Asylum
Escaping the perils of persecution in their home countries, thousands of asylum applicants seek refuge in the United States each year. The United States provides a way for those that are the victims of persecution to apply for asylum, either to the asylum office of USCIS, or if already in deportation proceedings, to an immigration judge. Immigration law that deals with asylum is complex, and it is important to seek the help of an immigration attorney before seeking asylum. The attorneys at Duque & Hammond are experts in asylum, and can help you to make the strongest case possible for your asylum. Call us now for a free consultation to discuss your asylum case.
Persecution
In order to be granted asylum, an individual must prove to USCIS or to an immigration judge that he or she has a "well-founded" or "reasonable" fear of harm if returned to the native country. The individual must show either past harm or fear of future harm as well as some evidence as to the motivation of the persecutor. Additionally, the applicant must show that there is evidence that this fear of harm is based on one of five grounds-race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
It is not enough for an asylum applicant to show that general country conditions-such as crime, poor economy, etc.-are bad, or even terrible. For a successful asylum application, the applicant must show that he or she suffered past persecution or fears future persecution because of one of the five protected grounds mentioned above.
For those who are ultimately successful in gaining asylum, their spouse or children may also be granted asylum regardless of whether they entered the U.S. with the individual or want to follow to join him or her here. After one year of holding asylum status, one may apply for legal permanent resident status.
As mentioned above, asylum is a complicated process. The counsel of an immigration attorney is critical to successfully seeking asylum status. Let us help.
Why Should You Choose Duque & Hammond, PA?
- Appointment Flexibility
- Fees Quoted
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Member
- Competitive Fees
- Free Case Evaluation
Please review our site and see what we may be able to offer you.
Feel free to Call us at 305-436-0155.
Free Case Evaluation!
