There are countless people in the world living in fear of their lives. If it impossible for you to safely stay in your own country, you may have to seek asylum in another one. If you hope the United States will grant you asylum, it is vital to understand how the...
Asylum
Exceptions to the one-year rule for asylum applications
Asylum seekers in Georgia and around the country are generally required to submit their application paperwork within one year of their arrival in the United States, but exceptions to the one-year rule are sometimes made. Applications may be submitted after the...
I-485 filers can avoid reasons for denial
A Georgia resident with asylum status may qualify for lawful permanent resident status. After one year in the United States, a person with asylum status may file Form I-485 to request an adjustment in status. Many people who file for lawful permanent resident status...
How immigration officials might respond to asylum applications
The Immigration and Nationality Act creates the criteria that foreign nationals need to meet if they want to apply for asylum. After receiving an asylum request, an immigration official may choose to accept or deny it. It may also be possible for a case to be referred...
The steps in the asylum process for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers and their families may rely on the asylum process so it is important to be familiar with the timelines and of the chronology process. The timeline of the asylum process begins with the initial application for asylum. The asylum process allows the asylum...
What is the asylum process?
The asylum process is important for many individuals so it is helpful for individuals seeking asylum and their families to understand the asylum process. Asylum may be requested by individuals entering the United States at a port of entry or by those already present...
Court ruling may help those seeking asylum in the U.S.
It can be a terrible thing to fear for one's life or be persecuted in one's own home country, and many people in Georgia can sympathize with those who are in such plights. For these reasons, many refugees choose to leave their country of origin and seek asylum in the...
Two means of obtaining asylum in the U.S.
Asylum has been a hot-button political issue in our nation as of late. It is important for people in Georgia and elsewhere to understand what a person must do to obtain asylum in the United States. With this information, those seeking asylum can make informed...