Teddy lives in Los Angeles, having arrived through crossing the Mexican border unlawfully 10 months ago.Teddy mostly gets by doing odd jobs and whatever he can do to make some cash.He would like to obtain work authorization so he can get a steadyjob and earn some more money, afford a place to live, and improve his overall standard of living.His friend, who has a work permitand a good job, tells Teddy he got his work permitafter he was granted asylum in the U.S.Interested in obtaining asylum for himself, Teddy shows up at your law office asking what he has to do to get asylum.

-What specifically would you tell Teddy regarding what he needs to show to obtain asylum?

After your explanation, Teddy says he's not sure he would qualify, but that he's a "great storyteller" and since there are no strict documentary requirements for asylum, he's sure he could convince the asylum office to grant his case.Teddy asks you to assist him in preparing his application and prepping for his asylum interview.

-How should you respond to Teddy?Will you assist him?What additional questions would you ask, or additional information would you gather.

After you speak more with Teddy, he asks your advice on what could happen to him if he were to make up a false narrative in an attempt to obtain asylum.

-What would you tell Teddy?

Please explain your responses in detail.