Orlando Lawyers for Asylum Issues in Central Florida
At ROBERT BROWN LLC, our immigration lawyers work with clients who need to learn about their eligibility for asylum as a way to avoid repatriation or return to the country of origin or previous residence upon the expiration of a temporary visa or through deportation.
The main issue in an asylum petition is whether the applicant can establish an individualized well-founded fear of returning to his or her own country by reason of past persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
Asylum can be granted without regard to the lawful or unlawful nature of a person's presence in the U.S. An asylum petition can also be filed in removal proceedings commenced against someone in the U.S. unlawfully. To learn more about your options, contact ROBERT BROWN LLC in Orlando for the advice of an experienced immigration lawyer.
The Asylum Application and Interview
The initial application for asylum can be complicated by issues such as your current immigration status and length of time in the U.S., whether you were firmly resettled in a third country, whether removal proceedings have been commenced against you, or whether you have previously had an asylum application denied. In most situations, you will need to apply for asylum within one year of entering the U.S., but our lawyers can advise you about the many exceptions to this requirement.
ROBERT BROWN LLC will assist you with the completion of your asylum application. We thoroughly prepare you for the asylum interview and accompany you to the interview.
Lawyers for Temporary Protected Status, Withholding of Removal and CAT
In some cases, you might qualify for temporary protected status (TPS) based on conditions in your country such as civil unrest, environmental conditions or other factors that can interfere with returning to your country of origin. TPS represents less complete relief than asylum, but Haitians, Liberians and others can benefit from this status.
Our Florida asylum lawyers also advise people about withholding of removal, a form of relief that is similar to asylum but may be granted in instances when asylum will be denied. Additionally, we assist people who may be permitted to remain in the U.S. based on qualifying under the U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT).
For additional information about your right to asylum or other relief in Florida, contact the Orlando immigration attorneys at ROBERT BROWN LLC.
