If you qualify for asylum, you will no longer be at risk of deportation and removal, and can be temporarily authorized to work in the United States. You may apply for an affirmative asylum regardless of the way you came in the United States or of your current immigration status. If you want to apply for asylum, generally, you must file an I-589 Form within one year of your arrival in the United States. If you bring a spouse and child with you, they can be included on the application.
Seeking Asylum if You Are Facing DeportationIf you and your family are already in the United States and have been threatened with deportation, you can seek asylum as a defense against removal from the United States. Placement in removal proceeding can happen for several reasons, including:
Immigration judges as opposed to asylum officers hear defensive asylum cases. In addition, defense asylum proceedings are adversarial, where the immigration judge hears arguments from both, you (and your attorney) and the US government. Ultimately, you must prove to the immigration judge that you have been persecuted and/or fear future persecution in your home country, if you are removed.
Impacts on Your EligibilityAlthough asylum is a possible solution for many people, there are instances where you or your family members may be disqualified from seeking asylum. They include:
If you believe you might have problems seeking asylum, you must work with a qualified immigration attorney.
Hiring a California Immigration AttorneyYou do not need to face deportation charges alone. If you are ready to apply for asylum or face criminal deportation charges, contact The Justice Firm locally at 310-914-2444 or at our Toll-Free number at 866-695-6714 or visit us on our website. Our immigration attorneys serve clients in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, and San Bernadino counties.