Protection for Those Who Need It Most
If you have fled your home country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may be eligible for asylum in the United States. Our attorneys understand the deeply personal nature of these cases and approach each one with the sensitivity, thoroughness, and urgency it demands.
Affirmative Asylum
- Eligibility evaluation and case strategy
- Preparation of Form I-589 and all supporting evidence
- Country condition documentation and expert letters
- USCIS asylum interview preparation
- Referral to Immigration Court if necessary
- Employment Authorization while case is pending
Defensive Asylum & Related Relief
- Asylum as a defense in removal proceedings
- Withholding of removal (INA § 241(b)(3))
- Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- U visa for crime victims
- T visa for trafficking survivors
One-Year Filing Deadline: In most cases, asylum must be filed within one year of your last arrival in the United States. Exceptions exist — contact us immediately if you believe you may have missed this deadline. Acting quickly is critical.
Building Your Case
- Detailed personal declaration and timeline
- Documentary evidence of persecution
- Country condition reports and news articles
- Expert witness letters and affidavits
- Medical and psychological evaluations
After Asylum Is Granted
- Applying for a Refugee Travel Document
- Applying for a green card after one year
- Petitioning for spouse and children abroad
- Path to U.S. citizenship after five years