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Under Persecution In Your Home Country? Asylum Might Be The Answer

If you or a loved one has been subjected to persecution or threats in your home country – or if you fear persecution upon return – the United States government permits you to seek asylum in the U.S., regardless of your immigration status, provided you fulfill specific criteria. Your persecution must be tied to your nationality, ethnicity, political views, religion, or membership in a persecuted social group. Moreover, it is necessary for you to provide a sworn statement elaborating on why you fled your home country and the reasons that make you fearful of returning.  By applying for asylum, you can begin the process of seeking protection and building a new life in the United States.


Asylum is a form of protection granted to individuals who have been persecuted or fear persecution in their home country. It allows them to live and work legally in the United States while they wait for a decision on their application. This protection is available to anyone, regardless of their immigration status.


To be eligible for asylum, you must demonstrate that you have faced or will face persecution because of your nationality, ethnicity, political views, religion, or membership in a persecuted social group. Persecution can take many forms, including physical harm, imprisonment, torture, or even death threats.


Being in such a position can be daunting – and that's why Andres G. Hernandez, a dedicated Immigration Law attorney based in Missouri and Arizona, will stand by your side throughout this process, making every possible effort to shield you from the circumstances in your home country that led you to the U.S. initially. Don't delay. Schedule your appointment with the compassionate and understanding Andres G. Hernandez today.

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Affirmative Asylum Proceedings

A foreign citizen currently in the U.S. or attempting to gain entry at a U.S. port of entry has the right to file an Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal with the USCIS. It is crucial to remember there is a time limit for this, hence, it is advisable to act swiftly. Unless you can substantiate the emergence of new circumstances, the form (I-589) should be filed within one year of your last U.S. entry. For those facing extraordinary circumstances, discussing your case with Andres G. Hernandez, an individual practicing immigration law in Missouri and Arizona, may improve the likelihood of your petition's success, even if you are outside the one-year window. Given that asylum applications are currently backlogged, you have the option to request work authorization in the U.S. for two years once your asylum application is filed. Navigating through the asylum process alone can be daunting. The USCIS conducts stringent scrutiny of asylum applications, hence having Andres G. Hernandez to assist you in building your case can be very beneficial. Get in touch with Andres today.

Defensive Asylum Proceedings

If the USCIS has already initiated proceedings against you, you can still file an I-589 application. The proceeding differs a bit from the affirmative asylum process. In a defensive asylum process, the USCIS will schedule you for a hearing in front of an immigration judge. The judge will listen to your testimony and that of your witnesses and look at the evidence you have presented. Additionally, the judge will ask you questions concerning your experience of persecution and your fear of returning home.


Usually, the judge will make a decision at the end of your hearing. If the judge approves your application, you can apply for a green card after a year of continuous physical presence in the U.S. Needless to say, it is critical that you have an expert immigration attorney by your side to make sure that you present a compelling case. If you’re already in immigration court, it’s not too late. Contact one of our immigration lawyers today.

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