Category Archives: Asylum

Who Qualifies for Asylum in the United States?
Asylum is essentially asking the United States government to allow you to remain in the country if you fear returning to your home country because of harm. People who are seeking asylum can file an application with the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant them that protection. Asylum seekers can remain in… Read More »

How Long Does an Immigrant to Florida Have to Seek Asylum?
Any immigrant, even if they entered the country unlawfully, has the right to apply for asylum in the United States. Asylum allows an immigrant to remain in the United States legally if they are unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to a “well-founded fear of persecution on account of… Read More »