Seeking protection in the United States? This video explains, step by step, how asylum works, who qualifies, the forms and deadlines, and how our immigration law firm can guide you from start to finish.

What is Asylum?
Asylum protects people who fear persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Who Qualifies (Key Factors)

Past persecution or well-founded fear of future persecution
Harm by the government or groups the government can’t/won’t control
One-year filing deadline after arrival (limited exceptions)
No serious crimes or bars to asylum

📋 How to Apply (Step by Step)

File Form I-589 (no filing fee)
Biometrics & background checks
Affirmative asylum: interview with USCIS
Defensive asylum: present your case in immigration court
Submit evidence: declaration, reports, witnesses, country conditions
Receive decision; if approved, you can later apply for a Green Card

Work Permit (EAD)
You may apply for a work permit after the waiting period (“asylum clock”) if your case remains pending.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Missing the one-year deadline
Weak or inconsistent statements
Insufficient country-conditions evidence
Traveling back to the home country

How Our Firm Helps
We build strong cases with: personal declaration strategy, corroborating evidence, country-reports, credible/reasonable fear prep, and court/USCIS interview preparation.

📞 Schedule Your Consultation
Address: 282 Ed English Dr, Building 6 Unit D, The Woodlands, TX 77385
Phone: (281) 800-4781
Website: luishesslaw.com

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