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We Help Immigrants Seeking Political Asylum In The U.S.

People who are persecuted in their home country may qualify to immigrate to the USA and obtain asylum. If granted, asylum gives the individual or the family the right to live and work in the country and be free from the oppression and danger in their home country.

The immigration lawyers of Bartell, Georgalas & Juarez, L.P.A. Co., help foreign nationals petition for political asylum. Our attorneys speak several languages, and we will do everything possible to allow you to enter the U.S. and establish roots here to escape from the dangers back home.

Do You Qualify For Asylum?

Under U.S. immigration law, 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(42)(A), the option of asylum is available to those who are suffering from persecution based on:

  • Race
  • Religious beliefs
  • Political affiliation
  • Participation in a particular social group
  • Ethnic background
  • Nationality

Asylum allows individuals to come to the United States indefinitely in order to be relieved from the persecution that they face in their country of origin. In addition, it offers protection from deportation, for those who are already present in the United States. There are many people who come to the U.S. and enter the country without correct paperwork – often with the simple goal of survival. Once they are established in the U.S. and working, they could come under scrutiny by the immigration authorities and be threatened with deportation.

This could be a disaster, as returning to their country of origin could lead to serious consequences and sometimes death. In such a case, it is possible for your immigration lawyer to take action and help you pursue asylum, so you no longer have to worry about being deported from the country and can live and work in peace.

Understanding Application And Acceptance

If you are coming to the United States, then you will be able to apply for asylum at any port of entry. If you are already present in the U.S., then you will be able to file within one year of your arrival. There are some cases, however, where circumstances change after one year. In these cases, there are special provisions made so that you may have longer than one year to apply. If you have applied once before and your application was denied, then you will be barred from applying again.

Every case is unique and should be carefully evaluated by our legal team so we can correctly advise you about your options. It is important that you take action quickly, as waiting too long to apply can create more barriers and difficulties. We urge you to contact our firm, so we can review and analyze your situation and determine how to best move forward with your application for asylum.

According to 8 U.S.C. §1158(b)(1)(B), the applicant bears the burden of proof to support the claim of persecution as defined in §1101 of this same title. You must show reasonable documentation to prove the persecution you had in your country of origin and that you have a reasonable fear that the persecution would continue if you returned. Our firm has extensive experience in presenting compelling evidence to the authorities to improve your chances of being accepted into the country and to be able to continue to live and work here without fear.

Our Legal Team Is Ready To Help At Any Time

At Bartell Georgalas & Juarez, we are zealous advocates for those who are persecuted in their home country. We personally want to assist them to enter the U.S. and find the freedom of religion and belief that is part of our way of life. No matter what your situation, including the threat of deportation, we can help. Our legal team is determined to pursue the best possible outcome for every client we take on.

We urge you to contact us by email or call us today at 216-710-6700. We represent asylum seekers throughout the United States, including California, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

If you are seeking asylum, we can discuss your situation with you and answer your questions and concerns. We speak several languages, including Spanish and Thai.