Asylum

If you are afraid to return to your home country because you fear you will be harmed, tortured, or killed, you might want to contact an immigration attorney. An immigration attorney can analyze the facts and circumstances of your case and counsel you on your eligibility for asylum. If you have a genuine fear of returning to your home country and are otherwise eligible, an immigration lawyer can help you file an application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. An immigration lawyer can represent you before an asylum officer if you are filing an affirmative asylum application, or represent you in Immigration Court if you are in removal proceedings. If you are a national of a country that has been designated for temporary protected status (TPS), an immigration lawyer can help you register. Temporary Protected Status is a form of protection granted to individuals in the United States who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Individuals who meet this definition of a refugee and who are already in the United States or who are seeking entry into the United States at a port of entry may qualify for a grant of asylum and be permitted to remain in the United States as long as they are not barred from either applying for or being granted asylum. Individuals who are granted asylum are eligible to apply to adjust their status to that of a lawful permanent resident.

Individuals already physically present in the U.S. may apply for asylum, provided they meet the definition of a refugee and are not barred by law from applying for or being granted asylum. To apply for refugee status, the applicant must be physically located outside the United States. Unlike the U.S. Refugee Program, which provides protection to refugees by bringing them to the United States for resettlement, the U.S. Asylum Program provides protection to qualified applicants who are already in the United States or are seeking entry into the United States at a port of entry. Asylum seekers may apply for asylum in the United States regardless of their countries of origin and regardless of their current immigration status.

Millar & Smith, PLLC has assisted many people in claiming U.S. citizenship. We provide full service representation for filing, test and interview preparation, and defending against actions and requests for evidence (RFEs) from the U.S. government. Our immigration attorneys guide the case through processing to ensure proper handling. Contact us for more information or to start your case.