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To obtain asylum through the affirmative asylum process you must be physically present in the United States. You may apply for asylum status regardless of how you arrived in the United States or your current immigration status. You must apply for asylum within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless you can show: Changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing. You filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances. If your case is not approved your case will be referred to an Immigration Judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Immigration Judge conducts a 'de novo' hearing of the case. This means that the judge conducts a new hearing and issues a decision that is independent of the decision made by USCIS. A defensive application for asylum occurs when you request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For asylum processing to be defensive, you must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Individuals are generally placed into defensive asylum processing in one of two ways: They are referred to an Immigration Judge by USCIS after they have been determined to be ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process, OR They are placed in removal proceedings because they: · Were apprehended (or caught) in the United States or at a U.S. port of entry without proper legal documents or in violation of their immigration status, OR · Were caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, were placed in the expedited removal process, and were found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture by an Asylum Officer. For more information on the Credible Fear Process, see the "Questions & Answers: Credible Fear Screenings" link to the right. Should I apply for asylum? Asylum is a very important and valuable immigration benefit. The most important step for you if you are interested in asylum is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Attorney, who specializes in Asylum Law. Asylum is not for everyone. In fact, few people qualify for Asylum in the United States. In order to be eligible, you must establish that you have suffered past persecution, or that you have a well-founded fear of future persecution. Persecution not only requires a serious type of harm, but it also requires that the harm involves a "protected ground." The five protected grounds are Political Opinion, Religion, Membership in a Particular Social Group, Ethnicity or Nationality, and Race. Understanding what qualifies in each category is technical and complicated. It requires an understanding of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable case law. If applicants are approved for asylum, they are allowed to remain permanently in the U.S., and to apply for permanent residency one year after approval. Applicants who are not approved for asylum may be subject to being deported (removed) to their country of nationality. Other serious consequences can also result from filing an asylum application. Many applicants who are not eligible for asylum submit an application, and suffer unfortunate results. Because the result is so crucial, it is critical to be represented by an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases. Each Asylum applicant needs a customized approach for his or her individual circumstances in order to be successful. This approach is best developed by an attorney who has substantial experience in this area, and a vast toolbox of resources. If you are interested in seeking asylum, timing is very important. Don't take unnecessary chances. Contact an Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases today. The information provided is for general information and is not to be construed as legal advice.
Asylum and Deportation Defense
To obtain asylum through the affirmative asylum process you must be physically present in the United States. You may apply for asylum status regardless of how you arrived in the United States or your current immigration status. You must apply for asylum within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless you can show: Changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing. You filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances. If your case is not approved your case will be referred to an Immigration Judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Immigration Judge conducts a 'de novo' hearing of the case. This means that the judge conducts a new hearing and issues a decision that is independent of the decision made by USCIS. A defensive application for asylum occurs when you request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For asylum processing to be defensive, you must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Individuals are generally placed into defensive asylum processing in one of two ways: They are referred to an Immigration Judge by USCIS after they have been determined to be ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process, OR They are placed in removal proceedings because they: · Were apprehended (or caught) in the United States or at a U.S. port of entry without proper legal documents or in violation of their immigration status, OR · Were caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, were placed in the expedited removal process, and were found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture by an Asylum Officer. For more information on the Credible Fear Process, see the "Questions & Answers: Credible Fear Screenings" link to the right. Should I apply for asylum? Asylum is a very important and valuable immigration benefit. The most important step for you if you are interested in asylum is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Attorney, who specializes in Asylum Law. Asylum is not for everyone. In fact, few people qualify for Asylum in the United States. In order to be eligible, you must establish that you have suffered past persecution, or that you have a well-founded fear of future persecution. Persecution not only requires a serious type of harm, but it also requires that the harm involves a "protected ground." The five protected grounds are Political Opinion, Religion, Membership in a Particular Social Group, Ethnicity or Nationality, and Race. Understanding what qualifies in each category is technical and complicated. It requires an understanding of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable case law. If applicants are approved for asylum, they are allowed to remain permanently in the U.S., and to apply for permanent residency one year after approval. Applicants who are not approved for asylum may be subject to being deported (removed) to their country of nationality. Other serious consequences can also result from filing an asylum application. Many applicants who are not eligible for asylum submit an application, and suffer unfortunate results. Because the result is so crucial, it is critical to be represented by an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases. Each Asylum applicant needs a customized approach for his or her individual circumstances in order to be successful. This approach is best developed by an attorney who has substantial experience in this area, and a vast toolbox of resources. If you are interested in seeking asylum, timing is very important. Don't take unnecessary chances. Contact an Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases today. The information provided is for general information and is not to be construed as legal advice.
