If you travel outside of the country *anywhere* without permission, you will abandon your asylum application. If you travel to your home country...

Asylum dissison

I agree with other counsel. Although *generally* the USCIS tries to render a decision within 6 months of the interview for those who apply out of...

Where can I find a lawyer who has experience in gay asylum in San Diego?

You should perform research on avvo and elsewhere to find an experienced attorney who has handled asylum cases based upon sexual orientation. If...

Applied for asylum based EAD, is it true that I get it within 30 days? I have job offer in hand but can't start coz of EAD

It is generally my experience that the USCIS provides EAD based upon asylum within 30 days of filing as long as no asylum clock issues. If the...

I'm coming through J1 Visa to study how long it take approximatly to be granted asylum if i applied through at the airport

If you can enter the country on a valid visa, you should do so *without* asking for asylum at the port of entry. In other words, I agree with...

Although an applicant can sometimes be free to pursue different immigration avenues, there is no reason for you to pursue OPT when you already have...

It is important that you do not work without authorization. You are eligible to apply for temporary work authorization 150 days after filing and...

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You should contact an experienced asylum attorney or nonprofit that handles asylum cases on a pro bono (free) basis. You can try to get an...

If my wife's claim for asylum is approved, will I be able to receive Green card as well?

More information is needed to assess potential complications. For example, if you were placed in removal proceedings and removed after your...

I agree with the other comments. Gay Indian nationals without a criminal record who apply within the first year of being in the United States will...