Seeking Asylum in Florida
There are many reasons why immigrants wish to seek asylum in the United States including from escaping persecution and avoiding deportation. A person may be eligible if they can prove that there was past persecution, or if there is a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinions or membership in a social group.
To seek asylum, you need to complete an application and submit it to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Even if United States deportation proceedings have begun, you may still be able to apply or asylum if you can demonstrate that you would face persecution if you were to return to your home country.
The United States offers many benefits to those granted asylum, including the ability to live and work in the US, access to social services and protection from deportation.
Probably the most important benefit to those granted asylum status is protection from deportation. If you are granted asylum, you cannot be deported back to your home country unless circumstances change significantly. This assures you to live in the United States without fear of being forced to a dangerous or unstable situation. If you hold asylum status for 1 year, you may apply for United States permanent residency.
Seeking asylum in the United States is a complicated and time-consuming process. But if you are granted asylum, there are many benefits that you are eligible to receive. Our law firm is ready to represent you and will help you to navigate the process and ensure that your rights are protected – and that you are safe!
Call our office at 813-679-5780 to schedule a consultation with attorney Shawn Mesa.
