Asylum

Asylum: Immigration For Protection In The United States

If you are in danger in your home country you may have the right to come to the United States and apply for asylum. This danger could be due to a political situation, discrimination based on your religion, an ethnic conflict, your sexual orientation, your membership in a particular social group, or any number of other reasons.

If you are already in the United States (either legally or illegally), you can also request asylum to ensure you are able to remain here without facing deportation or detainment.

However, asylum is not automatic, and whenever petitioning for asylum, it is important to ensure everything is handled correctly to avoid any type of legal problems that could put your status in jeopardy. Which is where Serving Immigrants, Inc. can help.

How Does One Seek Asylum Status When Already In The US?

Those hoping to stay in the United States to avoid persecution must seek asylum. There are two paths available for asylum seekers, depending on their legal situation and when they arrived in the country.

Affirmative Asylum For Recent Immigrants Fleeing Persecution

If you are currently in the United States and you want to seek asylum, you can apply for affirmative asylum. To be eligible to do so, you must file an application within one year of coming to the United States and not be currently under threat of deportation.

You will have to build a case that demonstrates a reasonable fear of physical harm and discrimination should you return to your home country, which will be assessed by an asylum officer. If it is approved, you will be allowed to remain in the US and even apply for permanent residency.

This is why you should always seek out an experienced asylum immigration attorney to help you through the process to give yourself the best chance of success. If it is denied, however, and you are not legally allowed to remain in the US, you will face deportation procedures, and can at that point apply for the second kind of asylum.

Defensive Asylum Allows Migrants In Danger Of Deportation Another Chance To Remain In The US

Immigrants facing deportation from the United States may be able to halt proceedings by filing a defensive asylum application.

Defensive asylum applications are far less cooperative and resemble an adversarial court battle. It will be up to you to prove that you are in danger, and an immigration court judge will make the final decision.

You can try a defensive asylum application when you are denied your affirmative asylum application, when you receive notice of removal proceedings from the government, or even when you are caught trying to illegally enter the country.

Defensive asylum applications are more difficult to win, but if you do, you gain the same rights to residency as those who undergo a successful affirmative asylum application.

It is imperative that you seek the counsel and advice of an experienced asylum attorney when attempting a defensive asylum application. Our help could be the difference between remaining safe in the US and being forced to return to the dangers you face in your home country.

Seek The Guidance Of An Experienced Asylum Immigration Attorney

Asylum status is a rare and precious thing that could help turn your life around completely. The application process, whether affirmative or defensive, is difficult, however, and full of opportunities for costly mistakes.

Ordinary individuals will have difficulty defending their rights and fulfilling all the obligations, forms, documents, and procedures the courts require, even if they do speak perfect English. If you do not, it is twice as hard.

Do not take the risk of facing deportation, discrimination, or death in your home country. Serving Immigrants, Inc. exists to help you through the process of applying for asylum. Our experienced immigration attorney Magdalena Cuprys and our helpful international and multilingual team will help you submit stronger and more successful asylum applications without missing any deadlines and ensure you the best chance of remaining safely in the United States.

What If I Cannot Afford An Asylum Application Lawyer?

While legal fees can sometimes be daunting, the cost of not proceeding with the guidance of an experienced attorney could be much much higher. However, here at Serving Immigrants, Inc. we know that not everyone has the same means and access to funds.

That is why, unlike most immigration law firms, we do offer some free or reduced-fee services to clients who need them and are qualified for such pro bono assistance.

Therefore, regardless of whether or not you believe you can pay, if you are in danger of deportation, or are facing threats of death, harm, and discrimination in your home country, call us today at (305) 924 1133 or book an appointment online to begin your US asylum application.