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The Asylum Firm helps those seeking asylum navigate the complex legal system.

What is Asylum?

Asylum serves as a safeguard granting individuals the opportunity to stay in the United States rather than face deportation to a nation where they anticipate persecution or danger. Under U.S. legislation, individuals fleeing their homeland due to persecution concerns are eligible to seek asylum. Approval of asylum affords them protection and the privilege to reside in the United States.

Who qualifies for Asylum?

To be eligible for asylum, a person must:

  • Be in the United States
  • Demonstrate that he or she was persecuted or fears persecution in their home country based on:
    • Race
    • Religion
    • Nationality
    • Social group
    • Political opinion

What are examples of persons who may qualify for Asylum?

  • A person from China who
    • Worships in a house church, such as a protestant church that operates independently from the state-sanctioned Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM) and China Christian Council (CCC).
    • Follows the Falun Gong movement or otherwise follows or venerates Li Hongzhi.
    • Is Catholic but not a member of the Catholic Patriotic Association.
    • Has expressed a religious view online. New laws in 2022 required anyone proselytizing online to hold a government-issued permit.
    • Is a Jehovah’s Witnesses living in Mainland China outside the territories of Hong Kong and Macau.
    • Recognizes anyone other than Gyaincain Norbu as the incarnation of the 11th Panchen Lama.
    • Is Hui, Uyghur, Kazakh, or other Turkic Muslim.
    • Is Tibetan.
    • Is part of a religion that is not registered with the Buddhist Association of China, Chinese Taoist Association, Islamic Association of China, Three-Self Patriotic Movement, or the Catholic Patriotic Association.
    • Has criticized the ruling government.
    • Recognizes Tiwain as a separate country.
    • Had more children than authorized by law.
  • A person from India who
    • Is not Hindu.
    • Is Vaishya, Sudra, or Untouchable.
    • Has criticized the ruling government.
  • A person from Mexico who
    • Was connected to law enforcement or any group that opposed the cartels.
    • Has reason to fear gangs, cartels, or the government.
    • Is fleeing from domestic violence.
    • Holds a religion that is not Roman Catholic.