What is the “defensive asylum application”?
The “defensive asylum application” is a type of application for asylum that is filed as a legal defense against removal or deportation from the United States. In New Hampshire, this type of application is particularly relevant for individuals who have been detained and are facing removal proceedings by the United States government. The defensive asylum application can be used to demonstrate that the individual meets the requirements for asylum and should not be removed from the U.S. In New Hampshire, an individual can file a defensive asylum application with a United States Immigration Court. This court is responsible for assessing whether or not an individual qualifies for asylum and is allowed to remain in the U.S. A person must demonstrate that they meet each of the following criteria to qualify for asylum: a well-founded fear or persecution based on race, religion, ethnicity, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; they are in the U.S. or are arriving at a port of entry; and they do not possess an immigrant visa or any other immigration status. The defensive asylum application must include detailed information about the individual’s circumstances, including their reasons for fearing persecution, as well as evidence to support these reasons. An individual must be able to demonstrate that they meet each of the criteria outlined above in order for their application to be approved and their removal proceedings to be stayed. Once a defensive asylum application has been approved, the individual may be able to apply for a permanent visa to remain in the U.S. on a long-term basis.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La solicitud de asilo defensiva es uno de los tres procesos disponibles para obtener asilo en Nueva Hampshire (y en cualquier otro lugar de Estados Unidos). Esta es una opción para aquellos que tienen miedo a regresar a su país de origen. Mediante una solicitud de asilo defensivo, un solicitante puede tratar de evitar la deportación presentando un caso a un juez en un tribunal de inmigración. Aunque puede ser un proceso largo, una solicitud de asilo defensivo puede ayudar a los solicitantes a protegerse de la persecución y la violencia. El solicitante debe presentar evidencias de que tienen motivos legítimos para temer el regreso a su país de origen. Esto puede incluir testimonios, documentos, audio o video sobre lo que el solicitante ha sufrido o teme en su país de origen. Una vez que un solicitante ha presentado una solicitud de asilo defensivo, la corte dictaminará si el solicitante cumple con los requisitos del asilo. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el solicitante obtiene status de asilo y obtiene un permiso de trabajo, entre otros beneficios. Si la solicitud es denegada, el solicitante será deportado. Por lo tanto, es importante que los solicitantes inviertan tiempo y esfuerzo en preparar una solicitud de asilo defensivo completa y de calidad.
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