ASYLUM & REFUGE

Protection for Those Who
Fear Returning Home

If you face persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may qualify for asylum in the United States. Our attorneys fight to protect your right to safety. Get Asylum Representation now!
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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION IN THE UNITED STATES

Asylum, Refugee Status & Withholding of Removal

The United States has a long tradition of providing refuge to individuals fleeing persecution. Under U.S. immigration law and international treaty obligations, individuals who meet the legal definition of a refugee may apply for asylum — regardless of their current immigration status or how they entered the country.

Asylum law is highly fact-specific and procedurally complex. The difference between a well-prepared and a poorly prepared asylum case can literally mean the difference between safety and deportation to danger. Our attorneys build thorough, evidence-rich cases that give each client the best possible chance of protection.
One-year filing deadline. In most cases, you must apply for asylum within one year of your last arrival in the United States. Do not delay — contact an attorney immediately if you believe you may qualify.

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ASYLUM & REFUGEE SERVICES

Asylum & Protection Services We Provide

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Affirmative Asylum (I-589)

Proactive asylum filing with USCIS for individuals who are not in removal proceedings and are within one year of their last U.S. entry. Includes full application preparation and asylum interview coaching.

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Defensive Asylum

Full representation before an immigration judge for individuals who raise asylum as a defense to removal proceedings. We build comprehensive country conditions evidence and prepare thorough legal briefs.

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Refugee Status Claims

Assistance for individuals applying for resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) from outside the United States at a refugee processing post.

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Withholding of Removal

Alternative protection for individuals who cannot meet the asylum standard but face a clear probability of persecution. Does not lead to a green card but prevents return to the dangerous country.

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Convention Against Torture (CAT)

Protection for individuals who would face torture by or with the acquiescence of the government in their home country. Available even if past criminal convictions bar asylum eligibility.

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Asylum Appeals (BIA & Circuit)

Appeals of denied asylum claims to the Board of Immigration Appeals and, if necessary, to the federal circuit courts of appeals. Experienced appellate advocacy for all circuits.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Asylum: Common Questions Answered

What are the five grounds for asylum in the United States?
To qualify for asylum, you must show persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. The persecution must be carried out by the government or groups the government cannot or will not control.
Affirmative asylum is filed proactively with USCIS by individuals not in removal proceedings, within one year of arrival. Defensive asylum is raised as a defense in immigration court by individuals already in removal proceedings. The legal standards for eligibility are the same in both cases.
You must generally file your asylum application within one year of your most recent arrival in the United States. Limited exceptions exist for changed or extraordinary circumstances, but these are narrowly construed. Filing on time is critical.
If asylum is unavailable, you may still qualify for withholding of removal or Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection. These do not lead to a green card, but they prevent your removal to a country where you face serious harm or torture.
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