Asylum is a status that if, granted, will allow it holder to apply for green card within one year of being in status. Asylum is a sort of permission to change your country of nationality and stay in the US because the filer was able to persuade the U.S. government of the judge that he will be harmed in his home country. Asylum status will allow the holder to live, work in the U.S., travel internationally and come back to the U.S. It also allows the holder to apply for certain types of public benefits (Medicaid, Food Stamps, etc.)
Can I Apply For U.S. Asylum From Overseas?
No. A person may apply for asylum only when he/she is physically in the U.S. or he/she is in the airport or other port of entry. In the latter scenario, the person is likely to be detained until the government officer of a judge determines that the person may win his/her asylum case and may wait for its resolution outside of the detention. A person who wishes to ask for the U.S. help overseas, must apply for a refugee status with the U.S. Consulate.
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GREEN CARD BASED ON ASYLUM
One of the ways to obtain U.S. permanent resident status known as US green card and citizenship is through asylum status. Asylum status can be afforded to an applicant who is unwilling or unable to return to his/her home country due to the fear of persecution or because he/she has been persecuted there before on account of race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group and/or nationality.
If an applicant is granted asylee status, he/she can apply for adjustment of status to one of a permanent resident after holding the status for one year. An asylee does not need to prove that he/she will not become a public charge, and hence, does not need to submit an affidavit of support with the adjustment application. If the application for permanent residency is granted, the asylee will be provided a green card with the date rolling one year back from the actual date of approval.
At the Yankey Immigration Law Group, Pllc, we help clients to navigate the complex waters of Immigration Law. If you need a consultation to determine if you qualify, please call us to schedule consultation with our experienced lawyers at 615-530-5360.