Turn to our knowledgeable attorneys for legal support and counsel during the asylum application process.
Filing for an asylum application can be overwhelming for anyone, and it’s often a complex process that nobody should have to endure alone. Our dedicated and compassionate legal team at Arenas Immigration Law is here to help you with your asylum application and represent you if you are going through removal proceedings near our office in Raleigh, North Carolina or elsewhere across the country. Our law office was founded by the daughter of Cuban immigrants, and each member of our team is passionate about helping asylum seekers and immigrants receive the high-quality legal services they deserve.
There are two different types of asylum applications: affirmative and defensive. If you are not in removal proceedings, you can apply through the USCIS. You will need to complete Form I-589 and pay a $100 filing fee within one year of arriving in the U.S. If you have been living here for over a year, our attorneys will work with you to determine your next steps. From there, you will be asked to submit biometric data (such as your fingerprints) at the Application Support Center (ASC) and attend an interview with an asylum officer. Our attorney can represent you during this interview, and if your asylum application is denied, we will continue to fight for your case in front of an immigration judge.
If you are going through removal proceedings, you’ll need to file Form I-589 defensively with the EOIR. Once your asylum application has been received, you will go to an initial hearing where an immigration judge will review your case and schedule an individual hearing for you. At the individual or merits hearing, our attorney can represent you and explain your testimony to the judge to support your asylum application. If the judge denies your claim, you can count on us to appeal the decision and continue fighting for your rights.
For more information about the asylum application process, don’t hesitate to contact our firm today.