Laws relating to asylum for individuals seeking entrance into the United States continue to provide opportunities for those seeking escape from war or religious persecution in their own countries, but what options do unaccompanied minors have if they want to apply for...
Asylum/Refugee Status
Asylum/Refugee Status
What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
If you leave your country of origin and have reason to fear going back, you may be able to apply for asylum or refugee status in the United States. Refugees and asylees gain a protected status that allows them to stay in the U.S. According to U.S. Citizenship and...
How can you appeal an asylum decision?
Getting an unfavorable asylum decision can feel like the end of the world. You may wonder if there is a way to appeal the decision, and fortunately, there is. It is possible to appeal asylum denials up to the Federal Court level. But to appeal a decision, you must...
Can you appeal a denial of asylum?
Immigrants like you wish to gain asylum to the United States for reasons of personal health, safety and peace of mind. If you apply for asylum and have this application denied, it often feels like the end of the world. But fortunately for you, this is not the case....
Federal judge rules 2019 asylum policy illegal
Seeking asylum is a necessary protection for those persecuted people that need it. If rejected or blocked from entering the United States, a person's mission seeking safety still haunts them. NBC News reports how a judge ruled against a Trump administration policy...
Proposed new asylum rule would deny hearings for many
The current asylum procedure works like this: a person seeking asylum in the United States must first present themselves to an asylum officer. If the asylum seeker can prove that they have a reasonable fear of being subjected to torture or persecution if forced to go...
7 Important Words Related To Immigration
Moving to a new country with its new customs and culture can be shocking. Learning a new language and adjusting to a new climate and daily way of life are exhausting. Understanding the most commonly used terms can help. A short glossary of immigration terms There are...
The difference between refugees and asylees
Many people come to the U.S. every year seeking protection from persecution in their native country. There are notable differences, however, between a refugee and an asylee. Typically, the difference has to do with whether a person has already made it inside of the...
Can your family be added to your asylum application?
Are you an immigrant with a spouse or children who is seeking asylum? If so, you likely have many questions on your mind. Can you add your children to your application? What about your spouse? Today we will answer these questions. The first thing to note is that you...
New policy forces thousands of asylum-seekers to wait at border
In the past, people seeking asylum in the United States could gain admittance into the country pending processing of their claims. Asylum-seekers would be able to stay in Colorado and other safe areas while the government determined their status. However, this year a...