Albuquerque Asylum Lawyer

Are you seeking asylum in the U.S.?

A person that has been persecuted or is in fear of persecution in their home country can seek asylum in the U.S. To qualify for asylum you must be a refugee living in another country who cannot return to your own country because of persecution based on:

• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Political opinions
• Forced sterilization or abortion
• Membership in a particular social group

Requesting asylum includes several steps starting with your entrance into the U.S. legally or illegally, including filing an Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, fingerprinting and an interview. Asylum can also be granted to foreign nationals who have not yet entered this country. If you are already living in the U.S., you must request asylum within a year of your arrival, although certain exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances. When preparing your application you must prove that you are a refugee and have an understandable fear of persecution. Types of persecution can include interference with your personal life, surveillance, denial of basic human rights and other extremely discriminatory actions that occurred in your home country. Most asylum cases involve persecution by a government, but have also included groups or individuals. An Albuquerque immigration attorney from Maney & Gordon, P.A. can answer your questions regarding asylum and help prepare your application.

Asylum Attorney in Albuquerque

Asylum cases are either affirmative or defensive. In an affirmative case, a foreign national requests asylum from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before deportation proceedings have been initiated. In a defensive asylum case, the request for asylum is made when deportation has been ordered by an immigration judge. Lawyers at our firm are skilled litigators that can provide effective representation if you are seeking asylum. We have over 35 years of experience assisting clients with immigration issues, and will skillfully guide you through the asylum process. Senior partner Richard Maney is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality law by the Florida Bar, and has been highly rated for his professional abilities.

Contact an Albuquerque immigration lawyer for qualified legal advice if you are seeking asylum.

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