Green Card & Visa News

One way to obtain a green card and eventually to become a naturalized U.S. citizen is to apply for asylum. You can only apply for asylum when you are already in the U.S. or at the border/port of entry. If you are outside the U.S. and outside your home country, you can apply for refugee status—both refugees and asylees must meet the same standards but the process is different—this article will only discuss the steps for an asylee. If you think you may have an asylum claim, you should consult with an immigration lawyer about your specific circumstances.

Qualifications:

To qualify for asylum, you must demonstrate that you are unwilling or unable to return to your home country because of past persecution or a “well-founded fear” of future persecution in your home country based on your race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.