Protected Grounds & Case Types
Affirmative Asylum Applications
How the Asylum Process Works Once a foreign national arrives in the United States, they may apply for asylum at their port of entry no matter what their immigration status may be. The application for asylum must be filed within one year of the individual’s arrival in the United States unless there were changed circumstances […]
Asylum
Eligibility for Asylum Status There are two different types of asylum: affirmative asylum and defensive asylum. The first type involves applicants who entered the U.S. lawfully with a visa who apply to USCIS, whereas the second type is used in cases in which an individual needs to defend against deportation and removal actions. To qualify […]