Refugee Asylum Lawyer in Volusia County, FL
Get U.S. Asylum Protection with Williams Legal
If you are currently in the U.S. and fear persecution in your native country, you may be eligible for asylum.
Eligibility requirements include:
You must be physically present in the U.S. or a port of entry.
You must have experienced persecution or have a legitimate fear of persecution in your home country. The persecution must be based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
You must not be a danger to society.
You have to file within a year of coming to the U.S.
Persecution can take many forms and often involves threats, torture, unfounded imprisonment, and denial of basic human rights.
Key Benefits for Asylum Seekers in the USA
If you are granted asylum, you will be authorized to:
- Work in the United States
- Apply for a Social Security card
- Request derivative asylum status for your spouse and children
- Apply for a green card (after one year)
Understanding Derivative Asylum Status
If you are in the U.S. and were granted asylum, certain family members may also be granted asylum. It is reserved for your spouse or for your children under 21. You may apply for family members via Form I-130 within the first two years of being granted asylum.
Contact Us at (386) 277-1166 for a Consultation
If you face persecution in your native country and are seeking asylum in the U.S., the immigration attorneys at Williams Legal are here for you. We represent asylum seekers from all over the world, including Syria, Egypt and throughout the Middle East. DeLand asylum attorney Williams is here to stand up for your rights and guide you through the legal process. He is a strong advocate for victims of persecution from throughout the world who are seeking safety in the United States.
Contact Williams Legal online or call (386) 277-1166 today. Start seeking the protection you need with an experienced asylum lawyer in DeLand, FL.