The judge who once decided asylum cases now defends her own
On September 11, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals made a very important decision: judges can now deny asylum applications without a hearing if the application is not well-made or does not comply with the law.
Who is Judge Kerri and her legal team?
I'm Kerri Calcador, a recently retired immigration judge in the Denver courthouse. For over nine years, I've reviewed asylum cases every day. I know exactly what judges are looking for and what mistakes aren't forgiven.
Today I put that experience at your service so that your asylum application is well-crafted, clear, and strong, ready to be heard.
Our asylum services include:
Filing an asylum application is overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. ABC Asylum on a Budget with Counsel is a law firm led by retired Judge Kerri Calcador and her legal team. We offer guidance and support throughout the asylum process at affordable rates, from preparing an asylum application to updating a previously filed application. ABC will assist you in appearing before an immigration judge or USCIS asylum officer for your hearing.
Services
01
Application support
We complete and submit your asylum application correctly, ensuring it is clear and conclusive so that it is not rejected.
02
Preparing for the hearing
We recreate mock interviews and review customized questions to help you clearly explain your protection claim.
03
Document preparation
We prepare essential documents to strengthen your case: articles, reports, and other evidence on country conditions to support your case.
Revised and strengthened application
Less risk of rejection without a hearing
Safe way to tell your story
Benefits of reviewing your asylum with Judge Kerri
1. Legal clarity without entanglements
We explain in simple terms what your case requires and how it is organized.
2. We have a cutting approach
We prepare the application based on the criteria of those who were on the other side.
3. An ally is by your side.
We serve you in Spanish or English, with respect and patience at every step.
3-step process
Step 1. Schedule your case review
Bring your asylum application or tell us your current story. We'll review your case.
Step 2. We will strengthen your application
At ABC, we'll document your evidence and correct errors to strengthen your case.
Step 3. We guide you to your audience
You'll know how to present your audience forcefully. Your application will no longer be at risk of being rejected.
Schedule a legal review of your asylum
Why choose us
• Kerri Calcador has 10 years of experience as an immigration judge in courts in Los Angeles and Denver.
• Judge Kerri has over 30 years of experience in immigration law in California and Colorado.
• Judge Kerri Calcador, along with Certified Interpreter Amanda Ceja, have over 50 years of experience in immigration law.
• ABC carefully reviews each I-589 application, optimizing statements and attachments to create a credible and compelling story.
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