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

In order to qualify for asylum in the United States, individuals facing prosecution in their own country must meet the definition of a refugee as stated in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). “Any person who is outside any country of such person’s nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, is outside any country in which such person habitually resided, and who is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.”

You may only file this application if you are physically present in the United States, and you are not a U.S. citizen.

We have helped numerous clients successfully receive asylum status and followed up by helping them apply for permanent residency. We can answer your questions regarding asylum and recommend an effective course of action during a consultation. For your convenience, we have offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Ohio. Call or use our online contact form to schedule an appointment.