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Under Persecution In Your Home Country? Asylum Might Be The Answer
If you or a loved one has faced persecution or serious threats in your home country—or if you fear harm if you were forced to return—the United States may allow you to apply for asylum, regardless of your current immigration status, as long as certain legal requirements are met. To qualify, the persecution must be based on factors such as nationality, ethnicity, political opinion, religion, or membership in a particular social group.
An asylum application also requires a sworn statement explaining why you left your home country and why returning would place you in danger. This process can feel overwhelming, especially when safety and family are at stake.
At Valeo Law in Sterling Heights, Michigan, immigration attorney Alberto Delgado works closely with individuals seeking asylum, guiding them through the process with care and attention to detail while helping them pursue protection under U.S. immigration law.
If you are considering applying for asylum, contact Valeo Law today to schedule a confidential consultation and discuss your options.
Call Valeo Law at 616-300-1521 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.
Affirmative Asylum Proceedings
Foreign nationals who are physically present in the United States, or who are seeking entry at a U.S. port of entry, may be eligible to file an Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal (Form I-589) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There are strict time limits involved, which makes it important to begin the process as soon as possible.
In most cases, the asylum application must be filed within one year of your most recent entry into the United States, unless you can demonstrate changed or extraordinary circumstances that justify a late filing. Because exceptions to the one-year deadline can be difficult to establish, careful preparation is critical.
Due to current processing backlogs, individuals who have filed an asylum application may be eligible to request employment authorization after a certain period of time. At Valeo Law in Sterling Heights, Michigan, immigration attorney Alberto Delgado helps individuals prepare and submit asylum applications with the care and attention this process requires.
Asylum cases are closely reviewed by USCIS, and the outcome can have life-changing consequences. If you are considering applying for asylum, contact Valeo Law
today to discuss your situation and take the next step toward protection in the United States.
Defensive Asylum Proceedings
If U.S. immigration authorities have already placed you in removal proceedings, you may still be eligible to apply for asylum by filing Form I-589. This process, known as defensive asylum, is different from the affirmative asylum process. Instead of being reviewed by USCIS, your case will be heard by an immigration judge in court.
During the hearing, the judge will review the evidence you submit, listen to your testimony and any witness statements, and ask questions about your past experiences and your fear of returning to your home country. In many cases, the judge issues a decision at the conclusion of the hearing.
If your asylum application is approved, you may be eligible to apply for a green card after one year of continuous physical presence in the United States. Because defensive asylum cases are heard in court and involve detailed testimony and evidence, preparation is especially important.
At Valeo Law in Sterling Heights, Michigan, immigration attorney Alberto Delgado assists individuals in immigration court by helping them prepare and present their asylum claims. If you are already in removal proceedings, it may not be too late. Contact Valeo Law today to discuss your options and next steps.
Have Questions About Immigration Law?
Call Valeo Law at 616-300-1521 today to speak with an immigration attorney about your case, get answers to your questions, and begin taking informed steps toward your immigration goals. Hablamos Español.