If you have a fear of returning to your home country as there might be someone there who might harm you, you might be eligible for US Political Asylum. The harm that you are scared of must be based on religion, political opinion, race, membership in any social group or nationality. The person you are scared of must be either that the government will not or cannot protect you from or a part of the government in itself.
If you were harmed in your home country for any of these above-mentioned reasons in the past, this can be used as evidence that you would probably be harmed if you return home again from the US. At US Lawyer Consult, our experienced attorneys help you to prove the same so that you can win your political asylum case.
The harm that you fear if you return to your own country is called “persecution”. In political asylum law persecution is defined as “a threat to the life or freedom of, or the infliction of suffering or harm upon, those who differ in a way that is regarded as offensive”. This persecution does not have to be physical to qualify you for political asylum. It can be the intentional infliction of severe economic hardship, such as the deprivation of food, housing, or employment. It can be the denial of opportunities for education or the denial of a passport. It can be pressure applied on you through surveillance or interrogation, or pressure to become an informer. It can even be emotional or psychological. Persecution can take many forms for purposes of political asylum.
You must apply for political asylum within one year of entering the United States. If the one-year deadline has passed in your case you may still be able to apply for political asylum if you can prove that circumstances have changed in your country since you entered the U.S. so that you now have a greater fear of returning home than you had within the one-year deadline. It is best to talk to an experienced immigration attorney about your eligibility for asylum if you are outside the one-year deadline.
In a political asylum case, your testimony is the most crucial piece of evidence. However, you must also tactfully convince the judge that your testimony is believable. This is where an experienced immigration lawyer like those practicing with US Lawyer Consult can help you. An experienced lawyer will know what are the things that might be needed to prove that what you say is true. In most cases, you have to gather several official documents to prove your testimony. An experienced attorney at US Lawyer Consult would know what is needed to prove that you qualify for US Political Asylum and how to get this evidence.
We will consult with you about your case and review your documents before sending them in for a moderate flat fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may be eligible to apply for asylum in the United States?
A person may qualify for asylum if they meet the legal requirements based on past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution based on a protected ground, such as race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Do I have to prove that I was physically attacked to apply for asylum?
No. Physical injury is not the only form of persecution. Threats, serious mistreatment, and other forms of harm may be relevant depending on the circumstances.
Can I apply for asylum if I am afraid to return to my home country?
Possibly. Fear alone does not automatically establish asylum eligibility. The fear generally must meet the legal requirements and be connected to a protected ground.
How long do I have to file an asylum application?
Generally, you must file an asylum application within one year of your last arrival in the United States, although certain exceptions may apply.
How long do I have to file an asylum application?
Possibly. U.S. immigration law recognizes limited exceptions involving changed circumstances or extraordinary circumstances. We will carefully review the reason for the delay.
What evidence can I use to support my asylum case?
Possibly. U.S. immigration law recognizes limited exceptions involving changed circumstances or extraordinary circumstances. We will carefully review the reason for the delay.
What if I do not have documents proving what happened to me?
A lack of documentary evidence does not automatically end an asylum claim. Personal testimony can be important, but the overall evidence and credibility must satisfy the applicable legal requirements.
Can an immigration lawyer guarantee asylum approval?
No. An attorney can help evaluate, prepare, and present an asylum claim, but the appropriate government authority or immigration court makes the decision.
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