Are you seeking protection from persecution? Our experienced asylum attorneys fight to keep you safe in the United States. We understand your fear and will guide you every step of the way.
O que é Asilo?
Asylum is a form of legal protection available to people who have been persecuted — or fear future persecution — in their home country. The persecution must be based on one of five protected grounds: race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
If granted asylum, you receive the right to live and work in the United States, you may apply for a green card after one year, and you can eventually petition for your family members to join you.
You must generally apply for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States. However, there are exceptions — and our attorneys can evaluate whether you qualify even if you have passed that deadline.
Como ajudamos você a conseguir asilo
We review your story in detail during a confidential consultation. We assess the strength of your claim and explain your legal options — at no cost to you.
We help you collect country condition reports, personal declarations, medical records, police reports, news articles, and expert testimony to build a compelling case.
Our attorneys meticulously prepare your I-589 asylum application, ensuring every detail is accurate, consistent, and presented in the strongest possible light.
We prepare you for your asylum interview or immigration court hearing, stand by your side during proceedings, and advocate aggressively on your behalf.
We stay with your case from start to finish — handling appeals if necessary, applying for work authorization, and helping you transition to permanent residency.
Quem pode pedir asilo nos Estados Unidos?
You have suffered or fear persecution based on your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group (including gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ identity, and gang-related threats).
Your government is the persecutor, or is unable or unwilling to control the persecution. This includes cases of domestic violence where police refuse to intervene.
People who have experienced or face credible threats of physical harm, torture, imprisonment, or death in their home country because of who they are or what they believe.
You cannot safely relocate within your own country to escape the persecution. There is no reasonable internal alternative that would keep you safe from harm.
Perguntas frequentes sobre asilo
The timeline varies depending on whether you file affirmatively with USCIS or defensively in immigration court. Affirmative asylum interviews can be scheduled within weeks to months of filing, while court cases may take one to several years. Our attorneys work to move your case as efficiently as possible and keep you informed at every stage.
You may apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) 150 days after filing your asylum application, and USCIS must adjudicate it within 30 days after that. Once you receive your work permit, you can legally work anywhere in the United States. We help you file for work authorization as soon as you are eligible.
If USCIS denies your affirmative application, your case is typically referred to immigration court where you will have another opportunity to present your claim before a judge. If the immigration judge denies your case, you can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and even to federal court. Our firm handles asylum cases at every level.
While you are not legally required to have a lawyer, studies consistently show that asylum seekers with legal representation are significantly more likely to win their cases. An experienced asylum attorney knows how to present your story effectively, gather the right evidence, prepare you for interviews and hearings, and navigate the complex legal requirements. We strongly recommend having an attorney on your side.
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