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2025 Asylum Updates You Must Know: What Changed — And How to Protect Your Case
2025 Asylum Updates You Must Know: What Changed — And How to Protect Your Case
If you are waiting for an asylum interview or decision in the United States, 2025 has brought some major changes that can affect your case. Many people feel confused or …
Recent Challenges & Bars to Asylum: ACAs, REAL ID Credibility, and the No-Duress Material/Persecutor Support Bar
Recent Challenges & Bars to Asylum: ACAs, REAL ID Credibility, and the No-Duress Material/Persecutor Support Bar
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How To Appeal A Denied Asylum Or Immigration Case: Your Options And Strategy
How To Appeal A Denied Asylum Or Immigration Case: Your Options And Strategy
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Receiving a denial on your asylum or immigration case can be devastating. But it’s important to remember: a denial is not the end. …
How To Win An Asylum Case In The USA: A Step-by-Step Guide
How To Win An Asylum Case In The USA: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Seeking asylum in the United States is a life-saving path for many immigrants fleeing persecution. As a New York immigration lawyer with years …
US Asylum Process: How To Apply & What To Expect
US Asylum Process: How To Apply & What To Expect
Introduction: What is Asylum & Why It Matters Asylum is a legal protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries. The US offers asylum to individuals who can …
U.S. Asylum Facts and Statistics
U.S. Asylum Facts and Statistics
Author: asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova Statistics provide a basis for comparison and help determine the estimated effort and probability of obtaining certain results. Some interesting facts and statistics about U.S. asylum and …
Can I File My Asylum Application After the One Year Deadline?
Can I File My Asylum Application After the One Year Deadline?
Author: asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova Normally, an application for asylum should be filed within one year of applicant’s last arrival to the United States. INA § 208(a)(2)(B). The 1-year period …
Can I Bring my Family to the US After I Received an Asylum Status?
Can I Bring my Family to the US After I Received an Asylum Status?
Author: Law Office of Alena Shautsova A person granted asylum in the United States may bring his spouse and children (unmarried and under 21 at the time the USCIS receives …
Asylum In The USA Based On Fear Of Future Persecution
Asylum In The USA Based On Fear Of Future Persecution
Asylum is a protection granted to foreign nationals in the United States who are fleeing persecution in their home countries. Many immigrants seek asylum based on a well-founded fear of …
Asylum In The USA: Building A Successful Case For Religious, LGBT, And Political Claims
Asylum In The USA: Building A Successful Case For Religious, LGBT, And Political Claims
Author: New York Asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova Seeking asylum in the United States is a complex process requiring a comprehensive understanding of legal standards and credible evidence to support your …
