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Asylum in San Antonio, TX

Apply for asylum in San Antonio, TX

DeLaTorre Law has worked with asylum seekers for 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, anyone who establishes a credible fear of returning to their country can seek asylum.

Requirements:

To feel genuine fear due to having suffered:

  • Physical harm
  • Threats
  • Detention
  • Past persecution

The pursuer is:

  • The government itself
  • Private actor or entity that the government is not interested in controlling or is unable to control.

The persecution is based on the following:

  • Race
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Political opinion
  • Belonging to a particular social group

Relocation

  • It is not safe or reasonable to relocate within the state or country.

Advantages

  • The person who wins the case has the right to remain and work legally in the United States.
  • One year after being granted asylum, you can apply to become a permanent resident.

Disadvantages

  • The asylum application must be filed within one (1) year of entry into the United States. This deadline may be extended due to extraordinary circumstances.
  • A person who wins their case and travels to their home country may be denied reentry into the United States.

Hi Two Ways to Ask Asylum. These are:

USCIS Affirmative Asylum Process

A person who is not in court can 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 an asylum application with the agency and provide evidence demonstrating that you have been persecuted or are at risk of persecution if you return to your home country. The individual will be scheduled for an interview with an asylum officer.

If the person wins their asylum case, they have the right to stay and work legally in the United States. One year after winning their asylum case, they will be eligible to apply for permanent residency. But if the asylum officer denies the 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 chance to present their asylum case before the Judge.

Defensive Procedures in Immigration Court

Defensive asylum occurs when a person is before an immigration court and requests 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 demonstrating they have been persecuted in the past or are at risk of persecution if they return to their home country.

A person who wins an asylum case can legally stay and work in the United States. You can apply for permanent residence one year after winning your asylum case.

If the Judge denies asylum, they will issue a removal/deportation order. Before deportation, the individual can appeal the Judge's negative decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

DeLaTorre Law is here to help you.

The U.S. immigration system is complex and presents 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 remaining in the United States or being deported.

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