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THE SHEENA LAW FIRM

Attorney & Counselor at Law

Asylum

Asylum immigration to the United States is available to people who have been persecuted in their home countries or have reason to believe they will be if they return.

At The Sheena Law Firm, our lawyers fight hard for our clients in asylum and immigration cases, using the experience and knowledge that comes with years of successful immigration cases.

Political asylum is granted by the U.S. government to people who can prove that they are afraid to return to their home country because they have a "well-founded fear of persecution."

Political asylum is meant to protect people victimized be persecution because of:

Race

Gender

Religion

Nationality

Political opinion or party membership

Membership in a certain social group

Economic suffering is not included as a reason for which the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services may grant political asylum or refugee status in the United States.

Guidelines for requesting asylum:

Prove persecution in home country based on race, religion, gender, national origin, social group membership, or other class status, or a substantiated fear of such persecution.

The persecution must be on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion

Asylum must be requested within one year of coming to the United States

Asylum may be used as a defense during removal proceedings following criminal charges.

Asylum may be denied an applicant convicted of a serious criminal act or terrorist act.

Documentation needed:

Birth certificate or other form of ID.

Marriage certificate (if applying with spouse).

Copy of passport and I-94 for all applicants (if already in the U.S.).

3 passport style photos on white background for each person.

Evidence of relationship if applying for children under 21 years of age (birth certificates of children, etc.).

Affidavit from client stating the problems they have had in their country of origin and why they cannot return there.

Many people come to the United States from countries where little freedom exists for political opponents, minority religions, women, or for other persons from disfavored national, ethnic or social groups.

If you are a family member need to discuss your case with an attorney, call The Sheena Law Firm Today.

Danny M. Sheena, P.E.

The Sheena Law Firm

2500 West Loop South, Suite 518

Houston, Texas 77027

(713) 224-6508 - Office

(713) 225-1560 - Fax

Email: [email protected]

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