Who Qualifies For Asylum In The United States ?
To qualify for Asylum, one needs to demonstrate that he or she has been persecuted or that there is a reasonable possibility of being persecuted in the future. Moreover, the persecution or well-founded fear of persecution must be based on
Race
Religion
Nationality
Membership in a Particular Group
Or Political Opinion
Under current law, the Asylum application must generally be filed within one year of arrival in the U.S., absent a regulatory exception to this timeliness requirement. An applicant may file for Asylum affirmatively before the Department of Homeland Security or defensively before the Immigration Judge if the applicant is in removal proceedings.
Who Eligible For Asylum Or Refugee Status In The United States?
Asylum is a discretionary application. The Asylum Applicant is required to establish that she or he merits a favorable exercise of administrative discretion.
There are also other applications similar to asylum that have varying legal requirements and differing evidentiary standards. However, these alternate forms of relief generally provide more limited benefits than asylum. These alternate applications include Withholding of Removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.
Who Can Get Asylum Or Refugee Status In The United States?
The knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Lawyers at the Law Offices of Dizengoff and Yost can answer all your questions on who qualifies for Asylum. We can address any concerns that you may have and help you with quality legal representation in connection with your Application for Asylum or Withholding Removal in the United States.
We pride ourselves on our experienced attorneys, skilled Spanish-Speaking support staff, and thorough understanding of the asylum process. Together, we work collaboratively to deliver exceptional legal services. To schedule a free consultation, please contact our Refugee Lawyer at 267-223-5862.
Frequently Asked Questions for Asylum Seekers Who Qualify
