ASYLUM

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How can I qualify for asylum?

Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution due to:

Race
Religion
Nationality
Membership in a particular social group
Political opinion

There are many additional requirements that you are welcome to request our complimentary guide or schedule a meeting if you believe you need to apply for asylum.

Can I apply for asylum outside America?

You may only file this application if you are physically present in the United States, and you are not a U.S. citizen.

How do I apply for asylum?

At this time, the option to file an online Form I-589 is only available for certain affirmative asylum applicants. Affirmative asylum applicants may not file an online Form I-589 if they:

Are in proceedings in immigration court or before the Board of Immigration Appeals;
Are an unaccompanied alien child as defined in 6 U.S.C. § 279(g) and are in removal proceedings;
Are among the categories of applicants who must currently file by mail with the Asylum Vetting Center as outlined in the Special Instructions section; or
Already submitted a Form I-589, which is still pending with USCIS.

Is there a deadline to apply for asylum?

Yes, a person who wants to apply for asylum affirmatively or defensively must apply for asylum within 1 year of your arrival to the United States.

Can I include my children?

You may include your spouse and children who are physically present in the United States as dependents on your affirmative or defensive asylum application at the time you file or at any time until a final decision is made on your application. To include your child as a dependent on your application, the child must be under 21 years old and unmarried.

Can I apply for a work permit?

Yes, a person is generally eligible for an EAD after your asylum application has been pending for 180 days.

What happens after I apply for asylum?

You will receive a notice in the mail for you to show up at an office to provide your fingerprints. USCIS calls this biometrics. The next notice is for the interview. That can take from a few months to several years. For some people, when they have been still waiting for at least 4 years, then our law firm can help file a mandamus lawsuit to force the USCIS to provide you an interview date sooner.

Can I apply for residency after I am approved for asylum?

Yes, you may apply for a Green Card immediately after being granted asylum. However, it will likely not be decided until you have resided in America for at least one year based on the current USCIS requirements.

If I win asylum, can I bring my spouse or children to America?

Yes, if you are granted asylum you may petition to bring your spouse and children to the United States by filing a an asylum relative petition. To include your child on your application, the child must be under 21 and unmarried.

Is there a deadline to file this asylum relative petition for my spouse and children?

You must file the petition within 2 years of being granted asylum unless there are humanitarian reasons to excuse this deadline.

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