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"Best immigration attorneys. I highly recommend them. They guided us and kept us updated throughout the process and all from the comfort of our home".
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“I really recommend Santos Khoury, they helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of. They were always there when I needed them.”
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"Matthew and Fernando did a great job in winning my immigration case They are very responsive unlike other lawyers. Thank you for giving us a new life here in America!"
My case was “IMPOSSIBLE” to win and no lawyer had the patience to listen because it was very complicated. Prior to Matthew and Fernando I contacted 5 different lawyers."
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Frequently asked questions
There are two paths to claim asylum in the U.S. The affirmative asylum process is for individuals who are not in removal proceedings and the defensive asylum process is for individuals who are in removal proceedings.
Winning an asylum case for clients isn’t a matter of luck. It is the result of careful preparation and detailed documentation that paints a clear picture of the persecution or harm you have experienced in the past or the reasons why you feel you will be persecuted or harmed in the future.
Why does USCIS take so long to process asylum cases? USCIS can take many years to process some asylum cases. There are so many applications in the system that attorneys refer to the backlog as the asylum vortex. One of the reasons for this is the way USCIS processes cases. USCIS does not process asylum cases in the order in which they came in, starting with the oldest cases first. However, it is possible to expedite asylum interviews for special cases. cases.
If you are eligible for affirmative asylum our law firm can offer you a flexible payment plan that fits your needs.
Asylum seekers can receive the work permit 180 days after filing their asylum applications.
Wait time: The government usually makes a decision on asylum seekers’ initial work permit applications within 30 days
If you’ve already received an initial asylum work permit, you can simply apply to renew your work permit before the expiration date. As of May 2022, renewals last for 540 days, or about a year and a half. Before this, renewals only lasted 180 days or half a year.
All of our clients have access to our firm 24/7. We also give you our firms mobile phone application so you can talk to us whenever you need. You can also use the app to track your cases progress, upload documents or text us if you have a question throughout the process.
When asylum is granted, it means that the you will have the opportunity to live and work legally in the United States and will eventually have the opportunity to apply for lawful permanent residence and citizenship.