Help For Immigration Asylum-Seekers In Wisconsin

In many countries around the world, people face threats to their safety because of their race, religion or other characteristics. These threats can be grounds for pursuing asylum in the United States. If you’re successful, you will be eligible to apply for residency after one year. While your application is pending you can apply for work authorization after 150 days of filing the I589 Application.

Getting legal protection through asylum isn’t always easy. The process is complicated, and you have the burden of proving that you meet the legal requirements for asylum.

Our asylum lawyers at Longdin Law Offices, LLC, are here to guide you through the process. We’re passionate about helping immigrants find safety and security here in the United States. Our bilingual attorneys can help you pursue every option for living a better life. Some people may qualify for TPS another form of relief from removal.

Who Can Qualify For Asylum?

To be eligible for asylum, you must:

• Be in the United States
• Show that you have a history or credible fear of persecution – that is, harm or threats of harm – because of your:
  • Race or nationality
  • Gender
  • Political Opinions
  • Religious beliefs
  • Membership in a particular social group
• Demonstrate your country of origin is unable or unwilling to protect you
• Apply within one year of arrival to the United States

You must also meet other detailed requirements. Turn to our lawyers for guidance on whether you qualify.

The Asylum Process

There are two ways to seek asylum:

• By applying through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is called an “affirmative application”
• By applying through the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) if you’re already in deportation proceedings, which is called a “defensive application”

In both processes, you will have to appear before immigration officials in either an interview or court hearing. It’s essential to work with a lawyer in either case to help you prepare testimony, evidence, translations, and a successful claim.

Let Us Help You Build A Strong Case For Asylum

There are many pitfalls in the asylum process. Don’t jeopardize your ability to stay in the U.S. by trying to navigate the process alone.

We offer free consultations, so you can learn more about working with us and how we can help. Call 414-414-4529 or fill out our online contact form to get in touch with us. We have offices in Milwaukee and Racine and proudly help people throughout the country. If you have an immigration case in another State we can help you change venue or file a motion to appear virtually. We can also fly to other states for in-person representation when necessary.

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