VAWA, (U-Visas) and Gender Abuses Cases
Victims of violence and various other crimes are eligible for certain types of visas. For instance, one of these types of visas is the U visa. The purpose of the U visa is give victims of certain crimes temporary legal status and work eligibility in the United States for up to 4 years. The U visa is a nonimmigrant visa and only 10,000 U visas may be issued every fiscal year. Family members may also be included on the petition including spouses, children, unmarried sisters and brothers under 18, mothers, fathers, as well as stepparents and adoptive parents. An approved U visa petition will automatically grant the applicant work eligibility in the United States. An Employment Authorization Document will be included with all approved petitions, which can be shown to any employer to obtain a Social Security Number to start work legally. Currently all U visa applications are filed at the Vermont Service Center. U Visa Application: An application for the U visa is filed with Form I-918, and there are different requirements that must be satisfied before an application can be submitted. The applicant must have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse due to a criminal activity in at least one of the following categories: rape, torture, trafficking, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, prostitution, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, hostage situations, peonage, false imprisonment, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, blackmail, extortion, manslaughter, murder, felonious assault, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, perjury or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes. All petitions must include information on how the victim can assist government officials in learning more about the crime including investigation and/or prosecution of the individual(s) that committed the crime. The victim must also be willing to work with local law enforcement. The crime must have occurred in the United States or in a U.S. territory, or violated U.S. law. A Federal, State or Local law enforcement agency, such as a prosecutor or a Federal or State judge in charge of the investigation in which the petitioner is the victim, must certify a portion of Form I-918. Without this certification, the U visa petition cannot be submitted. However, a certification alone is not enough to establish eligibility, as all facts around the petition will be considered. The certifying individual must be the head of the agency or a person designated to issue U nonimmigrant certifications. If at any point the victim stops to cooperate with law enforcement, the certification can be withdrawn. Additionally, there is a type of green card petition available for people who have been victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by U.S. citizen spouses, children or parents. Each person's case differs. We strongly advise that if you have been a victim of a crime, or domestic violence, please contact our office to schedule a consultation in our office to determine your eligibility for relief.
Employment Visas
To obtain asylum through the affirmative asylum process you must be physically present in the United States. You may apply for asylum status regardless of how you arrived in the United States or your current immigration status. You must apply for asylum within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless you can show: Changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing. You filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances. If your case is not approved your case will be referred to an Immigration Judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Immigration Judge conducts a 'de novo' hearing of the case. This means that the judge conducts a new hearing and issues a decision that is independent of the decision made by USCIS. A defensive application for asylum occurs when you request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For asylum processing to be defensive, you must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Individuals are generally placed into defensive asylum processing in one of two ways: They are referred to an Immigration Judge by USCIS after they have been determined to be ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process, OR They are placed in removal proceedings because they: · Were apprehended (or caught) in the United States or at a U.S. port of entry without proper legal documents or in violation of their immigration status, OR · Were caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, were placed in the expedited removal process, and were found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture by an Asylum Officer. For more information on the Credible Fear Process, see the "Questions & Answers: Credible Fear Screenings" link to the right. Should I apply for asylum? Asylum is a very important and valuable immigration benefit. The most important step for you if you are interested in asylum is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Attorney, who specializes in Asylum Law. Asylum is not for everyone. In fact, few people qualify for Asylum in the United States. In order to be eligible, you must establish that you have suffered past persecution, or that you have a well-founded fear of future persecution. Persecution not only requires a serious type of harm, but it also requires that the harm involves a "protected ground." The five protected grounds are Political Opinion, Religion, Membership in a Particular Social Group, Ethnicity or Nationality, and Race. Understanding what qualifies in each category is technical and complicated. It requires an understanding of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable case law. If applicants are approved for asylum, they are allowed to remain permanently in the U.S., and to apply for permanent residency one year after approval. Applicants who are not approved for asylum may be subject to being deported (removed) to their country of nationality. Other serious consequences can also result from filing an asylum application. Many applicants who are not eligible for asylum submit an application, and suffer unfortunate results. Because the result is so crucial, it is critical to be represented by an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases. Each Asylum applicant needs a customized approach for his or her individual circumstances in order to be successful. This approach is best developed by an attorney who has substantial experience in this area, and a vast toolbox of resources. If you are interested in seeking asylum, timing is very important. Don't take unnecessary chances. Contact an Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases today. The information provided is for general information and is not to be construed as legal advice.
Green Card through Employment and Investment
You may be eligible to become a permanent resident based on an offer of permanent employment in the United States. Most categories require an employer to get a labor certification and then we can file the appropriate immigration forms for you. Entrepreneurs (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21 who make an investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States and who plan to create or preserve ten permanent full time jobs for qualified United States workers, are eligible to apply for a green card (permanent residence). Up to 10,000 visas may be authorized each fiscal year for eligible entrepreneurs. You must invest $1,000,000, or at least $500,000 in a targeted employment area (high unemployment or rural area). In return, USCIS may grant conditional permanent residence to the individual.
