Asylum
Asylum Law Attorney
Los Angeles 
West Covina San Bernardino Area, California
- Asylum
- Withholding of Removal/Deportation
- Relief Under the Convention Against Torture
What are the grounds for asylum?
You must have been persecuted in the past, or fear future persecution because of your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Claims can also be based on sexual identity/preference, domestic violence, honor killings, statelessness, family relationships, and several other scenarios. A good asylum attorney will stay updated about the different types of asylum cases that have been granted, so clients may take advantage of new parameters.
For information about our success in helping our clients obtain asylum, please see our notable cases.
May I apply for asylum with the United States if I am in another country?
Yes and no. You may apply for "refugee status" if you are in another country. The requirements are basically the same. This entitles you to enter the United States as a refugee. You may apply abroad with a USCIS officer, or a U.S. consulate. Once admitted to the U.S., a refugee may adjust status to that of a permanent resident after one year.
What if I have a criminal record ?
A criminal record may be a problem. If it is serious enough, you may be ineligible for asylum/refugee status. In these instances, Withholding of Removal may be available, as well as relief under the Convention Against Torture. Less serious criminal records could still cause a problem, as they may hinder a person from adjusting status to permanent residency in the future.
What is the experience of the Law Offices of Hill Piibe & Villegas in handling asylum cases?
We have handled asylum cases from every continent. This is a partial list of the countries from which our clients have claimed asylum:
Afghanistan
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia*
Azerbaijan*
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Colombia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of
Congo
Ecuador
Egypt*
El Salvador*
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Guatemala*
Honduras*
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq (including Bidoon)
Israel/Occupied Territories*
Ivory Coast
Jordan
Kazhakstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lebanon
Mali
Mongolia
Nicaragua
Mexico
Pakistan
Palestinian
Peru*
Philippines*
Russia*
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka*
Stateless Persons*
Syria
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Zimbabwe
We read asylum law on a daily basis, and stay informed of conditions in our clients' countries. Those countries with * are those where numerous cases were handled.
For assistance applying for asylum or appealing a denial of asylum, contact the immigration attorneys at Hill, Piibe & Villegas. Our lawyers serve clients of all nationalities living in the Los Angeles, California area, including Riverside and Bakersfield and all of San Bernardino County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County.
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