Can i proceed with my dv lottery while my asylum is pending.

Yes. You should move forward with all your immigration options and a lottery visa is much more straightforward than an asylum application.

Does hiring an attorney is necessary for applying asylum/refugee?

You are not required to hire an attorney to represent you on your asylum application. But I agree with other counsel that not doing so is likely...

My asylum was filed in ny. I was rep by a ca atty. Now my bia appeal got denied. Can my ca atty do the circuit appeal for me?

As long as your attorney is licensed in any state he or she is allowed to practice immigration law in any one of the 50 states. And he or she...

Is the Miami Asylum Office experiencing delays?

Yes. All eighth offices are experiences major delays with significant backlogs. It appears you are caught in the backlog and, if so, it could be...

Can I apply for convention against torture only or it always has to go with asylum?

You should consult an experienced asylum attorney to make sure you seek all eligible relief including asylum and WoR, but, yes, you can just ask...

If my asylum case is denied by 9th circuit, is there a higher level of court I can appeal to?

You can petition the Supreme Court but the Court rejects the overwhelmingly number of petitions filed with the Court. You should speak to an...

Does it count as political opinion under asylum?

More information is needed to reasonably assess your asylum eligibility. Generally, asylum is granted if an applicant warranting favorable...

Application for EAD denied, while Asylum decision pending 249 days. What is a better way to proceed so that I can get EAD ASAP

It is important that you speak to your attorney. If I understand correctly, your I-765 was denied because it was filed too early. If so, all you...

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If an Iranian marries a USA citizen, does getting marriage visa (if it exists) or permanent residency or whatever require money?

Yes. Generally, the United States collects two fees on a concurrent marriage petition that totals about $1,500, and an attorney will charge a...

Can someone travel out of US while pending asylum case?

You need to obtain advance parole before traveling or your asylum application will be considered abandoned.