Los Angeles Asylum and Refugee Immigration Attorneys

Protecting human rights and advocating for justice

The United States recognizes the human rights of people across the globe and offers protection to persecuted individuals by granting them asylum and refuge within U.S. borders. Applicants have the right to remain the United States if they have suffered or fear persecution because of:

• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Membership in a particular social group
• Political opinion

Many oppressed people flee life-threatening situations without documentation and are ill-prepared to undertake the demanding immigration process. Experienced Los Angeles asylum lawyers can compassionately guide asylees through each stage of applying for asylum.

Application for asylum and withholding of removal

You must claim asylum within one year of your arrival in the United States. Upon stating that you are seeking asylum, you are permitted to remain in the country until your circumstances are further investigated. Typically, removal is withheld until your case is adjudicated.

Work authorization

Approval of your asylum application automatically allows you to work in the United States. You can also receive permission to work while you await a decision regarding your asylum claim by filing for your employment authorization document from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Obtaining your permanent residency status

You may lose your asylum status if conditions improve in your home country or you no longer meet the definition of asylee. Applying for a green card protects your right to permanently remain in the United States. Qualified Los Angeles asylum attorneys can assist you in applying for your permanent residency one year after you are granted asylum so you can confidently build your home, career and family in the United States.

Refugee rights

If you are located outside of the United States, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) must make a referral for you to become eligible to apply for admission into the country as a refugee. Seek the advice of an Immigration center in Los Angeles to help persecuted relatives obtain refugee status and protection from further harm and threats.