How is asylum granted?
Asylum is a form of protection that is given to individuals who are unable to stay in their home country due to fear of persecution. In California, asylum is granted by an adjudication officer through the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To be considered for asylum, an individual must demonstrate that they have a legitimate fear of persecution in their native country due to their race, religion, political opinion, nationality or membership in a social group. In order to be granted asylum in California, an individual must provide documentation showing their identity, as well as any evidence that they have been persecuted or fear persecution. This documentation can include declarations from witnesses or other evidence about the persecution. An applicant may also submit evidence of any assistance they have received due to their persecution. The asylum application process begins with an interview with an adjudication officer who will determine if the individual has a valid claim. During the interview, the applicant must explain why they are unable to remain in their native country due to fear of persecution. If the adjudication officer finds that the applicant has a valid claim, they will grant them asylum. Once asylum is granted, the individual is eligible to apply for an employment authorization document, as well as travel authorization. They may also be able to ultimately become a permanent resident. If granted asylum, it is important to remember that this protection is not permanent and must be renewed each year.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.El asilo se concede a las personas que huyen de su país de origen debido a la persecución por motivos de raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a un grupo social particular y opinión política. Para recibir asilo en California, una persona debe presentar primero una solicitud de asilo ante el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE. UU. (USCIS) y luego una solicitud ante el Tribunal de Inmigración. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el solicitante recibirá la condición de asilo temporal conocida como asilo provisional. Esto le otorga al solicitante el estatus de "refugiado" en los EE. UU. por un período de un año, reanudándose cada año hasta el cese de la persecución. Durante este período, el solicitante tiene derecho a trabajar legalmente y recibir beneficios sociales, seguro social y seguro médico. Al cabo de un año, el solicitante debe presentar una solicitud para obtener el asilo permanente. Esta solicitud debe ser presentada ante el USCIS y debe incluir documentación que compruebe la exposición a la persecución en el país de origen. Si la solicitud se aprueba, el solicitante recibirá el estatus de asilo permanente y estará protegido de la deportación. Además, el asilo permanente le dará derecho a la obtención de la tarjeta de residencia y posteriormente a la obtención de la ciudadanía estadounidense.
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