Asylum

Leaving home and all that is familiar to you is never easy, but sometimes, it is the only option. Each year, tens of thousands of people from all over the world leave their homeland in search of safety and asylum in the United States. If you are among them, you have taken a brave step—but you may feel confused and uncertain about what to do next.

The United States recognizes the importance of providing asylum to foreign nationals who have been persecuted, or who face persecution, in their home country or the country where they last lived. Asylum not only offers safety to those at risk, but enriches the United States by allowing asylees to contribute to our culture and communities. However, the process of applying for asylum and proving eligibility can be complicated, especially in an unfamiliar environment. The Law Offices of Farrukh Nuridinov, P.C. offers both the legal skill and the personal support you need to apply for, and be granted, asylum in the United States.

Eligibility for Asylum in the United States

Individuals who have entered the United States may apply for asylum if they have been persecuted or have reason to fear persecution if they return to their home country. Asylum can be granted to people who face persecution due to their race, religious beliefs, nationality, political opinions, or membership in a particular social group. If you are eligible for asylum in the United States, you may be able to include your spouse and children on your petition for asylum.

There are two basic types of asylum proceedings in the United States:

• Affirmative asylum is for people who have arrived in the United States and are not in a removal (deportation) process.
• Defensive asylum is for individuals who are in a removal process and need to prove eligibility for asylum in order to be allowed to remain in the United States.

Whether you are seeking affirmative asylum or defensive asylum, it is important to work with an attorney who understands immigration law and how to prove your eligibility to an immigration judge.

Benefits of Asylum

Asylum seekers are seeking not only freedom from persecution, but the security to build a life for themselves and their families. A grant of asylum can give you the security you need to move forward with your life, including:

• Work in the United States
• Travel outside the United States with permission
• Petition for family members to move to the United States

If you are granted asylum in the United States, you may become eligible to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residency) after one year. After another four years, you may become eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.

Applying for Asylum in the United States

You must apply for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States, but it is usually best to start the process of petitioning for asylum as soon as possible. Having an experienced immigration attorney helping you right from the beginning makes the process easier and reduces the possibility that you will do or say something to hurt your chances of being granted asylum.

You will need to complete an application for asylum and go through fingerprinting and background checks. Any family members seeking asylum with you on your application must go through these processes as well. You should have copies of important documents such as your birth certificate, passport, and identity cards if possible. However, many people seeking asylum are forced to flee their homes without these items. If that is your situation, an immigration attorney’s help is even more important.

Experienced New York Asylum Attorney

Attorney Farrukh Nuridinov is not only an experienced immigration attorney who has helped hundreds of people successfully apply for asylum—he is an immigrant himself. He understands how much is at stake for individuals and families seeking asylum. At a time when you most need guidance and someone to fight for you, Farrukh is there. He explains the asylum process in a way that is clear and easy to understand, answers your questions, and makes sure that no detail is overlooked.

Farrukh is committed to treating every client as if they are his only client, and his greatest source of satisfaction is helping clients obtain an immigration status so they can begin to work on building their own American dream.