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Asylum

Apply for Asylum in San Antonio, TX

DeLaTorre Law has worked with Asylum seekers over the past two decades and has a reputation for helping these individuals navigate the legal process.

We are here to listen to your concerns and answer any questions.

Under U.S. law, any person who establishes that he or she has a real fear of returning to his or her country may apply for asylum.

Requirements:

Feeling a genuine fear due to having suffered:

Persecutor is:

Persecution is based on the following:

Relocation

Advantages

Disadvantages

There Are Two Ways To Apply For Asylum. These are:

Affirmative Asylum Processing with USCIS

A person not in court may file an asylum application with the immigration agency. To do this, the person must be physically present in the United States.

The first step is to file the asylum application with the agency and provide evidence showing that he or she has been persecuted or is at risk of persecution if returned to his or her home country. The person will be scheduled for an interview before an asylum officer.

If the person wins the asylum case, he or she has the right to remain and work legally in the United States. One year after winning his or her asylum case, he or she will be able to apply for permanent residence. But if the asylum officer denies the asylum case, the person will be referred to an immigration judge, thus initiating removal/deportation proceedings. The final decisions of asylum officers are not appealable. The person will have a second opportunity to present his/her asylum case before the Judge.

Defensive Proceedings in Immigration Court

Defensive asylum occurs when a person is before an immigration court and applies for asylum as a defense to removal proceedings. The asylum application will be heard by an immigration judge who will independently evaluate the case. To win asylum, the person must provide evidence showing that he or she has been persecuted in the past or is at risk of persecution if returned to his or her home country.

A person who wins an asylum case can remain and work legally in the United States. They may apply for permanent residence one year after winning their asylum case.

If the Judge denies asylum, he or she will issue an order of removal/removal. Before deportation, the individual can appeal the Judge’s negative decision to the Board of Appeals (BIA).

DeLaTorre Law is here to help you.

The U.S. immigration system is complex and poses substantial challenges for asylum seekers. If you are considering applying for asylum, it is critical to contact an experienced immigration attorney to guide you through the process. The outcome could be the difference between staying in the United States or being deported.

DeLaTorre Law is committed to fair results for each client.