Treaty Visas (E2)
To obtain asylum through the affirmative asylum process you must be physically present in the United States. You may apply for asylum status regardless of how you arrived in the United States or your current immigration status. You must apply for asylum within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless you can show: Changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing. You filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances. If your case is not approved your case will be referred to an Immigration Judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Immigration Judge conducts a 'de novo' hearing of the case. This means that the judge conducts a new hearing and issues a decision that is independent of the decision made by USCIS. A defensive application for asylum occurs when you request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For asylum processing to be defensive, you must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Individuals are generally placed into defensive asylum processing in one of two ways: They are referred to an Immigration Judge by USCIS after they have been determined to be ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process, OR They are placed in removal proceedings because they: · Were apprehended (or caught) in the United States or at a U.S. port of entry without proper legal documents or in violation of their immigration status, OR · Were caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, were placed in the expedited removal process, and were found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture by an Asylum Officer. For more information on the Credible Fear Process, see the "Questions & Answers: Credible Fear Screenings" link to the right. Should I apply for asylum? Asylum is a very important and valuable immigration benefit. The most important step for you if you are interested in asylum is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Attorney, who specializes in Asylum Law. Asylum is not for everyone. In fact, few people qualify for Asylum in the United States. In order to be eligible, you must establish that you have suffered past persecution, or that you have a well-founded fear of future persecution. Persecution not only requires a serious type of harm, but it also requires that the harm involves a "protected ground." The five protected grounds are Political Opinion, Religion, Membership in a Particular Social Group, Ethnicity or Nationality, and Race. Understanding what qualifies in each category is technical and complicated. It requires an understanding of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable case law. If applicants are approved for asylum, they are allowed to remain permanently in the U.S., and to apply for permanent residency one year after approval. Applicants who are not approved for asylum may be subject to being deported (removed) to their country of nationality. Other serious consequences can also result from filing an asylum application. Many applicants who are not eligible for asylum submit an application, and suffer unfortunate results. Because the result is so crucial, it is critical to be represented by an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases. Each Asylum applicant needs a customized approach for his or her individual circumstances in order to be successful. This approach is best developed by an attorney who has substantial experience in this area, and a vast toolbox of resources. If you are interested in seeking asylum, timing is very important. Don't take unnecessary chances. Contact an Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases today. The information provided is for general information and is not to be construed as legal advice.
Visitor Visa B1/B2
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
Diversity Visa
To obtain asylum through the affirmative asylum process you must be physically present in the United States. You may apply for asylum status regardless of how you arrived in the United States or your current immigration status. You must apply for asylum within one year of the date of their last arrival in the United States, unless you can show: Changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing. You filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances. If your case is not approved your case will be referred to an Immigration Judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Immigration Judge conducts a 'de novo' hearing of the case. This means that the judge conducts a new hearing and issues a decision that is independent of the decision made by USCIS. A defensive application for asylum occurs when you request asylum as a defense against removal from the U.S. For asylum processing to be defensive, you must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Individuals are generally placed into defensive asylum processing in one of two ways: They are referred to an Immigration Judge by USCIS after they have been determined to be ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process, OR They are placed in removal proceedings because they: · Were apprehended (or caught) in the United States or at a U.S. port of entry without proper legal documents or in violation of their immigration status, OR · Were caught by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trying to enter the United States without proper documentation, were placed in the expedited removal process, and were found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture by an Asylum Officer. For more information on the Credible Fear Process, see the "Questions & Answers: Credible Fear Screenings" link to the right. Should I apply for asylum? Asylum is a very important and valuable immigration benefit. The most important step for you if you are interested in asylum is to seek the advice of a knowledgeable and experienced Immigration Attorney, who specializes in Asylum Law. Asylum is not for everyone. In fact, few people qualify for Asylum in the United States. In order to be eligible, you must establish that you have suffered past persecution, or that you have a well-founded fear of future persecution. Persecution not only requires a serious type of harm, but it also requires that the harm involves a "protected ground." The five protected grounds are Political Opinion, Religion, Membership in a Particular Social Group, Ethnicity or Nationality, and Race. Understanding what qualifies in each category is technical and complicated. It requires an understanding of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable case law. If applicants are approved for asylum, they are allowed to remain permanently in the U.S., and to apply for permanent residency one year after approval. Applicants who are not approved for asylum may be subject to being deported (removed) to their country of nationality. Other serious consequences can also result from filing an asylum application. Many applicants who are not eligible for asylum submit an application, and suffer unfortunate results. Because the result is so crucial, it is critical to be represented by an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases. Each Asylum applicant needs a customized approach for his or her individual circumstances in order to be successful. This approach is best developed by an attorney who has substantial experience in this area, and a vast toolbox of resources. If you are interested in seeking asylum, timing is very important. Don't take unnecessary chances. Contact an Immigration Attorney specializing in Asylum cases today. The information provided is for general information and is not to be construed as legal advice.
Meet Akram
Represents clients exclusively in the specialized field of Immigration Law. He has been a practicing lawyer since 2007, and has a background working with a wide range of clients from all over the world. Prior to entering private practice, he served the international immigration community with a non-profit organization called Access, located in Michigan and California. He is particularly experienced in asylum cases, deportation defense, and family based immigration. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in immigration court with USCIS, and at U.S. Embassies worldwide.