589), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (I-360), family petitions (I-130), Office of Trafficking in Persons referrals, and other cases as appropriate. Show less

• Delivered “Know Your Rights” presentations to detained unaccompanied immigrant children.• Conducted trauma-informed legal screenings and other client meetings with detained immigrant children.• Coordinated legal services for detained unaccompanied immigrant children across multiple shelter locations.• Drafted written pleadings and motions on behalf of children in removal proceedings and prepared legal referrals.

Independently aided children ages seven to fourteen with English Language Learning needs in all school subjects.

• Co-led the complete overhaul of retail data system from a manual to a digital system.• Assisted customers and provided information regarding natural supplements.

• Conducted legal screenings and follow-up appointments with clients and assessed cases for legal eligibility.• Drafted applications, cover letters, and prepared supporting evidence for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (I-821D & I-765), Naturalization (N-400), LPR Renewal (I-90), K-1 Visa (I-129F), family petitions (I-130), and others asappropriate.• Built and maintained community connections and partnerships with the organization.

Photographer for the Augustana Observer (newspaper) and the Augustana College Athletic Department. Worked independently under strict deadlines.