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Gaining Asylum in the United States
The United States honors the right to asylum under international and federal law for individuals facing persecution in their native countries. If you or someone you know needs information and guidance concerning an asylum or refugee matter, you should speak with a Houston asylum lawyer at Sebastian Simon Law Group, PLLC, immediately.
Our firm provides efficient, compassionate, and dedicated immigration legal services to clients from all over the world. Our mission is to bring and keep families together in the safety of the United States. As part of that endeavor, we concentrate a major portion of our practice on asylum cases.
Asylum & Refugee Policy in the U.S.
Refugees are generally considered to be individuals who have suffered (or face the future prospect of suffering) persecution based on their:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Political views
- Or membership in a specific group
Such individuals need international protection because their own governments or state institutions are unable to protect their rights or physical security.
As a potential refugee, you may be fleeing in terror from abuses within your own country or attempting to escape oppression that it is unable to prevent. If you are already in the U.S., you may be granted asylum. If you are outside the U.S. and request asylum, you are considered a refugee.
Understanding the nuances between being an asylum seeker and a refugee is crucial, as it impacts the procedural routes and legal protections available. This distinction affects everything from the application process to the rights and benefits granted upon acceptance. Our attorneys at Sebastian Simon Law Group, PLLC, are adept at navigating these complexities to ensure your case is presented effectively by a qualified asylum attorney.
What Is The Refugee Act of 1980?
The United States' asylum policy, as well as refugee procedures, are regulated by the Refugee Act of 1980. This Act is consistent with the 1967 United Nations Protocol on Refugees. No limit is imposed on the number of persons who may be granted asylum in the U.S.
The Refugee Act was enacted to revise and expand the framework under which the United States protects refugees and asylees. It ensures a coherent legal approach consistent with international obligations. It establishes the criteria and procedures for determining eligibility, thus providing structure to the U.S. commitment to offering sanctuary to those fleeing persecution. By embedding this act within the larger scope of immigration law, it reflects the nation's values of freedom, safety, and humanitarian concern.
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Asylum?
Those who are granted asylum must reside in the U.S. for one year to become eligible to apply for an adjustment to lawful permanent resident status. To be eligible for asylum, an individual must ask for asylum at a port of entry, file an application within one year of entering the U.S., and must also qualify under the definition of a refugee.
There are exceptions to the one-year filing deadline, such as changing circumstances in the applicant's country of origin or extraordinary conditions affecting the individual's potential to file a timely request. Understanding these nuances can make a significant difference in the outcome of an asylum application. Our team is proficient in evaluating your situation to see if any of these exceptions can apply, ensuring your application is as strong as possible with the aid of a seasoned asylum lawyer at Sebastian Simon Law Group, PLLC.
Learn more about how we can help you seek asylum. Contact an asylum lawyer in Houston at (713) 839-0639or via our online request form to discuss the specifics of your case. Hablamos Español.
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