US Asylum Publications
15 December 2016
Author: Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova
Asylum process in the United States may be classified into two big groups: an affirmative asylum process and a defensive asylum process.
The first one is happening when an applicant filed for asylum without being in removal/deportation proceedings. In this case, it is USCIS Asylum office that would have jur ...
26 September 2016
Author: USA Asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova
Immigration laws allow an individual to claim asylum based on political opinion, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and/or race. At a first glance, the law does not provide a special protection to individuals who claim persecution based on gender. In other words, it is not poss ...
02 September 2016
Author: USA Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova
In the United States, a person who is applying for asylum affirmatively (or when a person is not in the Immigration court proceedings) will have to appear for an interview with an Asylum officer. An applicant may wait for several years before he/she is called for an interview, may forget important detail ...
23 August 2016
Author: USA Asylum Lawyer Alena Shautsova
To qualify for asylum in the Untied States, a person must demonstrate the likelihood of persecution on account of a protected ground or past persecution, and “lack” of certain attributes that would bar a person from receiving asylum in the United States. To wit: a person cannot be convicted of a particular ...
06 July 2016
Author: USA Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova
Whether filing a Pro Se Asylum application or filing an Asylum application with an attorney common mistakes still occur on a daily basis that can be easily avoided. While this article will go over the most common mistakes, you should always consult with an attorney before submitting any documents. Eve ...
21 March 2016
Author: Asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova
Under the Immigration laws, an asylum applicant has to first submit his/her application for asylum with the administrative body or Asylum office of USCIS. The form i-589 and supporting documents are being sent to the address specified in the instructions to the form, and then an applicant has to wait for an in ...
07 September 2015
Author: asylum lawyer Alena Shautsova
Asylum is a status that is given to a person who cannot or is not willing to return to his/her country. Asylum law in most countries is defined by the International Convention on Refugees that was adopted by many countries, some with reservations. There are just a couple of countries which are not parties ...
01 September 2015
Author: New York Asylum Attorney Alena Shautsova
The average time for one to be called for an interview after submission of asylum application is approximately 20-24 months. However, to be more precise, the time depends largely on the jurisdiction and certain other circumstances, but in general, 20-24 months would be a fair estimate.
The intervi ...
22 August 2015
Author: New York Asylum Attorney Alena Shautsova
When one files an application with the USCIS or court, one commits an important act of securing a deadline and a filing date, and also availing himself to the laws and regulations that are in effect on the date of filing. It means that the act of filing of an application has serious consequences for ...
08 January 2015
Author: New York Asylum Attorney Alena Shautsova
Under the current law, a person seeking asylum must file his/her claim within one year of entering the US. An entry to the U.S. can be verified by evidence of inspection and admission; documents proving that the undocumented person was stopped at the border or by presenting a detailed affidavit desc ...