How is asylum granted?
Asylum is a form of protection for individuals who have fled their home countries due to persecution, war, or other dangerous conditions. In Washington, individuals are able to apply for asylum through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In order to be granted asylum, the applicant must meet the legal definition of a refugee. The applicant must show that they were persecuted or fear persecution due to their race, religion, political opinion, nationality, or membership of a particular social group. It is important for the applicant to provide evidence of persecution depending on the individual’s specific case. Once the application is submitted to USCIS, an asylum officer will evaluate the case and review any evidence that the individual provides. The officer will then decide if the individual meets the definition of a refugee and if they are eligible for asylum. If the individual is found eligible by the asylum officer, they will be referred to an asylum hearing with an immigration judge. The asylum hearing is the opportunity for the individual to present their case and demonstrate that they are eligible for asylum. The judge will review the case and decide if the individual will receive asylum. Once the individual is granted asylum, they will have the right to live, work, and travel in the US without fear of persecution or removal. If the individual is granted asylum they may also be able to apply for legal permanent resident status.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.En Washington, el asilo es otorgado por el gobierno federal de los Estados Unidos. Aunque hay diferentes formas de obtenerlo, el asilo se concede generalmente a aquellos que pueden demostrar que se enfrentan a una real amenaza de persecución, ya sea basada en la raza, religión, nacionalidad, pertenencia a determinado grupo social o opiniones políticas. Para obtener asilo, el solicitante debe presentar una solicitud formal ante el gobierno federal de los Estados Unidos. Esta solicitud es procesada por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, y el solicitante debe proporcionar pruebas adecuadas para apoyar la solicitud. Además, el solicitante debe pasar una entrevista con un funcionario de inmigración. El oficial de inmigración evaluará el caso del solicitante para determinar si éste cumple con los requisitos para obtener el asilo en virtud de la legislación estadounidense. Si el solicitante reúne los requisitos de elegibilidad, se le otorgará el asilo. Si el solicitante no cumple con los requisitos de elegibilidad, se le denegará la solicitud. En conjunto, asegurar el asilo exige una gran cantidad de trabajo. Si un individuo cumple con los estándares necesarios, entonces pueden ser otorgados los beneficios de asilo.
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