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We assist individuals seeking refuge through asylum, U and T visas, and VAWA protection for victims of abuse and trafficking.
Asylum
Asylum
Asylum – Is a form of relief that may be available for individuals who have suffered persecution (harm, mistreatment such as imprisonment, threats) based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group in their home countries.
Eligibility requirements:
You may be eligible if you fled your country for the following reasons:
- You have entered the United States.
You are already in the U.S. and seeking protection from harm you have experienced or fear experiencing if you return to your home country (You cannot apply for asylum if you’re outside the United States). - You have been harmed or are at risk of harm due to government action or outside control.
Your government, individual or organization which your government is unwilling or unable to control, has caused you harm, or there are serious threats to your safety due to their actions or policies.
- You are being targeted because of your identity or beliefs.
You are being persecuted or targeted based on a part of your identity, such as your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
- You entered the U.S. with a visa, but returning home is no longer safe.
You came to the U.S. with a visa, but changes in conditions in your home country now make it unsafe for you to return.
- You could face persecution for your political views or activism.
Your political opinions, activism, or discontent with your government could result in severe punishment or harm if you return to your home country.
- You could be harmed for expressing your true self.
You are at risk of violence or persecution for expressing your sexuality, gender identity, or personal beliefs.
Affirmative Asylum Application
If you are applying for asylum from within the U.S. and have not received a notice to appear in Immigration Court, you are making an affirmative asylum application. You may also be eligible for a work permit (EAD) while your application is pending if you meet the necessary criteria.
We keep you informed about your obligations, such as attending your biometrics appointment, by sending timely reminders.
Defensive Asylum Application
If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in Immigration Court, you have the right to be represented by an attorney. This notice is typically issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to begin deportation proceedings. We are committed to helping immigrants at risk of deportation and provide legal representation throughout the removal process.
Work Permit / Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
While your asylum application is pending, you may be eligible to apply for a work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Typically, you can apply for an EAD if your asylum application has been pending for 150 days or more without a decision. Once granted, the EAD will allow you to legally work in the United States while your asylum case is being processed.
Our team can guide you through the process of applying for an EAD as part of your asylum application.
Affirmative Asylum Application
If you are applying for asylum from within the U.S. and have not received a notice to appear in Immigration Court, you are making an affirmative asylum application. You may also be eligible for a work permit (EAD) while your application is pending if you meet the necessary criteria.
We keep you informed about your obligations, such as attending your biometrics appointment, by sending timely reminders.
Work Permit / Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
While your asylum application is pending, you may be eligible to apply for a work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Typically, you can apply for an EAD if your asylum application has been pending for 150 days or more without a decision. Once granted, the EAD will allow you to legally work in the United States while your asylum case is being processed.
Our team can guide you through the process of applying for an EAD as part of your asylum application.
Defensive Asylum Application
If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in Immigration Court, you have the right to be represented by an attorney. This notice is typically issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to begin deportation proceedings. We are committed to helping immigrants at risk of deportation and provide legal representation throughout the removal process.
Work Permit / Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
While your asylum application is pending, you may be eligible to apply for a work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Typically, you can apply for an EAD if your asylum application has been pending for 150 days or more without a decision. Once granted, the EAD will allow you to legally work in the United States while your asylum case is being processed.
Our team can guide you through the process of applying for an EAD as part of your asylum application.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
It provides lawful status to citizens of specific countries experiencing temporary conditions, such as ongoing armed conflict or environmental disasters.
TPS is initially granted for up to 18 months, with the possibility of extensions if the conditions in the country remain unsafe and continue to persist.
Benefits of TPS
- TPS recipients are protected from deportation from the United States.
- They are eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
- They may be granted permission to travel abroad by applying for advance parole.
We assist clients with the preparation and filing of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) re-registration applications for immigrants from countries with designated TPS status.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief available to immigrant children under the age of 21 who are present in the United States. SIJS allows eligible children to apply for permanent residency (a green card). The process involves both federal immigration law and state family law, as a state court must first issue findings related to the child’s care and custody.
It’s important to note that SIJS is a status, not a visa, meaning applications can only be filed while the child is physically present in the U.S. – not from abroad.
Who is Eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?
To qualify for SIJS, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: The applicant must be under 21 years old.
- Marital Status: The applicant must be unmarried.
- Juvenile Court Involvement: A juvenile court in the U.S. must have declared the applicant dependent on the court or placed the applicant under the custody of a state agency, guardian, or individual based on a petition addressing their care, such as a guardianship petition.
- Parental Reunification: The applicant must be unable to reunify with one or both parents due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar legal basis under state law.
- Best Interest Determination: Returning the applicant to their home country must be determined not in their best interest by the court.
Notice that the adjudication of SIJ is split into federal and state family law. For this reason, we can only represent New York residents for SIJ matters. If you’re in New York and need representation for SIJ, reach out to us.
Withholding of removal
This is a form of relief that prevents the U.S. government from deporting an individual to a country where they would likely face persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
It is noteworthy that this is a more limited form of protection than asylum.
Protection under Article III of the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
This form of relief prevents the U.S. government from deporting an individual to a country where they would likely face torture, regardless of the reason for the torture. CAT protection is broader than withholding of removal although it is also a more limited form of protection than asylum.
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