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How can our lawyer help you file for asylum?

Our asylum attorney, Deron Edward Smallcomb, has successfully represented many asylum seekers over the years. Our law office can help you to file for asylum and using our legal services will give the typical applicant a far better chance of success with their application.

How to apply for asylum in the United States?

You may apply for asylum with USCIS form I-589 if you are already in the United States, ideally on a valid visa. This process is known as affirmative asylum. If you’re already in the U.S., you must apply for asylum within one year of your arrival – you cannot wait longer.

How long does it take to get an asylum interview?

At some point, typically one to three months following the application, you will be called in for a USCIS interview. If the USCIS officer is satisfied that you have a legitimate claim for asylum, they will grant it. If there is any uncertainty, your asylum case will be referred to the courts.

What happens if you are not granted asylum in the US?

If you are not granted asylum, the Department of Homeland Security may use the information you provide to establish that you are removable from the United States. This is why you must be successful in your application for asylum so that you may avoid deportation.

How do I find an asylum lawyer?

Local asylum and migrant support groups can often provide information about local lawyers/solicitors. If you are not already in touch with a support group, search on google for “asylum support group” or “migrant support group” plus the name of where you are living.

How much does it cost to get an asylum?

Until now, there has been no fee. The Trump Administration tried to institute one; but for now, that has been blocked. So until further notice, you need not pay a fee to apply for asylum.

What do you need to prove for asylum?

To establish eligibility for asylum or refugee status under U.S. law (8 U.S.C. § 1158), you must prove that you meet the definition of a refugee (under 8 U.S.C. § 1101). In brief, this means showing that you are either the victim of past persecution or you have a well-founded fear of future persecution.

How do you win an asylum case?

You must show that this persecution was (or would be) inflicted on you because of one or more "protected grounds": your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

How long does the asylum process take?

How long does the asylum process take? The length of the asylum process varies, but it typically takes between 6 months and several years. The length of asylum process may vary depending on whether the asylum seeker filed affirmatively or defensively and on the particular facts of his or her asylum claim.

What percentage of asylum claims are granted?

For much of the past decade, around a third of initial decisions were grants. The grant rate in 2021 is the highest grant rate in over thirty years (since 82% in 1990). The low number of refusals in 2021 is predominantly related to a 98% decrease in third country refusals (from 2,952 in 2020 to 50 in 2021).

Why would asylum be denied?

If you do not provide very detailed information in a well-organized manner, your claim for asylum will likely be denied, even if you have a genuine fear of persecution in your country. Moreover, time is of the essence in asylum applications.

Can you be deported after asylum denied?

If you are still denied asylum by federal court – or if you do not file an appeal when the immigration judge denies your case – you will probably be deported. It is almost impossible to do any of this successfully without an attorney with experience in asylum.

Can I apply for asylum myself?

You may apply for asylum with USCIS regardless of your immigration status if: You are not currently in removal proceedings. You file an asylum application within one year of arriving to the United States or demonstrate that you are within an exception to that rule.

How do I pass an asylum interview?

8 Tips for a Successful Asylum Interview1) Practice makes perfect. ... 2) Make travel arrangements. ... 3) Prepare physically and emotionally. ... 4) Wear appropriate clothes. ... 5) Correct mistakes. ... 6) Be honest, detailed, and consistent. ... 7) Don't be afraid to cry. ... 8) Utilize an attorney.

What do they ask in an asylum interview?

During the interview, the AO will ask you questions about your identity, information you had provided in your asylum application, any applicable bars to your eligibility for asylum, and any documents you had submitted in support of your application.

Asylum

Seekinig asylum, withoholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) in the United States is a complex process.

How an Asylum Attorney Can Help

Seeking asylum is serious and an asylum attorney will be able to help guide you through this tough process by verifying:

Contact an Attorney Skilled in Asylum Cases

As in other areas of immigration law, asylum cases are best handled by attorneys with experience in the specific process. Do not go to an attorney or representative who promises you everything will be fine or that everything go in your favor.

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Tom H. Billiris, P.A

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Julianne M. Kinsey, Esq

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Story Law Firm, LLC

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Seeking asylum: hope and reality

As living conditions in various countries around the world become more difficult because of nationalistic, ethnic, and religious persecution, more and more people are seeking a safe haven for themselves and their families.

Applying for asylum: hope and facts

When you consider the already complex and detailed process, the asylum offices and courts cannot afford to squander their time handling cases with incomplete and inaccurately prepared documents. The unfortunate result of appearing in an Immigration Office or Court without adequate preparation is that it will not end well for the asylum-seeker.

How long do you have to file for asylum?

Economic hardship is not a valid reason to file for asylum. You must file for asylum within one year of entry into the United States.

Can I file for asylum if I have economic hardship?

Economic hardship is not a valid reason to file for asylum. You must file for asylum within one year of entry into the United States. How do I File for Asylum? You may apply for asylum with USCIS form I-589 if you are already in the United States, ideally on a valid visa. This process is known as Affirmative Asylum.

Can a spouse be a green card holder?

Asyl um Approval. If you are granted asylum, you and any eligible spouse or child included in your application will be permitted to remain and work in the United States and may eventually adjust to lawful permanent resident status, otherwise known as a Green Card holder.