Asylum is a form of protection granted by the United States to individuals who meet the definition of a refugee. Under U.S. law, a refugee is someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Asylum
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SessionsDocumentación:
a. Passport (if available)
b. Copia de identificación oficial (DNI, cédula de ciudadanía, etc)
c. Birth certificate
d. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
e. Identification documents for family members (if applicable)
f. Documentation proving persecution
g. Documentation proving the emergency situation
h. Documentation proving membership in a social or political group
Requisitos:
- You must be physically present in the United States
- You must apply for asylum within one year of your last entry into the U.S., unless you qualify for an exception
- You must demonstrate that you have suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of future persecution
- The persecution must be based on one of the five protected grounds: race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group
- You must not be subject to any asylum bars (such as having participated in the persecution of others)
Notas
- Plazos importantes:
La solicitud de asilo debe presentarse dentro de un año de su llegada a EE.UU.
La entrevista de asilo generalmente se programa dentro de los 45 días posteriores a la presentación de la solicitud.
La decisión sobre la solicitud de asilo generalmente se toma dentro de los 180 días posteriores a la presentación. - Tips for the asylum interview:
Be honest and consistent in your statements
Provide specific details about your experience
If you don't understand a question, ask for clarification
Be prepared to explain any discrepancies in your application
Bring an interpreter if you're not fluent in English
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