Orlando Asylum Attorney
Helping Individuals Throughout the World with Asylum in the U.S.
Asylum is protection from danger. In the context of immigrants, asylum is protection provided by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a refugee. A person may be eligible for asylum in the US if they have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear that they will be persecuted based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular group in their home country. A person seeking asylum must submit an application within one year of arriving into the United States, however some exceptions apply.
Moreover, even though some exceptions apply, a person who is out of status in the US may apply for asylum. Under certain circumstances, a person who is in Removal / Deportation proceedings may be able to apply for asylum during those proceedings, or even after they have been ordered Removed/ Deported. The Immigration Judge will decide whether to grant asylum in the USA in these situations.
An applicant for asylum may request employment authorization in the US after 150 days of a pending application. Spouses and unmarried children who are under 21 and physically in the U.S. may also obtain derivative asylum based on the applicant’s approval. Children over 21 and/or married children must file a separate application. If you are granted asylum you and all eligible family members will be permitted to work and remain in the United States and eventually Adjust to Lawful Permanent Resident Status.
If a person is denied asylum, he or she can appeal that decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Among the countries most of our clients applying for asylum come from are:
- Venezuela
- Syria
- Colombia
- Iraq
- Brazil
- Egypt
- China
Contact us if you are Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
If you, or a family member, are seeking to apply for asylum, have been denied Asylum, or have been placed in Removal Proceedings, we may be able to help. Hiring the right Orlando asylum attorney to take you through the whole asylum application process is critical regarding the outcome of your case. Our immigration division is lead by an immigration attorney certified as an expert in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Florida Bar. We strive to provide you with the highest quality of legal services. We are proud of our professional reputation and of our high ethical standards.
Contact us at (407) 500-0000, or fill out a contact form to get in touch with one of NeJame Law's immigration attorneys.